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Who is Khaman Maluach, the South Sudanese player picked in the NBA draft?

‘I’m here representing the whole continent of Africa,’ Maluach said after being drafted by the Houston Rockets.

Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2025

Jay Bilas Confirms There Was a Lot of Crying On the NBA Draft's First Night

Tears were flowing in Brooklyn.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 26, 2025

Yang Hansen Shock: Chinese Jokic or Draft Day Gamble? Blazers Bet Big on NBA's Biggest Enigma

The Portland Trail Blazers made the most surprising move of the 2025 NBA Draft by selecting Yang Hansen, a 19-year-old Chinese centre compared to Nikola Jokic. While his size, vision, and post play are tantalising, his CBA background and defensive limitations make him one of the most uncertain prospects in…

International Business Times UK · Jun 26, 2025

Malika Andrews Flubbed a Draft Pick’s Name in Hilarious Fashion on ABC

Malika Andrews confused Colin Cowherd with the Blazers’ draft pick.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 26, 2025

Ace Bailey Had Blunt Four-Word Response on If He Had a Preferred NBA Destination

Bailey was drafted by the Utah Jazz with the No. 5 pick on Wednesday night.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 26, 2025

Victor Wembanyama Shared Two-Word Message for Dylan Harper After Draft to Spurs

Wemby wasted no time.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 26, 2025

Utah Jazz Plan to Keep Ace Bailey After Bold Decision to Draft Rutgers Star

The Jazz took a risk drafting Bailey and they plan to keep him.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 26, 2025

Cooper Flagg Had Priceless Reaction to Kon Knueppel Getting Drafted by Hornets

The Duke brotherhood is alive and well at the 2025 NBA Draft with two Blue Devils stars getting taken in the top four: Cooper Flagg was picked first overall by

Sports Illustrated · Jun 26, 2025

ESPN Cameras Picked Up 'Dallas Was Rigged' Chant Before Mavs Drafted Cooper Flagg

Their words, not ours!

Sports Illustrated · Jun 26, 2025

Cooper Flagg Has Already Picked Out His Number on the Mavericks

Some of his jerseys were already on sale in Dallas on Wednesday night.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 26, 2025