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• NBA mock draft 18.0: What I'm hearing, updates, rumors about all 60 picks

  20-06-2026 13:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With just a few more days until the 2026 NBA Draft, fans will soon know exactly where each prospect their begin his professional careers.Following the NBA draft combine and weeks of pre-draft workouts, front offices will soon finalize their decisions. After our conversations with folks around the league, we have more intel on when each prospect might hear their name called during draft nights at Barclays Center on June 23 and June 24.Our mock draft includes data from CBB Analytics. We also spoke
  
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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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• 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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• Cameron Boozer Learns His NBA Draft Fate

  24-06-2026 02:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Draft prospect Cameron Boozer poses for photos on the red carpet before the 2026 NBA draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images Cameron Boozer was taken with the #3 pick by the Memphis Grizzlies in Monday night’s NBA Draft, after Washington took BYU’s AJ Dybantsa, and Utah chose Kansas’s Darryn Peterson second. It’s a good situation for Boozer. He’ll be on a frontline with 7-4 Zach
  
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• Darryn Peterson selected No. 2 overall in 2026 NBA Draft by Utah Jazz

  24-06-2026 02:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK - The Utah Jazz selected Kansas freshman guard Darryn Peterson with the No. 2 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, jettisoning concerns about his one injury-plagued season in college.Peterson, a 6-foot-5 swingman, averaged 20.2 points and 4.2 rebounds in 24 games with the Jayhawks and comes into the league after questions about a productive, yet strange freshman season.  Despite his absence in many games, he still broke the Kansas freshman scor­ing record previously held by former No. 1
  
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• NBA Draft: Kansas guard Darryn Peterson selected No. 2 by Utah Jazz

  24-06-2026 02:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Darryn Peterson is headed to Utah.The Jazz selected the Kansas guard with the No. 2 pick in the NBA Draft on Tuesday night. The selection came after BYU star AJ Dybantsa went first overall to the Washington Wizards in what was one of the most anticipated drafts in NBA history.Peterson arrived as a freshman at Kansas surrounded by hype as the No. 1 pick in this draft. An athletic, 6-5 combo guard with an explosive first step, Peterson's an elite shotmaker whose ceiling as an NBA scorer has drawn
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft grades, first-round pick-by-pick analysis: Wizards get A+ for selecting AJ Dybantsa No. 1

  24-06-2026 02:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We're handing out grades for every first-round pick of the 2026 NBA Draft:1. Washington WizardsAJ Dybantsa, 6-9, BYU freshman forwardGrade: A+The Wizards finally land their star. Dybantsa could become one of the NBA’s most unstoppable shot-creators. At 6-foot-9, he has a special blend of athletic tools the way he bends, shifts, and explodes with the ball in his hands. Dybantsa led the nation with 25.5 points per game while breaking Danny Ainge’s 48-year-old BYU freshman scoring recor
  
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• Why Michigan basketball players have to wait longer to enter transfer portal

  24-06-2026 02:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michigan men's basketball officially elevated Mike Boynton to interim head coach on Tuesday, June 23, after Dusty May left for the NBA's Dallas Mavericks.The change could have a role in the Wolverines' roster ahead of next season. While Michigan has built a group of talented players through the transfer portal and high school ranks for 2026-27, those players will have the chance to enter the transfer portal again due to the coaching change.DUSTY MAY'S MESSAGE:'It wasn't an easy decision' to leav
  
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• Where was AJ Dybantsa drafted? What to know about top pick in 2026 NBA Draft

  24-06-2026 02:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK — The Washington Wizards selected BYU freshman forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, hoping to pair the nation's leading scorer with two veteran, yet injury-plagued All-Stars already on the roster.Dybansta is the 14th one-and-done player since 2010 to be selected with the No. 1 overall pick and the second straight following Cooper Flagg, who was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks and won the NBA's Rookie of the Year award.This is the third time the Wizards ha
  
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• AJ Dybantsa Drafted #1 Overall by Washington Wizards

  24-06-2026 02:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PROVO, UTAH - FEBRUARY 14: AJ Dybantsa #3 of the Brigham Young Cougars reacts after a teammate scored in the second half of a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the Marriott Center on February 14, 2026 in Provo, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images In a loaded draft class, AJ Dybantsa stood above the rest and was drafted #1 overall by the Washington Wizards in Tuesday night’s NBA Draft. He is the first ever BYU basketball player selected #1 overall. AJ came to BYU
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft live grades: Fantasy basketball fit, analysis for each lottery pick in the first round

