By Jeremy Woo, 2026-05-11 04:20:00
华盛顿奇才正式获得了2026年NBA选秀的状元签。
犹他爵士、孟菲斯灰熊和芝加哥公牛锁定了前四顺位的其余席位。印第安纳步行者失去了他们的前四保护签，该签位移交给了洛杉矶快船，后者获得了5号签。
随着首轮顺位尘埃落定，NBA全部30支球队将于下周一齐聚芝加哥参加选秀联合试训 (Draft Combine)，试训将持续到周末。NCAA退选截止日期为东部时间5月27日晚11:59，这给了大学球员10天时间来做出转战职业赛场的最终决定。
随着选秀前各项流程的全面展开，AJ·迪班萨 (AJ Dybantsa) 在我们最新的模拟选秀中稳居榜首，被预测为状元秀，不过这一领域仍有变数。
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第一轮
1. 华盛顿奇才
AJ·迪班萨 (AJ Dybantsa)，小前锋，杨百翰大学 (BYU)
大一
奇才在周日成为了大赢家，自2010年以来首次抽中状元签。这对于华盛顿来说无疑是一剂强心针，在交易截止日换来资深球星特雷·杨 (Trae Young) 和安东尼·戴维斯 (Anthony Davis) 后，他们有机会再增加一名基石级的新秀。奇才在最后27场比赛中输掉了26场，以最大化他们的乐透概率，这一策略最终收到了回报。华盛顿深陷漫长的重建期，期间更换了多任管理层和主教练，自2017-18赛季以来从未胜率过半——而现在，这一切可能迎来转机。
从纸面上看，迪班萨非常适合华盛顿，尽管奇才已经拥有了一批年轻侧翼，但他的身体素质和运动天赋赋予了他极高的攻防两端上限。他在令人印象深刻的大一赛季中展现了状元秀的实力，领跑一级联赛得分榜，并在学习承担重大进攻责任的过程中展现了成长。NBA球队认为他出色的体型和充满力量感的球风是潜在基石型天才的标志。他在外线投射和防守方面仍有切实的提升空间，完全符合NBA球队对未来侧翼球星的期待。
虽然NBA球队普遍认为迪班萨是状元大热，但预计奇才会进行深入的考察，涉及其他候选人，包括达林·彼得森 (Darryn Peterson)、卡梅隆·布泽尔 (Cameron Boozer) 和迦勒·威尔逊 (Caleb Wilson)。
2. 犹他爵士
达林·彼得森 (Darryn Peterson)，控卫/分卫，堪萨斯大学
大一
犹他也是大赢家之一，顺位升至第2位，这将是他们自2011年以来的最高选秀顺位。爵士在交易截止日通过从灰熊获得小贾伦·杰克逊 (Jaren Jackson Jr.)，为下赛季的跨越式发展做好了准备。在选秀中增加一名顶级天才将为这一目标提供巨大助力。犹他阵容中已有才华横溢的年轻外线球员，包括艾斯·贝利 (Ace Bailey) 和基扬特·乔治 (Keyonte George)，但彼得森的自主进攻能力和顶级的远投水平，将为爵士提供一个可以围绕其建队的潜在顶级得分手。
彼得森在赛季开始时被预测为状元，尽管他的行情略有下滑，但NBA球队预计他不会掉出前几顺位。他本周告诉ESPN的拉莫娜·谢尔本 (Ramona Shelburne)，他的医生确定肌酸的使用是导致他在堪萨斯大学期间遭遇抽筋问题的原因。NBA球队希望在本周的联合试训中通过医疗评估和面试获得进一步的明确信息。一份健康的体检报告将有助于消除挥之不去的疑虑，让顺位靠前的球队能够纯粹基于篮球层面做出决定。
3. 孟菲斯灰熊
卡梅隆·布泽尔 (Cameron Boozer)，大前锋/中锋，杜克大学
大一
孟菲斯获得这一顺位的概率仅为9.4%，能够为他们的年轻阵容增添一名顶级新秀，他们应该感到欣喜若狂。灰熊在交易截止日送走小贾伦·杰克逊后似乎转向了彻底的摆烂，最后23场比赛输掉了21场，这最终换来了有利的选秀位置。虽然贾·莫兰特 (Ja Morant) 在球队的未来仍未解决，但最终的交易将是彻底推倒重来的最后一步，孟菲斯已准备好在未来几年通过选秀继续重建。无论灰熊选择谁，都将为球队提供一个新的未来面孔。布泽尔那适应NBA的进攻手段和极其稳定的产出，将与灰熊的现有阵容完美契合。
布泽尔本赛季不负众望，横扫了各项年度最佳球员奖项，并几乎凭借一己之力带领杜克大学杀入最终四强。他具备成为建队基石和奠定球队基调的潜质，虽然有限的纵向弹跳可能会在某种程度上限制他的上限，但其实战结果无可挑剔。
4. 芝加哥公牛
迦勒·威尔逊 (Caleb Wilson)，大前锋/中锋，北卡罗来纳大学
大一
公牛有20.27%的机会进入前四，在上周任命布赖森·格雷厄姆 (Bryson Graham) 为新任首席执行官后，他们会对这份好运感到兴奋。芝加哥似乎正在规划一条耐心的路线，准备通过选秀进行重建。在这个顺位增加一名球星级球员的机会，显著提高了公牛在相对空白的状态下建立可持续竞争力的可能性。公牛还拥有15号签，下赛季应该能为他们的新秀提供充足的上场时间，这为增加天赋和打造年轻球队提供了绝佳机会。
除了被视为公认的前四新秀外，威尔逊与芝加哥现有的天赋也非常契合，他代表了一个拥有成长空间的飞人型内线选择。他的赛季因两处手部伤势提前结束，但这并未影响他作为前四顺位的势头，因为各支球队都看中了他在场上的活力、爆发力以及作为攻防两端影响力球员的潜力。他可能会获得比这更高的关注，并有机会在选秀前的试训中证明自己，届时他的运动天赋将脱颖而出，球队也会想要更好地评估他的技术水平和外线投射。
5. 洛杉矶快船
基顿·瓦格勒 (Keaton Wagler)，控卫/分卫，伊利诺伊大学
大一
快船迎来了最好的结果，获得了这个来自步行者的前四保护签。这是一次巨大的成功，因为洛杉矶直到2030年才完全掌控自己的首轮签——而且他们仍在等待联盟对球队涉及 Aspiration 以及科怀·伦纳德 (Kawhi Leonard) 调查结果的处理。步行者将保留他们2031年的首轮签，但失去一个本质上是五五开概率的前四签位，对印第安纳来说是一个沉重的打击。
瓦格勒带领伊利诺伊大学一路杀入最终四强，完成了新秀历史上最引人注目的顺位飙升之一。赛季开始时他只是球探们好奇的对象，结束时已成为这个卓越乐透班级中公认的顶级天才。虽然球探们预计他需要时间来增加力量并适应NBA的对抗，但瓦格勒身高6英尺6英寸，打球节奏感强，且能胜任两个后卫位置，这预示着随着身体成熟和经验积累，他拥有巨大的长期上限。他不同寻常的成长轨迹和飞速的进步是利好信号。
