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- 1 (4)
Wesley Johnson-- - 1 (8)
Al-Farouq Aminu-- - 1 (9)
Gordon HaywardFrom New York via Phoenix - 1 (10)
Paul George-- - 1 (16)Luke BabbittRights to Luke Babbitt traded to Portland - Pick from Denver via Charlotte
- 1 (24)
Damion JamesRights to Damion James traded to New Jersey - 1 (26)
Quincy PondexterRights to Quincy Pondexter traded to New Orleans - Pick from Phoenix - 1 (30)
Lazar HaywardRights to Lazar Hayward traded to Minnesota - Pick from Cleveland - 2 (5)Nemanja BjelicaRights to Nemanja Bjelica traded to Minnesota
- 2 (7)
Darington HobsonFrom Philadelphia - 2 (9)
Landry FieldsFrom Denver via L.A. Clippers - 2 (12)
Da'Sean ButlerFrom Toronto - 2 (13)
Devin EbanksFrom Memphis - 2 (18)Latavious Williams--
- 2 (23)Pape Sy--
- 2 (25)Jeremy Evans--
- 2 (29)
Stanley Robinson--
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How Darryn Peterson feels his game is similar to SGA's
Darryn Peterson makes his case for being the top pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
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Stephen A.: Lakers should have elevated level of appreciation for LeBron
Stephen A. Smith weighs in on whether the Lakers have taken LeBron James for granted.
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2026 NBA buzz: Latest news, injuries, league intel, updates
Here's what our NBA insiders are hearing, including the latest on LeBron James' future in Los Angeles.
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Stephen A.: 'Egregious' no-call by refs late in Pistons-Cavs
Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins debate whether the Pistons should have had a foul called before the end of regulation in Game 5 against the Cavaliers.
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Brian Windhorst: Pistons' supporting cast let Cade Cunningham down
Brian Windhorst goes in on the Pistons for not being able to help Cade Cunningham close out Game 5 against the Cavaliers.
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Why Steve Kerr stayed with the Warriors
Steve Kerr had nothing left to prove. But at a crossroads in his career, facing down the pains of his past convinced him he had everything left to play for.
