Draft NewsWednesday, Jul 8, 2026

North Carolina star freshman Caleb Wilson will miss the remainder of the season after breaking his right thumb during Thursday's practice, the school announced Friday.

The Wizards ushered in a new era by drafting AJ Dybantsa first overall.

Tennessee forward Nate Ament, the 13th pick in this year’s draft, has signed a rookie scale deal with the Bucks, according to NBA.com’s transactions log. The selection used to draft Ament was sent from Miami to Milwaukee as part of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, which didn’t become official until the moratorium lifted on Monday. Ament […]

Bruce Thornton, the first player selected in the second round of this year’s draft, has officially signed his first NBA contract, the Rockets announced today in a press release. He’ll play for Houston’s Summer League team in Las Vegas, per the club. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link), Thornton received a four-year deal […]

The NBA offseason has arrived, and plenty of big moves will be made over the coming weeks... so let's get bold

Matt Norlander's one and only mock draft for 2026 has Utah subverting expectation at No. 2

Now that the NBA Finals are over, we're shifting gears to the offseason. Here's the latest news and analysis from Dan Titus.

Darius Acuff Jr., Keaton Wagler, Mikel Brown Jr. and Kingston Flemings all have the potential to be franchise lead guards. At the top of the draft, what differentiates these talented prospects?

An early look at each Big 12 team after weeks of transfer portal combat and NBA Draft decisions.

Here are the top 10 picks in the 2026 NBA Draft based on the current betting odds.

Kevin O’Connor & Albert Ghim make predictions for the 2026 NBA Draft.

This skillful guard has turned heads. Could the Hawks claim him?

KOC previews the NBA Draft with Derek Parker & interviews Draft prospect Richie Saunders.

It’s one week until the 2026 NBA Draft! Here’s our latest full two-round mock draft with analysis for every choice based on all the newest intel.

NBA history suggests it's definitely possible for the Celtics to land a good player with the No. 27 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

We are a little under a week away from the 2026 NBA Draft and that means we are getting a little closer to seeing the Washington Wizards make one of the most important picks in their franchise history, with the #1 overall pick in the draft. This draft is littered with some amazing talent, but […]

The No. 2 prospect is making a clear play for the Wizards, skipping a visit with the Jazz to send a message to the top of the draft board

Plus, the latest on whether the Celtics are shopping Jaylen Brown and more draft speculation

Dalton Johnson outlines three guard who could be available when the Golden State Warriors pick at No. 11 in the 2026 NBA Draft.

NBC Sports Bay Area's Monte Poole shares his NBA power rankings with the Finals in the rearview mirror and the draft quickly approaching.

A closer look at the Michigan forward/center and whether he makes sense for New York at No. 24 or No. 31.

Boston may be eyeing a frontcourt target higher up the board, a better trade asset or both ahead of next week’s draft.

The WNBA has experienced an extraordinary boon in popularity since the arrival of superstars such as Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese in the 2024 WNBA Draft. The explosion in popularity has led to a new media rights deal, CBA, and rapid expansion, with the league expected to grow from 12 teams in 2024 to 18…

Darryn Peterson knows there are going to be a lot of people amped up for Thursday’s game in Las Vegas between the Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards.

Yaxel Lendeborg reportedly impressed the Warriors in his pre-NBA draft workout last week and is viewed as an "obvious" fit with Golden State.

Which Cavs prospect do you believe is most important to the future?

The Knicks' pursuit of back-to-back championships begins this offseason with the 2026 NBA Draft. Here's the latest buzz surrounding the upcoming draft, which will emanate from Barclays Center on June 23-24.

A closer look at the UConn center and whether he makes sense for New York at No. 24 or No. 31.

Free agent and trade news has generated the biggest NBA headlines over the last couple weeks, but teams around the league are also taking care of the rookies they drafted on June 23 and 24, signing them to their first NBA contracts. Because cap holds for first-round picks count for 120% of the rookie scale […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green believes top 2026 NBA Draft prospect Caleb Wilson could have a Kevin Garnett-type floor as a pro player.