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• Trey Kaufman-Renn Drafted 59th by Timberwolves

  25-06-2026 04:41
  
  Mar 28, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) reacts in the first half against the Arizona Wildcats during an Elite Eight game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images | Eakin Howard-Imagn Images Braden Smith was not the only Purdue player that heard his name get called tonight at the NBA Draft. Trey Kaufman-Renn was one of the final picks, going 59th out of 60 picks to the Timberwolves.
  
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• Tracking where each Mountain West alumni lands in 2026 NBA Draft

  25-06-2026 08:23
  
  RENO, NV - MARCH 18: Nevada Guard Corey Camper Jr. (4) looks on during a break in the action late in the game during a first round NIT Tournament college basketball game between the Murray State Racers and the Nevada Wolf Pack on March 18, 2026, at the Lawlor Events Center in Reno, NV. (Photo by Greg Ashman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The second round has come and gone, meaning the 2026 NBA Draft is officially concluded.For the third time in four years, t
  
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• Warriors draft grade: How Golden State addressed needs in draft

  25-06-2026 07:43
  
  The Golden State Warriors are no longer in championship contention mode so the NBA draft is all the more important.Golden State may not have drafted a franchise-changing player but it picked up a sleeper that can come in and immediately make an impact.With the No. 11 pick in the first round the Warriors selected Yaxel Lendeborg. He's an NBA-ready prospect who is coming off a national title at Michigan. Lendeborg was a splash selection who was the highest rated prospect on Golden State's board.Si
  
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• LaMelo Ball trade rumors: Ranking best fits for Hornets star guard

  25-06-2026 07:28
  
  The NBA draft just ended, but there already may be some massive hoops news on the horizon.According to ESPN, the Charlotte Hornets are engaged with multiple teams in discussions about trading point guard LaMelo Ball, who helped revive the Hornets to a 44-38 record this season and a berth in the Play-In Tournament.Ball has played six seasons in the NBA and averaged 20.1 points, 7.1 assists and 4.8 rebounds in 72 games this past season. The 24-year-old is a supremely gifted offensive player, thoug
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft grades for every team in the second round

  25-06-2026 07:28
  
  Jalen Brunson — the reigning NBA Finals MVP, a man who should never have to pay for his own dinner in Manhattan again — was a second-round pick. So were Nikola Jokic, Dillon Brooks and Draymond Green and if you want to go back, there's Manu Ginobili, Marc Gasol and many more players who slipped to the second round, then had impressive NBA careers.There will be players taken in Wednesday night's second round who will become key parts of their team's rotation and maybe more. Let's grad
  
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• Knicks second-round pick Jack Kayil does not plan to return to Germany

  25-06-2026 07:19
  
  The Knicks have operated the first offseason since winning the NBA Championship as if they won't exceed the second apron.But how will guard Jack Kayil, whom the Knicks selected 39th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft on Wednesday night after trading down, fit into those plans? Kayil comes from Germany, so New York can make him a "draft-and-stash" prospect like they and other teams have done in the past with other European players. So with that in mind, Kayil was asked whether he plans to return
  
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• Kings draft grades: Sacramento scores big wins in back-to-back years

  25-06-2026 07:07
  
  For the second year in a row, the Sacramento Kingsexcelled in the NBA draft.Kings general manager Scott Perry took over the position in Sacramento and vowed to make changes that would turn the team into a winning organization. He admitted it wouldn't be pretty, but strides would be made. He's proving every syllable he uttered to be true.The Kings thrived in the 2026 NBA Draft picking up necessary pieces to consider for their future. Sacramento needed a face of the franchise, and with the No. 7 p
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft Dynasty Rookie Rankings: Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson hold top spots

  25-06-2026 07:03
  
  With the star-studded 2026 NBA Draft officially complete, it's time to start looking at how to value these players in your dynasty leagues.There are multiple future stars at the top, but there are also some talented players that went later in this draft that will one day make an impact for your fantasy team. For the redraft managers, you may not hear some of these names for a few seasons, but in dynasty leagues, you can't wait that long.At this point, there have only been a handful of two-way de
  
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• Hornets reportedly open to trading LaMelo Ball, Timberwolves, Raptors interested

  25-06-2026 06:42
  
  LaMelo Ball is a walking highlight package, a social media and fan favorite around the league because of it and his style. He is incredibly popular with a younger generation of fans.LaMelo COOKS Ayton then splashes a three in his facepic.twitter.com/V0z3YGdixy— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 16, 2026And the Charlotte Hornets are open to trading him, reports Shams Charania of ESPN. He adds that while the Hornets are keeping the asking price high, a couple of the suitors are being
  
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• Arizona’s Tobe Awaka signs 2-way deal with Bulls, per report

  25-06-2026 06:37
  
  Nov 7, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Tobe Awaka (30) reacts after a foul was called on him during the second half of the game against the Utah Tech Trailblazers at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images | Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images There is precedent, both recent and in the past, of standout Arizona players going undrafted but still quickly finding their way into the NBA. Tobe Awaka will try to join that list. The reigning Big 12 Conference Si
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft team grades: Which front offices did the best in both rounds?

