The Latest: AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer go 1-2-3 in NBA draft

The 2026 NBA draft is here, and the Washington Wizards are on the clock first.

Follow along for live updates, analysis and everything you need to know about all 30 first-round selections.

Here’s the latest:

Scouting report on Jayden Quaintance, Spurs鈥� No. 20 pick

Physical tools stand out but sophomore鈥檚 health is a question. Suffered torn ACL in right knee in February 2025 while playing for Arizona State, then played just four games at Kentucky due to lingering swelling. Ranked fourth at the combine in wingspan (better than 7-5) and has big hands (tied for combine lead with 11-inch width, tied for second with 9.5-inch length).

鈥榃ho won?鈥� The North East Tartan Army did the draft, Miami-style

On Wednesday, Scotland plays Brazil in Miami Gardens, Florida, as the World Cup continues. And that meant Scotland fans had nothing to do on Tuesday night. They got invited to join the Miami Heat draft party, and they became the party.

Did they know anything about the NBA?

鈥淣othing like this,鈥� Ian Fyfe said. 鈥淣ever been to anything like this before.鈥�

Fyfe was on the Heat court, with a few dozen other Scotland fans. Some shot baskets for the first time, some touched a basketball for the first time.

It was very festive. That is, until M Dot, the Heat DJ, played 鈥淪weet Caroline.鈥� The mood changed fast. The Scots booed.

鈥淭hat鈥檚 an England song,鈥� Fyfe said.

The music changed, the cheering resumed and the Scots left the draft party happy. A little confused, perhaps, but happy. 鈥淲ho won?鈥� a lady asked as she departed the arena.

Draft lacks non-college players

The top half of the first round featured no picks who didn鈥檛 play in college for a change.

This marked the first time since 2012 that the first 15 players picked all came from college. In 2012, the first non-college player taken was Evan Fournier at 20th.

There has been at least one player with no college experience taken in the first round in the last 31 drafts.

Scouting report on Allen Graves, Raptors鈥� No. 19 pick

West Coast Conference鈥檚 freshman and sixth man of the year for program that reached first NCAA Tournament since 1996. Averaged 11.8 points and 6.5 rebounds in 22.6 minutes. Shot 51.2% overall. Showed range (41.3% on 3s) and defensive potential (0.9 blocks, 1.9 steals).

Scouting report on Christian Anderson, Hornets鈥� No. 18 pick

Third-team AP All-American as a sophomore. Averaged 18.5 points and ranked fifth nationally in assists (7.4). Projects as a scoring playmaker despite being undersized. Shot 40% on 3-pointers over two seasons. Thrived as the ballhandler in pick-and-roll scenarios (93rd percentile in Synergy) and as a spot-up shooter (90th).

Scouting report on Ebuka Okorie, Thunder鈥檚 No. 17 pick

Four-star prospect who became a surprise freshman star. Ranked seventh nationally in scoring (23.2). Posted eight 30-point games, including 40 points in a win against Georgia Tech and 36 in a win against North Carolina. Showed the burst to score in transition and the halfcourt despite being undersized.

Scouting report on Bennett Stirtz, Grizzlies鈥� No. 16 pick

Senior point guard who climbed from Division II to Drake, then led Iowa to its first Elite Eight since 1987. Averaged 19.8 points, 4.4 assists and 1.4 steals. Synergy rated him as 鈥淓xcellent鈥� as the ballhandler in pick-and-roll scenarios (91st percentile), working in isolation (84th) and finishing at the rim (90th).

Where is the audio?

After Hannes Steinbach was selected No. 14 overall by the Charlotte Hornets, ESPN surprised him in the interview room by piping in a videotaped message from former NBA star Dirk Nowitzki, who played with his father Burkhard Steinbach in the German Basketball Bundesliga.

Nice idea, only problem was the message was inaudible due to an apparent technical issues, leaving the television audience wondering what Nowitzki said.

Burkhard Steinbach and Nowitzki were teammates on the German team in their shared hometown of W眉rzburg in the 1990s.

Scouting report on Dailyn Swain, Bulls鈥� No. 15 pick

Junior transfer from Xavier averaged 17.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists. Most of his work came as the ballhandler in pick-and-roll scenarios and in transition. Showed active hands by averaging 1.6 steals. Must improve 3-point shooting after shooting 34.4% last year and 29.3% through three seasons.

THE GIANNIS TRADE WAS ANNOUNCED (but not really)

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced that Nate Ament鈥檚 draft rights were traded to the Milwaukee Bucks by the Miami Heat.

And that鈥檚 all. The rest of the Giannis Antetokounmpo deal can鈥檛 be finished until July 6.

But at least Ament gets to start getting to know his new team. And, we hope, gets the right hat.

Scouting report on Hannes Steinbach

German freshman averaged 18.5 points and national-best 11.8 rebounds. Had a 24-rebound game against USC and five other games with at least 15 boards. Also had 10 games with at least six offensive rebounds. Shot 57.7% overall. Showed inside-out potential by hitting 18 3-pointers (34.5%). Averaged 1.2 blocks with better than 7-2 wingspan.

Steinbach going to Charlotte as lottery portion of Round 1 concludes

The last lottery pick in the 2026 NBA draft: Washington forward Hannes Steinbach, going No. 14 to the Charlotte Hornets.

The Hornets were on the cusp of the playoffs this past season, losing in the play-in finale to Orlando and missing out on the No. 8 seed.

Steinbach is a big-time rebounder, averaging 18.5 points and an NCAA-leading 11.8 boards this season. And his father has played with Dirk Nowitzki, so expect greatness.

More on the hat game …

Lisa Salters asked Nate Ament who he was on the phone with when Commissioner Adam Silver announced him as the No. 13 pick.

鈥淭alking to Milwaukee staff,鈥� Ament said.

Seriously, give the kid a Bucks hat already.

Scouting report on Nate Ament

Freshman offers intriguing versatility and athleticism as No. 2 scorer (16.7) for Elite Eight team. Illustrated long-term potential while averaging 22.8 points on 45.2% shooting from Jan. 10 to Feb. 20, including 39.1% on 3s. Must fill out his game with spot-up shots accounting for 18.7% of his possessions, according to Synergy. Needs strength to handle physical play.

Nate Ament, you鈥檙e a Heat player. For about 2 weeks.

Let the record forever and ever show that Tennessee forward Nate Ament was taken No. 13 by the Miami Heat in Tuesday鈥檚 draft.

He will be a Heat player until July 6. And only on paper.

Ament will be going to the Milwaukee Bucks, as part of the trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Heat had to make the pick on Milwaukee鈥檚 behalf as part of the terms of the trade that the sides agreed to Monday night.

He went on stage with the Heat logos displayed and was given a Heat hat. It鈥檚 the annual dilemma for the NBA: What do you do with players who are traded, but aren鈥檛 really traded yet?

Anyway, he鈥檒l have a Bucks hat soon enough.

High praise for Darryn Peterson

Kansas coach Bill Self sees big things in store for his freshman guard Darryn Peterson after being picked No. 2 by Utah.

鈥淗is ceiling is, in 10 years, he鈥檚 an eight-time All-Star,鈥� Self said. 鈥淚t may take him a year or two to get his legs under him, but he鈥檒l be one of the best guards in the league. He鈥檒l be one of the most talked about. He鈥檒l be a guy that averages 20, 25 a game, I think, over the course of his career.鈥�

Peterson averaged 20.2 points and 4.2 rebounds for the Jayhawks but was hampered by ailments. He dealt with a preseason full-body cramping issue that required hospitalization and later missed 11 games for injury or illness.

鈥淵ou hear all these accolades that everybody gives him and it鈥檚 deservedly so about his talent, and we didn鈥檛 get a chance to see it consistently. We saw it at times, but not consistently with health issues,鈥� Self said. 鈥淪o it makes me very happy for him but also kind of feeling of a what-if a little bit as well.鈥�

Scouting report on Aday Mara

Junior from Spain projects as a defensive force after helping Michigan win its first NCAA title since 1989. Averaged 12.1 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 23.4 minutes. Ranked sixth nationally in blocks (2.6). Shot 66.8% overall. Led all combine players in standing reach (9-9) while ranking second in wingspan (7-6). Must improve at the line (56.4%).

OKC adds size, size, size with Aday Mara

Aday Mara is the third Michigan player to go in the lottery portion, getting taken No. 12 by Oklahoma City.

And the Thunder have another rim defender to go alongside an elite one in Chet Holmgren.

In fact, Mara could be a nightmare on defense. At 7-foot-3 without shoes, he officially was the tallest player at the combine last month. His standing reach is 9-foot-9, meaning he can almost dunk by doing nothing other than reaching for the rim.

Yaxel, you really do deserve this

Yaxel Lendeborg had one of the best draft moments we鈥檝e seen so far in this class, when he sat down on the ESPN couch right after getting selected and said, 鈥淚 don鈥檛 deserve to be here right now.鈥�

ESPN鈥檚 Lisa Salters quickly chimed in, telling Landeborg, 鈥渄on鈥檛 say that.鈥� And she鈥檚 right.

Lendeborg credits his mother for everything he鈥檚 been able to do in the game, and for making sure he eventually found the right path in life.

Mother knows best.

Scouting report on Yaxel Lendeborg

First-team AP All-American for NCAA champion. Has a strong frame (6-9, 241) and better than 7-3 wingspan. Shot 37.2% on 3s at career-high volume compared to 34.9% through two seasons at UAB. Showed toughness by gritting through ankle and knee injuries in the Final Four and title game. Older prospect (23) who spent three years in junior college.

Yaxel Lendeborg waited. It paid off

Golden State got a national champion in Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg with the No. 11 pick.

Lendeborg thought about the draft last year, then returned to college and helped the Wolverines win the national title.

He鈥檒l be 24 years old when training camp starts, and he鈥檚 got the maturity to fit right in alongside Stephen Curry and the Warriors.

With Jimmy Butler dealing with ACL recovery, expect the Warriors to need production from him right away. He鈥檚 more than capable.

Brayden Burries to the Bucks, a day after Giannis leaves

The run on guards is back on, with Milwaukee taking Arizona鈥檚 Brayden Burries with the No. 10 pick.

The Bucks traded Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami on Monday night; it won鈥檛 be official until July 6, but Milwaukee got guards Tyler Herro and Kasparas Jakucionis as part of their haul of players from the Heat.

And now, another guard in Burries is headed to Milwaukee. The Bucks also have the No. 13 pick, which technically will be made by Miami.

Scouting report on Brayden Burries

Freshman combo guard offers potential to impact both ends of the court. Averaged 16.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists for 36-win Final Four team. Shot 49.1% overall, 39.1% on 3-pointers and 80.5% on free throws. Averaged 1.5 steals, including nine games with at least three. Ranked fourth at the combine in standing vertical leap (35 inches).

Scouting report on Morez Johnson Jr.

Versatile and physical presence for NCAA champion as a sophomore transfer from Illinois. Averaged 13.1 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.1 blocks with potential to play forward or a small-ball 5-man. Thrived as a cutter, in post-ups and in finishing at the rim. Ranked ninth at the combine with a better than 7-3 wingspan.

Morez Johnson Jr., meet your new coach. (You already know him)

The Dusty May era in Dallas begins with a Dusty May guy from Michigan.

The Mavericks took Morez Johnson Jr. 鈥� from national champion Michigan 鈥� with the No. 9 pick.

Johnson is a big-time finisher at the rim, and started all 40 games for the Wolverines this season when May 鈥� now the coach in Dallas 鈥� coached the team to the NCAA title.

鈥淭he Michigan Mavs,鈥� Johnson said.

Johnson is a rarity so far in this draft, too. Johnson played two college seasons, after spending his freshman year at Illinois.

A two-and-done, if you will.

May became the Mavericks鈥� coach on Monday, and the deal was officially announced Tuesday.

Scouting report on Kingston Flemings

Third-team AP All-American as a freshman with potential to be disruptive defensively. Averaged 16.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.2 assists. Pressured opponents in transition or off the bounce. Had program freshman-record 42 points in a loss to Texas Tech. Posted a nearly 3:1 assist-to-turnover ratio. Ranked in the top six at combine in lane-agility time, shuttle run and three-quarter-court sprint. Needs to add strength and refine shot mechanics.

Kingston Flemings, get ready to learn from CJ McCollum

Young players coming into the league often get what is called 鈥渕y vet,鈥� meaning the veteran player who takes them under their wing and shows them the NBA ropes.

Kingston Flemings, you鈥檙e about to learn from one of the best pros out there 鈥� CJ McCollum.

Flemings went No. 8 to Atlanta, a team clearly on the rise, and he fills a clear position where the Hawks needed some depth.

A win for all involved.

This might not be the only draft night looming for the Flemings family. His sister, Bella, is a top recruit and Duke commit, so perhaps a WNBA night might be in her future one day as well.

Scouting report on Darius Acuff Jr.

First-team AP All-American with standout offensive skills. Freshman ranked third nationally in scoring (23.5) and 14th in assists (6.4), leading Razorbacks to first Southeastern Conference Tournament title in 26 years. Had program freshman-record 49 points in a double-overtime loss at Alabama. Thrived as the pick-and-roll ballhandler (rated 鈥淓xcellent鈥� in the 89th percentile by Synergy) and in isolation (rated 鈥淰ery good鈥� in the 74th percentile). Defense is a question.

Surprise! Acuff makes it to Sacramento

The surprise isn鈥檛 that Sacramento took Darius Acuff Jr. with the No. 7 pick.

The surprise might be that Acuff made it that far down the board.

Sacramento got a good one in Acuff, who averaged 23.5 points and 6.4 assists in his lone college season at Arkansas.

Widely considered the best player in the SEC last season, Acuff spent this season learning from John Calipari 鈥� who has made dozens of college kids NBA-ready.

Scouting report on Darius Acuff Jr.

Scouting report on Mikel Brown Jr.

Freshman offers scoring punch with combo-guard size. Averaged 18.2 points and 4.7 assists. Erupted for 45 points and 10 3-pointers in a blowout of N.C. State to break the Atlantic Coast Conference freshman scoring record set by 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg. Needs to add strength. Battled back issues that sidelined him for eight midseason games and then resurfaced to sideline him for the last six.

The Nets got an explosive scorer: Mikel Brown Jr.

Brooklyn surely looked at every bit of tape there is on Mikel Brown Jr. before taking him with the No. 6 pick on Tuesday night.

But in reality, the Nets probably could have been sold by just one game: His 45-point explosion for Louisville against N.C. State on Feb. 9, a game where he hit 10 3-pointers.

The Nets got a big guy Monday night via trade, landing Julius Randle from Minnesota. And now, they get a scoring guard in Brown.

It鈥檚 a good start in a rebuild.

Keaton Wagler has a lot to like

Keaton Wagler can shoot (40% from 3-point range, 80% from the foul line), can pass (4.2 assists per game) and he played a ton of minutes in his lone college season at Illinois.

But what might have tipped the scale for the Los Angeles Clippers, who took him at No. 5 overall, could be his size. He stands 6-foot-5 without shoes, making him one of the tallest guards in this draft class.

Scouting report on Keaton Wagler

Freshman four-star recruit became a second-team AP All-American in Illinois鈥� first Final Four run since 2005. Can play on or off the ball. Averaged 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists. Shot 39.7% on 3s, hitting nine 3s in a 46-point outburst against Purdue. Rated 鈥淓xcellent鈥� by Synergy as the pick-and-roll ballhandler and with his jumper in off-the-dribble and catch-and-shoot opportunities. Lacks elite athleticism. Needs to add strength.

Caleb Wilson to Chicago, continuing Carolina tradition

The history of North Carolina guys going to Chicago is pretty good (that Jordan guy worked out well for the Bulls), and any GM in the NBA will tell you that Caleb Wilson absolutely is ready for the pros. He鈥檚 a legit 6-foot-9 without shoes and that means closer to 6-foot-11 with them.

He could be the best athlete in this draft class. And that鈥檚 one heck of a title, considering the talent in this group.

Scouting report on Caleb Wilson

Second-team AP All-American as a freshman with explosive athleticism, go-go-go motor, 7-foot wingspan and spotlight-embracing personality. Averaged 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds. Thrived at the rim and in transition. Stood out in marquee wins against Kansas and rival Duke. Needs to add strength and hone his 3-point shot (25.9%). Had a national-leading 66 dunks when he suffered a broken left hand in mid-February, then broke his right thumb in practice when on the verge of returning in March.

Going back to North Carolina

In taking Caleb Wilson at No. 4, the Chicago Bulls drafted a player from the University of North Carolina in the first round for the third time.

It worked out pretty well the first two times.

Chicago selected Michael Jordan with the No. 3 pick in 1984, and the Hall of Fame guard led the franchise to six NBA championships in the 1990s.

The Bulls took Coby White at No. 7 in 2019. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 15.4 points in six-plus seasons with the team before he was traded to Charlotte in February.

A Miami high school is now a draft-pick factory

We see you, Christopher Columbus High School in Miami. The school that gave the NFL its No. 1 pick this year in Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza now sees another recent alum going No. 3 in the NBA draft to Memphis.

Cameron Boozer, the son of longtime NBA forward Carlos Boozer, is Memphis-bound to help lead the Grizzlies鈥� rebuild.

Boozer could have easily been the No. 1 pick, and the talent is unmistakable. And he鈥檚 won in both high school and college. The Grizzlies obviously hope that continues.

Scouting report on Cameron Boozer

Fifth freshman named AP men鈥檚 national player of the year. Averaged 22.5 points and 10.2 rebounds. Shot 55.6%, routinely finishing through contact and physical play. Made 39.1% of 3s. Rated 鈥淓xcellent鈥� by Synergy against man defense (94th percentile), on post-ups (86th) and spot-up shots (95th). Strong passer (4.1 assists) out of double teams or in initiating offense. Son of former Duke and NBA player Carlos Boozer. Lacks explosive athleticism, relying more on strength and positioning than above-the-rim play.

AJ鈥檚 gift to his dad: His formal name

Adam Silver announced the No. 1 pick by his formal name: Anicet Dybantsa.

The reason was simple. AJ Dybantsa 鈥� Anicet Jr. 鈥� wanted to pay tribute to his father, in the ultimate basketball moment for his family.

鈥淭his is just a stepping stone,鈥� Dybantsa said after being taken No. 1 by Washington. 鈥淥bviously, I have a lot more work to do.鈥�

People just look at the scoring numbers and think 鈥渟corer.鈥� Don鈥檛 be fooled. This kid has a 42-inch vertical leap and can go foul line to opposite end line in 3.14 seconds. Translated: he鈥檚 explosive, big time.

Scouting report on Darryn Peterson

Scoring playmaker thrives off the dribble, in halfcourt and in transition. Freshman averaged 20.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists. Shot 38.2% on 3-pointers, hitting six 3s in a win at Oklahoma State. Made 82.6% of free throws, logging six games with at least eight attempts. Biggest questions centered on availability. Dealt with a preseason full-body cramping issue requiring hospitalization, then missed 11 games for injury or illness. Frequently had limited minutes for uncertainty with his day-to-day status.

Utah gets its guard in Darryn Peterson

This was an easy pick for Utah. The Jazz wanted Darryn Peterson, the Kansas guard, and took him at No. 2 on Tuesday night.

Peterson struggled at times at Kansas in his lone college season, but the Jazz were sold on his athleticism and ability to score.

He鈥檚 got above-average wingspan for a guard his size, nearly 7 feet.

At last, Dybantsa is No. 1

Anicet Dybantsa Jr. 鈥� known as AJ 鈥� is officially the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, as many suspected would be the case for well over a year.

Washington made it official on Tuesday night, taking him with the top selection.

Dybantsa was in Paris in January 2025, sitting courtside before a game between San Antonio and Indiana, when someone walked up and asked for an autograph.

The man had a request: 鈥淐an you sign it 鈥楴o. 1 pick 2026?鈥欌€� he asked.

Dybantsa, who starred at BYU in his lone college season, has studied stars like Kevin Durant and LeBron James for some time, hoping to mirror their paths to success.

His father, Anicet Dybantsa Sr., is from the Congo. His mother, Chelsea, is Jamaican. AJ Dybantsa believes the diversity of backgrounds in his family helped him learn about the world, and that it has translated to his game.

Scouting report on AJ Dybantsa

First-team Associated Press All-American and national scoring leader (25.5) as a sturdy-framed freshman. Pressured defenses by creating his own shot and getting to the line, where he led the country in made free throws (229) and attempts (296). Synergy rated him as 鈥淓xcellent鈥� as the ballhandler in pick-and-rolls (87th percentile, 27% of possessions) and post-ups (94th, 10.9%). Averaged 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists. Shot 51%. Scored BYU freshman-record 43 points against Utah. Must improve his 3-point shot (33.1%).

Falling in love with draft prospects

The Los Angeles Clippers brought in several prospects for predraft workouts. According to lead assistant Jeff Van Gundy, there wasn鈥檛 a dud in the bunch.

鈥淓very guy that we鈥檝e interviewed, I鈥檇 like them to marry my daughter. They鈥檙e that good a guy,鈥� he said. 鈥淣ot that I鈥檓 really like into arranged marriages, but if I was I鈥檝e got a couple guys in mind.鈥�

Van Gundy keeps a low profile with the team and never speaks to the media, but he spent about 13 minutes being interviewed by the team鈥檚 sideline reporter during a draft watch party on the plaza outside Intuit Dome.

Darryn Peterson tops list of 1-and-done guards

Darryn Peterson looked every bit like a possible No. 1 overall NBA draft pick as a Kansas freshman 鈥� when he was on the court.

The 6-foot-5, 199-pound combo guard averaged 20.2 points but missed 11 games with a variety of injuries and illnesses. He headlines a position featuring freshman top-10 prospects in Arkansas鈥� Darius Acuff Jr., Illinois鈥� Keaton Wagler, Louisville鈥檚 Mikel Brown Jr. and Houston鈥檚 Kingston Flemings.

The scoring playmaker can attack off the dribble, in the halfcourt and in transition.

He shot 38.2% on 3-pointers, hitting six 3s in a win at Oklahoma State. He shot 82.6% at the foul line and got there often, logging six games with at least eight attempts. He also averaged 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists.

Adam Silver says he鈥檚鈥榗razily enthusiastic鈥� about this draft class

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver started his draft-day responsibilities by lunching with many of the top draft picks, along with some of their coaches and families on Tuesday.

Silver had met many of the players before, but said in a predraft interview on ESPN that he was impressive by the collective group.

鈥淭hey鈥檙e exceptional in terms of their personalities,鈥� Silver said. 鈥淚 mean, they鈥檙e full of life, eager to join the league, a lot of style. … They鈥檙e coming in with amazing attitude. They鈥檙e big fans. I鈥檓 crazily enthusiastic about them, I鈥檒l leave it at that.鈥�

Michigan鈥檚 7-foot-3 Aday Mara headlines the list of top big men

Aday Mara was a massive presence in Michigan鈥檚 huge lineup that carried the Wolverines to their first NCAA championship since 1989. He鈥檚 now a lottery prospect in the NBA draft.

The 7-foot-3, 260-pound center is the headliner among the big men, a position group with a shorter line of top prospects compared to the guards and forwards. The list includes Washington鈥檚 Hannes Steinbach, Kentucky鈥檚 Jayden Quaintance and Houston鈥檚 Chris Cenac Jr.

The junior from Spain projects as a defensive force, leading all players measured at the combine in standing reach (9-9) and ranking second in wingspan (7-6).

New views at the NBA draft

Fans attending the NBA draft are getting to see a little more than usual from their seats at Barclays Center.

With the arena undergoing some renovations, the red carpet that was previously held in the arena鈥檚 atrium was moved to the draft floor. A number of players were wearing sunglasses, even though it鈥檚 raining outside in New York and dark in the arena.

Also, some of the player interview stops after they are picked were also moved from their previous behind-the-scenes locations. The 鈥淕ood Morning America鈥� set is on the floor, along with ones belonging to NBA TV and Chinese entertainment company Tencent.

Miami Heat land Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of draft

Ending a marathon watch for the next great Miami get, the Heat landed Giannis Antetokounmpo 鈥� a two-time NBA MVP and 10-time All-Star 鈥� from the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night in exchange for a massive haul of players and draft picks.

The terms, according to a person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move had yet to receive the required league approval: Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis are heading to Miami for Wisconsin native Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel鈥檈l Ware and Kasparas Jakucionis.

Milwaukee also gets the No. 13 selection that will be made in Tuesday night鈥檚 NBA draft, along with a first-round pick swap in 2030, first-round picks in 2031 and 2033 and a second-rounder in 2033, the person said.

Lendeborg lobbies for a reunion with May in Dallas

Yaxel Lendeborg wrapped up his college career by winning a national title at Michigan under Dusty May. He made his pitch to keep playing for him before Tuesday night鈥檚 draft.

The Dallas Mavericks announced they had hired May away from the Wolverines on Monday, and they have the No. 9 overall pick in the first round. That aligns with the rough range where Lendeborg 鈥� an Associated Press first-team all-American 鈥� could hear his name called as a potential lottery prospect.

So Lendeborg was ready with his pitch on ESPN鈥檚 predraft special.

鈥淚鈥檓 very happy for him,鈥� Lendeborg said while sharing a laugh with fellow Michigan lottery prospect Aday Mara. 鈥淚鈥檒l be way happier for him if he suddenly takes me at nine. So he should draft me. Draft me, please.鈥�

A little history for the Duke-UNC rivalry

Tobacco Road rivals Cameron Boozer of Duke and Caleb Wilson of North Carolina are part of the top overall tier of prospects in Tuesday鈥檚 first round of the NBA draft. If they both go in the top four as widely expected, that would be the first time in nearly four decades that the Blue Devils and Tar Heels each had a top-five pick in the same draft.

The last time came in 1989, when Duke forward Danny Ferry went No. 2 overall followed by UNC forward J.R. Reid at No. 5. The closest the schools had come since that time was in 2019, with Duke having forwards Zion Williamson going No. 1 and RJ Barrett going No. 3, while UNC had guard Coby White go No. 7.

Boozer became the fifth freshman named Associated Press men鈥檚 national player of the year, while Wilson was a second-team AP All-American in an injury-shortened season.

Wilson promising big things

North Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson isn鈥檛 shy about selling his potential.

The 6-foot-9, 211-pound forward appeared on ESPN鈥檚 predraft Red Carpet Special, hours before the start of a draft where Wilson is widely projected to be a top-four selection. When asked what the NBA team that drafts him Tuesday night would be getting, Wilson said: 鈥淎 game changer.鈥�

Wilson is part of a top overall tier of prospects that includes BYU鈥檚 AJ Dybantsa, Kansas鈥� Darryn Peterson and Duke鈥檚 Cameron Boozer.

Picks 21-30

21. Detroit Pistons (via Timberwolves)

22. Philadelphia 76ers (via Rockets)

23. Atlanta Hawks (via Cavaliers)

24. New York Knicks

25. Los Angeles Lakers

26. Denver Nuggets

27. Boston Celtics

28. Brooklyn Nets (via Pistons)

29. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Spurs)

30. Dallas Mavericks (via Thunder)

Mavs have 2 first-round picks to round out May鈥檚 roster

The Dallas Mavericks鈥� overhaul following the Luka Doncic trade took another important step with Monday鈥檚 hiring of Michigan鈥檚 Dusty May as coach. Now they鈥檒l have two first-round selections to add more pieces around NBA rookie of the year Cooper Flagg.

Dallas has the No. 9 and No. 30 overall picks in the first round, as well as a second-round selection for Wednesday.

In addition to Flagg, the Mavericks are set to get star guard Kyrie Irving back in his recovery from a serious knee injury, as well as having returning pieces like forwards P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford and center Dereck Lively II.

The No. 9 pick falls in range where numerous one-and-done guards are likely to land. That tier includes Arkansas鈥� Darius Acuff Jr., Houston鈥檚 Kingston Flemings, Louisville鈥檚 Mikel Brown Jr., Illinois鈥� Keaton Wagler and Arizona鈥檚 Brayden Burries. Freshman forward Nate Ament from Tennessee could also be an option.

Mavericks announce hiring of Dusty May hours before the start of the draft

The Dallas Mavericks officially announced Dusty May as their new coach just a few hours before entering the NBA draft with the ninth pick on Tuesday night.

May is making the jump to the NBA less than three months after leading Michigan to its first NCAA championship since 1989. He had a 64-13 record in two years with the Wolverines, including a 34-3 season that ended with a 69-63 victory over UConn in the national title game.

The Mavericks made their choice to replace Jason Kidd official on the same day they could select the next young player who would be part of building around 2025 No. 1 pick and reigning Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg, who turns 20 in December.

Dallas also has the final pick of the first round at No. 30 and the 48th choice in the second round, which will be held Wednesday.

Picks 11-20

11. Golden State Warriors

12. Oklahoma City Thunder

13. Milwaukee Bucks

14. Charlotte Hornets

15. Chicago Bulls (via Trail Blazers)

16. Memphis Grizzlies (via Suns)

17. Oklahoma City Thunder (via 76ers)

18. Charlotte Hornets (via Magic)

19. Toronto Raptors

20. San Antonio Spurs (via Hawks)

Several NCAA champs could go early

Michigan鈥檚 frontcourt powered the Wolverines to their first NCAA title since 1989. That trio could follow up by all landing in the lottery of Tuesday鈥檚 NBA draft.

Forwards Yaxel Lendeborg and Morez Johnson Jr. join big man Aday Mara in being set to go by roughly midway through the first round.

The 7-foot-3 Mara is massive and projects as a potential rim-protecting defensive force. Lendeborg was a first-team Associated Press All-American who improved his outside shot, while Johnson is a versatile player who could work as a forward or as a small-ball 5-man.

The Wolverines could produce three first-round picks on Tuesday night for the first time since the 1990 draft.

Picks 1-10

1. Washington Wizards

2. Utah Jazz

3. Memphis Grizzlies

4. Chicago Bulls

5. LA Clippers (via Pacers)

6. Brooklyn Nets

7. Sacramento Kings

8. Atlanta Hawks (via Pelicans)

9. Dallas Mavericks

10. Milwaukee Bucks

Dybansta has long looked like a No. 1 pick

AJ Dybantsa has been a longtime favorite to be the No. 1 overall NBA draft pick. He鈥檒l find out Tuesday whether he鈥檚 reached that status.

The 6-foot-9, 217-pound freshman lived up to all the hype at BYU, leading the country in scoring (25.5 points) while becoming a first-team Associated Press All-American. He pressured defenses with his ability to get off his own shot and by attacking to get to the foul line more than any other player in Division I.

The chief challenge to Dybantsa hearing his name called by the Washington Wizards is Kansas one-and-done guard Darryn Peterson.

The Washington Wizards are on the clock with the No. 1 pick

The Washington Wizards have the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft on Tuesday night, with AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer among the options after strong freshman seasons in college.

Washington鈥檚 NBA title drought is almost as long as the New York Knicks鈥� was, having last won in 1978 when the team was still known as the Bullets.

The Wizards could go for Dybantsa, a forward who led the nation in scoring at BYU; or Peterson, a guard with tons of talent but some question marks after missing 11 games at Kansas with injuries and illness; or Boozer, a forward who was college basketball鈥檚 player of the year at Duke.

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