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Why the Denver Nuggets traded out of the first round of the NBA Draft and what's next. The post What Denver Nuggets trade down in NBA Draft means for second round, rest of offseason appeared first on Mile High Sports .
The Atlanta Hawks added a blend of toughness, production, and emotion Tuesday night by selecting Zuby Ejiofor with the No. 23 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Ejiofor entered draft night after a standout season at St. John’s, where he became one of the nation’s most complete frontcourt players. He earned Consensus All-American honors, won […] The post Zuby Ejiofor’s raw reaction to getting picked will give Hawks fans chills appeared first on ClutchPoints .
There is a new man at the helm for the Portland Trail Blazers after they hired Micah Nori as coach on Tuesday. Nori got his break after serving as an assistant coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves from 2021 until this season. The story, however, has revolved around Nori’s unique contract with the Trail Blazers. The […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch has emotional response to uproar over Micah Nori’s unique Blazers contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Round 1 of the NBA Draft is in the books and the futures of a number of teams looks drastically different after Tuesday night’s events. Like in all drafts, there were big winners and big losers as some teams struck out on some of the top prospects in the class. Outside of the teams at […] The post Pistons, Nets suffer as most brutal losers of 2026 NBA Draft Round 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Miami Heat now possess not only one of the best frontcourt duos in the Eastern Conference, but in the NBA, after acquiring two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo earlier this week. While the trade hasn’t been made official by the league yet (it won’t until July 6), Antetokounmpo wasted no time spending time with his new […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo spotted together at Liberty-Aces game appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
“To be here is a blessing and a dream. I have dreamt of this as a kid,” Cameron Carr said in his pre-Draft night interview. Draft night delivered everything Carr had worked for. A guaranteed place amongst the country’s elite athletes on the biggest stage. Moments after hearing his name called by Adam Silver, the […] The post Cameron Carr’s First Reaction Goes Viral After Getting Traded to Lakers During NBA Draft appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Milwaukee Bucks are embracing a new chapter, as they bid farewell to the greatest player in franchise history, Giannis Antetokounmpo, after trading him to the Miami Heat in a multi-player deal. However, the trade cannot be officially completed until the sixth of July, when the league moratorium is lifted and the 2026-27 NBA calendar […] The post Bucks GM reveals why he can’t talk about Giannis trade details amid NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The 2026 NBA Draft kicked off at the Barclays Center as one of the most anticipated and deepest talent pools in recent memory. A draft class defined by four potential No. 1 overall prospects allowed teams like the Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz, and Memphis Grizzlies to land foundational cornerstones capable of spearheading their next eras of […] The post NBA Draft 2026 First Round Results: AJ Dybantsa Goes to Wizards, Cameron Boozer Selected by Grizzlies & More appeared first on EssentiallyS...
The 2026 NBA Draft will go down in the history books for the Utah Jazz. It really was a long time coming. Tonight, they selected their first top-2 pick since the 1980 Darrell Griffith selection. For weeks, there was a shakeup between the top-3. First, the Wizards-Jazz egregious mock trades (sorry, Ace is still ours, […]
Veteran Golden State Warriors big man Al Horford was clearly thrilled with the franchise selecting Yaxel Lendeborg in the NBA Draft. The post Warriors Star Reacts to Team Drafting Yaxel Lendeborg No. 11 Overall appeared first on HEAVY .
The Pistons eventually got their replacement for Jaden Ivey.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to be the newest member of the Miami Heat, but that will have to wait until the sixth of July before it becomes official. Nonetheless, the deal is basically as good as done, with Antetokounmpo now looking to get a new contending lease in life after running the course with the […] The post Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo spotted at Aces vs. Liberty after blockbuster trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently in the middle of their quest to slash a significant amount from their luxury tax bill, with their salary dump of Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks being the first domino to fall. Make no mistake about it, however, the Thunder have their sights set on winning another NBA […] The post Skip Bayless thinks Thunder found an ‘antidote’ for Victor Wembanyama in NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Lakers took wing, Cameron Carr, with the No. 24 overall selection, a player with a ton of upside and a strong reputation. The post Lakers Draft Pick Has Surprising Kobe Bryant Connection appeared first on LA Sports Report.
You have to give it to Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon. Three years ago, she boldly analyzed the NBA’s historic stats and made an opinion that got every New York fan worked up: their “1A dude,” Jalen Brunson, was too small. Even when Knicks’ Josh Hart directed a remark at her this Friday […] The post Becky Hammon Finally Admits Being Wrong About Jalen Brunson Just Hours After Refusing to Back Down appeared first on EssentiallySports .
In the latest episode of The Garden Report, the crew provided instant reaction and analysis to the Boston Celtics selecting PF/C Chris Senac Jr. from the University of Houston with the 27th overall pick. With many people describing the big man as a “project,” how much of an impact will he make in year 1? [...] The post Was Chris Cenac Jr. the RIGHT Pick For the Celtics? appeared first on CLNS Media .
Arguably, the biggest surprise of the NBA Draft on Tuesday was Morez Johnson Jr. going to the Dallas Mavericks at No. 9. Johnson was not widely projected to be picked in the top 10, but apparently, the Mavericks were pretty high on him. Johnson helped Michigan win the national title. Among the Wolverines who applied […] The post Mavericks’ Morez Johnson Jr. drops ‘dangerous’ reaction to Cooper Flagg pairing appeared first on ClutchPoints .
AJ Dybantsa was making some noise leading up to the 2026 NBA Draft, as he was confident that he was going to be the one to hear his name called first by commissioner Adam Silver. Dybantsa’s dreams did come true, as the Washington Wizards selected him first overall, adding him to what is becoming an […] The post Shams basically calls Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa a liar with ‘pretty hard workout’ revelation appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The complete list of picks for the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft.
After losing Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals to All-Star Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, the Oklahoma City Thunder selected Aday Mara with the 12th pick. Mara, 7-foot-3, coming off an NCAA national title with Michigan and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year honors, is projected to be the best rim […] The post Why Thunder rookie is ‘excited’ for Spurs Victor Wembanyama challenge appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Boston Celtics came away without the prize of the trade market--Giannis Antetotkounmpo--but may pivot to Evan Mobley. The post Celtics ‘Showing Interest’ in Trade for $270 Million Star Big Man appeared first on HEAVY .
The Dallas Mavericks fixed their 3-point shooting by trading up to draft Sergio De Larrea in the 2026 NBA Draft. Morez Johnson Jr. obviously isn't the best shooter, but De Larrea looks like he'll shoot it well in the NBA.
Analysts have been cautious enough to compare AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson with Michael Jordan. But it’s a whole other story when the draft-select does it himself. Much more when this rookie comes to Chi-Town. The Chicago Bulls selected Caleb Wilson with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and fans’ excitement quickly […] The post Michael Jordan Fans in Disbelief After Bulls Draftee Caleb Wilson Says He Wants to Be the GOAT appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft is finished, and it was surprisingly more subdued. Unlike other years where there were more reaches and draft slides, this draft played out more or less by the books. Perhaps that’s a reflection of the depth of this year’s draft, with high-level prospects being selected even outside […] The post Wizards, Thunder celebrate as biggest winners of 2026 NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Lakers traded up in the 2026 NBA Draft to select Cameron Carr, and that could signal Luke Kennard’s days are numbered.