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• Michigan has interim fix to Dusty May exit. But who could be long-term answer?

  22-06-2026 19:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two months after claiming the second national championship in program history, Michigan has found itself in the market for a new men’s basketball coach.The last coach to leave right after winning the tournament was former Kansas coach Larry Brown, who made a habit of leaping from one spot to the next in his well-traveled career.Dusty May was not supposed to follow that same path. After a steady building process resulted in one of the best teams in recent NCAA history, the belief coming out
  
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• Michigan Mavs? Morez Johnson Jr. reunites with Dusty May in Dallas

  24-06-2026 03:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Most of the early picks in the 2026 NBA Draft went exactly as many expected. But few anticipated the Dallas Mavericks' selection with the No. 9 overall pick.Michigan big man Morez Johnson Jr. rarely appeared in the top 10 picks of NBA mock drafts ahead of the first round. On the same day the Mavericks officially hired former Michigan head coach Dusty May to be their head coach, Johnson learned he'd be reuniting with May as Dallas' first-round pick in the NBA draft.2026 NBA Draft grades:Instant a
  
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• Warriors take Yaxel Lendeborg at No. 11: We grade the NBA draft pick

  24-06-2026 03:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Questions loomed on what the Golden State Warriors would do with the No. 11 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.Will they trade it? Will they make a selection? We finally have the answer. The Warriors selected Yaxel Lendeborg out of Michigan with the 11th overall pick in the NBA draft.The Warriors had a bunch of needs to address with the draft from player health to another ball-handler, playmaker, scorer, two-way wing and big man, preferably a center. Lendeborg is coming off of a national championship an
  
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• NBA Draft: Bucks get Nate Ament with Miami's No. 13 pick from Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, Brayden Burries with their own at No. 10

  24-06-2026 03:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Miami Heat selected Tennessee forward Nate Ament with the No. 13 pick in the NBA Draft Tuesday night. But that’s a pick that belongs to Milwaukee, and Ament is slated to be a Buck. The Heat shipped the No. 13 pick as one of three first-round selections they traded to the Bucks in Monday’s blockbuster deal to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo.The Bucks received a haul from the Heat to part with the two-time MVP and Bobby Portis. In return, Milwaukee reportedly got All-Star guard Tyler
  
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• NBA Draft: What Michigan F Yaxel Lendeborg brings to the Warriors

  24-06-2026 03:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) looks to keep the ball in bounds during the second half of the NCAA national championship game against Connecticut at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, April 6, 2026. | Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Golden State Warriors drafted former Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, and the reigning Big Ten Player of the Year brings a lot to the table. He is one of the most experienced, v
  
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• NBA Draft: Michigan F Yaxel Lendeborg picked by Warriors in first round

  24-06-2026 03:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Yaxel Lendeborg #23 of the Michigan Wolverines looks on during the second half of a game against the UConn Huskies in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg was selected by the Golden State Warriors with the 11th pick in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft in New York o
  
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• NBA Draft: Hawks prioritize long-term playmaking with Kingston Flemings at No. 8

  24-06-2026 03:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atlanta did something a little surprising Tuesday night in the first round of the NBA Draft.Many figured the Hawks would go with size and choose 7-foot-3 Aday Mara out of Michigan at No. 8 overall to get a jumbo center in the fold.Instead, they opted for 6-foot-3 lead guard Kingston Flemings from Houston.It's not a bad pick, but with CJ McCollum re-signing for next season, it made sense that Atlanta would opt for size to shore up their frontline to complement Jalen Johnson and Jonathan Kuminga.F
  
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• NBA Draft: What Michigan F Morez Johnson Jr. brings to the Dallas Mavericks

  24-06-2026 03:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Will Tschetter (left) and forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) celebrate after a play against the Arizona Wildcats during the first half in a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. was just selected at No. 9 overall in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks.Pl
  
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• NBA draft: Clippers select Keaton Wagler at No. 5; AJ Dybantsa goes No. 1

  24-06-2026 03:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Keaton Wagler arrives for the first round of the NBA draft Tuesday at Barclays Center. (Adam Hunger / Associated Press)With their highest draft pick since 2009, the Clippers selected Illinois guard Keaton Wagler fifth overall at the NBA draft on Tuesday at Barclays Center.The 6-foot-6 guard was selected Big Ten freshman of the year after averaging 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game. When NBA Commissioner Adam Silver read Wagler’s name aloud, he hugged everyone at his t
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft winners, losers: Deep class, big swings after No. 4

  24-06-2026 03:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Follow along for every pick of the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft.NEW YORK — The common thread for the first round of this draft is that it really begins after pick No. 4.And while, yes, AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson are widely viewed as the top four players in the 2026 NBA Draft, this nonetheless projects to be one of the deeper classes we have seen over the past decade – especially at the guard position.All of which means that there are plent
  
