All articles tagged with #first round picks
The Flyers tendered a five-year, $90 million offer sheet to Ducks center Leo Carlsson, risking four first-round picks if Anaheim doesn’t match; GM Danny Briere’s bold move signals a shift from a long-term rebuild to contending now, showing the team is playing in the present and willing to trade draft capital for top talent.
Insiders say Boston overplayed Brown's value, pushing the asking price to four first-round picks; he was traded to the 76ers for Paul George and draft compensation in a move that surprised many given the Giannis pursuit. Brown was kept informed but felt disrespected by the handling, and league executives argued his market hadn't matched his reputation or hefty salary, with several teams balking at the asking price. The deal signals a broader reevaluation of Brown's standing and a potential shift in Boston's title window.
The Utah Jazz traded restricted free agent center Walker Kessler to the Los Angeles Lakers for two unprotected first-round picks (2031 and 2033) and two first-round swaps (2028 and 2030), and Kessler agreed to a four-year, $130 million contract. The move further enlarges the return from the Gobert deal, underscoring Utah’s ongoing rebuild and their accumulation of future picks as they build around a young core.
ESPN’s Shams Charania reports the Celtics have actively shopped Jaylen Brown, soliciting offers from roughly eight to ten teams and asking for at least four first‑round picks, with Brown not requesting a trade. Interest has been linked to several franchises (Portland, Cleveland, Toronto, Charlotte, Atlanta, and others) amid ongoing roster moves and free‑agency activity, while Boston has added Mike Conley and Mitchell Robinson. Brown is under contract through 2026‑27 and could sign a two-year extension in July, though no deal is imminent.
Shams Charania reported on ESPN’s Get Up that the Celtics may be asking for at least four first-round picks to trade Jaylen Brown as Boston weighs its contending future. Brown, 29, posted a career-high 28.7 PPG this season, has three years left on his contract, and remains a central piece in ongoing trade chatter involving packages of picks and players.
Portland is aggressively pursuing Jaylen Brown, reportedly eyeing a deal that would pair Jerami Grant’s $34.2M salary with multiple first-round picks—including an unprotected 2028 pick from Orlando and a 2029 unprotected pick from Milwaukee or Boston, plus 2028 and 2030 swap options—to lure Boston, despite Celtics allegedly asking for four first-rounders; the pursuit hinges on a steep price but remains active per Stein’s reporting and ongoing chatter.
The Celtics have reportedly asked for at least four first-round picks in return for Jaylen Brown in trade talks, as Boston weighs moving the star amid ongoing discussions and recent NBA trade activity.
In a blockbuster that reshapes both teams’ futures, the Florida Panthers acquire captain Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for three first-round picks (including a ninth-overall and a 2026 first-rounder) plus a second-round pick. Florida adds a proven, high-end winger to boost Cup contention as Tkachuk turns 27, while Ottawa pivots to a rebuild, leveraging the high draft capital and cap space to pursue future upgrades. Analysts view the move as a win for Florida and a strategic reset for Ottawa.
The 2026 NHL Draft takes place June 26–27 in Buffalo. Washington Capitals will have five selections thanks to trades for Jakob Chychrun, Justin Sourdif and David Kampf, while giving up picks to Florida, Ottawa and Vancouver. They own two first-rounders (16th and 18th) after receiving an extra pick from Anaheim for John Carlson, plus picks in the 4th, 5th and 7th rounds. Vegas forfeited a second-round pick, and Capitals GM Chris Patrick has said the club is willing to move draft capital to land a top-six forward.
Miami Heat mailbag explains that a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade could be discussed before the NBA draft but can’t be finalized until after the draft if it involves Miami’s 2026 No. 13 pick, due to league rules about not being without a first-round pick in consecutive years. The Heat could frame a deal ahead of draft and later finalize it, potentially offering three first-rounders plus multiple pick swaps (including 2030 and 2032 picks). Competing teams aren’t out, and Giannis’s preference and potential long-term commitment will influence the outcome. The Heat also aim to upgrade and avoid the play-in next season.
NFL.com’s tracker lists all 32 first-rounders from the 2026 Draft with four-year rookie contracts and a fifth-year option, and will be updated as deals are announced; confirmed signings include Olaivavega Ioane with the Ravens and Makai Lemon with the Eagles.
ESPN lists college players who will replace all 32 first-round picks from the 2026 NFL Draft, highlighting a mix of transfers and emerging stars across positions, with examples like Josh Hoover replacing Fernando Mendoza at Indiana (QB) and Devin McCuin stepping in for Carnell Tate at Ohio State.
USA TODAY Sports analyzes all 32 first-round picks of the 2026 NFL Draft, highlighting Fernando Mendoza to the Raiders as a potential franchise catalyst, David Bailey to the Jets as a pro-ready edge presence, Jeremiyah Love going third to Arizona, and Ohio State standouts Carnell Tate and Arvell Reese shaping early rosters, with a mix of position-flex players and upside picks expected to impact 2026 rosters.
The Chiefs’ two first-round selections in the 2026 NFL Draft are estimated to occur at 8:12 p.m. CT (No. 9) and 10:52 p.m. CT (No. 29); the draft could influence the team’s season outlook, with FanDuel projecting Over 10.5 wins at +130.
Entering the 2026 draft with two first-round selections, the Cowboys seek a 2005-like resurgence—hoping both picks energize the defense, following a history that pairs two first-rounders with notable stars, while Jerry Jones weighs keeping or trading the assets for maximum impact.