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Jack Kayil Keeping Name In NBA Draft
German guard Jack Kayil is keeping his name in the 2026 NBA Draft as an Early Entry Candidate. Kayil is currently playing for Alba Berlin and is in the midst of the German BBL against Bayern Munich. The 20-year-old guard has averaged 12.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and a steal in 61 games across all competitions this season. Kayil has also played for teams in Montenegro and Serbia in his professional career.
Sergio De Larrea Staying In NBA Draft
Spanish guard Segio De Larrea is keeping his name in the 2026 NBA Draft as an Early Entry Candidate. De Larrea is entering the draft as a 20-year-old and will turn 21 years old in early December. The 6-foot-5 has spent the last two full seasons with Valencia Basket in Spain. This season, De Larrea averaged 7.1 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 67 games across all competitions. De Larrea's draft position ranges from late in the first round to early in the second round.
Luigi Suigo Withdraws From Draft; To Play At Villanova
Italian center Luigi Suigo has withdrawn as an Early Entry Candidate from the 2026 NBA Draft. Suigo will now enroll and spend next season at Villanova. The 7-foot-3 center played for KK Mega Bemax in Serbia last season. In 26 games, Suigo averaged 7.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and a block in 18.4 minutes per game. Most mock drafts had Suigo rated as a late first-round pick. The hope is after a strong season at Villanova that the 19-year-old center will improve his stock for the 2027 NBA Draft.
Dink Pate Increasingly Exploring College Options
Westchester Knicks guard Dink Pate is open to exploring his college options, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN. The 19-year-old, who played for the G League Ignite, has declined multiple two-way offers from NBA teams to keep his college eligibility. Pate, who went undrafted in the 2025 draft, signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Knicks. Similar to recent Baylor commit James Nnaji, Pate has never signed a two-way deal and has not played in the NBA.
2027 NBA Draft Class Currently Projected To Weak In Talent
The 2027 NBA draft class could be a particularly weak one based on the current crop of rising high school seniors and international players born in 2007 and 2008. The 2025 NBA draft class was a major improvement over 2024, while the 2026 class is also expected to be deep. "This is one of the weakest high school classes I've seen in a long time," one longtime talent evaluator told ESPN.
Breaking down the best and worst of the NBA draft
This post was originally published on this site Who was the steal of the draft? Which teams made risky moves? Our experts share their postdraft superlatives.
Ace Bailey expresses enthusiasm for being with Jazz in Utah intro
Ace Bailey indicated Sunday that he never thought about holding out or forcing a trade after the Utah Jazz drafted him No. 5 overall. Bailey reported to Utah after he was criticized for his approach to the pre-draft process, during which he refused to work out for teams interested in him. When asked during his introductory news conference whether he considered not coming to Salt Lake City, he only expressed enthusiasm for being with the Jazz. "Just blessed to be in the position I am," Bailey said.
Sources - Magic decline Moritz Wagner's $11M option - ESPN
The Orlando Magic are declining the $11 million team option for big man Moritz Wagner, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. Orlando is also declining Caleb Houstan's $2.1 million option, sources said. The Magic retain both players' Bird rights, meaning they can re-sign both as free agents. Wagner suffered a torn ACL in his left knee in December and was limited to 30 games. Before the injury, Wagner was off to a career-best start to the year, averaging 12.9 points while shooting 56.2% from the field.
๐ 2026 NBA mock draft: Four top prospects
This post was originally published on this site There’s considerable excitement around next year’s draft class thanks to four players vying for the top spot.
Sources - Bulls trading Lonzo Ball to Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro - ESPN
The Chicago Bulls are trading Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. Ball, 27, averaged 7.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists this season. Ball underwent a meniscus and cartilage transplant in his left knee in March 2023 after several procedures failed to fix an injury he suffered during the 2021-22 season -- his first in Chicago.
