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2024 NBA Draft: Winners, Surprises, and French Dominance

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Get the inside scoop on the 2024 NBA Draft with surprises, winners, and French players taking over the top picks!

The 2024 NBA Draft was a rollercoaster of surprises, with teams making unexpected picks and strategic trades. From win-now teams selecting projects to players being chosen higher than anticipated, the first round left fans buzzing. Krysten Peek, Tom Haberstroh, and Lamar Hurd shared their reactions to the draft, highlighting the selection of four French players and Zach Edey's journey.

As the draft progresses to the second round, fans are eagerly waiting to see where talented prospects like Duke's Kyle Filipowski and Kansas guard Johnny Furphy will land. With top picks slipping into the second round, the anticipation for Day 2 is high, especially with the possibility of Toronto benefiting from the unexpected turn of events.

French basketball made history with the top two picks in the draft, showcasing the country's rising presence in the NBA. With players like Zaccharie Risacher making waves, France is quickly becoming a basketball powerhouse alongside the US. The draft night was a testament to the global talent pool of the sport.

In a sport where talent shines regardless of borders, the 2024 NBA Draft proved to be a truly international affair. With French stars leading the way and unexpected picks shaking up the order, the draft highlighted the unpredictability and excitement that keeps fans on the edge of their seats.

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2024 NBA draft: Round 1 winners, surprise picks, questions - ESPN (ESPN)

Our ESPN draft insiders break down the twists, turns and trades of Wednesday's first round.

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Three biggest surprise picks from first round of 2024 NBA draft (USA TODAY)

Whether it was teams in win-now mode drafting projects, or players seemingly taken too high, there were plenty of surprises in the 2024 NBA draft.

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3 biggest surprises, 3 biggest storylines & 3 biggest steals of the ... (Yahoo Sports)

Krysten Peek, Tom Haberstroh & Lamar Hurd react to night one of the 2024 NBA draft, including the selection of four French players, Zach Edey going to ...

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What channel is the 2024 NBA Draft second round on today? Time ... (The Commercial Appeal)

The 2024 NBA Draft continues today with the second round. Here's everything you need to watch, including time, date, TV channel, schedule and more.

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What is the 2024 NBA Draft second round order? Where teams pick ... (Courier Journal)

Round 1 saw a pair of UK freshmen phenom guards, Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham, come off the board. Sheppard was the No. 3 overall pick, to the Houston ...

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2024 NBA Draft: Best available players in the second round ... (Yahoo Canada Sports)

Duke center Kyle Filipowski and Kansas guard Johnny Furphy had to walk out of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn uncertain of their landing spot, after being ...

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2024 NBA second-round mock draft: What to look for on Day 2 ... (The Athletic)

With expected first-round picks such as Johnny Furphy, Kyle Filipowski and Tyler Kolek slipping into the second round, there's a real chance Toronto will get ...

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What is the 2024 NBA Draft order today? Where teams pick, start ... (The Indianapolis Star)

The 2024 NBA Draft rolls into the second round Thursday. What is the NBA Draft order? Who are the top prospects? When is the start time? What to know.

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2024 NBA Draft: Winners and losers from the first round, featuring ... (Yahoo Sports)

Here is a stab at a first draft of history — a thumbnail sketch of who had a pretty good first night of the 2024 NBA Draft, and who might wind up looking ...

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French players make history with top two picks in 2024 NBA Draft (CNN)

France is becoming a cradle of top talent for the world's premier basketball league as French nationals were taken with the two top picks in the NBA Draft ...

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Historic NBA draft for France, which joins US as only country with 3 ... (WTOP)

Paris is six hours ahead of New York, so French basketball fans eager to see history had to stay up into the wee hours of Thursday morning to see France ...

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Zaccharie Risacher, French stars lead 2024 NBA Draft - UPI.com (UPI.com)

Young French basketball talent headlined the NBA Draft for the second-consecutive year, with Zaccharie Risacher joining the Atlanta Hawks at the start of ...

France dominates the top of NBA Draft (Sports Business Journal)

The first round of the 2024 NBA draft wrapped up late last night, and the biggest winner, arguably, was the country of Franc as Zaccharie Risacher and Alex ...

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2024 NBA Mock Draft: Complete Round 2 Predictions (Bleacher Report)

Only three players projected in Bleacher Report's first round were left over for Thursday's second round. Kansas' Johnny Furphy, Marquette's Tyler Kolek ...

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NBA Draft, NATO & more: What's trending today (cleveland.com)

A look at some of today's top trending headlines including the latest NATO, the 2024 NBA Draft and much more.

