Grading Every Team's 2026 NBA Draft and Trades

The 2026 NBA draft is officially complete.

All 60 picks have been made in a week when we also saw some significant trade activity, highlighted by Giannis Antetokounmpo going to the Miami Heat.

Taking both rounds and significant trades into account, it's time to assign grades to all 30 NBA teams.

Note: The Portland Trail Blazers did not end up making a draft pick or trade.

Atlanta Hawks: A

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Draft Picks:

• Kingston Flemings, G, Houston (No. 8 overall)

• Zuby Ejiofor, F/C, St. John's (No. 23 overall)

• Henri Veesaar, C, North Carolina (No. 52 overall)

Trades: N/A

Flemings is in an ideal scenario with the Atlanta Hawks. The star Houston point guard gets to learn under a proven veteran like CJ McCollum for a year and potentially take the offensive reins as a sophomore.

The Hawks were in a good position at No. 8 overall, taking the best guard available in this range. Flemings' outside shooting should pair well next to Dyson Daniels as well.

Ejiofor and Veesaar give Atlanta some additional size, arguably the team's weakest area. Veesaar was pegged by many as a first-round pick, so getting the UNC big man near the end of the draft was an absolute steal.

Overall, the Hawks had a great two nights.

Boston Celtics: B-

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Draft Picks:

• Chris Cenac Jr., F/C, Houston (No. 27 overall)

• Dillon Mitchell, PF, St. John's (No. 40 overall)

Trades: N/A

The Boston Celtics understood the assignment.

For a team that needs frontcourt help, Cenac could join the rotation right away. His 7'5" wingspan is going to help protect and attack the rim and there's plenty of upside here at just 19. Cenac can space the floor well for a big as long as he doesn't abandon the Celtics' need for a physical paint presence.

Mitchell isn't close to becoming the shooter than Cenac is, although he's a talented finisher inside with his athleticism and physicality.

With the future of Jaylen Brown up in the air, Boston took the safe route and stocked up on some bigs.

Brooklyn Nets: B

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Draft Picks:

• Mikel Brown Jr., PG, Louisville (No. 6 overall)

• Joshua Jefferson, PF, Iowa State (No. 28 overall)

• Tyler Bilodeau, SF, UCLA (No. 43 overall)

Trades:

• Acquired No. 28 overall pick and Julius Randle in three-team trade for Nic Claxton and No. 33 overall pick

Missing out on a top-4 pick in this draft was a huge disappointment for a Brooklyn Nets team that needs a centerpiece and already took a few ball-handlers in the first round last year.

Brown now becomes the closest thing Brooklyn has to a franchise star after averaging 18.2 points and 4.7 assists as a freshman at Louisville. He and Egor Dёmin are both 6'5" or taller, so we'll likely see the pair share the court together.

Jefferson is one of the best big-man passers in the entire draft, even if he's more comfortable playing at a slower pace. The coaching staff can get creative with him, Julius Randle and Danny Wolf in two-big pick-and-rolls.

Bilodeau is a 6'9" floor-spacing forward that fits in well after drafting so many playmakers. After trading Nic Claxton in the Randle deal, however, it was surprising to see the Nets not pursue a true center in the draft.

Charlotte Hornets: C-

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Draft Picks: 

• Hannes Steinbach, C, Washington (No. 14 overall)

• Christian Anderson, PG, Texas Tech (No. 18 overall)

Trades: N/A

Did the Charlotte Hornets go into the draft with a plan to trade LaMelo Ball? It may help explain the selection of Anderson, a 6'2" point guard who averaged 18.5 points and 7.4 assists for Texas Tech last year.

If trading Ball was the goal, however, why not select Ebuka Okorie at No. 14? Steinbach looks like a career backup center in the NBA, someone who rebounds the ball well but isn't going to be an elite rim protector.

Regardless of what Charlotte ends up doing, this certainly wasn't the draft class of 2025 that they knocked out of the park. Steinbach and Anderson project as rotation players at best at the NBA level, with enough real weaknesses to make us question the upsides here.

Chicago Bulls: A

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Draft Picks: 

• Caleb Wilson, PF, North Carolina (No. 4 overall)

• Dailyn Swain, SF, Texas (No. 15 overall)

Trades: N/A

Could the Chicago Bulls actually be going in the right direction?

