Draft & Prospects
Panthers Retain '26 1st After Bad Finish
Florida's tank job pays off in the draft lottery math, securing their own 2026 first-rounder despite a brutal season. Bill Zito breathes easier as rivals eye that pick, knowing one bounce could change their rebuild trajectory. With the eighth-worst record locked in, the Panthers position themselves for a high-upside grab that alters Eastern Conference power.
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