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2026 NBA Mock Draft 3.0 (Full 1st Round)

Kevin O'Connor's new 1st round mock draft is HERE! The 2026 Draft Class could be one of the best classes we've seen in a long time. With the 2026 NBA Playoffs fully underway, that means our 14 lottery teams have been set. With the Los Angeles Clippers' playoff hopes falling short at the hands of the Golden State Warriors, this means we have a 1.5% chance of COMPLETE chaos! The Oklahoma City Thunder own the rights to the Clippers 2026 1st round draft pick, meaning they have a 1.5% chance of picking 1st overall now that the Clippers are in the lottery drawing. They also own a 7.1% chance of cracking into the top 4 of this year's draft. If you want to take a deeper look into KOC's mock, make sure you check out his full article on Yahoo! Sports here: https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/nba-mock-draft-30-darryn-peterson-to-the-thunder-heres-what-happens-if-the-lottery-brings-us-chaos-152543424.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall Who do you think will go 1st overall this summer? 00:13 #1 Bulls 1:03 #2 Hawks 2:57 #3 Kings 3:27 #4 Thunder 5:41 #5 Wizards 6:34 #6 Clippers 6:53 Picks #7-#9 9:50 #10 Mavericks 10:27 #11 Bucks 11:40 #12 Warriors 12:34 #13 Heat 13:11 #14 Hornets 14:59 #15 Bulls 15:24 #16 Grizzlies 16:44 #17 Thunder 17:42 #18 Hornets 18:42 #19 Raptors 19:47 #20 Spurs 20:37 #31 Pistons 21:21 #22 76ers 22:23 #23 Hawks 22:52 #24 Knicks 23:44 #25 Lakers 24:22 #26 Nuggets 25:31 #27 Celtics 26:10 #28 Timberwolves 26:39 #29 Cavaliers 27:49 #30 Mavericks 28:35 1st Round recap -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🏀 ALL THINGS NBA: Subscribe to Yahoo Sports' NEW NBA channel to stay up to date on all things around the league, including player breakdowns, trade rumors and MUCH more! ► https://bit.ly/48NLbKM #YahooSports #Yahoo #YahooNBA #NBA #nbanews #nba Follow us everywhere! Our Site ► http://www.yahoosports.com Instagram ► http://www.instagram.com/yahoosports TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoosports Snapchat ► https://www.snapchat.com/add/yahoosports Twitter ► http://www.twitter.com/yahoosports Facebook ► http://www.facebook.com/yahoosports

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Poker, Panthers, and Pork Roll: Sunny Mehta KILLED his Homecoming Presser

Zach Berman opened the episode by discussing some fun local topics, challenging the use of "Taylor Ham" versus "Pork Roll" and jokingly criticizing Sunny Mehta’s Mets fandom. He firmly corrected that "Pork Roll" is the name of the product, while "Taylor Ham" is just a brand, much like "Chips Ahoy" is a brand of cookies 00:00:29. This playful introduction set the tone for a deeper discussion about the new era of New Jersey Devils hockey under Sunny Mehta, emphasizing the excitement and high expectations following Mehta’s first press conference. Shifting to hockey, Zach Berman provided an extensive breakdown of Sunny Mehta’s introductory press conference as the sixth general manager in Devils history. He praised Mehta’s approach, calling the presser close to a "grand slam" and noting the depth, candor, and insight Mehta offered. While some caution was advised—press conferences are often just talk—Zach Berman appreciated Mehta’s step-by-step mentality, his refusal to overpromise about an immediate Stanley Cup, and his plan to build methodically, "brick by brick," rather than rushing lofty expectations 00:02:17. A key point was how Mehta’s background in poker influences his management style. Drawing on Mehta’s "tight and aggressive" poker philosophy, Zach Berman noted Mehta’s emphasis on patience, discipline, and boldness when the right moment arises 00:13:40. Mehta plans to apply this logic to roster construction—waiting for the right opportunities and then acting decisively. Additionally, Mehta highlighted the importance of analytically-informed, collaborative decision-making, aggregating diverse perspectives, and striving for smart, objective decisions repeatedly to maximize the odds of success 00:12:25. Finally, Zach Berman detailed ownership’s continuing commitment to success, including spinning to the cap and putting their trust in Mehta as the sole decision-maker rather than hiring a president of hockey operations 00:21:27. Mehta’s deep fandom, local ties, and genuine excitement for the GM role further endeared him to both Berman and the fanbase. As the organization heads into a new era, Mehta faces key decisions—around the roster, coaching, and front office—which will test his philosophies and drive to restore the Devils to perennial contention while embracing his status as a true New Jersey original. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LODevils?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Subscribe to Locked On Devils! Follow me on the "X" app: @zachbrettberman Follow the show on the "X" app: @LockedOnDevils Listen to Locked On Devils: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnDevils For your next listen, check out the Locked On NHL podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Listener Survey: We’ve put together a survey to learn more about our listeners and make your favorite podcasts even better. Go tohttps://lockedonpodcasts.com/survey/ to get started. Everyone who completes a survey will be entered for a chance to win one of ten $100 Amazon gift cards. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime: Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money: Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel: Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner. Visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Thumbnail credit: USA TODAY #NewJerseyDevils #Devils #NHL

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TIES BROKEN FOR ORDER OF SELECTION IN NBA DRAFT 2026

Six ties among teams with identical regular-season records were broken today through random drawings to determine the order of ...

Utah Jazz - New Orleans Pelicans
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Marcos Chacon erupts for 30pts for Cuba vs Panama

A solid showing by Marcos Chacon in the last FIBA World Cup qualifiers dropping a 30-point game for Cuba in a tough loss against Panamá. The Gimnasia Esgrima 6'4 combo took on the scoring load for his national team with buckets at every level, and showcased his defensive tools and motor all game long Full stat line: 30pts, 3ast, 5rbs, 1stl and 1blk, shooting 12/20 FGs and 7/12 from deep FILM BREAKDOWN: 00:00 Three-Point Shooting 00:51 Middy Jump-shot 01:12 Transition Offense 02:07 Foul Drawing 02:24 Playmaking: classic PNR execution 02:53 Defense: stay in front + steals & stops 03:48 Rebounding