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Last updated: June 23, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

NBA Draft & Offseason Moves

The 2026 NBA Draft kicked off with the Washington Wizards selecting AJ Dybantsa first overall, choosing the BYU star over Kansas guard Darryn Peterson. Dybantsa's arrival in the capital was met with enthusiasm, with Trae Young welcoming the No. 1 pick and hinting at future discussions about jersey numbers. The Jazz followed by snagging Peterson with the second pick, while the Chicago Bulls bolstered their frontcourt by taking North Carolina's Caleb Wilson fourth overall. The Memphis Grizzlies continued their rebuild by drafting Duke's Cameron Boozer at No. 3, a move expected to accelerate the club's reset. Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. also heard his name called early, going ninth to the Mavericks, reuniting with his former college coach Dusty May. The draft's top prospects, including Boozer and Dybantsa, made stylish entrances in Brooklyn for the event.

In other offseason news, the fantasy basketball impact of recent trades was analyzed, with Julius Randle's move to Brooklyn highlighted as a significant development. Aces coach Becky Hammon addressed comments regarding smaller guards, stating that while Knicks star Jalen Brunson is an outlier, her general stance on the efficacy of smaller guards leading teams remains. Meanwhile, Kevin Durant is set to take on a coaching role in a 3x3 charity tournament for USA Basketball this summer, adding a new dimension to his involvement with the sport.