  24-06-2026 02:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft is underway on Tuesday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. In a deep draft class, there's sure to be plenty of relevant rookies for fantasy basketball managers going into 2026-27. Yahoo analyst Dan Titus will be sharing his live grades for each pick in the top-14 during the first round, updated after each pick. No. 1 Pick: Washington Wizards — AJ Dybantsa, F, BYUDybantsa joins a Washington team where he can contribute immediately. At 6'9" w
  
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• NBA Draft: BYU forward AJ Dybantsa selected No. 1 overall by Wizards

  24-06-2026 02:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Washington Wizards have selected BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft. The selection culminates months of speculation over who would go first overall in one of the most anticipated drafts in NBA history. Dybantsa, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, Duke forward Cameron Boozer and North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson were widely projected as the top four prospects in the draft. But the decision for the Wizards was reported to have come down to Dybantsa or Peterson.Ul
  
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• Who's still on the board? Tracking best NBA draft prospects left as first round unfolds

  24-06-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Follow along for every pick of the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft.The 2026 NBA Draft is widely considered one of the most talented in recent memory. But once the top prospects are off the board, who are the other players who could help a franchise?Even many casual basketball fans know the collegiate stars like AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson. But this class has plenty others capable of making a difference on a roster for next season and beyond.USA TODAY Sports wi
  
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• NBA Draft results: Pick-by-pick tracker for all 60 selections in 2026 class

  24-06-2026 01:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TEMPE, AZ - MARCH 3: Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) reacts to a call during the college basketball game between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Arizona State Sun Devils on March 3, 2026 at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images There’s so much talent available in the 2026 NBA Draft. The hype for this group has been slowly building for years, and it reached a crescendo when a loaded freshma
  
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• NBA Offseason Trade/Free Agent Rumors 2026: Celtics reportedly listening to offers for Jaylen Brown

  24-06-2026 01:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA Draft is here and we have seen the first domino fall — Giannis Antetokounmpo is moving on to a warmer climate in Miami. Now the floodgates are open, and trade rumors are flying around the league. Here are some of the latest.Boston listening to offers for Jaylen BrownFool me once.... Twice in the past handful of years, the Boston Celtics have made Jaylen Brown available in a trade for a superstar, first Kevin Durant and this past week for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Both times the deal d
  
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• NBA Draft instant grades for every 2026 first-round pick

  24-06-2026 01:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PROVO, UTAH - FEBRUARY 14: AJ Dybantsa #3 of the Brigham Young Cougars reacts after a teammate scored in the second half of a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the Marriott Center on February 14, 2026 in Provo, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images The 2026 NBA Draft has a chance to go down as an all-timer. The top of the class is what makes this group special, with A.J. Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson all looking like potential franchise pla
  
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• Cavs 2026 NBA Draft open thread

  24-06-2026 01:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: NBA commissioner Adam Silver announces a pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City. 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. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers currently have the 29th pick in the draft. We&rsqu
  
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• NBA Draft grades: Real-time analysis for every 2026 first-round pick

  24-06-2026 01:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Follow along for every pick of the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft.It's finally time for the 2026 NBA Draft, which means players such as AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson will finally hear their names called as they begin their professional careers.After months of anticipation, we will soon have answers about the future of the top prospects in basketball. Like with any draft, it is impossible to predict exactly which pick will make a front office look smart down the road and which could pot
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft team grades: Live updates for all 30 teams as Round 1 unfolds

  24-06-2026 01:40 via cbssports.com
  
  Live grades for all 30 teams as the first round of the NBA Draft unfolds
  
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• ESPN’s final 2-round NBA Mock Draft has concerning update on Jayden Quaintance

  24-06-2026 01:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - JANUARY 07: Jayden Quaintance #21 of the Kentucky Wildcats jogs across the court in the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Rupp Arena on January 07, 2026 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) | Getty Images Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft is set to tip off tonight, and while one former Kentucky Wildcat is expected to hear his name called, it’s not a done deal.When Jayden Quaintance first declared for the draft, many mock draft projections ha
  
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