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Last updated: June 24, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

NBA DRAFT & OFFSEASON MOVES

The NBA draft saw significant activity and speculation Tuesday, with the Milwaukee Bucks' General Manager Jon Horst emphasizing a "theme of building" following the trade of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, though the deal was not yet official Bucks GM mum. Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens also addressed trade rumors, stating that Jaylen Brown "remains a big part of us" and is "valued" by the organization Celtics' Stevens. In draft-day surprises, Michigan wing Yaxel Lendeborg, who admitted to being a former Kyrie Irving fan and hating Steph Curry during their rivalry, was selected by the Golden State Warriors with the 11th pick Dubs' Lendeborg.

Draft insiders are still dissecting the first round's biggest winners and question marks, with projections for the second round also underway Round 2 NBA mock. Analysts are evaluating the twists, turns, and trades that defined Tuesday's initial round of selections, setting the stage for the remainder of the draft process and the subsequent free agency period Biggest winners.