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Ryan Conwell Drafted by Thunder in Second Round of NBA Draft
The Oklahoma City Thunder have selected Louisville guard Ryan Conwell with the 37th overall pick during Wednesday's NBA draft. Conwell won't stick around in OKC. Instead, he'll head to the Miami Heat in exchange for No. 41 and cash. Conwell is a capable scorer with 18.8 points per game with Louisville this past season. He also averaged 4.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 3.3 three-pointers during his final year of college ball. The Heat traded a ton of talent to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo earlier this week. There is a chance that Conwell has a role in the rotation right away in Miami. He'll need to improve in other areas of his game, but he can probably be trusted as a perimeter scoring option.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Baba Miller Selected by Clippers at No. 36 Overall in NBA Draft
The Los Angeles Clippers have selected forward/center Baba Miller with the No. 36 overall pick during Wednesday's NBA Draft. The Clippers need depth after trading away Ivica Zubac this past season. Miller won't fix the problem, but he should be a benefit as a rebounder, which is something the Clippers desperately need after moving on from Zubac. The Cincinnati product averaged 13.0 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks as a senior this past season. There is certainly room to improve after finishing with a 52.9 percent from the floor as a senior. His biggest asset will be his rebounding, but it's unlikely that Miller has a consistent role in the rotation right away.
Source: Jake Fischer
Source: Jake Fischer
Isaiah Stewart Gets Traded to Grizzlies
Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. Stewart will make his way to Memphis in exchange for three future second-round picks. There has been speculation for weeks that Stewart could be moved as part of a cost-cutting decision. The expectation is that Paul Reed will slide into his role behind primary center Jalen Duren. The Pistons could potentially add another forward or center on a cheaper deal in free agency. As for Stewart, he should play significant minutes off the bench as the backup to Zach Edey. This past season, Stewart averaged 10.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks across 22.7 minutes per game in 58 contests with the Pistons last season. The assumption is that his value should increase with the move to Memphis.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Trevon Brazile Lands With Nuggets in NBA Draft
The Denver Nuggets have selected Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile with the 35th overall pick on Wednesday in the 2026 NBA draft. This is a solid move for the Nuggets to add depth behind Aaron Gordon at the power forward spot. Brazile is coming off a career year during his final season of college ball. He averaged 13.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks across 31.5 minutes per game. He notched 52.5 percent from the floor, while hitting 34.1 percent from three this past season. His overall role will be determined by what the Nuggets do with the rest of their offseason. Brazile should have a chance to earn minutes as a rotational piece behind Gordon.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Cavaliers Add Meleek Thomas in Second Round of NBA Draft
The Cleveland Cavaliers have taken Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas with the No. 34 pick during Wednesday's NBA Draft. There was speculation that Thomas would be taken in the late first-round, but ends up falling to the Cavs here. Thomas is viewed as one of the better shooters in this entire draft class. He knocked down 41.6 percent from three-point range while averaging 15.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists this past season at Arkansas. There isn't a clear path to playing time right away with the Cavs having depth at the guard spot. Thomas should be able to force his way into the equation if he continues to shoot the ball the way he did in college. It'll take time for Thomas to get a consistent role, so fantasy managers shouldn't count on him right away.
Source: Jake Fischer
Source: Jake Fischer
Isaiah Evans Taken by Timberwolves at No. 33 Overall
The Minnesota Timberwolves have selected guard Isaiah Evans with the 33rd overall pick on Wednesday in the 2026 NBA draft. The Brooklyn Nets originally had this pick, but they traded it to Minnesota as part of the Julius Randle trade. Evans was talked about as a possible first-round selection, but he ended up falling to the Wolves in the early second round. He averaged 15.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 2.7 three-pointers with Duke this past season. Evans does a little bit of everything on the court, which means he could be a quality 3-and-D wing in the league. The Wolves are going to be without Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) for the majority of next season. Evans has a chance to play consistent minutes as a rotational piece this upcoming season.
Source: Jake Fischer
Source: Jake Fischer
Richie Saunders Snagged by Grizzlies in Second Round
The Memphis Grizzlies have selected BYU guard Richie Saunders with the 32nd pick in the second round of the 2026 NBA draft. At first glance, this seems like a significant risk given that Saunders tore his ACL in February. Before that, Saunders was playing well alongside first overall pick AJ Dybantsa at BYU. He averaged 18.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists before suffering his season-ending knee injury. It seems highly unlikely that Saunders is going to be ready for the beginning of the season. His recovery from knee surgery is going to have a significant impact on how much he contributes during his rookie season. He could eventually be a decent wing piece for the rebuilding Grizzlies.