这个签位被一些球队视为选秀真正开始的地方，在公认的前四名球员被选走后，预计会有多位才华横溢的后卫可供选择。瓦格勒的多面性使他非常适合已经拥有正统控卫达柳斯·加兰 (Darius Garland) 的快船。
6. 布鲁克林篮网
达柳斯·阿库夫 (Darius Acuff Jr.)，控卫，阿肯色大学
大一
这对布鲁克林来说是连续第二次运气不佳，他们在原始概率排名中从第3位掉到了第6位。自从两年前在与休斯顿的交易中重新夺回选秀权控制权以来，篮网一直对2025年和2026年选秀寄予厚望。在去年跌至第8位后，他们不得不再次面对现实。火箭仍拥有布鲁克林2027年首轮签的交换权，这给了篮网在下赛季保持竞争力的动力。阿库夫作为核心后卫创造进攻的能力肯定会在这里得到重点考虑，但篮网也优先选择具有位置体型优势的球员，在接下来的一个月里，他们将有多个合适的候选人可以考虑。
阿库夫打出了极具统治力的大一赛季，并让自己成为了继达林·彼得森之后下一位顺位最高的后卫候选。NBA内部对于他在这个极具天赋的后卫班级中的排位意见不一；人们对他联合试训时的体测数据感到好奇，但毫无疑问，他具备在下赛季帮助执掌球队进攻的实力。外界预期阿库夫在赢球球队中需要在防守端被保护，但他技术精湛，是这组球员中最成熟的控球后卫。
7. 萨克拉门托国王
金斯顿·弗莱明斯 (Kingston Flemings)，控卫，休斯顿大学
大一
国王的顺位从第5掉到了第7，考虑到他们老迈且昂贵的阵容，以及在总经理斯科特·佩里 (Scott Perry) 进入第二个任期之际需要一个年轻面孔来围绕其重建，这次选秀对该球队至关重要。如果说有什么慰藉的话，那就是萨克拉门托在控卫位置上有明确的需求，而在这个顺位上可能有多个选择。
弗莱明斯爆发性的速度和赢球的无形特质在本赛季打动了NBA高管，他被预测为一名能给防守带来冲击力、且在防守端也能提供价值的核心组织者。他跳投的持续进步是关键，也是他需要在球队试训中有效展示的东西，但他在休斯顿大学取得了积极的成果（三分命中率38.7%，罚球命中率84.5%），并已经在该领域展现了成长。
8. 亚特兰大老鹰（来自新奥尔良）
迈克尔·布朗 (Mikel Brown Jr.)，控卫，路易斯维尔大学
大一
老鹰在去年选秀中精明地用13号签换来了这个选秀权（取新奥尔良和密尔沃基中顺位较高者），虽然没有获得前四签，但在这一届强力选秀中依然提升了五个顺位。在去年赢下46场比赛后能获得如此高的顺位，对亚特兰大来说无论如何都是一个积极的结果。在送走特雷·杨后，老鹰缺乏一名真正的控球后卫，如果他们选择走这个方向，布朗的外线组织能力使他成为一个有趣的补充。
布朗的背伤让他很难在赛季中提升行情，这使得选秀前的流程对于向球队展示他的健康状况以及提醒他们其卓越的进攻才华至关重要。他的位置体型、投射能力和传球技术在试训环境中应该会脱颖而出，但他需要一个积极的春天，才能在达柳斯·阿库夫、基顿·瓦格勒和金斯顿·弗莱明斯等人都表现出色的后卫大年中进一步提升顺位。仍有球探认为布朗的上限是这组人中最高的，但他可能需要做不少工作才能超越其他顶级后卫。
9. 达拉斯独行侠
布雷登·伯里斯 (Brayden Burries)，分卫，亚利桑那大学
大一
达拉斯正在进入一个新时代，顶级高管马赛·乌杰里 (Masai Ujiri) 和迈克·施密茨 (Mike Schmitz) 加盟，围绕19岁的库珀·弗拉格 (Cooper Flagg) 建队。这个签位代表了独行侠将他与另一位年轻天才配对的最佳机会，因为他们直到2031年才会再次掌控自己的首轮签。虽然顺位没有上升——反而下降了一位——但这依然是增加另一个长期基石的机会。伯里斯拥有立即填补空缺的多面性，独行侠可以借此评估加速围绕弗拉格竞争的节奏。
伯里斯在赛季过程中凭借稳定的攻防两端贡献赢得了球队的青睐，作为得分手他仍有成长空间。球探们看到了他在持球组织方面不断进步的有趣潜力，而且他是一名足够优秀的投手，可以胜任2号位，这赋予了他诱人的通用性。他比乐透区的其他大一后卫年龄稍大，身体天赋或华丽程度稍逊，但他可能更接近于直接影响比赛胜负。
10. 密尔沃基雄鹿
内特·阿门特 (Nate Ament)，小前锋/大前锋，田纳西大学
大一
密尔沃基进入前四的概率仅为3.1%，这需要新奥尔良的选秀权和他们自己的选秀权同时在抽签中上升，从而将两者中较差的一个交给老鹰。雄鹿极度需要后场帮助，但考虑到球队轨迹的不确定性，以及老板希望在选秀之夜前明确扬尼斯·阿德托昆博 (Giannis Antetokounmpo) 的未来，他们应该考虑选择“天赋最强者”。虽然他们在未来几个赛季不掌控自己的选秀权，但如果他们选择与当家球星分道扬镳，他们仍可能采取更长远的眼光。
虽然阿门特的行情已从早期的前五预测中滑落，但他在本赛季棘手的球队背景下仍有高效表现，并有空间在试训中提升自己。尽管球探们对于他拥有球星潜质还是更适合作为长期配角存在分歧，但在乐透区，阿门特依然极具吸引力。作为一名拥有投射上限的高大技术型球员，阿门特符合球队通常愿意在其身上赌一把的球员原型。在密尔沃基考虑后字母哥时代时，像阿门特这样具有可塑性的潜力股可能是一个合适的选择。
11. 金州勇士
卡里姆·洛佩斯 (Karim Lopez)（墨西哥），小前锋/大前锋，新西兰破坏者 (New Zealand Breakers)
勇士在自2021年以来的首次乐透抽签中概率微小且运气平平。他们需要在这个签位上做出重要决定，权衡阵容的长期健康与在斯蒂芬·库里 (Stephen Curry) 仍保持高水平竞技状态时最大化球队竞争力的关系。主教练史蒂夫·科尔 (Steve Kerr) 在周六同意了续约，推测他并没打算参与重建。选择像洛佩斯这样年轻但拥有职业经验、可能在首轮合同早期就能做出贡献的球员，或许有助于融合短期和长期目标。雅克塞尔·伦德伯格 (Yaxel Lendeborg)（密歇根大学）是另一个在这里会受到重点考虑的球员。
作为本届相对薄弱的国际球员中的佼佼者，洛佩斯有机会在选秀前试训中证明自己，在经历了一个积极的NBL赛季后，球队将更好地了解他的身体特质和技术水平。如果在这些场合展示出外线投射的进步，将有助于他冲击前10顺位。
12. 俄克拉荷马城雷霆（来自洛杉矶快船）
雅克塞尔·伦德伯格 (Yaxel Lendeborg)****，大前锋/小前锋，密歇根大学
大三
