Draft NewsFriday, Jul 17, 2026

NBA analyst Zach Kram breaks down rookie rankings for this season's highly anticipated draft class coming out of summer league.

General managers Teresa Weatherspoon and Cynthia Cooper made their WNBA All-Star team selections on Wednesday. With "Team Coop" awarded the top pick, Paige Bueckers was added to the team as the league's top vote-getter from fans. "Paige does it all," Cooper said. "She can shoot the 3, she scores on all three levels, but the most important thing, she is a leader on the floor. She is getting her entire team really involved in everything that they do." Caitlin Clark, who received the second most...

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Every NBA draft leaves behind a few hidden gems.

The 2026 NBA rookie class is already living up to the hype.

NBA fans all echo the same mantra this time of year.

You know the best No. 1 pick of the 2000s is LeBron James, and the best No. 7 pick is Stephen Curry. But for the other 28 first-round slots, there were many closer calls.

We're only through the opening weekend of the NBA's Las Vegas Summer League, but we've already seen enough evidence there, at the California Classic and at Salt Lake City's summer league to dispense some takes.

If the reformed NBA draft lottery odds do what they're supposed to, the days of being bad on purpose are over.

Young NBA rosters aren't always building for the future.

Burries has excelled as the Bucks search for building blocks for the post-Giannis era, but not every first-round pick has looked the part

Stephen Gillaspie revisits his 2026 NBA Draft rankings after landing spots have been set--weighing talent alongside organizational fit, opportunity, and long-term development.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Tyler Nickel #55 of the New York Knicks celebrates during the game against the New York Knicks during the 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 11, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Ryan Stetz/NBAE via Get...

The mid-July trap is in full effect. The cool air pumps through the Thomas & Mack Center, stakes are non-existent, and our brains begin their annual trick of convincing us that an undrafted point guard is John Stockton’s second coming. Truthfully, 90% of what takes place in Summer League is a hoax. Massive point-getters barely crack the NBA roster if they get their name on it at all. However, while box scores are about as real as The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, there are translatable NB...

The Houston Rockets’ core is centered around Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson, arguably the two best players they have drafted in this current era of the franchise. Shang-Goon has already been an All-Star twice in his five NBA seasons, and Thompson has earned some consideration for being one of the league’s top defenders. Bleacher Report writer Andy Bailey believes Sengun and Thompson are among the top 30 players in the league when 2030 arrives. “Sengun could take a little better care of the ...

Allen Graves and Izaiyah Nelson | Photos from Getty Images Just two players were selected directly from mid-major programs in the 2026 NBA Draft. Santa Clara’s Allen Graves was the No. 19 pick to the Toronto Raptors, and the draft rights of South Florida’s Izaiyah Nelson, the No. 51 pick, were traded to Orlando. However, according to the Mid-Major Reacts survey, despite Graves being a top-20 pick and Nelson being one of the final 10 selections, the two will be equally impactful in the ongoing...

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; The twenty second pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. after he was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images Game Details When: Tuesday, July 14, 4:00 p.m. ET Where: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, NV Watch: NBC Sports Philadelphia Plus, Prime Video Follow: @LibertyBallers

Olivia Miles and Azzi Fudd. | Matt Blewett-Imagn Images In the wake of the loaded 2026 WNBA Draft class, most analysts and fans predicted this year’s first-year troupe to run one of the most competitive Rookie of the Year races in recent memory. And while the newest members of the W have shown no shortage of talent, one supernova up north has nearly crossed the finish line, already. Here’s our assessment of the Rookie of the Year race at midseason. In the comments, share your analysis and pre...

The No Ceilings crew puts a bow on the 2026 NBA Draft by giving out their superlatives for the draft.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: Chaz Lanier #20 of the Detroit Pistons shoots the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 9, 2026 at Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Becker/NBAE via Get...

Johni Broome turns 24 years old next week. The reality is that players of Broome’s age don’t have a lot of time to prove their worth in the NBA. When you’re an older draft pick, you either quickly assimilate to life in the association, or you’re quickly phased out. There will always be veterans available for at or near league-minimum prices that can round out a roster and play serviceable minutes in the regular season at the very least. Most teams will quickly move on from a recent draft pick...

The 2026 NBA Draft was loaded with talent in the first round, but that doesn't necessarily mean everyone struck gold.

Jam Hines and Stephen Gillaspie close out the 2026 Draft Lottery Preview series with the team drafting with the Top Pick: YOUR Washington Wizards!

A look at some of the best remaining players for Round Two of the 2026 NBA Draft.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Tobi Lawal, Morez Johnson Jr. and Sergio De Larrea of the Dallas Mavericks poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 15, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Bria...

Jack Kayil looks NBA-ready, but strict CBA buyout rules might force the Knicks to stash him overseas anyway.

The No Ceilings crew puts together their second-to-last Mock Draft of the 2026 NBA Draft cycle.

The moment has almost arrived. The No Ceilings crew installs their final BIG Board of the 2026 NBA Draft cycle.

Hitting on the margins is a must for any successful NBA franchise. Jam analyzes 13 prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft who are primed to be mined along the margins.