NBA Mock Draft 2026: Complete 2-round edition starts with AJ Dybantsa over Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer to Grizzlies

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The draft lottery is over, and there are some very happy teams at the top of it. The Bulls were the big winners, jumping nine spots into the top four. The Pacers were the biggest losers, sending the No. 5 pick to the Clippers.

The new order has shaken up our mock draft, and we can start to pinpoint with much more accuracy how these picks will land. AJ Dybantsa remains No. 1 on our board, but the rest of the top tier consisting of Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson have shifted.

Here's the most recent version of our 2026 mock draft, with predictions for all 60 picks.

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NBA Mock Draft 2026

1. Washington Wizards: AJ Dybantsa, SF, BYU

Dybantsa has First Team All-NBA potential. He showed that as a freshman at BYU, leading the nation in scoring with 25.5 points per game. The 6-9 wing has rare fluidity and a complete scoring package, giving him the highest ceiling in this deep draft.

2. Utah Jazz: Darryn Peterson, G, Kansas

Peterson is a great fit in the wide open Jazz offense. He should benefit tremendously from the spacing that Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson Jr., Ace Bailey, and Keyonte George provide. He's a natural fit in their starting lineup as a terrific scorer and great athlete who can be a dangerous combo guard next to George.

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3. Memphis Grizzlies: Cameron Boozer, PF, Duke

Caleb Wilson is going to put a lot of pressure on the Grizzlies at No. 4. But Memphis has been an analytically-inclined organization when it comes to the draft. Wilson shines in draft models, but Boozer looks like a once-in-a-generation prospect. He's likely to be the pick here. He put up better numbers than last year's No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg, dominating college basketball with his size, playmaking, post touch, and shooting. While he might not be the highest jumper or the fastest, he's the safest pick in this draft and could easily be the best player 10 years from now.

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4. Chicago Bulls: Caleb Wilson, SF/PF, North Carolina

Bulls lead executive Bryson Graham has already stated his desire to acquire players who meet his SLAP criteria consisting of strength, length, athleticism, and physicality. That makes the pick here Wilson unless he is already off the board. Standing at 6-10, he's a defensive Swiss Army knife that gets excited about locking down opponents. Offensively, he's a terror in transition and hard to stop with a head of steam.

5. Los Angeles Clippers: Keaton Wagler, G, Illinois

The Clippers have a choice of a ton of talented guards at this spot. They also have a small guard who has defensive issues in Darius Garland.

Wagler has the size at 6-6 to not be a complete liability on that side of the ball. And he can play with or without the ball thanks to his outstanding 3-point shooting. He's the best fit of the talented guards that are in this next tier. Los Angeles will have one of the most dynamic backcourts in the league, with terrific passing and shooting from both backcourt spots.

6. Brooklyn Nets: Darius Acuff, G, Arkansas

The Nets may have fallen in the draft, but they can still get their point guard of the future. Acuff is the closest thing to Stephon Marbury that the league has seen since 2009. The silky-smooth guard knows how to get buckets, using a killer pull-up jumper alongside a shifty handle. Brooklyn can reset their franchise around his talent.

MORE: Darius Acuff full scouting report

7. Sacramento Kings: Kingston Flemings, PG, Houston

The Kings need a point guard, and there are still a lot of quality options on the board. Flemings offers the best blend of tough defense, playmaking, and offensive shot creation. He offers blazing speed in the open floor.

8. Atlanta Hawks (from Pelicans): Brayden Burries, G, Arizona

The Hawks are an up-and-coming team that relies on an offensive system with multiple ballhandlers who can all pass, dribble, and shoot. Burries can do all of those things, although he's more of a scorer than a distributor right now. He contributes in various areas with defensive rebounding, playmaking, steals, and efficient scoring. He can play on or off the ball, opening up the floor for point forward Jalen Johnson.

