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Warriors Work Out Massive Rim-Protecting Center Prospect
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sports14m ago

Warriors Work Out Massive Rim-Protecting Center Prospect

  • Warriors conducted workouts with six more 2026 draft prospects, highlighting Ugonna Onyenso as the most intriguing option.
  • Onyenso stands 6'11" with a 7'4.75" wingspan and led in blocks per game, showcasing elite rim protection.
  • Offense remains a work in progress for Onyenso, but his defensive presence could shape his NBA role.
  • Analysts project Onyenso around the 34th pick, complicating whether he’ll fall to later selections.
  • Warriors may need an extra pick to target Onyenso or another 2026 prospect.
  • The Thunder, Spurs, and others hold multiple early picks that could facilitate such a deal.
  • Draft results could influence the Warriors' center rotation and future free-agency decisions.
  • Porzingis, Horford, Post, and Bassey are potential veterans impacted by Onyenso's selection.
  • The 2026 NBA draft is scheduled for June 23–24, with tampering rules starting June 30.
  • Onyenso's length and shot-blocking ability could define a future defensive backbone for the Warriors.
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Recent mock draft links Rockets to shot-blocking machine
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sports2h ago

Recent mock draft links Rockets to shot-blocking machine

  • Houston Rockets are projected to select Virginia center Ugonna Onyenso with the No. 39 pick in a 2026 mock draft.
  • Onyenso stands 7'0" tall and weighs 245 pounds, with a 7'5" wingspan.
  • He posted a 17.4% block percentage in his senior season at Virginia.
  • Onyenso showed notable shot-blocking in the 2026 ACC Tournament, including a nine-block game against Duke.
  • Rockets could develop Onyenso behind veteran Steven Adams.
  • The mock draft was authored by Jonathan Wasserman for Bleacher Report.
  • The Rockets do not own a first-round pick but have two second-round selections (No. 39 and No. 53).
  • The story frames Onyenso as a potential long-term interior defender option for the Rockets.
  • The report connects Onyenso’s size and shot-blocking to his potential development path.
  • The article originated from Rockets Wire and was republished by Yahoo Sports.
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