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With the Larry O’Brien trophy now safely in the hands of the New York Knicks organization to wrap up the 2025-26 season, we’re now diving headfirst into the first marquee event of the offseason — the 2026 NBA Draft.
Round 1 begins on Tuesday night with the Washington Wizards on the clock, starting at 8 p.m. ET from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Washington won the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s lottery after being tied with the Indiana Pacers and Brooklyn Nets for a 14% chance at the top selection.
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The Nets slotted in for the No. 6 overall pick. The Pacers, meanwhile, lost out big-time in the draft lottery after landing the No. 5 pick. That pick, which was sent to the Clippers to acquire center Ivica Zubac ahead of the trade deadline back in February, was conditionally protected if it was a top-four pick. Now, the team finds itself without a first-round selection after a 19-63 season.
Which teams have multiple first-round picks? Which teams aren’t picking in the first round?
This year, six different NBA teams have multiple first-round draft picks. No team currently has more than two first-round draft picks.
Oklahoma City Thunder — No. 12 (via LAC), No. 27
There are also six teams without a first-round pick heading into draft night.
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Will Giannis Antetokounmpo be traded ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft?
Everyone currently has eyes on a potential trade for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Trade talks involving the star forward appeared to heat up ahead of the trade deadline in February, but Milwaukee ultimately did not agree to a deal in time, pushing negotiations into the offseason.
Tensions between Giannis and the Bucks appeared to escalate as the season came to a close, too, with Milwaukee looking to shut the star down while he dealt with late-season injuries despite his desire to play. Though Antetokounmpo never publicly acknowledged a trade request, he and his agent reportedly approached the team about a trade at least two times.
The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat have emerged as two of the top potential destinations for Antetokounmpo, with veteran Jaylen Brown in the mix for…
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Author : Yahoo Sports Staff
Publish date : 2026-06-23 02:10:00
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