NIL has shrunk the NBA draft’s early-entry pool. See the numbers.

The NBA’s 2026 early-entry list had just 71 players, and this chart shows how sharply draft declarations have fallen in the NIL era.

​ The NBA’s 2026 early-entry list had just 71 players, and this chart shows how sharply draft declarations have fallen in the NIL era. USA TODAY – Breaking News and Latest News Today Read More