随着这个签位在乐透抽签中保持原位，全联盟都松了一口气，这阻止了拿到64胜的雷霆再增加一名顶级前四新秀。雷霆在这个休赛期面临着必须解决的阵容拥挤问题，他们拥有卢根茨·多尔特 (Luguentz Dort)、以赛亚·哈滕施泰因 (Isaiah Hartenstein) 和肯里奇·威廉姆斯 (Kenrich Williams) 的球员选项，以及两个首轮签（他们还拥有17号签）。除非进行另一场整合交易，否则执行所有三个选项将使他们的球员人数达到15人。
伦德伯格将受益于他在密歇根大学夺冠历程中的关键作用，他在攻防两端都展现了多面性，并在最后11场比赛中三分命中率高达52.9%。他将是一名24岁的新秀，这是他预测行情中具有争议的一点，但他已经为NBA做好了准备，应该能成为一名即插即用的轮换球员。在选秀的特定阶段，他独特技能包的价值将超过年龄因素。
13. 迈阿密热火
拉巴隆·菲隆 (Labaron Philon Jr.)，控卫/分卫，阿拉巴马大学
大二
热火将自2019年以来首次在乐透区选人。他们通过选秀构建了大部分阵容，但尚未找到第二位能与巴姆·阿德巴约 (Bam Adebayo) 搭档的球星，可能需要通过其他手段来实现。阵容中对额外持球创造力的需求，使得菲隆成为了一个有趣的潜在人选。
菲隆在阿拉巴马大学度过了一个出色的赛季，并证明了自己是一名强力的得分手，能够瞬间打出进攻高潮，这帮助他在乐透区后半段获得了关注。他在球探中可能存在争议，人们对他半场阵地战组织能力的疑问一直存在，但他是一名拥有位置体型优势的成熟得分手，在合适的体系下能从替补席提供真正的火力。
14. 夏洛特黄蜂
阿代·马拉 (Aday Mara)，中锋，密歇根大学
大三
黄蜂本赛季在组织架构上迈出了一步，打入了附加赛并培养了化学反应，康·克努佩尔 (Kon Knueppel) 的加入注入了活力，主教练查尔斯·李 (Charles Lee) 本周也获得了续约。他们还拥有18号签，这给了他们在选秀版图上运作的空间。
马拉为自己成为首位被选中的中锋铺平了道路，他7英尺3英寸的身高拥有不寻常的技术水平，并在密歇根大学夺冠期间积攒了势头。他是一名出色的传球手和快速的决策者，除了完成简单的终结外，还能成为进攻的枢纽。开发出稳定的跳投对他来说将是重要的一步。黄蜂可以利用他在内线注入的体型和进攻技术，这使得马拉成为一个有趣的潜在选择。
15. 芝加哥公牛（来自波特兰）
杰登·昆廷斯 (Jayden Quaintance)，中锋，肯塔基大学
大二
昆廷斯被各支球队视为一名顺位跨度很大的“外卡”新秀。他在年初曾是乐透候选人，但在选秀前流程中必须回答健康方面的疑问。在经历ACL手术一年后，他本赛季仅打了四场比赛，在尝试复出后膝盖伤势再次发作。考虑到他尚未满19岁，他的身体素质和防守上限具有长期的吸引力。他的体检结果以及他能参与多少场上试训将决定他下个月的命运。
公牛是四支拥有多个前20顺位签位的球队之一（另外三支是灰熊、雷霆、黄蜂），这营造了有趣的潜在交易动态。昆廷斯作为终结者和护筐者的强悍球风，应该会让他成为芝加哥在这个顺位的有力人选。如果将他与迦勒·威尔逊配对，将为他们提供一条极具身体对抗能力的年轻内线防线。
16. 孟菲斯灰熊（来自奥兰多）
克里斯蒂安·安德森 (Christian Anderson)，控卫，德州理工大学
大二
在升至第3顺位后，孟菲斯拥有第二个前20顺位的签位，这给了他们在选中卡梅隆·布泽尔后，在此情境下补强后场的机会。灰熊可能会在这里考虑后卫选项，因为贾·莫兰特交易的可能性是过去一年全面推倒重来的最后一步。
在德州理工大学度过了一个精彩的赛季后，安德森出色的投射（三分命中率41.5%）和稳定的挡拆组织能力，将使他成为孟菲斯权衡长期阵容时的有趣补充。
17. 俄克拉荷马城雷霆（来自费城）
汉内斯·斯坦巴赫 (Hannes Steinbach)，大前锋/中锋，华盛顿大学
大一
斯坦巴赫可靠的产出和出色的篮板球在这一届内线较少的选秀中脱颖而出，许多球队将其视为一个稳妥的选择。虽然不是那种华丽的球员，但他在进攻端足够先进，下赛季就能进入轮换。关于他的防守和投射（三分命中率34%）的长期预测存在不同意见，球探们认为由于他的体型，他在位置上处于4号位和5号位之间。
雷霆去年也拥有两个首轮签，他们选择在15顺位签下托马斯·索伯 (Thomas Sorber)，并交易了24号签换取未来的保护首轮。考虑到他们的阵容情况，他们可能会采取类似的方法，寻求将此签位转化为未来资产，这可能比整合签位冲入乐透区更简单。
18. 夏洛特黄蜂（来自新奥尔良）
卡梅隆·卡尔 (Cameron Carr)，分卫/小前锋，贝勒大学
大二
卡尔是选秀前巡回赛中潜在的顺位飙升候选人——他的运动能力和投射水平通常在试训环境中表现得很好。在经历了一个突破性的赛季后，他外线投射、顶级爆发力和防守闪光点的结合预示着长期的上限，特别是如果他能增加身体力量（他目前的登记体重仅为175磅）。他通过切入得分和空间拉开的能力应该能有效转化，使他能够承担一个减轻组织压力、发挥无球作用的角色。
黄蜂拥有两个首轮签，可能会选择全部保留，继续通过选秀进行建设。考虑到本届选秀的深度，用14号和18号签向上交易可能具有挑战性，但夏洛特拥有利用这些签位进行运作的灵活性。
19. 多伦多猛龙
克里斯·塞纳克 (Chris Cenac Jr.)，大前锋/中锋，休斯顿大学
大一
多伦多本赛季成功迈出了一步，选中了去年的科林·默里-博伊尔斯 (Collin Murray-Boyles)，并与斯科蒂·巴恩斯 (Scottie Barnes) 组成了一个有趣的长期前场搭档。猛龙在未来有几个需求需要解决，包括提升投射、半场创造力和长期的中锋人选。
塞纳克整个赛季在球探中都存在争议，但他拥有出色的高中简历和诱人的开发工具，适合有耐心的球队。他在同等体型下的流畅度和展现出的投篮手感，使他作为长期赌注区别于本届大多数其他大个子。他在休斯顿大学的强硬度和篮板球方面取得了进步，但距离为一支赢球的NBA球队做出贡献还有一段路要走。塞纳克需要一些额外的成长预判，但在选秀的这个顺位，他被视为一个可行的开发型赌注。
20. 圣安东尼奥马刺（来自亚特兰大）
莫雷兹·约翰逊 (Morez Johnson Jr.)，大前锋/中锋，密歇根大学
大二
