2026 NBA draft recap: Best picks, execs buzz, ROY prediction

Posted Jun 28, 2026
The 2026 NBA draft might be over, but that doesn't mean we have to stop talking about it. While the lottery didn't offer many surprises -- I hit the first eight picks in my final mock draft -- this was a deep and interesting class, and there were a few compelling themes throughout. The first: There were zero trades in the lottery. It's clear teams really liked this class. (ESPN.com)

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