The 2014 NBA Draft 1st Round Picks

Coverage for the 2014 NBA Draft begins tonight at 7:30 pm ET.

Over the last 48 hours, we’ve seen both LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony opting out of their respective contracts to become free agents this summer. The pending 2014 NBA Draft set to take place in a few moments, has been arguably the most anticipated drafts for the league in recent memory. Highlighted by potential franchise players Jabari Parker and Andrew Wiggins, every owner and general manager has contemplated whether trading away picks and talent to start fresh with the two soon-to-be stars.

Prior until Joel Embiid having foot surgery last week, the top 3 picks were pretty much set with the Dan Gilbert of the Cleveland Cavaliers leaning towards drafting the Kansas 7-footer and the Philadelphia 76ers going after Andrew Wiggins. While we expect the Milwaukee Bucks to take Jabari Parker with the number two overall pick, nothing tonight will surprise us regarding imminent trades picks, and talent in the likes of both Rajon Rondo and Kevin Love. Continue after the jump for live updates for tonight’s NBA Draft currently in progress.

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Philadelphia is no longer pursuing a deal with Cleveland for the No. 1 pick, league source tells Yahoo Sports.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) June 26, 2014

Sacramento and Boston discussing a trade sending Ben McLemore to Celtics for the 6th pick, league source tells Yahoo Sports.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) June 26, 2014

Grizzlies, I'm told, have swatted down Clippers' attempt to trade for defensive ace Tony Allen

— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) June 26, 2014

Joel Embiid's reaction to being drafted by the @Sixers. . . https://t.co/XzGWAKt00B

— OnSMASH (@OnSMASH) June 26, 2014

Lakers' dream is to add LeBron & Melo this summer. If that fails would go for CBosh & Melo, sources say. That's assuming Bosh opts out

— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) June 27, 2014

Swaggy….E? pic.twitter.com/tEgYRQmGSF

— OnSMASH (@OnSMASH) June 27, 2014

The Nuggets acquire 16th and 19th picks from Chicago for draft rights to McDermott.

— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) June 27, 2014

The real moment my name was called…. let's goooooo @Sixers!!! pic.twitter.com/PsAa3plp61

— Joel-Hans Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) June 27, 2014

TRADE ALERT: The @Sixers send Elfrid Payton to @Orlando_Magic for Dario Saric + 2015 second round pick http://t.co/iYVjsGyBfr

— OnSMASH (@OnSMASH) June 27, 2014

Boston confirms the Celtics are keeping the pick of James Young. So Celtics were looking at trades all week, but keeping Marcus Smart/Young.

— Andy Katz (@ESPNAndyKatz) June 27, 2014

Class act by the @NBA & Commissioner Adam Silver selecting @IsaiahAustin in the midst of the #NBADraft pic.twitter.com/Fds3ggHrys

— OnSMASH (@OnSMASH) June 27, 2014

My favorite player in the draft! #Napier

— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 27, 2014