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NBA Draft first round reaction: Winners! Losers! Surprises! Steals!

6/24/20261 hr

Kevin O'Connor, King McClure and Tom Haberstroh react to the results of the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft.

Which teams are this year's biggest winners and which others find themselves in the loss column before the season starts? The trio shares their favorite picks, most fascinating teams, biggest steals and greatest surprises from the first round.

(1:08) Reaction to first four picks
(14:27) Best team-guard fits
(18:26) The Michigan Mavericks
(26:53) Warriors are biggest Draft losers
(35:27) Biggest Draft winners
(47:59) Most fascinating teams
(51:44) Biggest steals of round 1

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  1. Kevin O'Connor· Host0:00

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