  25-06-2026 06:35
  
  Now that the 2026 NBA Draft is behind us, let's get our report cards ready for each front office based on all the decisions made in their war rooms.After ranking the best and worst picks from the first round of the draft at Barclays Center in New York, with both rounds complete, let's take a look at the final hauls for each team:Atlanta HawksNo. 8 — Kingston FlemingsNo. 23 — Zuby EjioforNo. 52 — Henri VeesaarThe Hawks got a potentially franchise-changing point guard in the lott
  
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• Utah Jazz Reacts Survey: Should Darryn Peterson start?

  25-06-2026 06:33
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 23: Darryn Peterson talks to media during the 2026 NBA Draft - Round One on June 23, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New 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 Evan Yu/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Utah Jazz just had one of the best drafts
  
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• NBA Draft winners and losers: Grizzlies excel with picks and trade

  25-06-2026 06:30
  
  That’s a wrap on the 2026 NBA Draft.With the second round completed Wednesday, June 24, teams can now sit back and assess the additions they’ve made, the trades they’ve executed and get to work on figuring out how to incorporate these young players.The Summer League will be a good indication on the quality of these picks, but this was widely regarded as a deep and talent-laden draft, so there should be plenty of optimism around the league.That’s also why, if teams didn&rs
  
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• NBA Draft Grades Roundup

  25-06-2026 06:26
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: Darryn Peterson speaks to the media after he is drafted second overall by the Utah Jazz during Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Utah Jazz are coming away with one of the greatest draft opportunities in all of team history. The #2 pick could not have happened in a more talented draft. The question is, did they make the right pick? Here is a roundup of all the
  
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• LaMelo Ball trade rumors: Hornets fielding 'aggressive offers' as deal could materialize quickly

  25-06-2026 06:21 via cbssports.com
  
  The Hornets could make a surprising offseason move if they trade away Ball after a strong season in Charlotte
  
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• Rumor: Spurs among teams that could be interested in a Kawhi Leonard trade

  25-06-2026 06:15
  
  Apr 2, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) drives the ball while under pressure from San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) during the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images | William Liang-Imagn Images The second round of the draft came and went mostly unceremoniously, but a few trade rumors cropped up during the broadcast. One of them involved the Spurs and an unlikely trade target. While discussing Kawhi Leonard
  
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• J.B. Bickerstaff says Micah Nori's Trail Blazers contract, which reportedly guarantees only 1 year, is 'slap in the face' to coaches' value

  25-06-2026 06:09
  
  Micah Nori's meticulous climb up the NBA coaching ladder has finally resulted in his first head-coaching opportunity, but the unorthodox contract he reportedly signed with the Portland Trail Blazers has overshadowed the feel-good story of his well-respected basketball journey.The Athletic's Jason Quick reported Tuesday that the 52-year-old Nori, who spent the past five seasons as the Minnesota Timberwolves' lead assistant, inked a one-year deal with team options for each of the next two seasons.
  
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• Suns to sign Nebraska’s Sam Hoiberg

  25-06-2026 06:08
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 26: Sam Hoiberg #1 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Tavion Banks #6 of the Iowa Hawkeyes battle for the ball during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Toyota Center on March 26, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Phoenix Suns are already getting to work after not selecting anyone in the second round of the NBA Draft. According to NBA Insider Jake Fischer, Nebraska’s Sam Hoiberg
  
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• Detroit reportedly trades Isaiah Stewart to Memphis for three second-round picks

  25-06-2026 06:05
  
  Memphis' front line is looking very impressive. They drafted potential franchise cornerstone Cameron Boozer No. 3 this year, and he will play between Cedric Coward and Zach Edey — an impressive young core.Now they will bring Beef Stew off the bench.The Detroit Pistons are trading defensive big man Isaiah Stewart to Memphis for three second-round picks, a story broken by Shams Charania of ESPN. Those second-round picks are ones Memphis got while moving back five spots in the first round of
  
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• Clippers second round pick will be playing at Auburn, not the NBA next season

  25-06-2026 06:05
  
  Center Narcisse Ngoy secured a spot in the NBA before officially starting his college career.The Clippers hold the rights to the 7-foot-1 Frenchman after trading with the Atlanta Hawks for the 57th overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NBA draft on Wednesday, June 24.Ngoy is said to have a 7-foot-7 wingspan but has a raw skill set on the offensive end, according to Raphielle Johnson of NBC Sports.He helps address a positional need for the Clippers roster, but he will not be available for
  