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• NBA Draft: Michigan F Morez Johnson Jr. picked by Dallas Mavericks in first round

  24-06-2026 03:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mar 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) looks to shoot in the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers during an Elite Eight game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images | David Banks-Imagn Images With the ninth pick in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, Dusty May and the Dallas Mavericks selected Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr.Ann Arbor ➡️
  
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• NBA Draft: Mavericks select Michigan's Morez Johnson at No. 9, reuniting him with new head coach Dusty May

  24-06-2026 03:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dusty May is getting a familiar face to join him in Dallas.The Mavericks selected Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. with the No. 9 overall pick in the NBA Draft on Tuesday. The move came just one day after the franchise hired May as its next head coach.May spent the past two seasons with the Wolverines and led them to a national championship last season with Johnson. May was hired to replace longtime Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd on Monday."It's his second day. I think he had a little bit, bu
  
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• NBA Draft: Keaton Wagler's defensive ceiling will be the key to his success

  24-06-2026 03:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Illinois freshman guard Keaton Wagler going No. 5 overall to the Los Angeles Clippers is interesting and was the first real unknown of Tuesday night's first round of the NBA Draft .It's a clear upside play, even if there are questions about Wagler's defensive ceiling.He's got small hands, a short wingspan at 6-foot-6 and is just a decent athlete at 6-5 and 188 pounds. It's not necessarily a great position to be in when entering a league that's becoming longer and bigger.This doesn't mean Wagler
  
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• Top four picks follow chalk in NBA Draft: Wizards take Dybantsa, Jazz draft Peterson

  24-06-2026 02:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This is expected to be a wild first round of the NBA Draft — but never in the top four.There was a tier with the top four players in this draft — every one of them projected as a potential franchise cornerstone player — and the teams with the top four picks were not trading out or messing up their chance. The first four picks of the 2026 NBA Draft followed the chalk.As expected, the Wizards selected AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick. The 6'9" wing was one of the top scorers in co
  
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• Sacramento Kings take Darius Acuff Jr. at No. 7: We grade the pick

  24-06-2026 02:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The new era of the Sacramento Kings is officially here.The Kings selected Darius Acuff Jr. out of Arkansas with the No. 7 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.Sacramento entered the draft with a major hole to fill at the point guard position. It was a point of emphasis the team wanted to address this draft season. But now, they've found their guy. Acuff, 19, has a heavy weight on his shoulders as all eyes are looking towards him to be the cornerstone piece that helps lead Sacramento to winning basketball.
  
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• Clippers NBA Draft pick grade: LA selects Keaton Wagler

  24-06-2026 02:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The L.A. Clippers selected Illinois guard Keaton Wagler with the fifth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center in New York.The 6-foot-6, 185-pound guard helped lead Illinois to a Final Four appearance this past season.“I definitely learned a lot,” Wagler told ESPN. “Different ways to use my body, use my length offensively and defensively. I can compete with anyone on any stage.”The consensus All-American averaged 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists
  
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• NBA draft fit check: AJ Dybantsa, Darius Acuff Jr. turn heads ahead of big night

  24-06-2026 02:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA draft is when dreams come true.And the best rising stars in the game dress for the occasion.The 2026 NBA draft featured monochromatic moments, designer statements and perfect patterns. First overall pick AJ Dybantsa impressed, as did Dailyn Swain, Darius Acuff Jr. and Isaiah Evans.Past NBA draft outfit highlights included Paolo Banchero's bedazzled purple suit, Scottie Barnes' silver suit and, of course, the early 2000s fits of everything oversized. LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony were
  
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• Mikel Brown Jr. selected No. 6 overall by Brooklyn Nets

  24-06-2026 02:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK - JUNE 22: NBA Draft Prospect, Mikel Brown Jr. poses for a portrait during the content circuit as part of the 2026 NBA Draft on June 22, 2026 at the Lotte Palace Hotel in New York City, New York York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Steve Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBA
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft: Wizards take AJ Dybantsa over Darryn Peterson at No. 1 as top four unfolds without a surprise

  24-06-2026 02:39 via cbssports.com
  
  Washington went with the BYU star after weeks of speculation over who would come off the board first
  
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• NBA Draft: Grizzlies continue latest rebuild with Duke's Cameron Boozer at No. 3

  24-06-2026 02:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Memphis Grizzlies selected Duke forward Cameron Boozer with the third pick in the NBA draft Tuesday night, adding another high pick in their latest rebuilding project. Boozer joins 7-foot-3 center Zach Edey, the ninth overall pick in 2024, and Cedric Coward, the 11th selection a year ago and member of the All-NBA rookie team. The 6-8, 253-pound Boozer is the son of former Duke and NBA player Carlos Boozer. He was the fifth freshman voted AP men’s national player of the year. Boozer joi
  
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• Keaton Wagler drafted by Los Angeles Clippers at pick No. 5

