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Last updated: June 15, 2026, 11:43 PM ET

Draft & Transactions

Top prospect Darryn Peterson completed his sole team visit with the Washington Wizards on Monday, declining additional meetings as the 2026 mock draft projects all 60 selections with trade speculation intensifying one week from draft night. The Wizards hold the second overall pick after trading Kristaps Porzingis, positioning them to select either Cooper Flagg or Ace Bailey in a draft class headlined by Duke and Auburn freshmen.

Injury Report

Washington center Alex Sarr underwent foot surgery Monday to repair a fractured right foot, though the team confirmed he will be ready for training camp. The 7-footer averaged 12.8 points and 8.2 rebounds last season while shooting 52% from the field, providing rim protection alongside Daniel Gafford in the Wizards' frontcourt rotation.

Front Office

Knicks owner James Dolan delivered an impassioned pre-playoff address in April, telling players to "leave nothing on the table" in their championship pursuit. New York's core of Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby reached the Eastern Conference Finals before falling to Indiana in six games, extending the franchise's title drought to 51 years.