Draft NewsTuesday, Aug 4, 2026

Here are the 20 biggest NBA Draft busts since 2020, ranked from disappointing lottery picks to selections that became complete franchise mistakes.

It’s been a quiet few weeks for the Washington Wizards after a seismic June and July saw them select AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick, complete a promising Las Vegas Summer League and acquire several depth pieces. August projects as less exciting. But that doesn’t mean it’s a month without importance. Below is a […]

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: (EDITORS NOTE: this photo has been converted to black and white) Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 14, 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: Copyrig...

The Mavericks’ second round draft pick is likely on his way to the VTB United League

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 14: (EDITORS NOTE: Tonal effects have been applied to this image) Brayden Burries #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images In the weeks following Summer League, it’s dawned on me that, at long last, the Bucks may finally have hit the (draft) lottery with their selection of Brayden Burries, who was named to the All-NBA Summer...

Welcome to the Ahead of the Curve series! Getting you ahead of the risers and sleepers to know entering the 2027 NBA draft cycle.

In the modern era of the NBA, teams and fans have become far more intelligent when it comes to team-building, rosters and salaries and the CBA. To that point, we’ve partnered with SalarySwish to use their data to provide information and answers for every question you may have about the Lakers’ financial situation. Listed below is our constantly updating, living article that will provide answers to questions you may have. It will update with team moves, from trades to signings and anything in-...

Sophie is glad to have been drafted by Phoenix and eventually traded to Indiana.