BryceHopkins

News: 5 days agoHopkins was selected by the Nuggets with the No. 49 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Spin: Hopkins made stops at Kentucky and Providence before spending his final collegiate year at St. John's. He appeared in 37 regular-season games for the Red Storm in 2025-26, averaging 13.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.3 blocks and 1.1 steals while shooting 36.3 percent from deep across 28.8 minutes. The 24-year-old is a capable scorer and defender, though his limited athleticism might limit his growth as a professional, at least early in his career. The Nuggets are still a championship-caliber club, considering the team is made up of veterans Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon and Jamal Murray, among others. As a result, unless Hopkins exceeds expectations throughout Summer League and training camp, he may not see consistent playing time in 2026-27. Still, with Gordon, Murray and Cameron Johnson known for having issues staying off the injury report, Hopkins' services might be needed at some point.