约翰逊将有机会利用他在密歇根大学夺冠中的角色，他的强力球风和防守多面性具有长期的NBA吸引力。虽然作为5号位体型偏小，但他拥有极佳的骨架，跑动积极，是一名活跃的篮板手，并具备防守多个位置和换防的能力。这使他成为那些寻求提升前场运动能力的球队眼中的“拼图型球员”候选人。
圣安东尼奥在外线人才储备上非常雄厚，应该考虑在这个顺位增加年轻的前场深度。马刺的优势在于能够让维克托·文班亚马 (Victor Wembanyama) 与几乎任何大个子搭档，后者的投射和护筐能力使各种阵容组合成为可能。约翰逊应该在这里得到考虑，他将为他们冉冉升起的超级巨星身边增加一些肌肉。
21. 底特律活塞（来自明尼苏达）
本内特·斯蒂尔茨 (Bennett Stirtz)，控卫，爱荷华大学
大四
斯蒂尔茨在三月份再次证明了他的NBA就绪度，率领爱荷华大学意外杀入八强。虽然他本赛季的投射比预期的更不稳定（三分命中率35.8%），但他承担了沉重的负荷，被要求完成比他在职业赛场上多得多的个人创造。他驾驭挡拆、减少失误和把握空位投篮的能力，使他在合适的体系下拥有一条通往有用替补角色的路径，尽管他进入联盟时已是一名23岁的新秀。
底特律需要在凯德·坎宁安 (Cade Cunningham) 身边增加投射，在这个顺位可以有多个方向。斯蒂尔茨既能加强第二阵容，也能在活塞多位拥有组织能力的侧翼身边提供空间支持。
22. 费城76人（来自休斯顿）
艾伦·格雷夫斯 (Allen Graves)，大前锋，圣克拉拉大学
大一
格雷夫斯是本届选秀周期中独特的故事之一，并获得了首轮势头，这在很大程度上要归功于他强大的高阶数据表现。他保留了返回大学的能力，同时也进入了转校生市场，这使得他在联合试训临近之际成为了最有趣的去留决定之一。虽然在球探中仍有争议，且不是顶级的跑跳型运动员，但格雷夫斯的技术水平、球商和产出持续激起NBA的兴趣，让他有机会通过出色的选秀前表现冲入前20顺位。
76人本赛季成功转向了更年轻的时间线，泰雷斯·马克西 (Tyrese Maxey) 和 VJ·埃奇库姆 (VJ Edgecombe) 的组合将在可预见的未来锚定后场，减轻乔尔·恩比德 (Joel Embiid) 的压力。由于恩比德的出勤率不稳定，增加年轻的前场深度应该是费城的一个目标，他们可能在这个签位解决这个问题。
23. 亚特兰大老鹰（来自克利夫兰）
以赛亚·埃文斯 (Isaiah Evans)，分卫，杜克大学
大二
埃文斯具备成为高质量侧翼投手的潜质，拥有良好的位置体型，并能在跑动中命中高难度投篮。他在杜克大学通过承担更多责任实现了飞跃，如果能保持稳定性，他拥有首发级的上限。他需要在防守端更好地利用自己的身体天赋，但他本赛季在那一端展示了一些成长。
增加更多的外线投射对老鹰来说是有益的，因为他们将继续围绕崛起的杰伦·约翰逊 (Jalen Johnson) 建队。除了增加一个长期的控球后卫（他们可能在乐透区完成）外，他们没有明确的位置需求，可以用这第二个签位考虑多个方向。
24. 纽约尼克斯
科阿·皮特 (Koa Peat)，大前锋/小前锋，亚利桑那大学
大一
皮特选择参加选秀，并有机会通过出色的选秀前流程提升顺位。一些球队认为他是返回学校提升行情的绝佳人选，这一选项对他依然开放。球探们认为他的外线投射是影响他轨迹的关键技能，因为在他职业生涯的现阶段，他在15英尺外的得分效率并不高。但相对于他的体型，他的力量和速度，加上扎实的进攻感觉和防守外线的能力，使他有机会在合适的体系下找到自己的生态位。
纽约将受益于前场增加的体型和对抗能力，特别是考虑到米切尔·罗宾逊 (Mitchell Robinson) 将进入自由市场。如果皮特能开发出跳投，他在这里会是一个有趣的阵容选择。
25. 洛杉矶湖人
亨利·维萨尔 (Henri Veesaar)，中锋，北卡罗来纳大学
大三
维萨尔在北卡罗来纳大学经历了一个高效的赛季，在这一届缺乏正统中锋的选秀中，他将提供纯粹的高度和可靠的投射（三分命中率42.6%）。对于他的体型来说，他拥有水准之上的运动能力和进攻技巧，此外他在防守端应该也能胜任沉退防守。他在攻防两端提供的功能性应该能让他下赛季就进入轮换。
随着勒布朗·詹姆斯 (LeBron James) 和可能的奥斯汀·里夫斯 (Austin Reaves)（球员选项）进入自由市场，湖人在进入下赛季时面临一些阵容不确定性。最明显的需求是在中锋位置，他们需要在那进行升级，超越变幻莫测的德安德烈·艾顿 (Deandre Ayton)。维萨尔将提升他们的技术水平，并增加阵容前场缺乏的空间拉开元素。
26. 丹佛掘金
戴林·斯温 (Dailyn Swain)，分卫/小前锋，德克萨斯大学
大三
斯温是本届身体天赋最出众的侧翼之一，在打出了最完整的大学赛季后，他已经建立了一个稳固的首轮行情。他是一名强力的攻筐手，被预测为一名优秀的侧翼防守者，但在进攻端仍处于成长期。球队会好奇在试训中进一步评估他并不稳定的投射（三分命中率34.8%，但罚球命中率是令人鼓舞的81.3%），这是他长期的关键成长领域，也给了他提升顺位的空间。
掘金继续尝试在边缘优化尼古拉·约基奇 (Nikola Jokic) 身边的配角阵容，并可能在自由市场失去佩顿·沃森 (Peyton Watson)。斯温的位置体型和防守多面性在这里会是一个诱人的契合。
27. 波士顿凯尔特人
阿马里·艾伦 (Amari Allen)，小前锋/大前锋，阿拉巴马大学
大一
艾伦的位置多面性以及在攻防两端增强阵容的能力，为他找到长期的NBA角色提供了路径。虽然他不太可能在高水平上完成自主进攻，且三分命中率仅为平庸的34.1%，但如果他的得分能力能跟上，他的组织闪光点和防守直觉为他提供了一个良好的角色球员底线。作为一名赛季开始前并不出名的大龄大一新生，他能否从这里提升顺位，还是最终回到大学，仍有待观察。
凯尔特人看重艾伦这种能与他们的球星并肩作战的高大外线球员，且他们负担得起培养他的时间。
28. 明尼苏达森林狼（来自底特律）
埃布卡·奥科里 (Ebuka Okorie)，控卫，斯坦福大学
大一
奥科里在斯坦福大学完成了一个可能成为惊喜的“打一年就走”赛季，他作为一名相对默默无闻的新秀入学，随后场均砍下23.2分并入选了ACC全联盟最佳阵容。作为一名斗志昂扬、身手敏捷的得分手，他在位置上体型偏小且单薄，在深度极高的控卫班级中能冲到多高仍有待观察，他依然拥有返回学校并参加竞争较弱的2027年选秀的选项。
