​  Now that the 2026 NBA Draft is behind us, let’s get our report cards ready for each front office based on all the decisions made in their war rooms.After ranking the best and worst picks from the first round of the draft at Barclays Center in New York, with both rounds complete, let’s take a look at the final hauls for each team:No. 8 — Kingston FlemingsThe Hawks got a potentially franchise-changing point guard in the lottery who should play a strong defensive role alongside Dyson Daniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker. While they may have reached for Ejiofor in the first round, Veesaar was a huge steal that late in the second. They improved their frontcourt.GRADE: B+No. 27 — Chris Cenac Jr.The Celtics targeted two former high school standouts who both tested well for their positions in terms of verticality and agility at the 2026 NBA Draft Combine. Mitchell is probably ready to contribute sooner than Cenac but both are immensely talented with developmental promise.GRADE: B1 / 10NBA commissioner Adam Silver poses with 2026 draft prospects before the NBA Draft at Barclays Center.(Brad Penner, Imagn Images)No. 6 — Mikel Brown Jr.No. 43 — Tyler BilodeauDespite not getting one of the coveted top-four picks in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Nets still had a fairly impressive draft. Brown and Bilodeau are two of the most impressive 3-point shooters in the class and Jefferson brings ready-to-contribute versatility and above-average playmaking for his position.GRADE: A-No. 14 — Hannes SteinbachNo. 18 — Christian AndersonThe Hornets walked away with two top-20 picks who both have an elite skill that should carry over to the pros. Steinbach is the best rebounder in the class, without a doubt, and Anderson has a very strong case as one of the best shooters. Even if they just got two specialists, it’s enough to improve both aspects for Charlotte.GRADE: A-No. 4 — Caleb WilsonNo. 15 — Dailyn SwainDuring his first draft, Bulls executive Bryson Graham walked away with two players who are potentially able to contribute at a high level as soon as next season. He made a significant improvement to their young core and perfectly hit their goals for size, length, athleticism, and physicality.GRADE: ANo. 34 — Meleek ThomasAll things considered, the Cleveland Cavaliers walked away with a fairly good value with a talented one-and-done freshman by snagging the Arkansas sharpshooter on the second day of the draft. The Cavaliers surely considered selecting him before trading out of the first round, so even if he is not a hit, this was savvy maneuvering to pick up extra assets.GRADE: B+No. 25 — Sergio De LarreaNo. 48 — Tobi LawalNo. 56 — Vsevolod IshchenkoIf we learned two things about the new Dallas Mavericks front office during the 2026 NBA Draft, it’s that they trust new head coach Dusty May (reuniting h      ​Read More