2026 NBA Draft Winners, Best Fits & the Biggest Surprise (6/24/26)

The 2026 NBA Draft started exactly as expected... until one surprising pick at No. 9 changed the conversation. Zachary Cohen breaks down the biggest winners, best fits, and most intriguing storylines from the first round, including why the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs may have had the best nights of any teams in the league.  Plus, Zachary shares his thoughts on several significant NBA moves, including the Trail Blazers hiring Micah Nori as head coach, Trae Young's extension in Washington and Julius Randle traded to the Nets. Follow the Podcast and Subscribe on YouTube for NBA analysis and betting insights throughout the summer: https://www.youtube.com/@VSiNLive?sub_confirmation=1 In this episode: Why the first eight picks unfolded exactly as expected The Mavericks' surprise selection of Morez Johnson Jr. at No. 9 Why Zach loved the Thunder adding Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz Why the Spurs could have landed two future difference-makers in Jayden Quaintance and Tarris Reed Jr. Favorite draft fits featuring Darius Acuff Jr., Yaxel Lendeborg, Ebuka Okorie, Labaron Philon Jr., and Cameron Carr The latest NBA coaching and trade news, including Micah Nori, Trae Young, and Julius Randle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.