The 2026 NBA Player Tests
Introduction
About 120 young basketball players went to Chicago. They did tests to show their height, speed, and shooting. NBA teams watched them to pick new players.
Main Body
Three players are the best. AJ Dybantsa jumps very high and shoots well. Darryn Peterson is very talented but had some injuries. Cameron Boozer wins many games and plays well. The Washington Wizards have the first pick. They might pick Dybantsa. The Utah Jazz have the second pick. They want the best player they can get. Some players did very well in the tests. Cameron Carr and Brayden Burries are now more popular. Other players did not shoot well, so teams like them less now.
Conclusion
The players will play a few games and see doctors. Then, the NBA Draft happens on June 23 and 24 in Brooklyn.
Learning
đ Power Words for Ability
When we describe a person's skills, we often use Adverbs. These words tell us how someone does something.
The Pattern:
Action + How it is done Result
- Shoots well
- Jumps high
- Plays well
đ ī¸ Simple Comparisons
Notice how the text describes players to make them sound better or worse:
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Best | Number 1 | Three players are the best. |
| More | Higher amount | They are more popular. |
| Less | Lower amount | Teams like them less. |
âŗ What happens next?
To talk about the future, the text uses will:
The players will play a few games.