The guard-heavy Bulls stocked up on forwards in this draft, headlined by the addition of Wilson at No. 4 overall. There's still a lot of rawness to his game and the three-point shot isn't anywhere close, although Chicago can be patient with his development. This isn't going to be a playoff team next year.

The idea of Wilson and Matas Buzelis throwing down lobs from Josh Giddey next season should be enough to excite Bulls fans, who finally have a foundation worthy of developing.

Swain may have gone a little earlier than some experts projected, and Chicago needed another center to play behind newly-acquired Nic Claxton. With Aday Mara already off the board, however, Swain's growth as a shooter and his size on the wing at 6'7" were worth gambling on here.

Cleveland Cavaliers: B

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Draft Picks: 

• Meleek Thomas, G, Arkansas (No. 34 overall)

Trades: 

• Acquired No. 34 overall pick and 2032 second-round pick from Sacramento Kings for No. 29 overall pick

The Cleveland Cavaliers certainly didn't need another undersized wing with Max Strus, Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson, Tyrese Proctor and Keon Ellis (free agent) in the mix, although Thomas was probably the best player on the board at No. 34 overall.

The Cavs did save $2.9 million in projected salary by trading back into the second round and picked up a future second from Sacramento, an important addition as Cleveland had previously parted with all of its future seconds at the 2026 trade deadline.

Thomas was projected to go No. 24 overall by B/R's Jonathan Wasserman in his final mock, as the 6'5" guard shot 45.0 percent from three over his final 19 games at Arkansas after joining the starting lineup.

Dallas Mavericks: D

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Draft Picks: 

• Morez Johnson Jr., F/C, Michigan (No. 9 overall)

• Sergio De Larrea, G, Valencia (No. 25 overall)

• Tobi Lawal, SF/PF, Virginia Tech (No. 48 overall)

• Vsevolod Ishchenko, G, Russia (No. 56 overall)

Trades: 

• Acquired No. 25 overall pick in four-team trade for No. 30 overall pick, 2030 second-round pick (via Philadelphia 76ers) and 2032 second-round pick

Despite this likely being the Dallas Mavericks' best chance to pair Cooper Flagg with a star given the ownership and swaps of their future first-round picks, the Mavs ignored their biggest need.

Flagg and Dereck Lively II should be viewed as the franchise's frontcourt moving forward, especially if the latter can stay healthy. Dallas suffered from horrible guard play all year and needed a playmaker to help set the table for Flagg, not force him out of position.

Johnson, although a good defender, is limited offensively and is going to need to take a frontcourt spot. With Brayden Burries going one spot later and a run of four potential All-Star guards in front of them, the Mavs should have done all they could to move up a spot or taken the Arizona product instead.

De Larrea potentially fills this need, although he was talked about as a draft and stash option when the New York Knicks originally made the selection at No. 25. This was the Mavericks best chance to add a high-upside guard to grow alongside Flagg and they messed it up so new head coach Dusty May could take one of his Michigan players, a move that's not going to age well.

Denver Nuggets: B-

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Draft Picks: 

• Trevon Brazile, PF, Arkansas (No. 35 overall)

• Bryce Hopkins, F, St. John's (No. 49 overall)

Trades: 

• Acquired No. 35 overall pick and two future second-round picks from San Antonio Spurs for No. 26 overall pick

Facing some major financial issues next summer with extensions for Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun kicking in combined with Peyton Watson's restricted free agency, the Denver Nuggets decided to save a few million bucks by trading out of the first round.

It was a smart business decision that also netted some extra second-round picks for a Denver team that's short on trade assets.

Brazile is a tall, athletic big man who could crack the Nuggets' rotation before long. He offers a combination of rim protection and three-point shooting that Denver could use behind Nikola Jokić. This wasn't the most exciting draft for Nuggets fans, but it was solid overall.

Detroit Pistons: B

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Draft Picks: 

• Ebuka Okorie, PG, Stanford (No. 17 overall)

• Ugonna Onyenso, C, Virginia (No. 53 overall)

Trades: 

• Acquired No. 17 overall pick in three-team trade for No. 21 overall pick and three future second-round picks

• Acquired three future second-round picks from the Memphis Grizzlies for Isaiah Stewart

Okorie is exactly what the Detroit Pistons needed as an additional offensive threat who can give Cade Cunningham some meaningful time off the ball.

