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NBA draft winners and losers: 76ers overhaul was an excellent night for the franchise

After a five-month delay, the NBA draft finally happened Wednesday night, and with it came some surprises — good and bad. The Minnesota Timberwolves ended up drafting Anthony Edwards despite him saying he’s “not really into basketball” earlier this week, while the Golden State Warriors drafted James Wiseman with questions surrounding Klay Thompson’s health after he suffered a lower leg injury.

We take a look at the winners and losers of the 2020 NBA draft.

WINNERS

Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton and Memphis coach Penny Hardaway

Memphis Tigers head coach Penny Hardaway had two players selected in the first round of Wednesday's draft.