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Winners and losers of the 2026 NBA Draft


  1. Winner: Charlotte Hornets They get the best rebounder in the class in Steinbach, who I wanted at 11, and one of the best shooters in the draft, who can backup LaMelo. Charlotte has a clear identity and these were two excellent picks.

  2. Loser: Dallas Mavericks Now I am never going to doubt Masai Ujiri, but Morez Johnson would've been there at 12, and if he wasn't then Burries or Lendeborg would. The Mavs could have traded back, or used Washington/Gafford to get a second pick for Morez. The de Larrea pick was fine, but it's gonna be harder to find Flagg's running mate of the future.

  3. Winner: Milwaukee Bucks I think the Bucks absolutely nailed their two first rounders, and I am looping the Giannis trade in with their picks. Burries is going to be at worst a good complementary guy (I nearly cried when he was taken right before us.), and Ament could be really really good at the next level if he hits.

  4. Loser: Golden State Warriors I have no doubt Yaxel will be solid at the next level, but him being picked at 11 means Trey Murphy and Kawhi Leonard are likely not on the way. This isn't going to move the neddle for Golden State, ultimately.

  5. Winner: Memphis Grizzlies The Grizzlies not only grabbed one of the best players in the draft, they got 5 second rounders to move back and take someone they were probably taking at 16 anyway.

  6. Loser: Nets Not really refelctive of their picks, but seeing the Knicks championship party mid-draft had to be unexpected.

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