NBA draft 2026: 38 players withdraw ahead of early entry deadline
The NBA has reported that 38 early entry players have withdrawn from the upcoming draft scheduled for June 23-24 in Brooklyn, New York. This year's total of early entry candidates was 71, a significant decrease from previous years. The trend is attributed to the increasing financial opportunities available through name, image, and likeness deals.
- ▪38 players withdrew from the NBA draft ahead of the early entry deadline.
- ▪71 players filed as early entry candidates this year, down from 106 last year.
- ▪The decline in candidates is linked to the rise of name, image, and likeness opportunities.
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