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Filipowski, Kolek, Furphy headline list of best available players ... (The Associated Press)

Duke's Kyle Filipowski and Marquette's Tyler Kolek are among the top prospects still available entering the second round of the NBA draft.

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Winners and losers from 2024 NBA Draft first round: Jazz, Wizards ... (The New York Times)

Sam Vecenie analyzes Wednesday's first-round picks — and has some questions for the Bucks, Pistons and Hawks.

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Historic NBA draft for France, which joins US as only country with 3 ... (WVNS-TV)

And as the first round was a coming to an end, a total of four Frenchmen had been drafted: Zaccharie Risacher. Alex Sarr. Tidjane Salaun. Pacome Dadiet. The ...

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Bronny James unselected in first round of 2024 NBA Draft (KPRC Click2Houston)

No team selected LeBron James' eldest son in the first round as the USC freshman hopes to hear his name called in the second round.

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Bronny James not picked in 1st round of NBA draft (KTLA)

Bronny James' draft night has likely arrived. The son of career scoring leader LeBron James was not selected in the first round Wednesday in the NBA draft, ...

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Bleacher Report: Ranking Top 45 prospects entering Round 2 of ... (NBA.com)

B/R's Jonathan Wasserman reviews the top prospects still on the board as the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft nears.

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Historic NBA draft for France, which joins US as only country with 3 ... (The Associated Press)

The country Tony Parker win four NBA titles with the San Antonio Spurs are a true gold medal threat thanks in part to Minnesota center Rudy Gobert, this ...

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5 Winners From Night 1 Of The 2024 NBA Draft (Forbes)

Day 1 of the 2024 NBA Draft is over. Let's declare some winners, shall we? The Timberwolves swung for Rob Dillingham. The Grizzlies got their big-man, ...

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NBA draft: When will Bronny James get picked? (WVNS-TV)

The son of career scoring leader LeBron James was not selected in the first round Wednesday in the NBA draft, and now will wait to see if he's picked in the ...

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NBA draft: When will Bronny James get picked? (Fox 59)

The son of career scoring leader LeBron James was not selected in the first round Wednesday in the NBA draft, and now will wait to see if he's picked in the ...

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NBA Draft 2024: Low on Hype, but High on Vibes (GQ Magazine)

GQ had boots on the ground for Wednesday night's NBA Draft at Barclays Center, where the fits were monstrous, emotions were high, and history was made.

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NBA Draft 2024: Results, grades, picks for Round 1 as Zaccharie ... (Yahoo Sports)

While there was not a runaway No. 1 pick heading into the 2024 NBA Draft, France was on the marquee for the second consecutive year.

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NBA draft: When will Bronny James get picked? (ConchoValleyHomepage.com)

The son of career scoring leader LeBron James was not selected in the first round Wednesday in the NBA draft, and now will wait to see if he's picked in the ...

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NBA Draft 2024: Round 2 live updates, grades, results as Bronny ... (Yahoo Sports)

Where will Bronny James land on Day 2 of the 2024 NBA Draft?

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Who are the best players left in NBA draft? (Deseret News)

The Utah Jazz aren't done with the 2024 NBA draft just yet. After making two selections during the first round Wednesday night — small/power forward Cody ...

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2024 NBA Draft best available: Kyle Filipowski tops list for second ... (FOXSports.com)

Duke's Kyle Filipowski and Marquette's Tyler Kolek are among the top prospects still available entering the second round of the NBA Draft.

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NBA Draft free livestream: How to watch second round featuring ... (al.com)

The NBA Draft concludes with the second round this afternoon. Fans can watch Bronny James and others get drafted for free online.

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2024 NBA Draft: Live Grades for Every Round 2 Pick (Bleacher Report)

The second round of the 2024 NBA draft is underway. With plenty of interesting prospects still on the board and no shortage of trade candidates all over ...

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NBA draft winners and losers: Basketball's French Revolution is strong (The Washington Post)

Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr had a great draft night in Brooklyn. Others, well, not so much.

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2024 NBA Draft: USC's Bronny James, Kentucky's Justin Edwards ... (CBSSports.com)

A look at some of the best available players entering Thursday night's second round of the draft.

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How to watch the 2024 NBA Draft tonight (Yahoo Sports)

1. Atlanta Hawks · 2. Washington Wizards · 3. Houston Rockets - via Brooklyn · 4. San Antonio Spurs · 5. Detroit Pistons · 6. Charlotte Hornets · 7. Portland Trail ...

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Lakers, and the rest of NBA, are still on the clock: Will anyone draft ... (NBC News)

Bronny James is still available. The first round of the NBA Draft came and went Wednesday night without the name of LeBron James' son being called out at ...