森林狼需要一名替补控球手来帮助长期稳定该位置，奥科里的“微波炉”得分天赋可能是替补席的一个潜在选择。
29. 克利夫兰骑士（来自圣安东尼奥）
梅利克·托马斯 (Meleek Thomas)，控卫/分卫，阿肯色大学
大一
托马斯是一名才华横溢的得分手，拥有不错的位置体型，本赛季三分命中率为41.6%，这使他成为需要进攻火力球队的首轮可行选择。他可以选择回到阿肯色大学，在没有达柳斯·阿库夫的情况下，下赛季他将承担更大的责任，并可能在2027年稳居首轮。
在目前的竞争窗口期，骑士有理由在这个顺位根据需求选人——但如果一名年轻球员掉到这里，进行一次潜力博弈可能也是合理的。
30. 达拉斯独行侠（来自俄克拉荷马城）
约书亚·杰斐逊 (Joshua Jefferson)，小前锋/大前锋，爱荷华州立大学
大四
在Big 12锦标赛中一次不合时宜的脚踝伤势提前结束了杰斐逊的赛季，但他凭借稳健的全能表现打入了首轮末的讨论范围。对于他的体型来说，他技术精湛，拥有良好的视野和无私的球风，这有助于融合阵容，且具备即插即用的吸引力。杰斐逊本赛季投出了职业生涯最高的34.5%三分命中率，但仍需成为一名更可靠的空间点，以将他的各项技能串联起来。
独行侠应该致力于在下赛季开启赢球模式，库珀·弗拉格正在崛起，而达拉斯直到2031年才掌控自己的选秀权。虽然仍在重建，但用这第二个首轮签增加一名更接近NBA实战水平的球员是合理的。
第二轮
31. 纽约尼克斯（来自华盛顿）
泰勒·坦纳 (Tyler Tanner)，控卫/分卫，范德堡大学，大二
32. 孟菲斯灰熊（来自印第安纳）
亚历克斯·卡拉班 (Alex Karaban)，小前锋/大前锋，康涅狄格大学，大四
33. 布鲁克林篮网
图恩德·耶苏富 (Tounde Yessoufou)，小前锋，贝勒大学，大一
34. 萨克拉门托国王
祖比·埃乔福 (Zuby Ejiofor)，大前锋/中锋，圣约翰大学，大四
35. 圣安东尼奥马刺（来自犹他）
米兰·莫姆奇洛维奇 (Milan Momcilovic)，大前锋/小前锋，爱荷华州立大学，大三
36. 洛杉矶快船（来自孟菲斯）
路易吉·苏伊戈 (Luigi Suigo)，中锋，Mega Basket，意大利
37. 俄克拉荷马城雷霆（来自达拉斯）
塔里斯·里德 (Tarris Reed Jr.)，大前锋/中锋，康涅狄格大学，大四
38. 芝加哥公牛（来自新奥尔良）
瑞安·康威尔 (Ryan Conwell)，分卫，路易斯维尔大学，大四
39. 休斯顿火箭（来自芝加哥）
马特·埃布尔 (Matt Able)，小前锋，北卡州立大学，大一
40. 波士顿凯尔特人（来自密尔沃基）
布雷登·史密斯 (Braden Smith)，控卫，普渡大学，大四
41. 迈阿密热火（来自金州）
弗洛里·比敦加 (Flory Bidunga)，中锋，堪萨斯大学，大二
42. 圣安东尼奥马刺（来自波特兰）
塞尔吉奥·德·拉雷亚 (Sergio de Larrea)，控卫/分卫，瓦伦西亚，西班牙
43. 布鲁克林篮网（来自快船）
马拉奇·莫雷诺 (Malachi Moreno)，中锋，肯塔基大学，大一
44. 圣安东尼奥马刺（来自迈阿密）
巴巴·米勒 (Baba Miller)，大前锋/中锋，辛辛那提大学，大四
45. 萨克拉门托国王（来自夏洛特）
特雷冯·布拉齐尔 (Trevon Brazile)，大前锋/中锋，阿肯色大学，大四
46. 奥兰多魔术
鲁本·奇涅鲁 (Rueben Chinyelu)，中锋，佛罗里达大学，大三
47. 菲尼克斯太阳（来自费城）
杰里米·费尔斯 (Jeremy Fears Jr.)，控卫，密歇根州立大学，大二
48. 达拉斯独行侠（来自菲尼克斯）
乌戈纳·奥尼恩索 (Ugonna Onyenso)，中锋，弗吉尼亚大学，大四
49. 丹佛掘金（来自亚特兰大）
比利·里士满三世 (Billy Richmond III)，分卫/小前锋，阿肯色大学，大二
50. 多伦多猛龙
伊扎亚·尼尔森 (Izaiyah Nelson)，大前锋/中锋，南佛罗里达大学，大四
51. 华盛顿奇才（来自明尼苏达）
杰登·布拉德利 (Jaden Bradley)，控卫/分卫，亚利桑那大学，大四
52. 洛杉矶快船（来自克利夫兰）
里奇·桑德斯 (Richie Saunders)，分卫/小前锋，杨百翰大学，大四
53. 休斯顿火箭
安德烈·斯托亚科维奇 (Andrej Stojakovic)，分卫/小前锋，伊利诺伊大学，大三
54. 金州勇士（来自湖人）
费利克斯·奥克帕拉 (Felix Okpara)，中锋，田纳西大学，大四
55. 纽约尼克斯
布鲁斯·桑顿 (Bruce Thornton)，控卫/分卫，俄亥俄州立大学，大四
56. 芝加哥公牛（来自丹佛）
凯兰·博斯韦尔 (Kylan Boswell)，控卫/分卫，伊利诺伊大学，大四
57. 亚特兰大老鹰（来自波士顿）
伊曼纽尔·夏普 (Emanuel Sharp)，分卫，休斯顿大学，大四
58. 新奥尔良鹈鹕（来自底特律）
尼克·马蒂内利 (Nick Martinelli)，小前锋/大前锋，西北大学，大四
59. 明尼苏达森林狼（来自圣安东尼奥）
米洛斯·乌赞 (Milos Uzan)，控卫，休斯顿大学，大四
60. 华盛顿奇才（来自俄克拉荷马城）
贾科比·吉莱斯皮 (Ja’Kobi Gillespie)，控卫，田纳西大学，大四
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2026 NBA mock draft: Projecting all 60 picks post-lottery
The Washington Wizards officially have the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
The Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls round out the top four picks. The Indiana Pacers lost their protected top-four pick to the LA Clippers, who got the No. 5 pick.
