The 2026 NBA Draft

2026年NBA選秀


Introduction

The NBA Draft is on June 23 and 24 in New York. This happens at the same time as the NBA Finals.

NBA選秀將於6月23日和24日在紐約舉行,時間與NBA總決賽相同。

Main Body

Many new players are good at different things. AJ Dybantsa is a top player. The Washington Wizards want him. Cameron Boozer is also a top player. The Utah Jazz want him. Darryn Peterson is a great scorer, but he has health problems.

許多新球員在不同方面各有強項。AJ Dybantsa 是頂級球員,華盛頓巫師隊非常想要他。Cameron Boozer 同樣是頂級球員,猶他爵士隊非常想要他。Darryn Peterson 是一位優秀的得分手,但他有健康問題。

Some teams want to trade players. The Milwaukee Bucks might send Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. This change will change the draft plans for both teams. Other teams like the Kings and Hawks might trade for better draft spots.

有些球隊想要交易球員。密爾瓦基公鹿隊可能會將 Giannis Antetokounmpo 送到邁阿密熱火隊。這次變動將會改變兩隊的選秀計劃。其他球隊如國王隊和老鷹隊可能會透過交易獲取更好的選秀順位。

Some players are very fast and strong, like Caleb Wilson. Other players are smart and play safe, like Joshua Jefferson. The Philadelphia 76ers need a big player to help Joel Embiid. They might pick Chris Cenac Jr. or Joshua Jefferson.

有些球員速度快且強壯,例如 Caleb Wilson。其他球員則較為聰明且打法穩健,例如 Joshua Jefferson。費城76人隊需要一名高大球員來協助 Joel Embiid,他們可能會選擇 Chris Cenac Jr. 或 Joshua Jefferson。

Conclusion

The draft can change. It depends on the NBA Finals and player contracts.

選秀情況可能會變動,這取決於 NBA 總決賽的結果以及球員合約。

Vocabulary Learning

🏀 The Power of "Want"

In this text, we see a very common way to talk about desires and goals.

The Pattern: [Person/Team] + want + [Someone/Something]

  • The Wizards want him. \rightarrow (They desire this player)
  • The Jazz want him. \rightarrow (They desire this player)
  • Some teams want to trade. \rightarrow (They desire to make a deal)

🛠️ Describing People (Simple Adjectives)

To reach A2, you need to describe people using simple "is/are" sentences. Look at how the article does it:

  1. Ability: "AJ Dybantsa is a top player."
  2. Skill: "Darryn Peterson is a great scorer."
  3. Physicality: "Some players are very fast and strong."

Quick Tip: Use "is" for one person and "are" for more than one person.

Vocabulary Learning

draft (n.)
A process where sports teams choose new players.
Example:The team picked a new player during the NBA draft.
scorer (n.)
A player who is very good at getting points in a game.
Example:He is the best scorer on the basketball team.
trade (v.)
To give a player to another team to get a different player back.
Example:The team decided to trade their star player to another city.
contracts (n.)
Official legal papers that say how much a player will be paid.
Example:The player signed a new contract for three years.
depends (v.)
To be decided by something else.
Example:Our trip depends on the weather tomorrow.
Practice A2 words in a crossword