Karim’s awkward Draft night mix-up

Karim Lopez was caught in one of the NBA Draft's quirkiest traditions after a pick trade to Memphis.

2026 NBA Draft: Pick 60 - Malique Lewis

South East Melbourne Phoenix forward Malique Lewis has become the 13th NBL Next Star drafted directly to the NBA.

"They just got a steal": Draft expert loves Lopez Pick

Karim Lopez has experts calling the Memphis Grizzlies’ pick one of the steals of the first round at the NBA Draft.

"I have no words": Emotional Lopez reflects on historic Draft night

The NBL Next Stars graduate opened up on an emotional Draft night after hearing his name called in the first round.

2026 NBA Draft: Pick 21 - Karim Lopez

Karim Lopez has capped his NBL Next Stars journey by achieving his NBA dream at the 2026 NBA Draft.

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Draft expert Fran Fraschilla says Karim Lopez's NBL experience has him primed for NBA success.

The hidden record behind Next Star's rise

Karim Lopez quietly rewrote the NBL Next Stars record books, producing the highest-scoring season by an NBA Draft prospect.

Draft expert reveals Karim's NBL edge

Draft expert Fran Fraschilla says Karim Lopez's NBL experience has him primed for NBA success.

Next Star locks in Lakers workout

NBL Next Star Malique Lewis has boosted his NBA Draft prospects with a string of high-profile workouts