With the first-round order now fully set, all 30 NBA teams next convene in Chicago for the draft combine, which begins Monday and runs through the end of the week. The NCAA withdrawal deadline is 11:59 p.m. ET on May 27, giving college players 10 days to make final decisions on turning pro.
AJ Dybantsa sits atop our latest mock draft as our projected No. 1 pick, with more left to play out on that front as the predraft process gets fully underway.
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First round
1. Washington Wizards
AJ Dybantsa, SF, BYU
Freshman
The Wizards walked away as major winners Sunday, earning the No. 1 pick for the first time since 2010. This is a shot in the arm for Washington, which has an opportunity to add a franchise-level prospect after acquiring veteran stars Trae Young and Anthony Davis at the trade deadline. The Wizards lost 26 of their final 27 games to maximize their lottery positioning, which ultimately paid off. Mired in a protracted rebuild that has spanned multiple front offices and head coaches, Washington hasn’t finished above .500 since 2017-18 – something that might now change.
Dybantsa is a strong fit for Washington on paper, even with the Wizards’ collection of younger wings, with his physicality and athletic tools giving him major two-way upside. He built a strong case at No. 1 over the course of an impressive freshman season, leading Division I in scoring and displaying growth as he learned to shoulder major offensive responsibility. NBA teams view his excellent size and powerful, physical style as hallmarks of a potential franchise-level talent. He has room for realistic growth as a perimeter shooter and defender and checks all the boxes NBA teams look for in a future star at a coveted position.
While NBA teams have come to view Dybantsa as the favorite at No. 1, expect the Wizards to conduct a thorough process involving other candidates, including Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson.
2. Utah Jazz
Darryn Peterson, PG/SG, Kansas
Freshman
Utah also was a major winner, moving up to No. 2, which will be its highest selection since 2011. The Jazz positioned themselves at the trade deadline for a step forward next season, acquiring Jaren Jackson Jr. from the Grizzlies. Adding an elite talent in the draft will be a major boost in that direction. Utah has talented young perimeter players on the roster, including Ace Bailey and Keyonte George, but Peterson’s shot creation and elite long-range shooting would give the Jazz a potential top-tier scorer to build around.
Peterson opened the season projected at No. 1, and despite his stock slipping a touch, NBA teams don’t expect him to be on the board for long. He told ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne this week that his doctors determined creatine usage played a role in the cramping issues that limited him at Kansas. NBA teams are hoping for further clarity from his medical evaluation and interviews at this week’s combine. A clean bill of health would help assuage lingering concerns and allow teams atop the draft to make a pure basketball decision.
3. Memphis Grizzlies
Cameron Boozer, PF/C, Duke
Freshman
Memphis had just a 9.4% chance of landing this pick and should be thrilled with the opportunity to add an elite prospect to its young roster. The Grizzlies seemingly pivoted into a full tank after trading away Jaren Jackson Jr. at the deadline, losing 21 of their final 23 games, which paid off with a favorable draft position. While Ja Morant’s future with the team remains unresolved, an eventual trade would be the final step of a full teardown, with Memphis positioned to keep building through the draft over the next few years. Whomever the Grizzlies select will give the team a new face for the future. Boozer’s NBA-ready offensive game and ultrareliable production would slot in neatly with the Grizzlies’ personnel.
Boozer lived up to lofty expectations this season, cleaning up player of the year awards and nearly leading Duke to the Final Four, largely carrying the team all season. He has the makings of a foundational, tone-setting player, and while his limited vertical lift might cap some of his upside at some point, it’s hard to argue with the results.
4. Chicago Bulls
Caleb Wilson, PF/C, North Carolina
Freshman
The Bulls had a 20.27% chance of moving into the top four and will be thrilled with this stroke of luck after tabbing Bryson Graham as their new lead executive last week. Chicago appears to be charting a patient course as it prepares to build through the draft. The opportunity to add a star-level player at this spot significantly raises the Bulls’ chances of building something sustainable, as they operate with a relatively clean slate. The Bulls also own the 15th pick and should have minutes available for their rookies next season, presenting a strong opportunity to add talent and build a younger team.
In addition to being viewed as a consensus top-four prospect, Wilson is an excellent fit with Chicago’s existing talent, representing a high-flying frontcourt option with room to grow. His season ended early because of a pair of hand injuries, but that didn’t impact his momentum as a top-four selection, as teams fell in love with his motor, explosiveness and potential as a two-way impact player. He will likely receive looks higher than this and will have an opportunity to make his case in predraft workouts, where his athletic gifts should stand out, and teams will want to better assess his skill level and perimeter shooting.
5. LA Clippers
Keaton Wagler, PG/SG, Illinois
Freshman
The Clippers drew their best-case scenario, obtaining this top-four-protected pick from the Pacers after it fell. This is a massive coup, as LA doesn’t fully control its own draft picks until 2030 – and continues to await the fallout of the league’s investigation into the franchise’s involvement with Aspiration and Kawhi Leonard. The Pacers will get to keep their 2031 first instead – but losing out on what was in essence a coin flip for a top-four pick is a significant sting for Indiana.
