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AJ Dybantsa On What He'd Buy First With His NBA Paycheck

The first overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft will sign a four year/$67.1 million contract. AJ is likely to be selected first overall by the Wizards. "My little sister just got her permit. So if she get her license sometime she might get a car... maybe," said AJ on what he'd spend his first paycheck on.

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2026 NBA Draft Picks 11-20

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2026 NBA Draft Picks 11-20

GSW selected Yaxel Lendeborg at 11, OKC took Aday Mara at 12. Nate Ament (13) by Miami, Hannes Steinbach to Charlotte at 14, Dailyn Swain at 15 to Chicago, and Bennett Stirtz at 16 to Memphis. Ebuka Okorie at 17 by OKC. Christian Anderson at 18 by Charlotte. Allen Graves at 19 to Toronto. Jayden Quaintance at 20 to Spurs.

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Lawrence Frank Explains The Clippers Taking Keaton Wagler At Number 5

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Lawrence Frank Explains The Clippers Taking Keaton Wagler At Number 5

"Keaton is a high-level shooter, ballhandler and passer with positional size. He is a high-IQ player with a great feel who makes smart decisions and winning plays, whether he's on offense, defense or the glass," said Frank on the Illinois alum. "He's the kind of person we want to add to our organization: poised, resilient, competitive and consistent in everything."

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Mikel Brown Jr On What The Nets Are Getting From Him After Drafting Him

The Nets, with their 6th pick, selected Mikel Brown Jr out of Louisville. When asked what he's going to provide the Nets with, Mikel said, "They're getting a dog, a winner, somebody who's going to compete every single day... somebody's who's gonna push to bring back that winning culture." Quite the tall order to bring Brooklyn back from irrelevancy.

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Yaxel Lendeborg On How He Can Help The Warriors

The Warriors almost always are in desperate need for size. Yaxel provides them with a defensive big with great feel around the rim. When asked how he'd help GSW, he said, "Whenever Steph is getting taken out the game, I'll be there to assist, you know, maybe provide a little bit more offense or instant offense in a way.."

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about 2 months ago

Yaxel Lendeborg Used To Hate Steph Curry

It took a single Finals series for people to wonder if Kyrie and Steph were on the same level back in 2016 (they weren't). Yaxel, who the Warriors drafted 11th, said, "It's a full-circle moment for me. In 2016, I'm a big Kyrie guy, so I used to hate Steph Curry." Safe to say those feelings are long gone now.

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