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Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the seventh pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. after he was selected by the Sacramento Kings at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Evaluating who could put the ball in the basket the most.

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Evaluating who could put the ball in the basket the most.

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Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the twenty seventh pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Houston forward Chris Cenac Jr. after he was selected by the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Chris Cenac Jr. joins a packed Boston frontcourt without a clear path to minutes, but his rebounding, athleticism and floor spacing align with the formula the Celtics have won with for years.

Mar 18, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Evaluating No. 4 pick Caleb Wilson’s fit in Chicago.

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the third pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Duke forward Cameron Boozer after he was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Evaluating Cameron Boozer’s fit with Memphis.

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Draft prospect Darryn Peterson poses for photos on the red carpet before the 2026 NBA draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Evaluating Darryn Peterson's fit with the Utah Jazz ahead of his rookie season.

Jun 25, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards first round draft pick and number one overall pick AJ Dybantsa speaks to the media during a press conference at InterContinental Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

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Evaluating how AJ Dybantsa fits with Washington ahead of his rookie season.

Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) shoots the ball against the Arizona Wildcats in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

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Assessing three players with an outside chance at making an All-Rookie team.

Apr 29, 2026; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Maverick Cooper Flagg holds the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year trophy during a press conference at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

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Ranking the top young cores in the NBA.

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the second pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson after he was selected by the Utah Jazz at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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If Darryn Peterson can meet these two realistic statistical benchmarks, his rookie season will likely be a resounding success.

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Evaluating which rookies could get the most opportunity next season.

Jun 25, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards first round draft pick and number one overall pick AJ Dybantsa poses for a photo with his jersey during a press conference at InterContinental Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

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The 2026 NBA Draft features key lottery picks who could appear in the playoffs in their rookie season.

Mar 15, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) reacts after a made three point basket against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half during the men's SEC Conference Tournament Championship at Bridgestone Arena.

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Denver's rookies could see more time on the floor if the team doesn't match Oklahoma City's offer.

Mar 7, 2026; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard Cameron Carr (43) reacts after scoring a three-point basket against the Utah Utes during the second half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

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Evaluating which teams made it out with the best value on draft night.

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the twenty second pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. after he was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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The Sixers' rookie in Labaron Philon will be looked to carry a scoring load in the second unit.

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Draft prospect Aday Mara poses for photos on the red carpet before the 2026 NBA draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Three rookies who could play in next year's postseason.

Apr 3, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) looks on during a practice session ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

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NBA Draft On SI's 2026 NBA Summer League superlatives highlight the best players from Las Vegas this year.

Mar 18, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) works on his left hand during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

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The NBA revealed its All-Summer League teams, which featured a group of 2026 NBA Draft picks.

Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) celebrates a dunk against Villanova during the first half at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025.

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Warriors' forward Yaxel Lendeborg is likely to see a big role in Year 1.

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Draft prospect Dailyn Swain poses for photos on the red carpet before the 2026 NBA draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Evaluating three rookies who struggled at Summer League, and how they can bounce back.

Feb 7, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) with the ball in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Multiple 2026 NBA Draft picks made their mark in this year's NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Here's the 'All-Rookie Team.'

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the fourth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson after he was selected by the Chicago Bulls at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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The fourth overall pick entered the NBA Draft with two key skill gaps in his on-ball scoring upside, then spent four Summer League games bridging both of them.