NBA teams prepare for draft as Finals continue between Knicks and Spurs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 7:07 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026

The NBA Finals are taking place between the Knicks and Spurs, prompting 28 other teams to focus on their offseason strategies and upcoming draft priorities. Daily workouts across the country are helping teams finalize their selections for the draft. Leading candidates for the first overall pick include BYU's AJ Dybantsa and Kansas' Darryn Peterson, with some speculation that the Washington Wizards may consider trading down. The Utah Jazz, holding the second pick, might also flip spots to draft Dybantsa or stay put for Peterson. Memphis Grizzlies are looking at Duke's Cameron Boozer, praised for his scoring ability, although concerns about his athleticism have been raised.
- •NBA Finals feature Knicks vs. Spurs
- •Washington Wizards eyeing AJ Dybantsa for first pick
- •Utah Jazz considering Darryn Peterson at second
- •Memphis Grizzlies focused on Cameron Boozer
- •Draft workouts ongoing across the country
- 7:07 PMYahoo Sports — NBA Mock Draft 7.0: The latest on every pick of the draft ahead of the NBA Finals
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