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Last updated: June 25, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

NBA Draft & Player Moves

The second round of the 2026 NBA draft featured several notable names, including Duke's Isaiah Evans, who had spent the first round in the green room. The draft also continued to highlight players who have exceeded expectations, with Jalen Brunson and Nikola Jokić serving as prime examples of second-round selections who have gone on to league stardom. Beyond player selections, the draft landscape saw significant roster reshaping, as the Detroit Pistons traded center Isaiah Stewart to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for three future second-round picks. Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets are reportedly engaged in serious trade discussions for star point guard LaMelo Ball, indicating a potentially active offseason for multiple franchises.

Contract Extensions & Coaching Contracts

In player contract news, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves intends to sign a four-year, $185 million maximum extension, a significant deal that includes a player option for the 2029-30 season. On the coaching front, Pistons coach and National Basketball Coaches Association president J.B. Bickerstaff criticized the contract structure of new Portland Trail Blazers coach Micah Nori, calling it a "slap in the face" to coaches. Elsewhere, Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon acknowledged a change of opinion regarding her prior criticism of New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson, stating her "opinion was wrong" but not offering an apology.

Draft Superlatives & Fantasy Outlook

The 2026 NBA draft class is already generating buzz beyond on-court performance, with A.J. Dybansta's unique jersey situation leading the non-statistical superlatives for the class according to draft analysts. For fantasy basketball enthusiasts, early projections are surfacing for the lottery picks, with Andre Snellings identifying prospects worth rostering for the upcoming season. These evaluations come as draft grades for all 30 NBA teams are being released, with the Grizzlies' draft strategy drawing particular attention.