Despite suffering a crucial loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, the team’s young core continued to come alive just weeks out from the NBA Playoffs, including No. 9 pick Zach Edey.

Players such as Jaylen Wells, Dalton Knecht, and Zach Edey have filled in pivotal roles on playoff teams. At the same time, young studs such as Stephon Castle, Jared McCain, and Kel’el Ware have ...