A 6'2" guard who scored a whopping 23.2 points per game as a freshman at Stanford, Okorie is an attack-first ball-handler who can also knock down the three-ball. Giving up three second-rounds picks just to move up four spots was a hefty price to pay, although Detroit obviously didn't think he'd be available at No. 21. The Sacramento Kings only had to dangle a single future second in front of the Cleveland Cavaliers to jump from No. 34 to 29.

Onyenso helps make up for the loss of Stewart, who the Pistons essentially gave up for draft picks and financial flexibility. This likely means a bigger move is coming for Detroit as they search for help in an East that's only getting better.

Golden State Warriors: C

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Draft Picks: 

• Yaxel Lendeborg, PF, Michigan (No. 11 overall)

• Lajae Jones, F, Florida State (No. 54 overall)

Trades: N/A

It's easy to understand why the Golden State Warriors went with Lendeborg here. Despite his age, the former Michigan star is going to be an immediate rotation piece for a win-now Warriors team that will be without Jimmy Butler to start the season due to a torn ACL.

That being said, what's the end goal here? Win a few extra regular season games before getting bounced in the play-in tournament again?

It would have been more fun to see the Warriors move this pick as part of a package for a star like we saw the Miami Heat do with No. 13 and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Even taking a younger player with a higher upside to use in a future deal or a post Stephen Curry world would have been more exciting.

Lendeborg is fine, as he was the safe pick in the end.

Houston Rockets: C-

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Draft Picks: 

• Bruce Thornton, SG, Ohio State (No. 31 overall)

Trades: 

• Acquired No. 31 overall pick and No. 55 overall pick from New York Knicks for No. 39 overall pick, No. 53 overall pick and 2029 second-round pick (via Sacramento Kings)

Despite getting almost no first-round buzz as a 22-year-old senior, Thornton ended up being the first pick of the second round by the Houston Rockets who actually traded up eight spots to get him.

Thornton was one of the best players in all of college basketball last season and made 41.2 percent of his threes the past two years, although he's a small shooting guard that doesn't carry a lot of upside.

Houston needs better guard play, although taking Thornton this early was a mistake.

Indiana Pacers: C-

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Draft Picks:

• Braden Smith, PG, Purdue (No. 38 overall)

Trades:

• Acquired No. 38 overall pick for Kam Jones, future pick swaps and cash considerations

The Indiana Pacers got back into the 2026 draft by trading for Smith, keeping the Purdue legend in the Hoosier state.

An excellent passer who gets to learn behind Tyrese Haliburton and TJ McConnell, Smith could be a solid depth piece here.

Still, No. 38 feels too high for someone his size (5'10.25" without shoes, 166 pounds at the combine) and age (22). The former Indiana Mr. Basketball will be a fan favorite, just don't expect the production to match the draft position here.

Los Angeles Clippers: A-

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Draft Picks: 

• Keaton Wagler, G, Illinois (No. 5 overall)

• Baba Miller, PF, Cincinnati (No. 36 overall)

• Nick Martinelli, F, Northwestern (No. 55 overall)

• Narcisse N'Goy, C, France (No. 57 overall)

Trades: N/A

There's an impressive youth movement going on in Los Angeles, as the Clippers are set up well for the present and future.

Wagler was the guard best suited to play alongside Darius Garland, as drafting for fit with center Aday Mara would have been too great of a reach here. Wagler is a 6'6" combo guard who can operate with or without the ball in his hands. Playing a sixth man role for the Clippers team to begin his career is an intriguing start for the former Illinois star.

Miller has the physical tools to be great some day and Martinelli gives the Clippers size on the wing.

Overall, this was a great (and surprising) draft for the Clippers after getting the No. 5 overall pick from the Indiana Pacers in the Ivica Zubac trade.

Los Angeles Lakers: A-

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Draft Picks: 

• Cameron Carr, G/F, Baylor (No. 24 overall)

Trades: 

• Acquired No. 24 overall pick in four-team trade for No. 25 overall pick and cash considerations

The Los Angeles Lakers' biggest need is at center. Shooting guard Austin Reaves is back on a four-year, $185 million max deal.

Whatever. Cameron Carr was too good of a prospect to pass up on at No. 24 overall.

The Lakers did the smart thing by taking Carr, who was likely the best available player at the time. His creation concerns mean little playing next to Luka Dončić, Reaves and possibly LeBron James. His 7'1" wingspan is a great start for a 3-and-D career in the NBA as well.

Carr will be a rotation player at some point this season for the Lakers, if not right away.

