Spurs draft Duke forward Maliq Brown in second round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 1:33 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs concluded their 2026 NBA Draft by selecting Duke forward Maliq Brown with the No. 44 pick. Brown, a 6-foot-9 player known for his defensive versatility and tenacity, joins a draft class that includes Kentucky's Jayden Quaintance, UConn's Tarris Reed Jr., and Tennessee's Ja'Kobi Gillespie. The Spurs aim to complement their star player Victor Wembanyama and strengthen a roster that recently reached the NBA Finals. Brown's ability to switch defensively and do the little things is seen as a valuable addition as San Antonio seeks another NBA title.
- •Maliq Brown was selected with the 44th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- •San Antonio also drafted Jayden Quaintance, Tarris Reed Jr., and Ja'Kobi Gillespie.
- •Brown adds defensive skills to a championship-contending core.
- •The Spurs aim for success after reaching the NBA Finals recently.
- •Brown previously played at Syracuse before transferring to Duke.
- 1:33 AMYahoo Sports — Spurs Finish 2026 NBA Draft Haul, Pick Duke's Maliq Brown in Second Round
"San Antonio bolsters its championship-caliber core with defensive versatility, adding the tenacious Duke forward to a strategic draft class designed to complement superstar Victor Wembanyama’s elite supporting cast.
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