Source: Brett Siegel
Source: Brett Siegel
Rockets Select Bruce Thornton at No. 31 in NBA Draft
The Houston Rockets have selected Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton with the 31st pick of the NBA Draft. Houston acquired this pick and No. 55 in a deal with the New York Knicks. The move to draft Thornton seems like a smart one, given their needs at the perimeter. Thornton spent all four seasons of his college ball playing at Ohio State. He averaged 19.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.9 assists during his senior campaign this year. He should get a chance to immediately contribute, with Fred VanVleet (knee) still recovering from ACL surgery and Aaron Holiday heading to free agency. Thornton could see minutes right away in the backend of the rotation, but probably won't be a viable fantasy option to begin the season.
Source: Kelly Iko
Source: Kelly Iko
Pistons Remain Interested in Tyler Herro
Milwaukee Bucks new guard Tyler Herro might not be with his new organization for long. The Detroit Pistons were reportedly interested in Herro before he was traded to the Bucks in a blockbuster deal on Monday. Despite the move, Detroit is rumored to still be pursuing Herro, assuming the Bucks would be interested in trading him. The expectation is that the Bucks want to keep Herro and attempt to build around him. If that happens, the Pistons will likely need to turn their attention elsewhere, such as Norman Powell, with Austin Reaves signing a long-term deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. If Herro is off the table, Powell might be the next best option as the Pistons attempt to add more scoring talent alongside Cade Cunningham.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Source: Detroit Free Press
Xavier Tillman to Play Overseas
NBA center Xavier Tillman has decided to head overseas and has signed with the Turkish club Trabzonspor. The big man has struggled to find consistent playing time in recent years, so he'll head overseas. This past season, Tillman played a minimal role in 30 games between the Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets. Tillman hasn't seen significant minutes in a rotation since his early days with the Memphis Grizzlies. It's possible that Tillman jumpstarts his career in Turkey and returns to the league at some point.
Source: basketnews.com
Source: basketnews.com
Buddy Hield Emerging as Option for Heat
Atlanta Hawks guard Buddy Hield is not expected to be back with the organization next season. Hield was traded to the Hawks mid-season, and is unlikely to be part of their future. The Hawks can buy out Hield's contract for $3 million and save $6 million in cap space by doing that. If this happens, the Miami Heat are rumored to be a potential suitor for Hield. The organization has shown interest in Hield in the past. The Heat should be in the market for veteran sharpshooters, especially if Norman Powell heads elsewhere in free agency. This past season, Hield averaged 7.6 points, 1.4 assists, and a .349 three-point percentage across 51 games between the Golden State Warriors and Hawks. The 33-year-old could see his value rise if he ends up in Miami.
Source: Miami Herald
Source: Miami Herald
Austin Reaves Signs Four-Year Deal with Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves intends to sign a long-term extension with the organization. According to Shams Charania, Reaves intends to sign a four-year, $185 million deal, which includes a player option for the final year of the contract. Reaves recently declined a $14.9 million player option to get a long-term deal in free agency. The Lakers stated ahead of this deal that bringing back Reaves was a priority for them. He now lands the largest deal for an undrafted player in NBA history. Reaves is well deserving of a long-term contract after the numbers he has posted over the last few seasons. Reaves averaged 23.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.5 assists across 34.5 minutes per game in 51 contests this past season. He figures to remain a focal point in this offense moving forward.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Koa Peat Lands in Phoenix After Draft-Day Trade With Dallas
The Dallas Mavericks selected Arizona forward Koa Peat with the No. 30 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and sent his rights to the Phoenix Suns. The 19-year-old will remain in Arizona after a successful freshman season in which he helped the Wildcats win a Big 12 title and reach the Final Four. Peat started all 36 games while averaging 14.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists across 27.8 minutes per appearance. A multi-faceted forward with strong playmaking skills, Peat could compete for reserve frontcourt minutes behind veteran Kevin Durant as a rookie.
Source: Brett Siegel
Source: Brett Siegel
Kings Acquire Alex Karaban in Trade With Cavs
According to ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel, the Cleveland Cavaliers selected University of Connecticut forward Alex Karaban with the No. 29 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft before trading his rights to the Sacramento Kings for the No. 34 pick and a future second-round selection. Karaban averaged 12.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 blocks, and 0.7 steals across 32.5 minutes per game during his collegiate career. The versatile forward also helped lead the Huskies to two NCAA championships and could compete for a rotational role in Sacramento as a rookie.
Source: Brett Siegel
Source: Brett Siegel
Joshua Jefferson Sneaks into First Round, Joins Nets
Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets with the 28th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The Nets acquired the selection in the reported trade for Julius Randle earlier this week. Interestingly, Jefferson is a lot like Randle. He's a big-bodied forward with playmaking capabilities. The 22-year-old spent four seasons in college basketball, the final two at Iowa State, and averaged 16.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. Jefferson joins guard Mikel Brown Jr. as Brooklyn's first-round picks in this draft class.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
