The Los Angeles Lakers claimed the Battle of Los Angeles, riding guard Cameron Carr’s sharp play. On the reverse end, the Chicago Bulls basked in Caleb Wilson’s standout effort in their victory over the Washington Wizards. First reactions to the incoming 2026 rookie class have trickled in after opening rounds in Las Vegas. Sports networks and analysts issued early report-card grades for the top prospects. Meanwhile, NBA commissioner Adam Silver took a hard look at salary-cap structure and trade procedures during recent public remarks.