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Rising Stars Draft Round 1: Melo takes Flagg No. 1

January 27, 2026 07:43 PM

Carmelo Anthony, Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter open the Rising Stars Player Draft with Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel and VJ Edgecombe to set the tone for their respective squads.

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