NBA Draft reveals eight teams receive A-grades for 2026 picks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 6:49 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The 2026 NBA Draft concluded on June 23 in Brooklyn, New York. Eight teams received A-grades for their choices, according to SB Nation draft expert Ricky O'Donnell. Among the standout selections was Cameron Boozer, chosen by the Memphis Grizzlies at No. 3 overall. Other notable picks included Caleb Wilson by the Chicago Bulls at No. 4, Kingston Flemings to the Atlanta Hawks at No. 8, and Yaxel Lendeborg by the Golden State Warriors at No. 11. These evaluations reflect a combination of player talent and team fit.
- •Cameron Boozer selected by Memphis Grizzlies at No. 3 overall.
- •Caleb Wilson picked by Chicago Bulls at No. 4.
- •Kingston Flemings goes to Atlanta Hawks at No. 8.
- •Yaxel Lendeborg chosen by Golden State Warriors at No. 11.
- •A total of eight teams earned A-grades for their selections.
- 6:49 PMYahoo Sports — NBA Draft grades: 8 ‘A’ picks from 2026 first-round
"These teams nailed their picks in the first round.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NBA•Jul 18, 2026, 12:57 AMMeleek Thomas impresses in Cavs Summer League finale
- NBA•Jul 17, 2026, 10:41 PMLeBron James reminisces about 2021 fight, ejection with Isaiah Stewart
- Basketball•Jul 17, 2026, 8:00 PMIowa basketball stars' Thursday NBA Summer League stats
- NBA•Jul 17, 2026, 6:38 PMBoston Celtics - Giannis Antetokounmpo trade scuttlebutt still surfacing weeks later
WNBA•Jul 17, 2026, 6:00 PMSalute to Caleb Wilson, Summer League standouts & how will Giannis fit in Miami? + keys to Valkyries’ hot streak- NBA•Jul 17, 2026, 2:01 PMOKC Thunder learn who will be their 2026 NBA Summer League finale opponent