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• LaMelo Ball trade rumors: Hornets reportedly engaged in talks with multiple suitors following NBA Draft

  25-06-2026 06:02
  
  The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly considering a shocking move with LaMelo Ball.Per ESPN's Shams Charania, the Hornets are engaged in trade talks with multiple teams making "aggressive" offers for the former All-Star guard. If Charlotte's price is met, a deal could be made in the next two days.The Minnesota Timberwolves and Toronto Raptors are two of the teams with trade interest, according to veteran NBA reporter Marc Stein.Ball recently finished his sixth season with the Hornets, but is stil
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft snubs: Milos Uzan, Kylan Boswell and Nick Boyd among notable college players not selected

  25-06-2026 06:00 via cbssports.com
  
  There were plenty of college standouts who became undrafted free agents following the two-day 2026 NBA Draft
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft: Arizona’s Jaden Bradley selected by Raptors in 2nd round

  25-06-2026 06:00
  
  SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Jaden Bradley #0 of the Arizona Wildcats shoots the ball over Braden Smith #3 of the Purdue Boilermakers during the second half of a game in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at SAP Center on March 28, 2026 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images Jaden Bradley is heading to the Six. The Arizona point guard was selected 50th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Bradley
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft: Dallas Mavericks select Virginia Tech F Tobi Lawal

  25-06-2026 05:58
  
  CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 10: Virginia Tech Hokies forward Tobi Lawal (1) during the ACC Men's basketball tournament between the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and the Virginia Tech Hokies on March 10, 2026 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. (Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Virginia Tech forward Tobi Lawal is headed to the NBA. In the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft on Wednesday night, the Dallas Mavericks used the No. 48 overall pick on
  
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• Lakers sign AK Okereke, Pete Suder to two-way deals

  25-06-2026 05:48
  
  FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS - JANUARY 20: AK Okereke #10 of the Vanderbilt Commodores drives to the basket during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena on January 20, 2026 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Commodores 93-68. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Lakers got to work immediately on signing undrafted free agents as soon as the draft ended on Wednesday.First, they signed AK Okereke to a two-way deal, as first reported by Shams Char
  
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• Lakers agree to two-way contract with former Vanderbilt forward AK Okereke

  25-06-2026 05:40
  
  The Lakers have agreed to terms on a two-way contract with former Vanderbilt forward AK Okereke, a source confirmed to the California Post on Wednesday night. Okereke, who went undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft, averaged 9.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2 assists in his lone season with the Commodores after three seasons at Cornell.He started his college career with the Big Red in 2022 as a walk-on, playing four games as a freshman before becoming a fixture in the rotation during his sophomore se
  
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• 2027 NBA Mock Draft: Tyran Stokes, Amari Allen headline an early look at top 30 picks for next year's draft

  25-06-2026 05:34 via cbssports.com
  
  The 2027 draft class is widely expected to be much less talented and deep compared to what we saw this cycle
  
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• Aday Mara's path to minutes in OKC, Spurs get Wemby some help and more fantasy basketball takeaways from the 2026 NBA Draft

  25-06-2026 05:29
  
  The 2026 NBA Draft is in the books — if you missed my winners and losers breakdown from Round 1, go check that out. Now that the second round is complete and the full picture is clear, here are my overarching fantasy basketball takeaways across both nights of the 2026 NBA Draft.Atlanta Hawks crushed both nightsGrabbing Kingston Flemings at No. 8 and Zuby Ejiofor at No. 23 overall gave the Hawks two players who can crack the rotation right away. Then they came back in Night 2, adding Henri
  
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• NBA Draft Round 2 winners and losers: LaMelo Ball on the move? Must the Celtics trade Jaylen Brown? And players were drafted as well?

  25-06-2026 05:28
  
  If we're talking winners and losers of the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft, we have to start with New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson, the league's reigning Finals MVP.Not only will Brunson be forever remembered in New York, the 33rd overall selection in 2018 will be mentioned every time the second round is aired — alongside Nikola Jokić, Manu Ginóbili and Draymond Green — as one of the greatest selections in draft history.There were plenty more winners
  
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• Graham Ike Signs Deal With Golden State Warriors After Going Undrafted

  25-06-2026 05:22
  
  PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 19: Graham Ike #15 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs dunks the ball past RJ Johnson #11 of the Kennesaw State Owls during the second half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Moda Center on March 19, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images Gonzaga Bulldogs’ Graham Ike may have gone undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft, but the 6-9 forward will get his NBA shot in Northern California. His agent, Fess Irvin of Fess Ir
  
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