Jed Katz

Joined: Dec 14, 2024

Jed is a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison majoring in journalism. He also contributes at several other basketball outlets, including has his own basketball blog and podcast — The Sixth Man Report.

Apr 7, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) and guard Devin Booker (1) against the Houston Rockets at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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New York is in the NBA Finals, but that doesn't change the fact that it has three picks in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Apr 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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New Orleans can't get out of the NBA's basement, and that probably won't change in this year's draft. However, the 58th pick isn't nothing.

Feb 11, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (not pictured) making a shot against the Portland Trail Blazers in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

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Minnesota has yet to get over the hump and out of the Western Conference. Entering the draft, what do the Timberwolves need to improve right now?

Mar 12, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks on after the game against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Milwaukee is at the center of what could be a chaotic NBA offseason. But focusing on the draft, what does it need right now?

Dec 1, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) and Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) battle for possession as guard Tyler Herro (14) follows on the play during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

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Miami has been stuck in the middle for so long, and could look to the 2026 NBA Draft for an answer.

Dec 30, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) dribbles during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Memphis can stock up on youth with three picks in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Jan 30, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic (77) talks with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images

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The Lakers are looking to make the leap into title contention after a disappointing second-round sweep in this year's playoffs.

Apr 15, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) leaves the court after being defeated by the Golden State Warriors during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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The Clippers lucked out this NBA Draft Lottery, able to land their next franchise star with the fifth overall pick.

Apr 7, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) and center Alperen Sengun (28) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets need a prospect to fill one of their many weaknesses after a brutal playoff exit.

Jan 5, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and forward Draymond Green (23) react against the LA Clippers in the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Golden State is entering its most pivotal offseason in franchise history, and it starts with the NBA Draft.

Jan 27, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) and center Jalen Duren (0) react to a foul called in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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The Pistons have some glaring needs ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft.

Apr 6, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) and center Nikola Jokic (15) in the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

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The Nuggets own their first-round pick this year, and as much as they're trying to contend with experience, they could improve their rotation in this draft.

Jed Katz

Joined: Dec 14, 2024

Assessing the Suns' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

Assessing the 76ers' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

Assessing the Magic's Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

Assessing the OKC Thunder's Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

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Assessing the Knicks' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

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Assessing the Pelicans' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

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Assessing the Timberwolves' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

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Assessing the Bucks' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

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Assessing the Heat's Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

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Assessing the Grizzlies' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

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Assessing the Lakers' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

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Assessing the LA Clippers' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

Assessing the Houston Rockets' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

Assessing the Warriors' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

Assessing the Pistons' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

Assessing the Denver Nuggets' Biggest Need at the 2026 NBA Draft