Wagler led Illinois all the way to the Final Four to cap one of the more remarkable prospect rises ever, entering the season as a curiosity for scouts and finishing as a bona fide top talent in an exceptional lottery class. While scouts expect it will take time for him to add strength and adjust physically to the NBA, the fact that Wagler is 6-foot-6, plays with change of pace and adds value at both guard positions points to major long-term upside as his body matures and he gains experience. His unusual trajectory and rapid improvement bode well.
This pick has been viewed by some teams as where the draft starts, with an array of talented guards expected to be available, presuming the consensus top four players come off the board first. Wagler’s versatility makes him a very strong fit with the Clippers, who already have a true point guard in Darius Garland.
6. Brooklyn Nets
Darius Acuff Jr., PG, Arkansas
Freshman
This was a second consecutive tough draw for Brooklyn, which fell from No. 3 in the default sequence to No. 6. The Nets have operated in anticipation of the 2025 and 2026 drafts ever since reacquiring control of their picks in a trade with Houston two years ago. After dropping all the way to No. 8 last year, they will again have to make the best of the situation. The Rockets still have swap rights to Brooklyn’s 2027 first-rounder, giving the Nets an incentive to be more competitive next season. Acuff’s ability to create offense as a lead guard will surely warrant strong consideration here, but the Nets have also prioritized selecting players with plus positional size, and they will have a number of valid candidates to consider over the next month.
Acuff put together an individually dominant one-and-done season and put himself in position to be the next guard off the board behind Darryn Peterson. Opinions around the NBA vary on where he stacks up amid a very talented guard class; there is curiosity around how he’ll measure physically at the combine, but there’s little doubt he has the chops to help run a team next season. There is an expectation that Acuff will need to be insulated defensively on a winning team, but he is highly skilled and the most polished point guard in this group.
7. Sacramento Kings
Kingston Flemings, PG, Houston
Freshman
The Kings fell from No. 5 to No. 7 in a critical draft for the franchise, considering their older, expensive roster and the need for a younger face to rebuild around as general manager Scott Perry enters his second season. If there’s a silver lining, it’s that Sacramento has a clear need at point guard, with several options likely on the board at this spot.
Flemings’ explosive speed and winning intangibles swayed NBA executives this season, and he projects as a lead playmaker who puts downhill pressure on defenses and should also add value as a defender. The continued progression of his jump shot is key for him and something he’ll need to demonstrate effectively in team workouts, but he got positive results at Houston (38.7% from 3, 84.5% from the line) and has shown growth already in that area.
8. Atlanta Hawks (via New Orleans)
Mikel Brown Jr., PG, Louisville
Freshman
The Hawks’ shrewd decision to trade away the 13th pick in last year’s draft for this one – the better of New Orleans’ and Milwaukee’s selections – didn’t result in a top-four pick but still moved them up five spots in a strong draft. Selecting this early after winning 46 games last season was a positive outcome for Atlanta, no matter where this pick fell. The Hawks lack a true point guard after moving on from Trae Young, and Brown’s perimeter playmaking makes him an intriguing fit if they opt to go in that direction.
Brown’s back injury made it difficult for him to boost his stock in-season, making the predraft process critical for showing teams he is healthy and reminding them of his significant offensive talent. His positional size, shooting ability and passing skills should stand out in workout settings, but he needs a positive spring to work his way further up the board in a guard-heavy lottery, with Darius Acuff, Keaton Wagler and Kingston Flemings all having outstanding seasons. There are still scouts who view Brown’s upside as the highest of the group, but it might take some work for him to leap ahead of the other top guards.
9. Dallas Mavericks
Brayden Burries, SG, Arizona
Freshman
Dallas is entering a new era with top executives Masai Ujiri and Mike Schmitz signing on to build out the team around 19-year-old Cooper Flagg. This pick represents the Mavericks’ best opportunity to pair him with another young talent, as they won’t control their own first-rounder again until 2031. Although the pick didn’t jump – instead dropping back one spot – this is an opportunity to add another long-term building block. Burries has the versatility to slot in immediately as the Mavericks gauge how quickly to accelerate toward competing with Flagg.
Burries endeared himself to teams over the course of the season as a steady two-way contributor with room to grow as a scorer. Scouts see an intriguing upside as he continues to improve as an on-ball playmaker, but he is a solid enough shooter to play the 2, giving him appealing versatility. He is older than other freshman guards in the lottery and not as toolsy or flashy, but he might be closer to directly impacting winning.
10. Milwaukee Bucks
Nate Ament, SF/PF, Tennessee
Freshman
Milwaukee had just a 3.1% chance of moving into the top four, requiring a scenario in which both New Orleans’ pick and its own jumped in the lottery, which would have conveyed the worse of the two. The Bucks desperately need backcourt help but should be thinking best available, considering the uncertainty around the team’s trajectory and with ownership wanting clarity on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future by draft night. While they don’t control their own picks over the next few seasons, they could still be operating with a longer view if they opt to part ways with their franchise player.
While Ament’s stock has slipped from an early top-five projection, he had productive stretches this season within a tricky team context and has room to help himself in workouts. Although scouts are split on whether he has star potential or projects better as a long-term supporting player, there is still plenty of intrigue around Ament in the lottery. As a tall skill player with shotmaking upside, Ament fits a player archetype that teams often love to swing on. As Milwaukee considers a post-Antetokounmpo future, a malleable upside swing such as Ament could be a fit.
11. Golden State Warriors
Karim Lopez (Mexico), SF/PF, New Zealand Breakers
The Warriors had long odds and no luck in their first draft lottery since 2021. They have an important decision to make with this pick, as they weigh the long-term health of the roster versus maximizing the team’s competitive chances with Stephen Curry still playing at a high level. Coach Steve Kerr agreed to an extension Saturday and presumably didn’t sign on for a rebuild. Selecting a younger player such as Lopez, who has the experience to potentially slot in early on his rookie deal, might help mesh the short- and long-term goals. Yaxel Lendeborg (Michigan) is another player who will draw strong consideration here.
The top player in a thin international prospect class, Lopez has a chance to help himself in pre-draft workouts, where teams will gain a better sense of his physical traits and skill level coming off a positive year in the NBL. Showing progress as a perimeter shooter in those settings would help his case to sneak into the top 10.
12. Oklahoma City Thunder (via LA Clippers)
Yaxel Lendeborg**, PF/SF, Michigan
Senior**
The rest of the NBA exhaled as this pick stood pat in the lottery, keeping the 64-win Thunder from adding a top-four prospect. The Thunder have a roster crunch they’ll have to solve for this offseason, holding player options on Luguentz Dort, Isaiah Hartenstein and Kenrich Williams, as well as two first-round picks (they also own No. 17). Picking up all three options would put them at 15 players, barring another consolidation trade.
Lendeborg is set to benefit from his instrumental role in Michigan’s title run, where his versatility shone through on both sides of the ball, and he shot 52.9% from 3 in his final 11 games. He’ll be a 24-year-old rookie, a polarizing aspect of his projection, but he’s ready for the NBA and should be a plug-and-play rotation piece. At a certain point in the draft, the value of his unique skill set outweighs the age factor.
