Draft Night Chaos: How the Spurs Stole Round 1, Massive Mid-Draft Trades, & Winners and Losers

Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center was absolute chaos. Beyond the historic Giannis blockbusters, the draft floor was buzzing with six distinct mid-round trades. We react to the full board and break down why the San Antonio Spurs might have quietly won the entire night by executing a perfect frontcourt blueprint. Plus, we hand out our official winners and losers of the first round, covering the Jazz, Wizards, Thunder, and Dallas Mavericks.Make sure to subscribe and follow TSSR on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and Spotify!