The best, worst and most surprising of the NBA draft: Favorite picks, classes and rookie-year predictions
This post was originally published on this site Who was the steal of the draft? Which teams made risky moves? Our experts share their postdraft superlatives.
The best, worst and most surprising of the NBA draft: Favorite picks, classes and rookie-year predictions
The 2025 NBA draft is a wrap, with Cooper Flagg (No. 1 to the Dallas Mavericks) and Dylan Harper (No. 2 to the San Antonio Spurs) the headliners of what turned out to be a first round full of twists. Ace Bailey came off the board at No. 5 to the Utah Jazz, a team that wasn't one of his planned destinations, but could be an excellent landing spot.
Early 2026 NBA mock draft: Meet the four contenders for the No. 1 pick
This post was originally published on this site There’s considerable excitement around next year’s draft class thanks to four players vying for the top spot.
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Ace Bailey plans to report to Jazz Saturday, team says
Ace Bailey, the No. 5 pick in Wednesday's NBA Draft, plans to report to the Utah Jazz as expected Saturday, a team representative told ESPN on Friday. "We've had good communication with Ace Bailey and his representatives," a Jazz representative told ESPN. "We feel good about everything. Ace and his family are coming to Utah tomorrow.
Dink Pate, Knicks Agree To Contract
Dink Pate has agreed to sign with the New York Knicks. Pate went undrafted this week after spending the 2024-25 season in the G League with the Mexico City Capitanes. Pate averaged 10.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 24.8 across 50 games in the G League this past season.
Darren Peterson, A.J. Dybantsa Lead Historic 2026 NBA Draft Class In Early Mock
The 2026 NBA Draft features unprecedented star power at the top, with four franchise-caliber prospects leading a class that NBA executives consider historically talented. ESPN's Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo released an updated 2026 NBA mock draft, projecting Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson to the Washington Wizards with the first overall pick. The 6-foot-6 guard earned the top spot after a phenomenal senior season at Prolific Prep, where he demonstrated elite shot creation and explosiveness.
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Andrew Carr, Trail Blazers Agree To Exhibit 10 Contract
The Portland Trail Blazers and forward/center Andrew Carr have agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract. Carr will sign a non-guaranteed camp deal with a chance to compete for roster spot in Portland. Carr finished his NCAA career at Kentucky, after previously playing for Delaware and Wake Forest. The 6-foot-11 big man averaged 10.3 points and 4.7 rebounds as a senior.
Sources -- Masai Ujiri out as Vice Chairman, President of Raptors
Masai Ujiri is out as Vice Chairman and President of the Toronto Raptors, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania. The Raptors are expected to conduct a full search for the next president of basketball operations, sources added. His departure comes a day after the conclusion of the NBA's draft and just before free agency begins on Monday. The Raptors went 30-52 this past season and missed the postseason for the third straight year.
Who rises to No. 1 in our 2026 NBA mock draft? Peterson, Dybantsa, Boozer and Ament are all in the mix
This post was originally published on this site There’s considerable excitement around next year’s draft class thanks to four players vying for the top spot.
Who rises to No. 1 in our 2026 NBA mock draft? Peterson, Dybantsa, Boozer and Ament are all in the mix Original
With Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe and the rest of the 2025 class off to the NBA, we can shift our attention to the 2026 draft. We've been scouting these players for quite some time, publishing our first mock draft in February. And there's considerable excitement around the top of the 2026 class, with some league executives saying that the top five has historic star power. Darryn Peterson, A.J. Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer and Nate Ament are potential franchise-caliber players.
Augustas Marciulionis, Lakers Agree To Exhibit 10 Deal
Augustas Marciulionis has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. Marciulionis missed the pre-draft process due to a foot injury, but is expected to be healthy in late July. Marciulionis avareged 14.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.3 steals in 34.9 minutes across 35 games in his senior season at Saint Mary's. Marciulionis won WCC Player of the Year each of the past two seasons.