Memphis Grizzlies: A+

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Draft Picks: 

• Cameron Boozer, PF, Duke (No. 3 overall)

• Karim López, PF, New Zealand Breakers (No. 21 overall)

• Richie Saunders, SG, BYU (No. 32 overall)

Trades: 

• Acquired Isaiah Stewart from Detroit Pistons for three future second-round picks

• Acquired No. 21 overall pick in three-team trade for No. 16 overall pick and five future second-round picks

The Memphis Grizzlies may have won the NBA draft.

Starting in a no-lose position by taking the last remaining member of the Big 3, Boozer is a perfect fit and talent in Memphis after the team traded Jaren Jackson Jr. He should be the favorite for Rookie of the Year and could be the Grizzlies' leading scorer this season.

Getting five second-round picks by moving back a few times from No. 16 to 21 was masterful work by this front office. López was projected by some as a borderline lottery pick and represents excellent value here.

Saunders put up 17.2 points and made 40.5 percent of his threes over the last two seasons as BYU. He'll be a reliable floor-spacer for Boozer and others.

Stewart is going to help set the culture in Memphis and is one of the NBA's best rim protectors. He represents good insurance behind Zach Edey.

Miami Heat: A-

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Draft Picks: 

• Ryan Conwell, SG, Louisville (No. 37 overall)

• Otega Oweh G/F, Kentucky (No. 41 overall)

Trades: 

• Acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis from Milwaukee Bucks for No. 13 overall pick, Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel'el Ware, Kasparas Jakučionis, 2031 first-round pick, 2033 first-round pick, 2030 first-round pick swap, 2033 second-round pick

The Miami Heat happily surrendered their lottery pick this year as part of the package to land Giannis Antetokounmpo. Their biggest challenge now becomes building back some depth and adding shooting around the two-time MVP.

Conwell shot the ball well in nearly all four years (and four schools!) in college. Over the past three seasons the 6'2" guard made 3.0 threes per game on 38.4 percent accuracy.

Oweh was a big-time scorer at Kentucky this past season, although he doesn't offer the same floor-spacing as Conwell. It's hard to envision him cracking the rotation, even at age 23.

Obviously, the trade for Antetokounmpo is the biggest factor in passing out a grade here. Miami gave up a lot, but for a team stuck in purgatory, this was a gamble worth making.

Milwaukee Bucks: B

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Draft Picks: 

• Brayden Burries, SG, Arizona (No. 10 overall)

• Nate Ament, SF, Tennessee (No. 13 overall)

• Malique Lewis, F, Trinidad & Tobago (No. 60 overall)

Trades: 

• Acquired No. 13 overall pick, Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel'el Ware, Kasparas Jakučionis, 2031 first-round pick, 2033 first-round pick, 2030 first-round pick swap, 2033 second-round pick from Miami Heat for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis

Trading away a franchise legend like Antetokounmpo wasn't easy, but it was the right move. Getting another bite at the apple immediately helps ease the pain of losing someone who's meant so much to Milwaukee both on and off the court.

Burries and Ament may not be future All-Stars, but they project as starters who can complement a star. 

A Derrick White comparison for Burries should be high praise and Ament may have an even higher ceiling if he makes the most of his size and athleticism.

The Bucks still need a new franchise centerpiece, someone they hope one of these lottery picks or Ware can become.

Minnesota Timberwolves: C

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Draft Picks: 

• Isaiah Evans, SF, Duke (No. 33 overall)

• Trey Kaufman-Renn, PF, Purdue (No. 59 overall)

Trades:

• Acquired No. 33 overall pick in three-team trade for Julius Randle and No. 28 overall pick

The Minnesota Timberwolves moved back five spots in the draft in order to dump Julius Randle's contract on the Brooklyn Nets. You only sell this kind of move to Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert if another trade is coming, however.

The LaMelo Ball noise should be monitored, as the Timberwolves need a point guard even after re-signing Ayo Dosunmu. 

Getting Evans at 33 was great value, as many mocks had him pegged as a late first-round selection. He shot 38.0 percent from three in two seasons at Duke and will help keep the floor spread for Edwards (and possibly Ball?) to attack.

New Orleans Pelicans: C+

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Draft Picks: 

• Jaron Pierre Jr., G, SMU (No. 58 overall)

Trades:

• Acquired No. 13 overall pick (2025) from Atlanta Hawks for No. 23 overall pick (2025) and No. 8 overall pick (2026)

Derik Queen was essentially the draft prize for the New Orleans Pelicans, who parted with this year's lottery pick (No. 8 overall) to get him.

