The Bounce: Who won the NBA Draft? Plus: The new Blazers coach's contract, yikes
The Bounce centers on the 2026 NBA Draft’s early momentum, with focus on notable first-round outcomes and the upcoming second round. Round 1 finished last night with 30 selections landing as teams reached their targets; the Wizards won the No. 1 slot with AJ Dybantsa, followed by the Jazz taking Darryn Peterson at No. 2 and the Grizzlies selecting Cameron Boozer at No. 3. The Bulls then chose Caleb Wilson at No. 4, and the article highlights subsequent “toast or roast” takes on major moves. It credits the Spurs with addressing defensive concerns by taking Jayden Quaintance at No. 20 and later trading back into the first round for Tarris Reed Jr. at No. 26. It questions Chicago’s No. 15 pick, Dailyn Swain, citing shooting doubts, and criticizes Memphis for trading down from 16 to 17 to 21 to select Karim López.