9. Dallas Mavericks: Yaxel Lendeborg, PF, Michigan

Lendeborg was one of the best players in college basketball last season. He is an older prospect, but he still has room to grow given his late bloomer career arc. He can do a little bit of everything, defending at a high level, ballhandling, guarding multiple positions, and shooting capably from 3. He and Cooper Flagg will give the Mavericks one of the most versatile forward pairings in the league and a fun young core to build around.

MORE: Yaxel Lendeborg full NBA scouting report

10. Milwaukee Bucks: Mikel Brown Jr., G, Louisville

The Bucks badly need to take an upside swing on talent. Brown might end up being the best guard in this draft. A back injury led to an up-and-down freshman year but he's the most creative passer in this class and was a lights-out shooter in high school before struggling with his shot in his lone year at Louisville. Whether they decide to move on from Giannis or not, Brown is the clear best talent who has a chance to be the next guy for Milwaukee.

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11. Golden State Warriors: Aday Mara, PF, Michigan

The Warriors saw how helpful a giant in the middle could be when Kristaps Porzingis was able to suit up for them. Porzingis' health can't be counted on, but they can get another 7-3 monster in the middle to replace him in Mara. His outlet passing should supercharge an already-dangerous Warriors offense, and his premier passing vision in the halfcourt is a natural fit with Steve Kerr. Mara is the kind of NBA-ready player who can help the dynasty end gracefully while still having upside for the next era.

12. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Clippers): Hannes Steinbach, PF/C, Washington

Steinbach is a cost-effective big man for the Thunder, who are going to be facing tough decisions on how to spend in the future. He blends some of the best aspects of the bigs already on the team, providing the shooting touch of Chet Holmgren and the rebounding of Isaiah Hartenstein.

13. Miami Heat: Nate Ament, SF, Tennessee

Ament is a developmental swing for a Heat team that has been stuck in the middle for too long. He's a fluid 6-10 forward who has shown flashes of two-way brilliance but remains one of the more raw prospects that will go in the lottery. Miami has had success with these types of toolsy players before.

14. Charlotte Hornets: Jayden Quaintance, PF/C, Kentucky

Despite lingering effects from knee surgery that stunted his sophomore year, Quaintance is one of the most talented big men in this class. He's an All-Defensive talent who can help the Hornets take that next step into a perennial playoff team. While he's unpolished on offense, his lob-catching skills should make LaMelo Ball an even more dangerous player.

15. Chicago Bulls (from Blazers): Labaron Philon Jr., PG, Alabama

The Bulls shouldn't be locked into anyone on their roster after firing their executive team. This is a best player available selection for them, and they should take advantage of the incredible point guard depth in this class to grab whoever falls.

In this case, that's Philon, whose terrific handle and shiftiness makes him an automatic paint touch. He proved in his sophomore year that he could reliably hit 3's, and he has the talent to be a starter at the position for a long time.

MORE: Labaron Philon Jr. NBA scouting report

16. Memphis Grizzlies (from Magic): Cameron Carr, SG, Baylor

Everyone's looking for athletic two-way wings who can shoot. Carr can jump out of the gym, shoot, and has good tools to defend. The Grizzlies could use some depth at the position, and Carr will give them a player who opens the floor up for Boozer.

17. Oklahoma City Thunder (from 76ers): Bennett Stirtz, PG, Iowa

Stirtz is a lights-out spot-up shooter who should get way easier looks than the ones that he had to create for himself as the main weapon at Iowa. His high feel and passing should give the Thunder offense a little bit more punch, while their otherworldly defenders can mask some of his defensive limitations.

MORE: Bennett Stirtz full scouting report

18. Charlotte Hornets (from Suns): Koa Peat, PF, Arizona

Peat is a bowling ball who adds some physicality to the Hornets. He's got a great motor and a big frame that allows him to finish through contact and guard multiple positions. He will need to develop a more reliable 3-pointer to fulfill his potential, but he gives Charlotte a different look from the more offense-first power forward Miles Bridges.

