Winners and losers from the 2026 NBA Draft first round emerge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft took place on June 24, showcasing a wealth of young talent. Teams like the Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies, and Chicago Bulls celebrate successful picks, all potentially acquiring franchise-changing players. Conversely, expectations for trades were unmet, as no significant moves occurred during the draft. Dusty May, new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, secured his former players, including Morez Johnson Jr., while Dirk Nowitzki faced technical difficulties that muted his words during a key moment. As teams approach the free agency period, the draft's implications for future roster decisions remain critical.
- •Washington Wizards select AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick.
- •Dusty May's Michigan players, including Morez Johnson Jr., all drafted in the first round.
- •No significant trades occurred during the first round of the draft.
- •Dirk Nowitzki's audio issues during the draft highlighted potential broadcasting challenges.
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"Which teams excelled in the 2026 NBA Draft, and which teams were caught off guard by how the board settled? Here are our winners and losers.
"AJ Dybantsa went No 1 in a draft that proved to be low on drama, but loaded with generational talent The tanking teams Continue reading...
"AJ Dybantsa went No 1 in a draft that proved to be low on drama, but loaded with generational talent
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 4:30 AMNBA Draft winners and losers: Grizzlies excel with picks and trade
Which teams excelled in the 2026 NBA Draft, and which teams were caught off guard by how the board settled? Here are our winners and losers.
- The Guardian SportJun 24, 2026, 12:26 PMNBA draft 2026 first-round winners and losers: triumph of the tankers and the Jalen Brunson Effect
AJ Dybantsa went No 1 in a draft that proved to be low on drama, but loaded with generational talent The tanking teams Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 12:26 PMNBA draft 2026 first-round winners and losers: triumph of the tankers and the Jalen Brunson Effect
AJ Dybantsa went No 1 in a draft that proved to be low on drama, but loaded with generational talent
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 11:30 AMNBA Draft: 7 winners and losers from the first round in 2026
Here are the biggest winners and losers from the first round of the NBA Draft.
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