Early 2026 NBA mock draft: Meet the four contenders for the No. 1 pick
There’s considerable excitement around next year’s draft class thanks to four players vying for the top spot.
Which rookies should you roster in 2025-26?
Andre Snellings looks at what fantasy managers can expect from Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and others.
Sources: Wolves’ Reid to sign 5-year, $125M deal
Naz Reid intends to sign a five-year, $125 million contract to remain with the Timberwolves, sources told ESPN.
Sixers set to bring back Edwards, sources say
The 76ers intend to sign forward Justin Edwards to a new three-year contract after declining his team option, sources told ESPN.
Bailey to report to Jazz on Saturday, team says
Ace Bailey, the No. 5 pick in the NBA draft Wednesday, plans to report to the Utah Jazz as expected Saturday, a team representative told ESPN on Friday.
Flagg: ‘Blessing’ not being Mavs’ centerpiece
Cooper Flagg called it a “blessing” to be the rare No. 1 overall pick who isn’t the centerpiece of a rebuilding franchise, landing instead on a Dallas Mavericks roster loaded with veterans, including a few future Hall of Famers.
Autographed Jordan rookie card sells for $2.5M
An autographed 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card has sold at Joopiter — 13-time Grammy winning artist and producer Pharrell Williams’ auction house — for $2.5 million, including a 25% buyer’s premium.
76ers draft Broome, Suns land Fleming in Round 2
Johni Broome went to the 76ers with the No. 35 pick while Rasheer Fleming ended up with the Suns via trade as the NBA draft wrapped up.
Sources: 76ers’ Drummond picks up $5M option
Sixers center Andre Drummond, who received extra playing time in place of an injured Joel Embiid, has picked up his $5 million player option for the 2025-26 season, sources told ESPN.
Best picks, surprising moves and top trades: Making sense of Round 1
Our ESPN draft insiders break down the twists, turns and trades of Wednesday’s first round.