19. Toronto Raptors: Morez Johnson, PF, Michigan

The Raptors are building a hard hat defense under Darko Rajakovic. Johnson should fit right in. The versatile forward is tough as nails, and he's got touch near the rim as a play finisher.

20. San Antonio Spurs (from Hawks): Karim Lopez, SF, New Zealand Breakers (NBL)

Lopez has great size and tools to slot in as a high-level role player next to the Spurs' more dynamic advantage creators. He's going to get a lot of open catch-and-shoot 3's playing next to Victor Wembanyama. His projection as a 3-and-D wing is perfect for the Spurs.

SN AWARDS: Victor Wembanyama Player of the Year | Joe Mazzulla Coach of the Year

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21. Detroit Pistons (from Timberwolves): Dailyn Swain, SG/SF, Texas

Swain is a good defender with good size at 6-8 who can put pressure on the rim. He's a great complementary playmaker next to Cade Cunningham and fits into the team's elite defense.

22. Philadelphia 76ers (from Rockets): Chris Cenac Jr., PF/C, Houston

The Sixers have needed to draft a competent big man for several years now. Joel Embiid can't be counted upon to play the whole season.

Cenac has plenty of upside. He's mostly a play finisher and doesn't have a polished offensive game yet, but he's got a great defensive motor, and he'd be a nice athletic addition to a core of Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe.

23. Atlanta Hawks (from Cavaliers): Allen Graves, PF, Santa Clara

Graves pops out in the advanced statistics due to his strong 3-point shooting, event generation on defense, and rebounding. He's a two-way high-end role player hiding in plain sight.

24. New York Knicks: Joshua Jefferson, PF, Iowa State

The Knicks have championship aspirations, so adding an older player who can contribute right away makes sense. Jefferson is a good fit. The 22-year-old is a jack-of-all-trades who can figure out ways to fit in with his size, defense, and excellent passing skills.

25. Los Angeles Lakers: Tarris Reed Jr., C, UConn

The Lakers need to upgrade their center position. Deandre Ayton doesn't have a good motor, and his defensive intensity isn't good enough. Reed will put some pressure on him, and the senior is as NBA-ready as anyone in this draft. He's a good finisher who has a rugged playstyle and can add some toughness to the roster.

26. Denver Nuggets: Isaiah Evans, SF, Duke

The Nuggets have shot the ball well from 3, but they haven't gotten up a ton of attempts. Evans can certainly fix that. The movement shooter out of Duke has hit 38 percent of his 3's in college and has the tools to defend capably.

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27. Boston Celtics: Tyler Tanner, PG, Vanderbilt

Tanner is an analytical stud who should pop in the Celtics braintrusts' draft models. The 6-0 guard is a surprisingly great athlete, throwing down some vicious dunks. He has a great feel for the game and figures out ways to compete defensively to make up for his size. If there's any coach that can downplay that one weakness, it's Joe Mazzulla.

MORE: Tyler Tanner full scouting report

28. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Pistons): Christian Anderson, PG, Texas Tech

Anderson could be the Mike Conley replacement. He can play alongside Anthony Edwards, spacing the floor with his deadly 3-point shot. And he's a good playmaker who can set up teammates well. He's a good insurance policy in case Ayo Dosunmu gets a huge deal somewhere else in free agency.

29. Cleveland Cavaliers (from Spurs): Amari Allen, SF, Alabama

Allen gives the Cavs more options at the wing, which has been their weakest spot with Max Strus' injury issues over the past year.

Allen is a big wing who is a capable shooter and defender. He's a connective passer who should be a solid role player in the league.

30. Dallas Mavericks (from Thunder): Alex Karaban, SG, UConn

Klay Thompson is rapidly declining. Alex Karaban can step in and play that same type of role. The UConn shooter isn't a creator and may have some defensive limitations. He's a winner though, and his 3-point stroke will certainly translate to help spread the floor for a Mavericks offense that ranked 29th in 3-pointers made last season.

MORE: Alex Karaban full scouting report

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