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2026 NBA Draft grades for all 30 teams: Grizzlies, Thunder get highest marks

The 2026 NBA Draft concluded with Washington selecting AJ Dybantsa first overall. The Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder received the highest marks in team grading. The Milwaukee Bucks used the draft to begin a rebuilding process.

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  1. Grizzlies and Thunder Lead 2026 NBA Draft Grades

    The 2026 NBA Draft concluded with Washington selecting AJ Dybantsa first overall. The Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder received the highest marks in team grading. The Milwaukee Bucks used the draft to begin a rebuilding process.

    What's confirmed:

    • Washington selected AJ Dybantsa No. 1 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft.
    • The Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder received the highest grades for their 2026 draft classes.
    • The Milwaukee Bucks started a rebuild through the 2026 draft.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Minnesota Timberwolves did not have a first round pick due to a trade involving Julius Randle.
    • A high number of teams traded out of the first round for financial reasons.
    • The second round was influenced by a Knicks championship, NIL, and draft lottery reform.
    • Giannis Antetokounmpo and LaMelo Ball were involved in trades following the draft results.
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