Basketball News · LatestTuesday, Jul 7, 2026

A decade after watching the evolution of the rivalry between the Warriors and Cavs, Michigan wing Yaxel Lendeborg was drafted by Golden State with the 11th pick on Tuesday and admitted at the podium: "I'm a big Kyrie guy. So I used to hate Steph Curry."

What follows is a stab at a first draft of history — a thumbnail sketch of who had a pretty good first night of the 2026 draft, and who might wind up looking back at the evening wistfully, and perhaps with some regret.

The 2026 NBA Draft is here! Follow along as each pick is made and discuss the event in the comments!

Dallas curiously used the No. 9 pick on Michigan product Morez Johnson Jr., days after hiring Dusty May, his former coach

Who are the best players still on the board -- and where could they go? We project round 2 picks.

The Nets selected Joshua Jefferson near the end of the first round, a favorite draft sleeper for many.

Lowry, who officially retired as a Raptor on Tuesday, is getting the send-off he deserves

For the second consecutive draft, Toronto found a playoff star in the making with analytic-based prospect.

With the trade of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat not yet official, Bucks GM Jon Horst declined to talk specifics -- but repeatedly emphasized "a theme of building" after the team drafted Brayden Burries and Nate Ament on Tuesday night.

Kevin O'Connor, King McClure and Tom Haberstroh react to the results of the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft.

The Knicks traded their 2026 NBA Draft first-round pick on Tuesday in a move likely influenced by the owner's desire to operate below the second apron.

Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon grabbed attention with her dry remark before facing the New York Liberty on Tuesday.

The Mavericks made a big draft night trade to help reshape their team

LAS VEGAS, NV – The New York Liberty defeated the Las Vegas Aces, 87-76, in a WNBA game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on June 23, 2026 and The Sporting Tribune's DJ Cabanlong was there to capture the following TST Images.

Spurs add a bruising, throw-back big man in a trade with the Nuggets.

With the selection of Cameron Carr, the Lakers have backed up their words with action.

Cameron Carr arrives for the first round of the NBA basketball draft Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)After a draft-day trade to move up one spot,...

Here's everything you need to know about Mystics vs. Fever today, including TV channel and streaming options for the WNBA game.

The Phoenix Mercury made a touching gesture to Conneticut Sun center Brittney Griner after her latest milestone.

Golden State’s 1st-round pick might be old, but he’s not that old.

Atlanta Dream rookie Madina Okot recorded 18 points and seven rebounds in their latest game against the Toronto Tempo.

The newly minted NBA champions slightly delayed in making their first-round pick Tuesday night.

Welcome to the Giannis-less Bucks era.

Roses are red, violets are blue. The tank is done, Peterson should’ve gone #1.

The Post's Zach Braziller provides his grades for every first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Spike Lee is dreaming big.

AJ Dybansta spent about as much time in a barber's chair as he did on a basketball court to prepare for the NBA draft this week.

Sit down and take out a notepad, folks. We’re getting deep into the numbers.

The game of the night in the WNBA on Tuesday is Dallas at New York

Jokić has long said he wants to end his career with Denver, but he still holds the leverage here