Dylan Cardwell, Kings Agree To Two-Way Contract
Dylan Cardwell has agreed to a Two-Way contract with the Sacramento Kings after going undrafted out of Auburn. Cardwell, who is represented by Corey Marcum, averaged 5.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.4 blocks in 20.3 minutes as a fifth-year senior.
CJ Huntley, Suns Agree To Two-Way Contract
CJ Huntley has agreed to a Two-Way contract with the Phoenix Suns. Huntley is represented by Duncan Lloyd. Huntley averaged 15.7 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 33.6 minutes over 31 games as a fifth-year senior at Appalachian State.
Max Shulga, Celtics Agree To Two-Way Contract
The Boston Celtics have agreed to sign Max Shulga to a Two-Way contract after selecting him with the No. 57 pick. Shulga was the Atlantic-10 Player of the Year at VCU. Boston had Miles Norris and Drew Peterson on Two-Way contracts last season.
Rocco Zikarsky To Sign Two Way Contract With Wolves
Rocco Zikarsky was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the No. 45 pick and will spend the next two seasons on a Two-Way contract with the team. Zikarsky is 7'4 with a 9'7 standing reach. Zikarsky, who is represented by Matt Bollero, appeared in 20 games with Brisbane and averaged 4.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in 12.2 minutes.
Thunder To Sign No. 44 Pick Brooks Barnhizer To Two-Way Contract
The Oklahoma City Thunder used the No. 44 pick on Brooks Barnhizer out of Northwestern and will sign him to a Two-Way contract. Last season, the Thunder had Branden Carlson, Alex Ducas and Adam Flagler on Two-Way contracts.
Rasheer Fleming goes to Suns at No. 31 as 2025 NBA draft resumes
The Phoenix Suns opened the second round of the 2025 NBA draft by taking Rasheer Fleming after agreeing to acquire the pick earlier Thursday from the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wolves still made the No. 31 pick, which Phoenix agreed to acquire in exchange for the No. 36 pick and two future second-round picks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Updated Round 2 mock draft: Teams are trading picks ahead of night two of the 2025 NBA draft
This post was originally published on this site Who are the best players still on the board — and where could they go? We project the draft’s next 29 picks.
Sources: Team in top five told not to pick Bailey
This post was originally published on this site Ace Bailey’s representatives informed a team drafting inside the top five that they didn’t want that team to select the Rutgers wing and that he wouldn’t report if it did, sources told ESPN.
Ace Bailey's Camp Told At Least One Top-5 Team He'd Refuse To Report If Selected
The Utah Jazz selected Rutgers wing Ace Bailey with the fifth overall pick despite his representatives informing at least one top-five team he wouldn't report if drafted, according to ESPN sources. The Utah Jazz selected Bailey fifth overall despite his refusal to work out for the team. Bailey's pre-draft strategy created significant intrigue in the run up to the first round of the 2025 NBA draft on Wednesday.
Sources - Ace Bailey's reps told team in top five not to pick him - ESPN
NEW YORK -- Leading up to the NBA draft, Ace Bailey's representatives informed a team drafting inside the top five they didn't want that team to select the Rutgers wing, and that he wouldn't report if they did, sources told ESPN.
Round 2 mock: What we're hearing before the second night of the NBA draft
This post was originally published on this site Who are the best players still on the board — and where could they go? We project the draft’s next 29 picks.
Winners, surprises and big questions from Round 1 of the NBA draft: Which teams fared well?
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Best picks, surprising moves and top trades from the NBA draft: Making sense of Round 1
This post was originally published on this site Our ESPN draft insiders break down the twists, turns and trades of Wednesday’s first round.
Round 2 mock: What we're hearing before the second night of the 2025 NBA draft Original
The second round of the 2025 NBA draft begins at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday on ESPN. Day 1 featured Duke phenom Cooper Flagg at the top of the board to the Dallas Mavericks, the New Orleans Pelicans trading up to No. 13 to take Maryland center Derik Queen, along with several interesting picks and trades throughout. What's in store for Day 2? Let's talk through the biggest questions heading into Round 2 and project picks Nos. 31 through 59 with an updated mock draft.
