NBA Draft grades: 8 ‘A’ picks from 2026 first-round

BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 23: Cameron Boozer poses for a photo during the 2026 NBA Draft (Photo by Melanie Fidler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft is in the books, and SB Nation draft expert Ricky O’Donnell graded every pick from the first round. A total of eight teams managed to nail the first round in his eyes, earning an A-grade or higher for their selections. Grading was a blend of two factors: Where the player was on the NBA big board ahea