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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

Spurs draft Duke forward Maliq Brown in second round

Summary

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.

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•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.

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1:33 AMYahoo Sports — Spurs Finish 2026 NBA Draft Haul, Pick Duke's Maliq Brown in Second Round

What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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