What happened: The Toronto Raptors used the 19th overall selection in the 2026 NBA Draft to take Allen Graves. The pick was made during the first round, which aired live on ABC and ESPN.

Why it matters: The selection means Toronto kept and used its first-round pick rather than moving the No. 19 selection in a trade for a veteran center, an option the team had been linked to. Adding a first-round rookie shapes the depth chart and the development pipeline heading into the 2026-27 season.

What to watch: Watch for how Graves is deployed in Summer League and where he fits in Toronto's rotation once the 2026-27 season begins.