The long-term fit of Queen and Zion Williamson looks rocky, although there's a lot of talent to work with.

Pierre is a 6'5" scoring guard who can fill it up, although he's already 23 years old and there's a lot of guard depth (Jeremiah Fears, Dejounte Murray, Jordan Poole) already on this roster.

The Pelicans had arguably the most lackluster draft of any team, with their only selection coming at No. 58 overall.

New York Knicks: A-

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Draft Picks: 

• Jack Kayil, PG, Germany (No. 39 overall)

• Tyler Nickel, SF, Vanderbilt (No. 47 overall)

Trades: 

• Acquired No. 47 overall pick (via Phoenix Suns), 2029 second-round pick (via Suns), Philadelphia 76ers 2030 second-round pick (via Dallas Mavericks), 2032 second-round pick (via Mavs) and 2033 second-round pick (via Suns) in four-team trade for No. 25 overall pick

• Acquired No. 39 overall pick, No. 53 overall pick and 2029 second-round pick (via Sacramento Kings) from Houston Rockets for No. 31 overall pick and No. 55 overall pick

We saw a nasty bit of business (in a good way) from the champions on Tuesday night, as the New York Knicks picked up a whopping four second-round picks and cash considerations just for moving back from No. 24 to 47 in the draft. 

For a team that shipped away five first-rounders to get Mikal Bridges, stocking up on future seconds gives the Knicks more trade ammo moving forward.

We'll see if Kayil makes the NBA jump this year or is stashed for now. Nickel made 40.1 percent of his threes over the past three years between Virginia Tech and Vanderbilt.

Oklahoma City Thunder: A

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Draft Picks:

• Aday Mara, C, Michigan (No. 12 overall)

• Bennett Stirtz, G, Iowa (No. 16 overall)

Trades:

• Acquired No. 16 overall pick in three-team trade for No. 17 overall pick and two future second-round picks

This is the pick the San Antonio Spurs were really hoping didn't happen.

Mara gives the Oklahoma City Thunder a monstrous frontline whether Isaiah Hartenstein signs a new deal to return or not. He's almost certainly not going to be back at his $28.5 million team option number.

Stirtz will turn 23 during training camp, although he should be able to fill a rotation role immediately if needed. An excellent three-level scorer and talented passer, the upside is limited although the floor is high for Aaron Wiggins' replacement.

Giving up two second-round picks to move up just one spot and select Stirtz would be a bad look for most teams, although OKC has the draft capital to do so and not flinch.

Orlando Magic: F

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Draft Picks: 

• Izaiyah Nelson, PF, South Florida (No. 51 overall)

Trades: N/A

The Orlando Magic once again finished near the bottom of the NBA in three-point shooting this season (34.3 percent, 27th overall), so this was understandably a huge need heading into the draft.

This makes the selection of Nelson puzzling, even near the end of the second round. The big man will be 23 before the season begins and shot just 13-of-85 (15.3 percent) in four years of college ball.

His skill set isn't what this team needed, making this a questionable pick for Orlando who already traded away their first-rounder in the Desmond Bane deal.

Philadelphia 76ers: B+

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Draft Picks: 

• Labaron Philon Jr., PG, Alabama (No. 22 overall)

Trades: N/A

There's a really good chance we look back at the 2026 draft and wonder just how Philon fell this far. 

After averaging 22.0 points and 5.0 assists as a sophomore at Alabama, Philon looked like a future starting point guard in the NBA. He's not going to get this job with the Philadelphia 76ers, however, as Tyrese Maxey is already filling the position just fine.

This makes the selection so odd. The Sixers need forwards between Maxey, VJ Edgecombe and Joel Embiid. Philon is a small-ish guard who's going to be a sixth man at best.

The fit is weird. The talent is obvious. The grade reflects both.

Phoenix Suns: B+

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Draft Picks: 

• Koa Peat, PF, Arizona (No. 30 overall)

Trades:

• Acquired No. 30 overall pick in four-team trade for No. 47 overall pick, 2029 second-round pick, 2033 second-round pick

Originally without a first-round pick, the Phoenix Suns saw an opportunity to acquire a homegrown talent and took advantage.

