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Draft night trades set 2026 NBA Rookie of the Year odds
Four players selected in the top four picks opened with odds ranging from +240 to +950. Summer League games in July could alter those lines before the regular season begins.
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The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft concluded with multiple trades executed late in the evening. The top four selections went to teams holding the highest lottery positions. A forward from BYU was chosen first overall, a guard from Kansas went second, a forward from Duke was taken third, and a forward from North Carolina was selected fourth.
Current betting lines list the Duke forward at +240 to win Rookie of the Year, the Kansas guard and BYU forward both at +400, a guard taken seventh overall at +450, and the North Carolina forward at +950.
Team situations for top picks The team that selected the BYU forward recently signed a veteran guard to a $212 million contract. The team that chose the Kansas guard already features an established scoring guard and a leading scorer. The team that drafted the Duke forward has an unresolved situation involving its current starting guard.
The team that picked the guard taken seventh overall retains three players who require significant ball possession.
Carolina forward The team that selected the North Carolina forward finished last season with the fourth overall pick after a deliberate roster reset. The player has size to play multiple frontcourt positions and previously stated he keeps a list of opponents he intends to outperform.
That team lacks a clear established leader, creating an opening for immediate contributions. Summer League play begins in July and may adjust the listed odds before the regular season opens.
