The 2024 NBA Draft kicked off with the first round on Wednesday. During the two-night selection process, several French players were chosen in the first round, including Zaccharie Risacher, who was picked by the Atlanta Hawks. The excitement of seeing new prospects join the league was palpable as fans eagerly awaited more moves to happen throughout the rest of the draft and beyond.
While there were no major trades involving veteran stars on the first night, it was reported that the New York Knicks had made a big move by acquiring Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets. This move set the tone for what could be a busy summer of trades.
The draft continues on Thursday with Round 2, where even more new talent will enter the league. Fans are eagerly anticipating more moves to happen throughout the rest of the draft and beyond. To stay updated on all the trades and picks, be sure to check out our 2024 NBA Draft trade tracker.
Some of the notable picks and trades to keep an eye on include Lindy Waters II at No. 52, AJ Griffin, No. 44 pick, Wendell Moore Jr., No. 53 pick, Dillon Jones at No. 26 overall, and several future picks between 2025-2027. The flurry of picks and trades during this draft will shape the future of many NBA teams as they look to build their rosters for the upcoming season.