2026 NBA Mock Draft

The upcoming draft class features some of the most dynamic high school and college prospects we’ve seen in years, flashing an incredible blend of size, elite shot-creation, and positional versatility.

Here is how the first round breaks down with a look at what each prospect brings to their new franchise:

1. Washington – Darryn Peterson (6’5’’, SG, Kansas, Fresh.)
   The Wizards secure an elite, three-level scoring guard with excellent size and natural shot-creation instincts to anchor their backcourt of the future.
2. Utah – AJ Dybantsa (6’9’’, SF, BYU, Fresh.)
   The Jazz grab an explosive, elite-wing prospect who can dominate offensively and carries genuine franchise-player upside.
3. Memphis – Caleb Wilson (6’10’’, PF, North Carolina, Fresh.)
   The Grizzlies add a highly fluid, modern power forward whose length and defensive versatility complement their physical style.
4. Chicago – Darius Acuff Jr. (6’2’’, PG, Arkansas, Fresh.)
   Chicago finds its next dynamic playmaker in a bold, pick-and-roll navigator who excels at pressuring defenses and scoring in isolation.
5. LA Clippers – Cameron Boozer (6’9’’, PF, Duke, Fresh.)
   The Clippers land an incredibly polished, productive big man with elite basketball IQ, strong rebounding, and high-level playmaking skills.
6. Brooklyn – Nate Ament (6’10’’, SF, Tennessee, Fresh.)
   Brooklyn bets on a towering, skilled perimeter prospect with a smooth shooting stroke and the spatial versatility required for modern positionless basketball.
7. Sacramento – Aday Mara (7’3’’, C, Michigan, Jr.)
   The Kings bring in a massive interior anchor who offers exceptional high-post passing vision and a distinct defensive presence around the rim.
8. Atlanta – Mikel Brown Jr. (6’4’’, PG, Louisville, Fresh.)
   Atlanta secures a highly intelligent, steady floor general capable of organizing the offense and hitting perimeter shots with deep range.
9. Dallas – Keaton Wagler (6’6’’, SG, Illinois, Fresh.)
   The Mavericks bolster their spacing by adding a premium sharpshooter who fits perfectly as a floor-stretching off-ball asset.
10. Milwaukee – Kingston Flemings (6’3’’, PG, Houston, Fresh.)
    Milwaukee infuses its backcourt with an intense, defensive-minded point guard who thrives on pushing the pace and attacking the paint.
11. Golden State – Brayden Burries (6’4’’, SG, Arizona, Fresh.)
    The Warriors draft a physically strong, competitive guard who can absorb contact on drives and make smart team-centric reads.
12. Oklahoma City – Morez Johnson (6’9’’, PF, Michigan, Soph.)
    The Thunder add a high-motor, physical frontcourt player who excels at cleaning up the glass and protecting the paint.
13. Miami – Labaron Philon (6’3’’, PG, Alabama, Soph.)
    Miami prioritizes a tough, dual-threat guard who brings perimeter defensive grit and secondary playmaking flair.
14. Charlotte – Yaxel Lendeborg (6’9’’, PF, Michigan, Sr.)
    The Hornets draft a mature, high-impact rebounder and versatile defender capable of contributing to winning basketball immediately.
15. Chicago – Cameron Carr (6’5’’, SG, Baylor, Jr.)
    With their second lottery asset, the Bulls take a high-upside 3-and-D wing with great length and defensive disruptiveness.
16. Memphis – Bennett Stiritz (6’4’’, PG, Iowa, Sr.)
    The Grizzlies add an experienced, highly efficient backcourt operator who brings reliable decision-making and elite perimeter shooting depth.
17. Oklahoma City – Hannes Steinback (6’11’’, PF, Washington, Fresh.)
    OKC invests in a skilled, modern frontcourt prospect with sweet shooting touch and an intuitive feel for off-ball spacing.
18. Charlotte – Chris Cenac Jr. (6’11’’, C, Houston, Fresh.)
    The Hornets pick up a long, incredibly athletic rim-protector who offers plenty of structural upside on the defensive side of the ball.
19. Toronto – Christian Anderson (6’1’’, PG, Texas Tech, Soph.)
    Toronto adds a lightning-quick lead guard who can stretch defenses out to the logo with his lethal pull-up jumper.
20. San Antonio – Karim Lopez (6’8’’, SF, NBL)
    The Spurs target a highly fluid international wing whose defensive instincts and connective playmaking fit their system beautifully.
21. Detroit – Isaiah Evans (6’7’’, SF, Duke, Soph.)
    The Pistons grab a slender, dynamic wing scorer known for his confidence and ability to heat up quickly from mid-range and deep.
22. Philadelphia – Dailyn Swain (6’8’’, SF, Texas, Jr.)
    The 76ers add a long, highly versatile defensive wing who can guard multiple positions and impact the game in transition.
23. Atlanta – Jayden Quaintance (6’10’’, C, Kentucky, Soph.)
    Atlanta invests in a physically imposing, young big man possessing immense raw athleticism and substantial defensive upside.
24. New York – Tarris Reed (6’11’’, C, Connecticut, Sr.)
    The Knicks select a tough, physically imposing interior center who fits their identity perfectly as a high-effort rim-protector and glass-cleaner.
25. LA Lakers – Luigi Suigo (7’2’’, C, Italy)
    The Lakers stash a towering European center who displays soft touch around the rim and intriguing upside as a drop-coverage anchor.
26. Denver – Ebuka Okorie (6’2’’, PG, Stanford, Fresh.)
    Denver introduces a crafty, quick-decision floor general who can reliably manage the second unit and orchestrate standard sets.
27. Boston – Koa Peat (6’8’’, PF, Arizona, Fresh.)
    The Celtics land a highly physical, versatile forward capable of handling tough defensive assignments and making mature, smart reads.
28. Minnesota – Tounde Yessoufou (6’6’’, SF, Baylor, Fresh.)
    The Timberwolves select an incredibly powerful, hyper-athletic wing who thrives at finishing through heavy traffic and bothering ball-handlers.
29. Cleveland – Zuby Ejifor (6’9’’, PF, St. John’s, Sr.)
    The Cavaliers fortify their interior depth with a reliable, rugged post player who provides continuous energy, screens, and rim deterrence.
30. Dallas – Allen Graves (6’9’’, PF, Santa Clara, Fresh.)
    The Mavericks close out the first round with a skilled, high-IQ forward who can pass out of the post and stretch the floor.

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