​  Why Duke’s Isaiah Evans didn’t get drafted until pick 33 by Timberwolves after Nets trade originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.”He can shoot it.”That’s what ESPN’s Jay Bilas said during Wednesday night’s second round of the 2026 NBA Draft about Duke’s Isaiah Evans.Evans went with the 33rd overall pick, which will actually go to the Minnesota Timberwolves — they acquired that selection from the Brooklyn Nets in the Julius Randle trade.But it felt like a bit of a slide that Evans fell.He was in the green room, didn’t get picked, and didn’t come back for the second round.Evans is now going to the league.MORE: Giannis legacy with the Bucks remains intactEvans is lacking secondary skills to make him worthy of a first-round pick, at least how the teams see it.His best skill, an NBA-ready one, is his perimeter shooting. Evans should be able to show up on day one and make outside shots.But he’s slight of frame, without big-time handle or playmaking skill.If all he is is a shooter, that can be useful. But if he can’t defend or create for others, it makes it tougher to play him big minutes.He can be a volume 3-point shooter. Minnesota is surely glad he made it to pick 33.This is what a Timberwolves trade for Derrick White would look likeWarriors want Kawhi Leonard, but there’s a problemHow Heat can unite Giannis with his brothersKnicks had a superstar opportunity but didn’t go for itHow Bulls drafting Caleb Wilson ends the Patrick Williams bust story      ​Read More