beyond the back page The 2026 NBA Draft gave us a ton of moments that could prove genius — or backfire spectacularly By Howie Kussoy Published June 24, 2026, 8:00 a.m. ET AJ Dybantsa shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver at Barclays Center after the Wizards made him the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NBA Draft. Jason Szenes for the NY Post There weren’t many surprises. There weren’t major trades.
But the first round of the NBA Draft ultimately may be remembered for kickstarting what may become one of the deepest and most impactful classes of all time.
Check out The Post’s grades. Here are the takeaways:
