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NBA Draft Round 2 winners and losers: LaMelo Ball on the move? Must the Celtics trade Jaylen Brown? And players were drafted as well?

The second round of the 2026 NBA Draft finished in New York with several key player selections and trades. The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired guard LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets. The New York Knicks selected Meleek Thomas at pick 31.

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Round 2 results and the LaMelo Ball trade to Minnesota are now confirmed.

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  1. 2026 NBA Draft Round 2 Concludes with LaMelo Ball Trade

    The second round of the 2026 NBA Draft finished in New York with several key player selections and trades. The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired guard LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets. The New York Knicks selected Meleek Thomas at pick 31.

    What's confirmed:

    • The New York Knicks selected Meleek Thomas with the 31st pick of the draft.
    • Charlotte selected Isaiah Evans in the second round.
    • Portland selected Henri Veesaar in the second round.
    • The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Jalen Brunson is considered an all-time great pick for the Knicks at 33rd.
    • The Boston Celtics may need to trade Jaylen Brown.
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