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Last updated: June 24, 2026, 2:31 AM ET

NBA DRAFT AND MAJOR OFFSEASON MOVES

The 2026 NBA Draft kicked off with the Washington Wizards selecting AJ Dybantsa first overall Wizards opt for BYU's Dybantsa with No. 1 pick, choosing him over Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, who ultimately landed with the Utah Jazz at the No. 2 pick Jayhawks' Peterson lands with Jazz at No. 2 pick. The Memphis Grizzlies then added Cameron Boozer with the third selection, signaling a significant step in their rebuilding efforts Rebuilding Grizzlies nab Duke's Boozer at No. 3. The Chicago Bulls bolstered their frontcourt by selecting Caleb Wilson from North Carolina at No. 4 Bulls boost frontcourt, take UNC's Wilson at No. 4.

The draft also saw notable player selections and trades. Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. was chosen ninth overall by the Dallas Mavericks, reuniting him with former coach Dusty May Johnson reunites with May, goes No. 9 to Mavs, and Yaxel Lendeborg, a Michigan wing, went 11th to the Golden State Warriors, admitting a past fandom for Kyrie Irving over Steph Curry Dubs' Lendeborg 'used to hate Steph' as Kyrie fan. Karim Lopez became the first Mexico-born player drafted in the first round, going 21st to the Detroit Pistons before being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies Lopez becomes NBA's 1st Mexico-born 1st-rounder. The draft's fashion statements also made headlines, with AJ Dybantsa leading the way for No. 1 picks' sartorial choices First overall, first in fashion: No. 1 NBA draft l.

A seismic shift occurred as the Milwaukee Bucks traded superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat in a massive deal Sources: Bucks trading Giannis to Heat for huge ha. The trade sent Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to Miami in exchange for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, and three first-round picks, including the No. 13 selection in the draft itself Giannis to Miami: Grades for Heat and Bucks, and w. The Boston Celtics were also reportedly finalists for Antetokounmpo Sources: Celtics, Heat finalists for Giannis trade. Another significant move saw Julius Randle traded to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a three-team deal that also sent Nic Claxton to the Bulls Sources: Randle off to Nets as part of 3-team deal.

In free agency news, Trae Young is expected to sign a four-year, approximately $212 million deal to remain with the Washington Wizards Sources: Young to ink $212M deal with Wizards. CJ McCollum agreed to a one-year, $21 million contract extension with the Atlanta Hawks McCollum stays with Hawks on 1-year extension. The Phoenix Suns are bringing back both Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin Sources: Goodwin joining Gillespie in Suns return.

COACHING AND FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENTS

Dusty May, the successful Michigan coach, is finalizing a deal to become the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks Sources: U-M's May finalizing deal to coach Mavs. Meanwhile, Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens stated that Jaylen Brown remains a "big part" of the team's plans amidst reported trade discussions Celtics' Stevens: Brown remains 'big part of us'.

Bill Foley, the owner of the Vegas Golden Knights, has officially launched a bid to bring an NBA franchise to Las Vegas Golden Knights owner launching NBA Vegas bid. In other news, Kevin Durant is set to coach in a 3x3 charity tournament for USA Basketball this summer KD to coach in 3x3 charity tourney for USA hoops. Aces coach Becky Hammon acknowledged Jalen Brunson's exceptional talent but maintained her stance on the general viability of smaller guards leading teams Hammon won't apologize, says Brunson 'outlier'.

PLAYER NEWS AND COLLECTIBLES

Jalen Brunson's rookie card achieved a record-breaking sale, with a 1-of-1 Panini Prizm Choice Nebula card fetching $312,000 at auction Jalen Brunson rookie card commands $312,000 price. Jason Collins is set to receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage posthumously at The ESPYS for his contributions to LGBTQ+ visibility in professional sports Collins to receive posthumous ESPYS Ashe award.

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DRAFT PROJECTIONS AND ANALYSIS

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