Jed Katz

Joined: Dec 14, 2024

Jed is a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison majoring in journalism. He also contributes at several other basketball outlets, including has his own basketball blog and podcast — The Sixth Man Report.

Jan 27, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr (20) looks on during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

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Sacramento is searching for an answer to get out of the NBA's basement.

Apr 7, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) and guard Devin Booker (1) against the Houston Rockets at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Phoenix is looking to build on some unexpected success from this season, but the organization will have is a second-round pick.

May 10, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts against the New York Knicks in the second quarter during game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

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Philadelphia is still not quite where it needs to be, but youth is starting to creep in on a playoff competitor.

May 1, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) dribbles the ball against the Detroit Pistons in th fourth quarter during game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

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Orlando hopes to take a major leap after failing to live up to expectations this season.

May 28, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half during game six of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images

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It's going to be a long offseason for the 2025 champions. Oklahoma City will begin with the NBA Draft.

Feb 14, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA;
Team Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) of the New York Knicks and center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) of the New York Knicks react during the shooting stars competition during the 2026 NBA All Star Saturday Night at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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New York is in the NBA Finals, but that doesn't change the fact that it has three picks in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Apr 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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New Orleans can't get out of the NBA's basement, and that probably won't change in this year's draft. However, the 58th pick isn't nothing.

Feb 11, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (not pictured) making a shot against the Portland Trail Blazers in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

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Minnesota has yet to get over the hump and out of the Western Conference. Entering the draft, what do the Timberwolves need to improve right now?

Mar 12, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks on after the game against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Milwaukee is at the center of what could be a chaotic NBA offseason. But focusing on the draft, what does it need right now?

Dec 1, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) and Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) battle for possession as guard Tyler Herro (14) follows on the play during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

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Miami has been stuck in the middle for so long, and could look to the 2026 NBA Draft for an answer.

Dec 30, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) dribbles during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Memphis can stock up on youth with three picks in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Jan 30, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic (77) talks with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images

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The Lakers are looking to make the leap into title contention after a disappointing second-round sweep in this year's playoffs.

Jed Katz

Joined: Dec 14, 2024

Assessing the Wizards' Biggest Need at the 2026 NBA Draft

Assessing the Jazz's Biggest Need at the 2026 NBA Draft

Assessing the Raptors' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

Assessing the Spurs' Biggest 'Need' at the 2026 NBA Draft

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Assessing the Kings' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

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Assessing the Suns' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

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Assessing the 76ers' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

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Assessing the Magic's Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

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Assessing the OKC Thunder's Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

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Assessing the Knicks' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

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Assessing the Pelicans' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

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Assessing the Timberwolves' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

Assessing the Bucks' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

Assessing the Heat's Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

Assessing the Grizzlies' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

Assessing the Lakers' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft