‘Wild,’ ‘NIL Era Is Flipping the NBA Draft On Its Head’ — Basketball World Reacts As Only 71 Players Enter the 2026 Draft
With just 71 players entering the 2026 NBA Draft, the college basketball world reacted to the ever-changing NIL era.

With just 71 players entering the 2026 NBA Draft, the college basketball world reacted to the ever-changing NIL era.


"Luka is a big market player" - Vlade Divac says he didn't draft Luka Doncic because he would eventually ditch Sacramento Basketball Network

We all make mistakes, but not all of our mistakes lead to us getting fired from our jobs. For Vlade Divac, though, his biggest mistake did ultimately cost him his job. When he was the Sacramento Kings’ vice president and general manager, Divac, one of the best European basketball players of all time, had an […] The post Ex-Kings GM Vlade Divac states the painfully obvious about passing on Luka Doncic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Andrej Stojakovic is reportedly entering the NBA draft. Could he still return to Illinois?

Longtime insider confirms what has been suspected about Tennessee forward Nate Ament's decision to declare for the 2026 NBA Draft A to Z Sports

Tennessee basketball didn’t like the way their season ended in the NCAA Tournament, and they’re looking to do as much recruiting to avenge themselves next season. They’ve had their eyes on a few players, with one of them being Wake Forest guard Juke Harris. Michigan, North Carolina and Tennessee are the three schools that have […] The post Tennessee basketball rumors: Volunteers emerge as Juke Harris leader, with NBA Draft catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

"You chose Brandin Podziemski over Jonathan Kuminga!" - Kendrick Perkins blasts Warriors front office over roster decisions Basketball Network

It remains to be seen what the future holds for Draymond Green with the Golden State Warriors.Green has a $27 million player option on his contract for next season that he could turn down in favor of a new contract in free agency. While Green has made it clear that he would like to continue […] The post Warriors Add Potential Draymond Green Replacement in First Round of 2026 NBA Mock Draft appeared first on Heavy Sports.

“He outscored the No. 1 pick” - Shannon Sharpe boasts about Bronny James making more impact than Zaccharie Risacher Basketball Network

Just days after announcing his return to college basketball, a son of a former NBA All-Star has declared for the NBA Draft.

Illinois basketball broke new ground under Brad Underwood in 2025-26, reaching the Final Four after rolling through a challenging South Region that included a victory over Houston in the Sweet 16. Guard Andrej Stokajovic, one of the top additions in the transfer portal last offseason, was one of the key reasons behind Illinois’ run to […] The post Andrej Stojakovic leaves door open for Illinois return with NBA Draft decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ahead of the 2026 NBA draft, AJ Dybantsa got a ringing endorsement from a former no. 1 pick.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick shared LeBron James’ key request for LA's coaching staff after the team drafted Bronny James.

Caleb Wilson and the North Carolina Tar Heels did not have the 2025-26 college basketball season they were hoping for. After finishing 24-8 overall and 12-6 in ACC play, UNC earned a No. 11 seed and played in the First Four of the NCAA Tournament, but fell to the VCU Rams 82-78 in overtime, ending ...

Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson declared for the 2026 NBA draft after battling with injuries for most of the season. Peterson missed 11 games and played limited minutes in many others. On Friday, Peterson took to X to bid farewell to the Jayhawks for believing in him and for being there every step of the […]

Tennessee's loss of Nate Ament to NBA Draft forces Rick Barnes to go all-in on $3M top target sportingnews.com

Kansas Basketball showed support after star freshman Darryn Peterson declared for the NBA Draft following a standout one-year run.

Jordi Fernandez navigated the Brooklyn Nets through two arduous tanking seasons. Owner Joe Tsai and General Manager Sean Marks rewarded Fernandez and his entire staff with multi-year contract extensions earlier this week as the team moves forward in its rebuild. The Nets have voiced their belief in Fernandez since hiring him two years ago. However, […] The post Nets’ Jordi Fernandez breaks silence on contract extension as Brooklyn enters pivotal offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Did Bryce James Declare for 2026 NBA Draft? LeBron James Son's Viral Rumor Debunked Sportskeeda

Cameron Boozer and the Duke Blue Devils are coming off a heartbreaking end to their March Madness run. After defeating the Virginia Cavaliers 74-70 in the ACC Tournament championship game, the 32-2 Blue Devils received the No. 1 overall seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Duke’s season came to a halt ...

After weeks of speculation, the Milwaukee Bucks are finalizing a deal to hire Taylor Jenkins as the franchise’s next head coach. On the surface, it’s a strong, logical move. Jenkins was widely viewed as one of the top available names on the market, bringing a proven track record of player development, defensive structure, and culture […] The post Bucks Bring in Coach With Caveat That Will Cost Them Giannis appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Arizona star Koa Peat sends a quick message after projected No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa declares for the NBA Draft.