Peat went on a mini slide following a strong freshman season at Arizona and should be a good rotation piece now in Phoenix for years to come. He has his offensive limitations, although Peat fits a guard-heavy Suns team with Devin Booker, Jalen Green and others.

Even if it meant giving up some future draft equity, the Suns should feel good about this move.

Sacramento Kings: A-

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Draft Picks: 

• Darius Acuff Jr., PG, Arkansas (No. 7 overall)

• Alex Karaban, F, UConn (No. 29 overall)

• Emanuel Sharp, SG, Houston (No. 45 overall)

Trades: 

• Acquired No. 29 overall pick from Cleveland Cavaliers for No. 34 overall pick and 2032 second-round pick

Acuff is exactly the type of prospect the Sacramento Kings needed; a potential All-Star that can sell tickets immediately.

Putting up an eye-popping 23.5 points and 6.4 assists as a freshman at Arkansas while shooting 44.0 percent of his three-pointers should help ease Kings' fans pain of losing De'Aaron Fox and Tyrese Haliburton in recent years. Acuff could quickly rise to their level of NBA stardom.

Moving up to get Karaban seemed unnecessary, although Sacramento didn't have to give up much in the process. Sharp gives Acuff a future backcourt mate who can knock down shots.

San Antonio Spurs: C-

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Draft Picks: 

• Jayden Quaintance, C, Kentucky (No. 20 overall)

• Tarris Reed Jr., C, UConn (No. 26 overall)

• Ja'Kobi Gillespie, PG, Tennessee (No. 42 overall)

• Maliq Brown, C, Duke (No. 44 overall)

Trades:

• Acquired No. 26 overall pick from Denver Nuggets for No. 35 overall pick and two future second-round picks.

The San Antonio Spurs watched the Oklahoma City Thunder draft 7'3" Aday Mara and immediately decided to select every other big man available.

Seriously though, drafting three centers when you already have Victor Wembanyama (and Luke Kornet) is a puzzling move, especially when you had to give up some future draft equity to do so.

Quaintance is a defensive monster who wants to block the soul right out of your body. Reed was a walking double-double and Brown was the 2025-26 ACC Defensive Player of the Year. The Spurs definitely have a type, although diversifying the positions of these four picks would have been more beneficial.

Toronto Raptors: B

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Draft Picks: 

• Allen Graves, PF, Santa Clara (No. 19 overall)

• Jaden Bradley, PG, Arizona (No. 50 overall)

Trades: N/A

Graves gives the Toronto Raptors some much-needed shooting, even if he's at a stacked position. The freshman forward knocked down 41.3 percent of his three-pointers while mostly playing a reserve role for Santa Clara. We could look back at this pick either marveling at the Raptors' scouting department or wondering what exactly they saw in a limited sample size.

Bradley is the opposite, coming off a prestigious four-year college career at Alabama and Arizona. He's a terrific defender and solid passer who could get some run as the team's third-string point guard.

Utah Jazz: A

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Draft Picks: 

• Darryn Peterson, SG, Kansas (No. 2 overall)

Trades: N/A

The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs may be the kings of the West for now, but the Utah Jazz aren't far from joining them.

Peterson could be the NBA's best shooting guard in a few years, as he has all the physical tools mixed with a Mamba Mentality. No offense to Lauri Markkanen, Ace Bailey, Keyonte George or others, but Peterson is going to be the alpha of this Jazz team immediately. Perhaps Utah considers Boozer here if they hadn't made the trade for Jaren Jackson Jr., although Peterson became the best fit/talent mix.

Some fans may have wanted AJ Dybantsa, and that's fair. But Peterson will be a terrific consolation prize.

Washington Wizards: A

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Draft Picks:

• AJ Dybantsa, SF, BYU (No. 1 overall)
• Felix Okpara, C, Tennessee (No. 46 overall)

Trades: N/A

The Washington Wizards could have chucked a grenade into the entire draft by trading down a spot with the Utah Jazz or taking Darryn Peterson No. 1 overall. In the end, they took the smart (and boring) route by making Dybantsa the pick.

No disrespect to Alex Sarr, Tre Johnson and others, but this is the type of franchise centerpiece the lowly Wizards desperately needed. Dybantsa is exactly the type of big wing that every NBA team should be looking to build around.

Giving Trae Young $213 million over the next four years was a great way to irritate the fan base, although watching Dybantsa play this season will quickly cleanse everyone's palates.