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Lakers select Bronny James in the second round of NBA draft (Los Angeles Times)

LeBron James will be joined on the Lakers this summer by eldest son Bronny James, who was selected by his father's team at No. 55 overall of the NBA draft.

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NBA Draft 2024 second round grades on every pick, including ... (SB Nation)

31. Toronto Raptors: Jonathan Mogbo, F, San Francisco: · 32. Utah Jazz: Kyle Filipowski, C, Duke: · 33. Milwaukee Bucks: Tyler Smith, F, G League Ignite: · 34. New ...

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Bronny James, LeBron's teen son, picked by Lakers in NBA Draft (FRANCE 24)

Bronny James, the 19-year-old son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, was selected 55th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in Thursday's second ...

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2024 NBA draft: Bronny James joins LeBron with Lakers as father ... (USA TODAY)

The NBA draft's second round is over and the news Thursday is all about the historic father-son duo of LeBron and Bronny James and the Lakers.

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Aztecs star Jaedon LeDee not selected in NBA Draft (NBC 7 San Diego)

Jaedon LeDee, the reigning Karl Malone Award winner as the nation's best power forward, went undrafted. Unfortunately, this was not a major surprise. NBA teams ...

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Like father, like son: Lakers select Bronny James in NBA Draft (Fox 59)

The Los Angeles Lakers have selected Bronny James with the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, raising the likelihood that the former USC Trojan will ...

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NBA draft 2024 - Bronny James' fit and future with the Los Angeles ... (ESPN Australia)

Bronny James is a Laker. How does the No. 55 pick fit in L.A.? Our NBA Insiders discuss the biggest questions surrounding Bronny's future in the NBA.

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Which NBA draft class has the most championships since 2003 ... (ESPN.co.uk)

The 2003 draft class has collectively won 27 NBA championships. Here's a look at the draft classes with the most championships since 2003.

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2024 NBA draft grades: Winners, losers for all 30 teams - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

Who won the NBA draft? Which picks and trades stood out? Kevin Pelton grades every team's moves.

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Boston College's Quinten Post selected by Oklahoma City Thunder ... (The Patriot Ledger)

Boston College basketball's Quenten Post was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the 52nd pick of the 2024 NBA Draft.

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2024 NBA Draft: Grading every second-round pick, including Bronny ... (Yahoo Sports)

Here are Yahoo Sports' complete second-round draft grades.

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DRAFTED: Quinten Post Selected In Second Round of 2024 NBA Draft (Boston College Athletics)

Post becomes 34th player in Boston College history to be drafted to the NBA.

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NBA Draft: LeBron and Bronny James script history by becoming first ... (Hindustan Times)

Bronny James, the 19-year-old son of Los Angeles Lakers icon LeBron James, was selected 55th overall in the NBA Draft.

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2024 NBA Draft: Full grades for all 30 teams, with high marks for ... (Yahoo Sports)

Here's a look at draft grades for all 30 teams and what they mean for each franchise heading into the 2024-25 NBA season.

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2024 NBA Draft: Lakers select Bronny James, son of LeBron James ... (CTV News)

Bronny James — the oldest son of the NBA's all-time scoring leader and four-time champion — was drafted Thursday by the Los Angeles Lakers, the team that ...

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NBA draft 2024 - Bronny James' fit and future with the Los Angeles ... (ESPN)

Bronny James is a Laker. How does the No. 55 pick fit in L.A.? Our NBA Insiders discuss the biggest questions surrounding Bronny's future in the NBA.

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NBA draft finally worth the longer wait for some players after moving ... (The Associated Press)

Duke's Kyle Filipowski and Johnny Furphy of Kansas, the two players who remained in the green room after the first round, didn't return for the second round.

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Bronny James, LeBron's teen son, picked by Lakers in NBA Draft (eNCA)

Bronny James, the 19-year-old son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, was selected 55th overall by the Lakers in Thursday's second round of the ...

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Los Angeles Lakers select Bronny James, son of LeBron James ... (CNN)

The Los Angeles Lakers have selected Bronny James, the eldest son of superstar LeBron James, with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft on Thursday.

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NBA draft 2024 recap: Breaking down all 58 picks (Los Angeles Times)

From a wave of French players getting drafted to the Lakers taking Dallas Knecht and Bronny James plus the Clippers picking Cam Christie, here's what went ...

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2024 NBA draft trades: Live deal tracker for picks, players - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

1. Atlanta Hawks · 2. Washington Wizards · 3. Houston Rockets (via BKN) · 4. San Antonio Spurs · 5. Detroit Pistons · 6. Charlotte Hornets · 7. Portland Trail Blazers.

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