3 Day-2 NBA Draft steals the Celtics need to target with the 40th pick
The Celtics need to capitalize on the talent left with their second-round pick by adding someone who can fill a need or be used in a trade.
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The Celtics need to capitalize on the talent left with their second-round pick by adding someone who can fill a need or be used in a trade.
The Knicks were highly active on draft night, making a series of trades that ultimately moved them out of the first round while significantly increasing their collection of future draft assets, according to Shams Charania. New York first traded the No. 25 pick, Sergio De Larrea, to the Mavericks in exchange for No. 30 pick […] The post Knicks stockpile assets after first-round trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Joan Beringer is primed for a much larger role, especially after the Timberwolves traded Julius Randle, which could lead to a Rudy Gobert trade.
Here are grades for every first-round pick from the 2026 NBA Draft, based on value, fit, upside, and team need.
Austin Reaves is staying with the Los Angeles Lakers after agreeing to a new four-year contract worth $185 million that includes a player option for the 2029-30 season. The deal comes after Reaves declined his $14.9 million player option for next season and entered free agency. His cap hold will remain on the Lakers’ books […] The post Austin Reaves signs record Lakers contract extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Sixers took Labaron Philon Jr. with the 22nd pick of the NBA Draft on Tuesday night, and by pretty much all accounts, this was an excellent pick. Philon was projected to land in the 9 to 19 range, so for him to fall to 22 was a pleasant surprise for the Sixers front office, […] The post Lebaron Philon Jr. Was the Right Pick Because You Can Never Have Too Many Bucket-Getters appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Boston failed to get Giannis Antetokounmpo this week, watching him head to Miami instead. However, the story that’s dominating Boston isn’t the star they missed. It’s the one they nearly traded away to get him, and whose future in Boston is now anything but settled. Chris Mannix on Wednesday reported that the Celtics have already […] The post Celtics Eye Trade for $269 Million Star as GM Refuses to Shut Down Jaylen Brown Exit Rumors appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Dallas Mavericks did an excellent job during the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, and they should target a move for Duke's Isaiah Evans in the second round of the draft. He would fix their 3-point shooting and provide floor spacing.
Caleb Wilson's confidence turned heads after the NBA Draft. His goal of becoming the greatest player ever is exactly the mindset Bulls fans should embrace.
The Golden State Warriors took a swing on Yaxel Lendeborg in the 2026 NBA Draft. They already have the perfect veteran to help him acclimate to the NBA.
Julius Randle was just traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves for nothing in return. It ends the poor choice of choosing Randle over Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
The 2026 NBA draft tipped off Tuesday night, but there are another 30 picks to be made before it'll finish on Wednesday.
Which teams won and lost in the NBA Draft's first round on Tuesday? We cover the Thunder, San Antonio, front offices that excelled, and more.
With a massive hike in salary after being selected first overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, AJ Dybantsa revealed his plans with his first NBA paycheck.
The Los Angeles Lakers moved up in the draft to select Cameron Carr, and that could mean Dalton Knecht will be on his way out soon.
DHJ Quick Take: Reaves Secures Historic Extension With Lakers Austin Reaves intends to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers on a four-year, $185 million contract, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Reaves lands the richest contract for an undrafted player in NBA history. Reaves averaged 23.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game this […]
Kawhi Leonard’s future with the Los Angeles Clippers may hinge on extension negotiations over the coming weeks, with NBA insider Chris Haynes reporting that the franchise is expected to explore a trade if a new deal is not reached before the veteran forward enters the final year of his contract. “If an extension is not […] The post Clippers could trade Kawhi Leonard without extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Round one of the 2026 NBA Draft saw teams making moves that will shape the future of their franchises. Some front offices walked away with clear direction and immediate talent, while others left fans confused with decisions that didn’t quite…
Seeing your rival always snaps you back into formation. When you know the team on the other side is the very best of the best, you know that a poor effort will not get the job done. You’ve got to execute at a high level and hope that you do enough to slow your rival […]
Austin Reaves turned down his player option and landed a four-year, $185 million commitment from Los Angeles Lakers.
The Boston Celtics did something few people ever expected: they put Jaylen Brown on the table. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Shams Charania, Boston included Brown in its failed pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo before the Bucks ultimately sent the two-time MVP to Miami. The trade never happened, but the fallout remains. Brad Stevens has […] The post “Jayson Tatum Needs to Step Up”: Celtics Star Urged to End Jaylen Brown Saga After Brad Stevens’ Trade Remark appeared first on Essenti...
Williams’s draft co-hosts joked about his career-ending injury.
The Atlanta Hawks were a team of mystery on the first night of the NBA draft, but clues were lying around. The Hawks’ needs entering the draft were noticeable. Find a long-term point guard and solve the problems that inevitably led to their season ending against the eventual NBA champions, the New York Knicks. They […] The post The Hawks Sharpened Their Talons in the NBA Draft appeared first on The Lead .
The Los Angeles Lakers are still waiting for star forward LeBron James to decide on his future in the NBA, but they addressed one of their other top priorities this offseason.
Round one of the NBA Draft took place last night, with teams hoping to get their franchise superstars. Several teams entered the night with multiple first-round picks. Some made the most of those opportunities, while others left fans wondering what…