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Last updated: June 24, 2026, 11:31 AM ET

NBA Offseason Shakeups and Draft Buzz

The NBA offseason has been jolted by a blockbuster trade sending Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat, a deal that reshapes both franchises and the Eastern Conference. In exchange for the two-time MVP, the Milwaukee Bucks received a substantial package including Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, and three first-round picks, one of which was the 13th selection in the upcoming draft Sources: Bucks trading Giannis to Heat for huge ha. The Bucks, whose acquisition of Antetokounmpo once signaled a new era, now pivot towards "a theme of building" under GM Jon Horst, who declined to discuss specifics of the trade but repeatedly emphasized the team's forward-looking approach Bucks GM mum on Giannis, emphasizes 'building'. The Heat, meanwhile, aim to pair Antetokounmpo with Bam Adebayo, raising questions about how the team will construct its roster around this new star duo Giannis trade FAQ: Everything we know about the pr.

In other significant movement, Julius Randle is reportedly on his way to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a three-team deal, which also sends Nic Claxton to the Chicago Bulls and brings the 33rd pick in the draft to Minnesota Sources: Randle off to Nets as part of 3-team deal... . The Chicago Bulls have also been active in the draft, using the fourth overall pick to select Caleb Wilson of North Carolina, a player considered to possess significant athletic upside Bulls boost frontcourt, take UNC's Wilson at No. 4... . Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks have finalized a deal to acquire Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for two second-round draft picks, a move that adds depth for Atlanta Sources: Thunder to ship Wiggins to Hawks for pick.

NBA Draft: Top Picks and Emerging Talent

The 2026 NBA Draft kicked off with Washington selecting AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick, choosing him over Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, who landed with the Utah Jazz at No. 2 Wizards opt for BYU's Dybantsa with No. 1 pick. Dybantsa's arrival in the nation's capital was met with enthusiasm by Hawks star Trae Young, who welcomed the No. 1 pick and hinted at potential future discussions about jersey numbers 'The City is Ready': Trae Young welcomes AJ Dybant... . The Memphis Grizzlies continued their rebuild by selecting Cameron Boozer at No. 3, a move that could accelerate the team's reset Rebuilding Grizzlies nab Duke's Boozer at No.. Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. was taken ninth overall by the Dallas Mavericks, reuniting with his former college coach Dusty May Johnson reunites with May, goes No. 9 to Mavs. The draft also saw Karim Lopez become the first player born in Mexico selected in the first round, going 21st overall to the Detroit Pistons before being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies Lopez becomes NBA's 1st Mexico-born 1st-rounder.

The first round of the NBA draft produced several notable selections and presented some question marks for franchises Biggest winners -- and question marks -- from Roun... . Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg, a player who admitted to once disliking Stephen Curry, was drafted 11th by the Golden State Warriors Dubs' Lendeborg 'used to hate Steph' as Kyrie fan. The draft's second round also promises to feature talent, with projections suggesting several capable players could still be available Round 2 NBA mock draft: Stacking the best availabl... . Historically, the second round has been a source of significant league talent, proving that draft position is not always indicative of future success Brunson, Jokić among second-round picks who became... .

Player Recognition and Offseason Moves

Amidst reported trade discussions concerning Jaylen Brown, Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens affirmed that the star forward remains a "valued" and "big part" of the organization Celtics' Stevens: Brown remains 'big part of us'. Separately, Aces coach Becky Hammon has walked back her previous public criticism of New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson, admitting Tuesday that her "opinion was wrong" regarding his capabilities, though she maintained she would not apologize for her initial assessment Hammon pivots: Opinion on Brunson was wrong. Hammon further clarified her stance by stating Brunson has achieved a unique standing among players, but she stands by her general belief that smaller guards do not typically lead championship teams Hammon won't apologize, says Brunson 'outlier'.

In the realm of player recognition, 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. Meanwhile, the fantasy basketball world is buzzing about the implications of recent moves, including the trade of Julius Randle to Brooklyn and its potential impact on various players Fantasy basketball: Julius Randle's trade to Brook... . Tyler Herro is also considered among the beneficiaries of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, with implications for fantasy leagues KD to coach in 3x3 charity tourney for USA hoops.

Front Office and League Expansion

The Dallas Mavericks are finalizing a deal to bring in Michigan coach Dusty May as their new head coach, a move that significantly alters the landscape of both college and professional basketball Sources: U-M's May finalizing deal to coach Mavs. In