Karim Lopez, a 6-foot-9 forward from Hermosillo, Mexico, was selected with the 21st pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on June 23. Lopez became the first Mexican-born player to be selected in the first round.

The NBA Draft is full of big names, but a lesser-known prospect made some special history Tuesday night. Karim Lopez heard his name called in the first round, becoming a pioneer for Mexican basketball ...

After previously wearing a couple of jersey numbers, Mexican center Karim López chose a new one to begin his career in the NBA with the Grizzlies.

Karim Lopez is only a few months away from making history after officially declaring for the 2026 NBA Draft. The forward is highly ranked and is expected to be the first Mexican-born player to be ...

Karim López has had a remarkable and unique journey to the NBA. Here are some things to know about the Memphis Grizzlies' first-round pick. Karim Lopez, a Mexican-born forward, became the first player ...

Karim López has become the first Mexican-born player ever selected in the NBA Draft first round, as he was snapped up by the Memphis Grizzlies. Only one Mexican-born player had ever been drafted at ...

The LA Clippers and veteran center Brook Lopez have agreed to a two-year, $18 million contract, a league source confirmed to The Athletic. Lopez, who turned 37 years old on April 1, has averaged 15.9 ...

The LA Clippers headed into free agency having handled the expected items. James Harden was who president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank declared as the team’s “top priority” following the ...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Brook Lopez grew up in Southern California. He remembers the days when the Los Angeles Clippers were awful. Those years are long gone — and Lopez is betting that even better years are ...