1 NBA Team Received 'F' Grade for Its 2026 Draft
Summary
The 2026 NBA draft ended with the Portland Trail Blazers receiving the worst grade because they did not make any picks. The Memphis Grizzlies earned the best grade, while the New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns got low marks for their draft choices.Key Facts
- The Portland Trail Blazers did not select any players in the 2026 NBA draft.
- ESPN gave the Blazers an "F" grade for not making any draft picks.
- The New Orleans Pelicans received a "D" grade for selecting Jason Pierre Jr., a 23-year-old guard picked late in the second round.
- The Phoenix Suns also got a "D" for choosing Koa Peat, a 6-foot-8 forward with some concerns about his size and skills.
- ESPN noted that Peat might have benefited from staying in college longer to improve.
- The Memphis Grizzlies received the best draft grade, an A+.
- ESPN experts provided these grades to evaluate the teams' performance in the draft.
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