Round 2 mock: What we're hearing before the second night of the 2025 NBA draft
The second round of the 2025 NBA draft begins at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday on ESPN. Day 1 featured Duke phenom Cooper Flagg to the Dallas Mavericks at the top of the board, the New Orleans Pelicans trading up to No. 13 to take Maryland center Derik Queen, along with several interesting picks and trades throughout. What's in store for Day 2? Let's talk through the biggest questions heading into Round 2 and project pick Nos. 31 through 59 with an updated mock draft.
Winners, surprises and big questions from Round 1 of the NBA draft: Which teams fared well?
Round 1 of the 2025 NBA draft on Wednesday began with Cooper Flagg, the first of three Duke players selected, being drafted by the Dallas Mavericks with the No. 1 pick. And it ended with the LA Clippers drafting center Yanic Konan Niederhauser with pick No. 30. There were winners and surprises, such as the Utah Jazz selecting Rutgers guard Ace Bailey with the No. 5 pick and the Phoenix Suns landing the top-ranked center in Duke's Khaman Maluach at No. 10.
Two-round NBA mock draft: What we're hearing hours from the draft
This post was originally published on this site Round 1 of the NBA draft is tonight (8 ET on ABC and ESPN), and we have the intel on trade talks and picks.
Trump administration -- California's trans stance violates Title IX
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The Trump administration said Wednesday that California must change its policies allowing transgender girls to compete on sports teams consistent with their gender identity. The U.S. Department of Education said it determined California's education department and governing body for high school sports are violating Title IX, a federal law banning sex discrimination in education.
Arenas: 'Fighting time' to escape burning truck
LOS ANGELES -- Southern California basketball recruit Alijah Arenas has provided the first details of the car crash that left him in an induced coma in April. Initially disoriented after crashing his Tesla Cybertruck into a tree, Arenas said he felt panic as smoke filled the front cabin and the doors wouldn't open. "I was fighting time," Arenas said during a news conference Tuesday.
Magic CEO Alex Martins moves to new role with team
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Alex Martins is leaving his role as CEO of the Magic on July 1 to move into the newly created position of vice chair as part of a restructuring of the front office, the team announced Wednesday. Martins will be a senior adviser to the team's board of directors going forward. "Since joining the team in 1989, Alex's commitment to excellence has distinguished him as an extraordinary leader in our organization and the Orlando community," Magic chairman Dan DeVos said.
Two-round NBA mock draft: We made 22 pick updates based on intel, trades
This post was originally published on this site As trades happen, talks continue as we inch closer to Round 1 of the NBA draft Wednesday. Here’s our updated mock.
Ace Bailey shrugs off questions about NBA draft process
NEW YORK -- Ace Bailey has worked out for zero teams and canceled on one, but the NBA draft prospect doesn't seem too bothered by any questions of his maturity. "I can control what I can control. Me playing basketball," Bailey said Tuesday on the eve of the first round of the draft. Bailey largely deflected questions from the media Tuesday about how he has gone about the draft process.
New NBA mock draft, ahead of Wednesday's Round 1: Latest buzz on the chaotic top-10 picks
This post was originally published on this site Will the 76ers, Hornets and Jazz take best-player-available approaches? We project both rounds of the NBA draft.
Haliburton on playing injured: 'I'd do it again'
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton said he didn't regret playing through a calf strain that led to him tearing his right Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. "I'd do it again, and again after that, to fight for this city and my brothers," Haliburton wrote in an emotional statement posted to social media Monday night. "For the chance to do something special." Haliburton suffered the calf strain in Game 5 and, despite being listed as a game-time decision, played on it in Game 6.
New NBA mock draft, two days before Round 1: Latest buzz on the chaotic top-10 picks
This post was originally published on this site Will the 76ers, Hornets and Jazz take best-player-available approaches? We project both rounds of the NBA draft.
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