NBA Basketball 3h Briefing

Last updated: March 13, 2026, 8:56 AM ET

NBA Draft Buzz

A top prospect debate espn.com intensifies as league insiders split on the No. 1 pick between five-star guard Darryn Peterson and forward AJ Dybantsa, while forward power forward espn.com Khaman Maluach's case gains traction. The discussion also highlights the rising draft stock espn.com of former Duke forward Dariq Whitehead and the Cleveland Cavaliers' internal evaluation espn.com of international prospects.