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After a first round of the 2026 NBA Draft that began as expected in the top five picks, things got interesting as the night progressed. Several trades were made with teams maneuvering up and down the first 30 picks.
In both cases, it's not hard to understand the appeal. Leonard, Scottie Barnes and Collin Murray-Boyles (assuming he wouldn't be in the deal) would be a ferocious defensive trio with the Raptors. And for the Spurs, pairing Victor Wembanyama with the two-time Finals MVP might make them instant title favorites.
The second round of the 2026 NBA Draft takes place tonight, June 24, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. — here’s how to watch.
The newest crop of basketball stars will begin their journey in the NBA over Tuesday, June 23 and Wednesday, June 24 when the 2026 NBA Draft takes place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., and fans looking to watch the selections get made will have options on how to watch.
Welcome to The Athletic's coverage of the NBA offseason, which is off to a fast start. Free agency does not officially begin until June 30 at 6 p.m. ET, but teams are already making big moves. We've already seen two blockbuster trades, with Giannis ...
Which teams excelled in the 2026 NBA Draft, and which teams were caught off guard by how the board settled? Here are our winners and losers.