Duke’s Evans, UNC’s Veesaar Among Draft’s Top Remaining Prospects
The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Duke guard Isaiah Evans with the 33rd pick in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft. The Atlanta Hawks reportedly reached an agreement with Henri Veesaar, who was the 52nd pick. Both players were considered top prospects during the draft process.
What changed
Henri Veesaar's reported signing with the Atlanta Hawks has been added to the status of the top prospects.
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Minnesota Timberwolves Draft Isaiah Evans; Hawks Sign Henri Veesaar
confidence 90%The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Duke guard Isaiah Evans with the 33rd pick in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft. The Atlanta Hawks reportedly reached an agreement with Henri Veesaar, who was the 52nd pick. Both players were considered top prospects during the draft process.
What's confirmed:
- The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Duke guard Isaiah Evans with the 33rd pick in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft.
- Isaiah Evans was the only green room invitee not drafted on Tuesday before his selection.
Still unconfirmed:
- The Atlanta Hawks have reportedly reached an agreement with 52nd overall pick Henri Veesaar.
- Isaiah Evans and Henri Veesaar made costly NIL decisions.
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Minnesota Timberwolves Draft Isaiah Evans at No. 33
confidence 100%Duke guard Isaiah Evans was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the 33rd pick in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft. Evans had previously fallen to the second round despite being the only green room invitee not drafted on Tuesday. The selection follows a trade involving Julius Randle.
What's confirmed:
- The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Duke guard Isaiah Evans with the 33rd pick in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft.
- Isaiah Evans was the only prospect invited to the green room for the first round who was not drafted on Tuesday.
Still unconfirmed:
- Isaiah Evans wore $4 million in diamonds to the first round of the draft.
- Henri Veesaar of UNC is among the top remaining prospects in the second round.