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Grizzlies, Thunder, Pistons trade grades for 3-team 2026 NBA Draft deal

The NBA Draft is always full of surprises in the form of trades, and this one was no different. During the first round on Tuesday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Detroit Pistons and the Memphis Grizzlies rearranged the middle of the draft with a three-team trade. The full details of the trade are as […] The post Grizzlies, Thunder, Pistons trade grades for 3-team 2026 NBA Draft deal appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Suns trade up to land Arizona star they badly wanted after Knicks-Mavericks swap

The Phoenix Suns weren’t originally a part of the first round of the NBA Draft on Tuesday night, but they made a late trade to get involved in the action. Just before the end of the first round, Phoenix traded with the Dallas Mavericks to move up to No. 30 overall and select Arizona star […] The post Suns trade up to land Arizona star they badly wanted after Knicks-Mavericks swap appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Jazz rookie Darryn Peterson has some serious goals for rookie season in Utah

Darryn Peterson wasted little time setting high expectations after becoming the Utah Jazz’s No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Peterson, a one-and-done Kansas standout and one of the top prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft, outlined his goals for his first NBA season Tuesday night, emphasizing durability, team success, and championship aspirations. […] The post Jazz rookie Darryn Peterson has some serious goals for rookie season in Utah appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Wizards’ Trae Young offers to talk No. 3 jersey ‘later’ with AJ Dybantsa after Draft

The Washington Wizards are loading up, as they made the much-anticipated selection of AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft. Dybantsa is joining a stacked Wizards young core that added veteran stars Trae Young and Anthony Davis, and they are now going to be expected to compete for a playoff […] The post Wizards’ Trae Young offers to talk No. 3 jersey ‘later’ with AJ Dybantsa after Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Golden State Warriors First Round Draft Pick Says he Used to ‘Hate’ Steph Curry

With the No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Golden State Warriors selected University of Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg.There was some speculation that the Warriors would trade the pick leading up to the draft, but they ended up hanging onto it and selecting a player who they think will be able to […] The post Golden State Warriors First Round Draft Pick Says he Used to ‘Hate’ Steph Curry appeared first on HEAVY .

Knicks Make Surprising Trades Moves at 2026 NBA Draft to Protect Title Core

The New York Knicks became NBA champions for the first time in 53 years. Less than two weeks later, the front office was back at the table on draft night at Barclays Center. Leon Rose did not come to sit still.New York entered the night holding the No. 24 pick. By the time the dust […] The post Knicks Make Surprising Trades Moves at 2026 NBA Draft to Protect Title Core appeared first on HEAVY .

Meet Celtics first round draft pick Chris Cenac Jr.

While not the flashiest one-and-done to enter the NBA Draft, Houston’s Chris Cenac boasts intriguing upside that makes him a power forward prospect that may have a lot of work on the road ahead, but could develop into a well-rounded contributor.  First off, Cenac does a really nice job moving off the ball into space. […]

NBA Draft Mid-Major Review (Night 1)

Round 1, Pick 11 – Yaxel Lendeborg – UAB – Golden State Warriors While the 6-foot-9 forward starred last season for the title-winning Michigan Wolverines, Lendeborg is (or at least should be) known for his prior stardom under Andy Kennedy for the UAB Blazers. After two spectacular seasons in Birmingham, the New Jersey native decided […]

First piece of Heat’s reported Giannis Antetokounmpo trade falls into place at NBA Draft

Miami Heat fans and the NBA world are still waiting for the biggest part of the story to become official. But one significant piece of the puzzle was publicly acknowledged on NBA Draft night. After the Heat selected Tennessee forward Nate Ament with the No. 13 overall pick, NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced that Ament’s […] The post First piece of Heat’s reported Giannis Antetokounmpo trade falls into place at NBA Draft appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Nets select Jefferson with 28th overall pick

The Brooklyn Nets selected Joshua Jefferson with the 28th overall pick in the NBA Draft, marking a historic moment for the Iowa State basketball program. Jefferson is the first Cyclone to be drafted since Tyrese Haliburton was taken 12th overall in 2020 and is only the sixth Iowa State player since the year 2000 to be a first-round selection. He joins an elite […]

Why the Raptors secured a future playoff star with Allen Graves

When the Toronto Raptors selected Allen Graves with the No. 19 pick, a sense of uncertainty radiated across the fanbase. It was reminiscent of when the Raptors picked Collin Murray-Boyles with the ninth-overall pick nearly a year ago. But just like with Murray-Boyles, the Raptors found a way to add a young player who will […]

Chicago Bulls 21-Year-Old Star Sends Strong Message After Caleb Wilson Pick

It’s no secret that the Chicago Bulls have fired up an organizational rebuild during the 2025-2026 NBA season. Although many expect the Bulls to be out of playoff contention again in 2026-2027, one of the team’s cornerstone players, Matas Buzelis, has a strong message to the team’s supporters following the first round of the 2026 […] The post Chicago Bulls 21-Year-Old Star Sends Strong Message After Caleb Wilson Pick appeared first on HEAVY .

Cavs trade 29th pick to Sacramento for two second-rounders

The Cleveland Cavaliers have traded the 29th pick of the 2026 NBA Draft to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for the 34th pick and a 2032 second-rounder. The Kings selected UConn’s Alex Karaban with Cleveland’s pick. Trading back has become more common in recent years as second-round talent increases in quality. Teams have found gems […]