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- 1 (1)
Andrew Wiggins-- - 2 (2)
Jabari Parker-- - 3 (3)
Joel Embiid-- - 4 (4)
Aaron Gordon-- - 5 (5)
Dante Exum-- - 6 (6)
Marcus Smart-- - 7 (7)
Julius Randle-- - 8 (8)
Nik Stauskas-- - 9 (9)
Noah VonlehFrom Detroit - 10 (10)Elfrid PaytonRights traded to Orlando from New Orleans via Philadelphia
- 11 (11)
Doug McDermottRights traded to Chicago - 12 (12)Dario SaricRights traded to Sixers for Payton. Originally from New York via Denver
- 13 (13)
Zach LaVine-- - 14 (14)
T.J. Warren-- - 15 (15)
Adreian Payne-- - 16 (16)
Jusuf NurkicRights traded to Denver from Charlotte via Chicago - 17 (17)James YoungFrom Brooklyn
- 18 (18)Tyler EnnisFrom Washington
- 19 (19)Gary HarrisRights traded to Denver
- 20 (20)
Bruno Caboclo-- - 21 (21)
Mitch McGaryFrom Dallas via HOU & LAL - 22 (22)
Jordan Adams-- - 23 (23)Rodney HoodFrom Golden State
- 24 (24)Shabazz NapierRights traded to Miami. Originally from Portland.
- 25 (25)
Clint Capela-- - 26 (26)
P.J. HairstonTo Charlotte - 27 (27)Bogdan BogdanovicFrom Indiana
- 28 (28)
C.J. Wilcox-- - 29 (29)Josh Huestis--
- 30 (30)
Kyle Anderson--
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We're tracking the latest news, rumors and buzz across the NBA, including what we're hearing ahead of free agency.
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Detroit Pistons' Ebuka Okorie hopes his NBA Draft journey inspires others Nigerians
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NBA sets summer league matchups of top 4 draft picks, Heat-Bucks
The top four picks in the NBA draft are receiving marquee billing in an NBA summer league schedule that also features a Heat-Bucks matchup after their blockbuster Giannis Antetokounmpo trade.
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Bulls' Caleb Wilson expects to win Rookie of the Year
New Bulls forward Caleb Wilson was asked about his expectations for his debut season, and he set his sights on Rookie of the Year.
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Jordyn Woods' lucky Knicks clutch earns spot at Guggenheim Museum
The orange clutch became a symbol of the Knicks' legendary run in the 2026 NBA playoffs.
