2026 NBA Draft grades for every team in the second round

NBC Sports • June 25, 2026 • sports

Key Points:

Several notable NBA stars, including Jalen Brunson and Nikola Jokic, were second-round draft picks, highlighting the potential value in later selections.
The Houston Rockets selected Bruce Thornton (A-), a polished 6'0" point guard, seen as a strong rotation player behind Fred VanVleet.
Memphis Grizzlies took a risk on Richie Saunders (A) despite his ACL injury, recognizing his shooting ability and potential as a solid rotation wing.
The Denver Nuggets made strong picks with Trevon Brazile (A) and Bryce Hopkins, both showing promising size and defensive skills to support Nikola Jokic.
The Atlanta Hawks landed a major second-round steal with Henri Veesaar (A+), a 7-foot center with excellent floor-spacing and rebounding ability.