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- 1 (1)
Markelle FultzFrom BOS via BKN - 2 (2)
Lonzo Ball-- - 3 (3)
Jayson TatumFrom PHI via SAC - 4 (4)
Josh Jackson-- - 5 (5)
De'Aaron FoxFrom PHI - 6 (6)
Jonathan Isaac-- - 7 (7)
Lauri MarkkanenRights traded to CHI - 8 (8)
Frank Ntilikina-- - 9 (9)
Dennis Smith-- - 10 (10)Zach CollinsRights traded to POR From NO via SAC
- 11 (11)
Malik Monk-- - 12 (12)
Luke Kennard-- - 13 (13)
Donovan MitchellRights traded to UTAH - 14 (14)
Edrice Adebayo-- - 15 (15)
Justin JacksonRights traded to SAC - 16 (16)
Justin PattonRights Traded to MIN - 17 (17)
D.J. Wilson-- - 18 (18)
TJ Leaf-- - 19 (19)
John Collins-- - 20 (20)Harry GilesRights traded to SAC From MEM via DEN, CLE, and POR
- 21 (21)
Terrance Ferguson-- - 22 (22)
Jarrett AllenFrom WSH - 23 (23)
OG AnunobyFrom LA via MIL - 24 (24)
Tyler LydonRights traded to DEN - 25 (25)Anzejs PasecniksRights traded to PHI from TOR via ORL
- 26 (26)Caleb SwaniganFrom CLE
- 27 (27)Kyle KuzmaRights traded to LAL from BOS via BKN
- 28 (28)Tony BradleyRights traded to UTAH from HOU via LAL
- 29 (29)
Derrick White-- - 30 (30)Josh HartRights traded to LAL from GS via UTAH
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Perk: Wemby is already the most dominant player in the game of basketball
Kendrick Perkins joins “SportsCenter” and explains why he believes Victor Wembanyama is the most dominant player in the NBA.
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Seven days inside the Thunder's basketball utopia
OKC optimizes for happy players. Like it or not, those happy players are favored to win another NBA title.
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What LeBron needs to return to L.A. -- and why it's not simple
When James led the Lakers to the second round, it underscored an awkward reality for both sides: They might need each other more than either would care to admit.
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2026 NBA playoffs: What to watch for in Cavaliers-Pistons Game 5
The Cavaliers and Pistons are headed back to Detroit tied 2-2. We broke down the key factors ahead of Game 5.
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Defiant Edwards says Wolves not worried with season on brink
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards struck a defiant tone with his team facing elimination after a Game 5 loss to the Spurs, saying nobody on the squad is "too worried."
