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NBA draft winners and losers: The Big 12 cleans up, Michigan and Arizona thrive, Gonzaga's shutout and low flow from the SEC

NBA draft winners and losers: The Big 12 cleans up, Michigan and Arizona thrive, Gonzaga's shutout and low flow from the SEC

  • Jon Wilner

Fueled by 13 selections, the Big 12 showcased its talent pipeline at the 2026 NBA Draft.

A look at every Arizona Wildcat taken in the top 10 of the NBA Draft

A look at every Arizona Wildcat taken in the top 10 of the NBA Draft

  • Justin Spears

Arizona guard Brayden Burries joins an elite list of Wildcats who were drafted in the top 10 of the NBA Draft. 

Tobe Awaka could wind up joining Arizona's three draft picks in NBA next season

Tobe Awaka could wind up joining Arizona's three draft picks in NBA next season

  • Bruce Pascoe

Arizona just missed putting four players into the NBA Draft for the first time in 25 years, but they still might have four rookies in the league next season anyway.

NBA Draft winners and losers: Grizzlies excel with picks and trade

NBA Draft winners and losers: Grizzlies excel with picks and trade

  • Lorenzo Reyes USA Today

That’s a wrap on the 2026 NBA Draft.

Arizona's Jaden Bradley taken at No. 50 while undrafted Tobe Awaka signs with Bulls

Arizona's Jaden Bradley taken at No. 50 while undrafted Tobe Awaka signs with Bulls

  • Bruce Pascoe

The Toronto Raptors took Arizona guard Jaden Bradley with the 50th overall pick of the NBA Draft on Wednesday, while forward Tobe Awaka reportedly signed a two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls as an undrafted free agent.

Bruce Thornton taken first in Round 2 as teams look to find gems

Bruce Thornton taken first in Round 2 as teams look to find gems

  • FIELD LEVEL MEDIA

The second round of the NBA draft is the main time for the afterthoughts and project players to hear their names.

Pistons turn the page, deal Isaiah Stewart for future assets

Pistons turn the page, deal Isaiah Stewart for future assets

  • USA Today - News

The Pistons traded Isaiah Stewart to the Grizzlies for three second-round picks, clearing $15M.

Grading EVERY Pick Made In The Top 10 Of The 2026 NBA Draft...

Grading EVERY Pick Made In The Top 10 Of The 2026 NBA Draft...

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    2026 NBA Draft winners, losers: Deep class, big swings after No. 4

    2026 NBA Draft winners, losers: Deep class, big swings after No. 4

      Here are the winners and losers from the 2026 NBA Draft.

      RJ leads cheers as Brayden Burries, Koa Peat lift Arizona Wildcats on NBA Draft night

      RJ leads cheers as Brayden Burries, Koa Peat lift Arizona Wildcats on NBA Draft night

        The former UA standout, who was part of the Wildcats’ 2001 Final Four team, gushed openly when Arizona put the first of two players into the first round.

        Wizards Draft BYU’s AJ Dybantsa With No.1 Pick

        Wizards Draft BYU’s AJ Dybantsa With No.1 Pick

          The Washington Wizards selected BYU’s AJ Dybantsa as the No.1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft. The Wizards opted for Dybantsa over Kansas freshman guard Darryn Peterson, with both players being touted as the top two picks. “Being the No. 1 pick meant a lot to me. Obviously me being No. 1 …

          Two Wildcats in NBA Draft first round: Burries at 10 to Bucks, Peat at 30 to Suns

          Two Wildcats in NBA Draft first round: Burries at 10 to Bucks, Peat at 30 to Suns

            Arizona put two players in the first round of the NBA Draft for the sixth time in program history, with Burries going to Milwaukee and Peat headed to the Suns.

            AJ Dybantsa selected No. 1 overall in 2026 NBA Draft by Washington Wizards

            AJ Dybantsa selected No. 1 overall in 2026 NBA Draft by Washington Wizards

              The Washington Wizards selected BYU freshman forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, hoping to pair the nation's leading scorer with two veterans.

              Why the NBA should bet on ex-Arizona Wildcat Tobe Awaka in the '26 Draft | Greg Hansen

              Why the NBA should bet on ex-Arizona Wildcat Tobe Awaka in the '26 Draft | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's Notebook: Here's why defense-first, team-first, battle-tested Tobe Awaka should go in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft. 

                Grading Giannis trade to Heat: Blockbuster deal's ripple effects on East contenders

                Grading Giannis trade to Heat: Blockbuster deal's ripple effects on East contenders

                Here are the grades for each party involved in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to the Miami Heat.

                What the Bucks are getting back in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade

                What the Bucks are getting back in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade

                Giannis Antetokoumpo has been traded to the Miami Heat; here's a look at the players and the draft picks headed to Milwaukee in exchange.

