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WNBA midseason award picks: Will A'ja Wilson win MVP and DPOY again?

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July 9, 2026

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                        WNBA midseason award picks: Will A'ja Wilson win MVP and DPOY again?

At the halfway mark of the 2026 WNBA season, our experts are making their picks for each major award

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LA Times

· Jun 21, 2026

Lakers likely to select a big man or wing in first round of NBA draft

The Lakers have the 25th overall draft pick Tuesday, and Kentucky center Jayden Quaintance and Texas forward Dailyn Swain are possible targets.

Lakers Nation

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· Jun 22, 2026

Latest Prospects Lakers Have Worked Out Ahead Of 2026 NBA Draft

With the 2026 NBA Draft right around the corner, the Los Angeles Lakers front office and scouting staff have been hard at work taking closer looks at a number of potential prospects whom they could look to add. The Lakers have the 25th overall pick in this year’s draft, but could always acquire other picks, []

Fox News

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· Jun 23, 2026

NBA Draft betting guide highlights value for tonight's first round, including Keaton Wagler

The 2025 NBA Draft features AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer as the top three picks, with betting value on players like Keaton Wagler.

NBC Sports

· Jun 23, 2026

2026 NBA Draft: Complete list of every pick from Round 1 and Round 2

Follow along here to see the picks updated as they are announced.

NewsOne

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· Jun 25, 2026

5 NBA Draft Picks Outside Of The Top 10 Who Could Surprise Everyone

2026 NBA Draft recap: Michigan players shine, draft steals emerge, including Dailyn Swain, Ebuka Okorie, and Cameron Carr.

CBS Sports

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· Jun 22, 2026

2016 NBA Draft 10 years later: Biggest hit, biggest whiff and best steal from up-and-down class

On the 10th anniversary of the 2016 NBA Draft, we hand out superlatives of the best -- and worst -- picks of the draft.

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Related coverage for " WNBA midseason award picks: Will A'ja Wilson win MVP and DPOY again? ": LA Times — Lakers likely to select a big man or wing in first round of NBA draft. Lakers Nation — Latest Prospects Lakers Have Worked Out Ahead Of 2026 NBA Draft. Fox News — NBA Draft betting guide highlights value for tonight's first round, including Keaton Wagler. NBC Sports — 2026 NBA Draft: Complete list of every pick from Round 1 and Round 2. NewsOne — 5 NBA Draft Picks Outside Of The Top 10 Who Could Surprise Everyone. CBS Sports — 2016 NBA Draft 10 years later: Biggest hit, biggest whiff and best steal from up-and-down class