  24-06-2026 02:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Illinois guard Keaton Wagler’s NBA dreams have become a reality, as he was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night.The 19-year-old heard his name get called at the Barclays Center in New York, before making an emotional trip across the stage to shake the hand of NBA commissioner Adam Silver.A one-and-done player, Wagler averaged 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game on 44.5% shooting during his freshman season with the Illini.Those numbers were good enough
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft grades: Live pick-by-pick analysis, updates for Round 1 with AJ Dybantsa picked No. 1

  24-06-2026 02:36 via cbssports.com
  
  Adam Finkelstein has the breakdown of each pick in one of the best drafts in recent memory
  
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• Where was Caleb Wilson drafted? What to know about top-5 2026 NBA Draft pick

  24-06-2026 02:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK — The Chicago Bulls selected North Carolina freshman forward Caleb Wilson with the No. 4 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.Wilson led the Tar Heels in points (19.8 ppg) and rebounds (9.4 rpg) and was sidelined for the last month of the season after breaking his right thumb while dunking in practice. Wilson also missed six games earlier in the season after breaking a bone in his left hand.The 19-year-old Wilson can play multiple positions thanks to his versatility and
  
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• What the Washington Wizards are Getting in #1 Draft Pick AJ Dybantsa

  24-06-2026 02:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA Commissioner poses with the first pick in the 2026 NBA draft selected by the Washington Wizards, BYU forward AJ Dybantsa at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images AJ Dybantsa was drafted #1 overall to the Washington Wizards, BYU’s first ever player to go #1 overall in the NBA Draft.All the breakdown about his game is widely available from draft pundits and scouts who are smarter than me on that stuff. As a
  
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• After a difficult rebuild, the Wizards have new hope after adding Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick

  24-06-2026 02:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — It has been nearly a half-century since Washington was a real championship contender in the NBA.Now, AJ Dybantsa's arrival represents a potential turning point for a franchise that could really use one.The Wizards took Dybantsa with the first overall pick in Tuesday night's NBA draft. The 6-foot-9 freshman averaged 25.5 points at BYU last season. Born in Boston, Dybantsa played at Utah Prep in high school before staying in state for his one year in college. When Washingto
  
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• NBA Draft: North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson selected 4th overall by Bulls

  24-06-2026 02:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Chicago Bulls have selected North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson with the No. 4 pick in the NBA Draft.A 6-9 forward with a 7-foot wingspan, Wilson joins the Bulls following a standout season in Chapel Hill. Wilson arrived at UNC as an elite prospect and exceeded expectations with one of the best freshman campaigns in program history. Wilson is arguably the best athlete in the draft and possesses a two-way skillset that comes with All-NBA and All-Defensive Team upside. An explosive scorer who
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft: Caleb Wilson selected fourth overall by the Chicago Bulls

  24-06-2026 02:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 17: Caleb Wilson #8 of the North Carolina Tar Heels is guarded by John Camden #2 of the California Golden Bears in the first half of an NCAA men's basketball game at Haas Pavilion on January 17, 2026 in Berkeley, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images UNC star freshman and second-team All-American Caleb Wilson has been selected by the Chicago Bulls as the fourth-overall pick in the NBA Draft. He is now the 56th first-round NBA Draft
  
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• What is AJ Dybantsa's first name? Why NBA draft prospect is going by 'Anicet'

  24-06-2026 02:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Editor's note: Follow 2026 NBA Draft live coverage here.Top 2026 NBA Draft prospect AJ Dybantsa is a name most everyone knows by the first round of the draft. But the BYU product heard a different name when he became the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.NBA commissioner Adam Silver read "Anicet Dybanta Jr." when he announced the Washington Wizards' top pick in the draft. Dybantsa's given name is Anicet, and he told the NBA he wanted his name called that way to honor his father and the fu
  
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• Where was Cameron Boozer drafted? What to know about top-5 2026 NBA Draft pick

  24-06-2026 02:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK — The Memphis Grizzlies selected Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer, the son of former 13-year NBA veteran Carlos Boozer, with the No. 3 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.Before the season, many thought that Cameron Boozer was a lock to be the No. 1 pick, with his size, inside presence, and scoring ability, especially when he spots up when others are creating shots for him. He will have plenty of opportunity to do that in the NBA and averaged 22.5 points and 10.2 rebounds in his one se
  
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• Cameron Boozer selected No. 3 overall in 2026 NBA Draft by Memphis Grizzlies

  24-06-2026 02:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK - The Memphis Grizzlies selected Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer, the son of former 13-year NBA veteran Carlos Boozer, with the No. 3 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.Before the season, many thought that Cameron Boozer was a lock to be the No. 1 pick, with his size, inside presence, and scoring ability, especially when he spots up when others are creating shots for him. He will have plenty of opportunity to do that in the NBA and averaged 22.5 points and 10.2 rebounds in his one season w
  
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