2026 NBA Draft Thread

[Russ Smith]

I'm going to guess there may have been a few (or several) other players with Mexican heritage over the years. But apparently not very many who were actually born in Mexico.

yeah both his parents were born in the US too

 

[Russ Smith]

Morez Johnson goes to Dallas higher than expected. really liked him in college doesn't have the range or handle that Yaxel does but he's bigger and longer and can really defend.

 

[Adrian]

NBACentral
@TheDunkCentral
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32m
The Warriors (No. 11 pick) and Hawks (No. 8 pick) have been discussing whether to use their picks to trade for Trey Murphy III, per
@sam_amick

 

[Proximo]

Man I wish there was some way the suns could get this Yaxel dude. He reminds me of Amare.

 

[Russ Smith]

NBACentral
@TheDunkCentral
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32m
The Warriors (No. 11 pick) and Hawks (No. 8 pick) have been discussing whether to use their picks to trade for Trey Murphy III, per
@sam_amick

I expect the W's will take Mara or Landeborg that's been the buzz.

trey Murphy has been mentioned with the W's for awhile now so would not be a shock if they made a move for him

 

[Proximo]

Man I wish there was some way the suns could get this Yaxel dude. He reminds me of Amare.

Good pick warriors.

 

[Russ Smith]

Yaxel it is. He's got some Draymond to his game he's versatile, athletic and tough.

I might have taken Mara myself for rim protection but happy with this pick. If they make a move for Murphy I assume Yaxel would be in there. As mentioned on ESPN with Butler hurt and Moody out there's room for Yaxel to get time right away if he's ready to do so.

Also curious how Porzingas fits he's a terrible post defender, he can block shots but he got abused inside last year but they are allegedly keeping him

 

[Raindog]

Yaxel it is. He's got some Draymond to his game he's versatile, athletic and tough.

I might have taken Mara myself for rim protection but happy with this pick. If they make a move for Murphy I assume Yaxel would be in there. As mentioned on ESPN with Butler hurt and Moody out there's room for Yaxel to get time right away if he's ready to do so.

Also curious how Porzingas fits he's a terrible post defender, he can block shots but he got abused inside last year but they are allegedly keeping him

Yeah, that's a smart pick for the Warriors. He can play right away.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Man I wish there was some way the suns could get this Yaxel dude. He reminds me of Amare.

Huh? That’s a weird comp imo. Yaxel wasn’t near the athlete than Amare was. And he’s a great distributor.

 

[Proximo]

Huh? That’s a weird comp imo. Yaxel wasn’t near the athlete than Amare was. And he’s a great distributor.

I will admit my knowledge of him is basically just watching his highlight video.

 

[Russ Smith]

Boring so far no surprises really. I will say my sleeper pick is Ament, I know his offense is a bit of a project but he's awfully talented. Won't be surprised if he winds up a better player than guys picked before him

 

[Russ Smith]

Yeah, that's a smart pick for the Warriors. He can play right away.

He's basically competing with Santos for minutes at the 3 until Butler gets back. So yeah he should get good run right away if he's ready. I love his defense, 4 in college but I think they will play him at the 3. Maybe 4 when Draymond is at the 5 . Just watched an interview with him I already liked him but seems like a great kid, don't anticipate him having the issues Kuminga did I think he gets that he has to fit into the existing system.

 

[Adrian]

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[Adrian]

Underdog NBA

@UnderdogNBA
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1h


Final return from Hawks' 2025 draft night trade:
Hawks get:
Kingston Flemings
Asa Newell

Pelicans get:
Derik Queen

 

[Adrian]

Shams Charania
@ShamsCharania
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26m

Sources: Memphis is trading No. 16 pick Bennett Stirtz to the Oklahoma City Thunder for two second-round picks.

 

[Adrian]

Shams Charania

@ShamsCharania
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25m

Memphis will draft No. 17 now via OKC. So the Grizzlies get two second-round picks and swap the No. 16 pick for No. 17.

 

[Adrian]

Shams Charania

@ShamsCharania
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23m

Another Grizzlies trade: Memphis is trading No. 17 to the Detroit Pistons to move back to No. 21 -- for three second round picks.

 

[Adrian]

Shams Charania
@ShamsCharania
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24m

To recap: the Grizzlies moved back from No. 16 to No. 17, then No. 17 to No. 21 -- accumulating five second-round picks to move back just five spots.

 

[Adrian]

https://x.com/BannedMacMahon
Tim MacMahon
https://x.com/BannedMacMahon
@BannedMacMahon
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1h

Comps I’ve heard for Morez Johnson Jr., the Michigan PF/C picked by the Mavs at No. 9: Bam Adebayo and Al Horford

 

[Mainstreet]

Shams Charania
@ShamsCharania
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25m

Memphis will draft No. 17 now via OKC. So the Grizzlies get two second-round picks and swap the No. 16 pick for No. 17.

Okay, that makes more sense.

 

[Mainstreet]

The Suns not having a first round pick gives a sense of detachment from the draft.

 

[outcent13]

Sad part is they might have a first round pick, but we won’t find out until next week since the NBA is ridiculous when it comes to their draft

 

[Lefty]

Gambo says the Suns have traded into the first round

 

[TJ]

It’s koa.

Gross

 

[outcent13]

Interested in the cost to do this.