What happened: Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft begins Tuesday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, with the Washington Wizards holding the No. 1 overall pick after winning the lottery. Six teams enter the night with multiple first-round selections, and none hold more than two. Another six teams have no first-round pick at all.

Why it matters: The draft doubles as a trade hub, with Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo dominating league chatter after a deal failed to come together by February's deadline. The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat have surfaced as his top potential destinations, with Jaylen Brown floated in possible Boston negotiations. A pick changing hands or a star moving could reshape the order in real time.

What to watch: Watch whether a Giannis deal materializes before or during the draft, and whether teams stockpiling picks package them to move up the board.