                Everything to know about 2026 NBA Draft: Picks, first round order, start time

                Everything to know about 2026 NBA Draft: Picks, first round order, start time

                This year's draft has a bevy of talented young stars, so much so that even experts are not sure who will be taken where. 

                Giannis Antetokounmpo trade: Bucks pull off blockbuster deal with Heat

                Giannis Antetokounmpo trade: Bucks pull off blockbuster deal with Heat

                Giannis Antetokounmpo is headed to Miami, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

                How ESPN's Malika Andrews scripts the biggest moments of NBA draft night

                How ESPN's Malika Andrews scripts the biggest moments of NBA draft night

                For ESPN's Malika Andrews, NBA draft night is about more than reading names. It’s about getting the story right.

                With Tobe Awaka on the rise, Arizona could put 4 Wildcats into NBA Draft this week

                With Tobe Awaka on the rise, Arizona could put 4 Wildcats into NBA Draft this week

                Arizona could match a rare program milestone in this week's NBA Draft, with Brayden Burries, Koa Peat, Jaden Bradley and Tobe Awaka all drawing interest.

                The Biggest ISSUE With Every Top Prospect In The 2026 NBA Draft...

                The Biggest ISSUE With Every Top Prospect In The 2026 NBA Draft...

                In this video we discuss the biggest weaknesses and issues with each of the top prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft. Darius Acuff, Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa and more discussed BUSINESS - hoopsreference@gmail.com Degeneracy Picks - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOGG7EgfTXJiRz5QnO59wPg SUPPO…

                Mutual interest pays off as Suns, Collin Gillespie reach $48 million deal

                Mutual interest pays off as Suns, Collin Gillespie reach $48 million deal

                The Phoenix Suns are keeping Collin Gillespie, agreeing to a four-year, $48 million deal after the guard's breakout season and franchise-record 232 made 3-pointers.

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                Arizona's Jaden Bradley taken at No. 50 while undrafted Tobe Awaka signs with Bulls

                Arizona's Jaden Bradley taken at No. 50 while undrafted Tobe Awaka signs with Bulls

                Elite Tucson cyclist Andy Bishop dies | Greg Hansen

                Elite Tucson cyclist Andy Bishop dies | Greg Hansen

                5 takeaways on the 2026 NBA Draft from an Arizona Wildcats perspective | Michael Lev

                5 takeaways on the 2026 NBA Draft from an Arizona Wildcats perspective | Michael Lev

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                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

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                Short-handed? Not a problem: Mercury discover new depth in win over Seattle

                Short-handed? Not a problem: Mercury discover new depth in win over Seattle

                The Phoenix Mercury got career performances from Valeriane Ayayi and Noemie Brochant in a dominant win over Seattle, building momentum before a key road series against Caitlin Clark and Indiana.

                Slow start at Arizona may have helped Brayden Burries become top NBA Draft prospect

                Slow start at Arizona may have helped Brayden Burries become top NBA Draft prospect

                Brayden Burries overcame a difficult start to his Arizona career, became the Wildcats' leading scorer and now projects as a top-10 pick in the NBA Draft.

                How the Knicks Unlocked Their Potential & Dominated

                How the Knicks Unlocked Their Potential & Dominated

                The New York Knicks excelled with Jalen Brunson and great team play. Kevin Walsh and Coach Young break down their evolving strategies and notable wins.

                Where this Knicks NBA title stands in New York pro sports history

                Where this Knicks NBA title stands in New York pro sports history

                The Knicks have finally done it. They’ve brought a championship back to New York City, their first since 1973, ending a long string of disappointing results and playoff flameouts.

                Knicks Are NBA Champions! Jonathan Macri & CP "The Fanchise" Reflect on a Historic Title | NY Got Game

                Knicks Are NBA Champions! Jonathan Macri & CP "The Fanchise" Reflect on a Historic Title | NY Got Game

                The New York Knicks are NBA Champions for the first time in 53 years, and we're taking a step back to appreciate one of the greatest moments in franchise history. Host Dexter Henry is joined…

                Column: Young, talented Spurs are just getting started despite NBA Finals letdown

                Column: Young, talented Spurs are just getting started despite NBA Finals letdown

                There are many lessons to be learned by the young, talented San Antonio Spurs as they went down in five games to the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals.

                Column: Jalen Brunson imposed his will, Knicks rewarded with NBA crown

                Column: Jalen Brunson imposed his will, Knicks rewarded with NBA crown

                SAN ANTONIO — Jalen Brunson fully understands what leading the New York Knicks to the NBA championship means for him, for his team and for the city of New York.

                Rampaging Knicks fans tear apart buses, set fires, clash with cops in Times Square, 63 arrests

                Rampaging Knicks fans tear apart buses, set fires, clash with cops in Times Square, 63 arrests

                Frenzied Knicks fans skirmished with cops in a running pitched battle along 42nd St. early Sunday — hurling bottles at police and even trying to tip over a school bus.

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