The 2026 NBA draft is completed following the second round on Wednesday, with another 30 prospects hearing their names called in Brooklyn, New York.The draft featured a two-night format for the third straight year, with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announcing each first-round pick Tuesday on stage at the Barclays Center and Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum handling the second round.The two rounds featured plenty of action in the lottery and other surprises down the rest of the draft board. The final results are expected to generate numerous reactions and conversations over the remainder of the week and the months to come.Related 2026 NBA draft: First-round grades and analysis for every pickIn all, 60 players realized their dreams and heard their names called on stage across the two nights. They will now look ahead to joining their respective teams and begin preparing for summer league across multiple locations, beginning on July 3.While those players established themselves as draft picks, dozens of prospects who weren’t selected will be looking to sign with teams as free agents. Players will sign two-way contracts or reach summer-league deals with teams over the next several days.Rookie Wire is tracking the top undrafted free agents following the conclusion of the draft on Wednesday. The comprehensive list will be continuously updated.Butler Bulldogs forward Michael Ajayi (5) drives into the defense of St. John’s Red Storm guard Lefteris Liotopoulos (31) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Indianapolis.Team:Contract:Source:Mar 4, 2026; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward Sam Alexis (4) dunks the ball against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn ImagesTeam: Oklahoma City ThunderContract: Summer LeagueSource: Justin Martinez, The OklahomanIran’s Mohammad Amini (L) shoots as Lebanon’s Mohamad Haidar tries to block during the FIBA Basketball World Cup group P match between Iran and Lebanon at Indonesia Arena in Jakarta on September 2, 2023. (Photo by Yasuyoshi CHIBA / AFP via Getty Images)Team:Contract:Source:Texas Tech’s Donovan Atwell shoots a 3-pointer against Cincinnati during a Big 12 Conference men’s basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in United Supermarkets Arena.Team:Contract:Source:INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – APRIL 04: Tobe Awaka #30 of the Arizona Wildcats shoots the ball against Morez Johnson Jr. #21 of the Michigan Wolverines during the first half in the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)Team: Chicago BullsContract: Two-WaySource: Shams Charania, ESPNJan 5, 2026; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Oregon Ducks center Nate Bittle (32) dribbles up court against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first Read More
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