13. Miami Heat
Labaron Philon Jr., PG/SG, Alabama
Sophomore
The Heat will pick in the lottery for the first time since 2019. They have built much of their roster through the draft, but they haven’t landed a second star to pair with Bam Adebayo and might have to do that by other means. The need for added shot creation on the roster makes this an interesting landing spot for Philon.
Philon had an outstanding season at Alabama and proved himself as a potent scorer who can generate offense in spurts, helping him earn looks in the back half of the lottery. He can be polarizing for scouts, with persistent questions around his ability to run a team in the half court, but he’s a proven scorer with positional size who could provide a real spark coming off the bench in the right context.
14. Charlotte Hornets
Aday Mara, C, Michigan
Junior
Charlotte took an organizational step forward this season, making the play-in tournament and developing chemistry, with the addition of Kon Knueppel providing a shot in the arm and coach Charles Lee earning an extension this week. They also own the 18th pick, giving them some options to move around the board.
Mara has given himself a runway to be the first center off the board, possessing an unusual skill level for his 7-3 frame and building momentum during Michigan’s title run. He is an excellent passer and quick processor who can be an offensive conduit, in addition to finishing simple plays. Developing a reliable jumper will be an important step for him. The Hornets could use an infusion of size and offensive skill up front, making this an intriguing potential landing spot for Mara.
15. Chicago Bulls (via Portland)
Jayden Quaintance, C, Kentucky
Sophomore
Quaintance is viewed by teams as a wild-card prospect with a wide range. He was a lottery candidate entering the year, but has health questions to answer in the pre-draft process. Now a year removed from ACL surgery, he played just four games this season, with knee issues flaring up after he attempted to return. His physicality and defensive upside carry long-term intrigue, considering he has yet to turn 19. How his medicals check out and how much he can participate in on-court workouts will determine his next month.
The Bulls are one of four teams (Memphis, Oklahoma City, Charlotte) that hold multiple picks inside the top 20, setting up interesting potential trade dynamics. Quaintance’s physicality as a play-finisher and shot blocker should make him an appealing consideration for Chicago at this spot.A hypothetical pairing with Caleb Wilson would give them an extremely physical young frontline to build around.
16. Memphis Grizzlies (via Orlando)
Christian Anderson, PG, Texas Tech
Sophomore
After moving up to No. 3, Memphis holds a second pick inside the top 20, giving it an opportunity to add to the backcourt in this scenario after landing Cameron Boozer. The Grizzlies will likely consider guard options here with the possibility of a Ja Morant trade standing as the last move in what has been a full teardown over the past year.
Coming off a tremendous season at Texas Tech, Anderson’s stellar shooting (41.5% from 3) and steady ball-screen playmaking would make him an interesting addition for Memphis as it weighs the look of the roster long-term.
17. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Philadelphia)
Hannes Steinbach, PF/C, Washington
Freshman
Steinbach’s dependable production and excellent rebounding stand out in a draft that’s lighter on bigs, with many teams viewing him as a safe option. While not a flashy player, he’s advanced enough offensively to plug into a rotation next season. There are varying opinions on how his defense and shooting (34% from 3) project long-term, and scouts view him as caught between the 4 and 5 positionally due to his size.
The Thunder also had two first-rounders last year, choosing to roster Thomas Sorber at No. 15 and trade the 24th pick for a future protected first. Considering their roster situation, they could take a similar approach and look to flip this pick for a future asset, which might be simpler than consolidating picks to move up in the lottery.
18. Charlotte Hornets (via New Orleans)
Cameron Carr, SG/SF, Baylor
Sophomore
Carr is a candidate to potentially rise on the predraft circuit – his level of athleticism and shot-making ability typically plays up well in workout settings. Coming off a breakout season, his mix of perimeter shooting, elite explosiveness and defensive flashes points to long-term upside, particularly if he can add physical strength to his frame (he’s listed at just 175 pounds). His ability to score off cuts and space the floor should translate effectively, allowing him to play an off-ball role that helps mitigate his lack of playmaking.
The Hornets have two first-round picks and could opt to make both as they continue building through the draft. Moving up with No. 14 and 18 might be a challenge considering the strength of this draft, but Charlotte has some flexibility to maneuver using its picks.
19. Toronto Raptors
Chris Cenac Jr., PF/C, Houston
Freshman
Toronto successfully took a step forward this season, hitting on last year’s Collin Murray-Boyles selection and forming an interesting long-term forward pairing with Scottie Barnes. The Raptors have several needs to address moving forward, including upgraded shooting, half-court creation and a long-term center.
Cenac was polarizing for scouts all season, but he has a strong high school résumé and intriguing developmental tools for a patient team to work with. His fluidity at his size and flashes of shooting touch set him apart from most of the other bigs in this class as a long-term bet. He made strides with his toughness and rebounding at Houston but remains a ways from contributing to a winning NBA team. Cenac requires some added projection, but he profiles as a viable developmental bet in this part of the draft.
20. San Antonio Spurs (via Atlanta)
Morez Johnson Jr., PF/C, Michigan
Sophomore
Johnson will have a chance to capitalize on his role in Michigan’s title run, with his physical style of play and defensive versatility holding long-term NBA appeal. Though undersized for a 5, he has a great frame, runs the floor well, is an active rebounder and has the ability to guard multiple positions and switch situationally. That makes him a glue-guy candidate for teams looking to get more athletic up front.
San Antonio is heavy on perimeter talent and should be considering younger frontcourt depth at this spot. The Spurs have the advantage of being able to effectively pair Victor Wembanyama with nearly any big up front, with his shooting and rim protection enabling a wide range of lineups. Johnson should draw consideration here and would give them some added muscle next to their ascending superstar.
21. Detroit Pistons (via Minnesota)
Bennett Stirtz, PG, Iowa
Senior
Stirtz helped reaffirm his NBA readiness in March, captaining Iowa to a surprise Elite Eight run. While his shooting was streakier than anticipated this season (35.8% from 3), he carried a heavy workload and was asked to create for himself far more than he’ll need to in the pros. His ability to navigate ball screens, limit mistakes and knock down open shots gives him a path to a useful bench role in the right situation, despite entering the league as a 23-year-old rookie.
Detroit has a need for added shooting around Cade Cunningham and can go several directions at this spot. Stirtz is capable of bolstering the second unit and also adding spacing playing off the Pistons’ various playmaking wings.
22. Philadelphia 76ers (via Houston)
Allen Graves, PF, Santa Clara
Freshman
Graves is one of the unique stories of this draft cycle and has gathered first-round momentum, thanks in large part to his strong analytic profile. He maintains the ability to return to college, where he is also in the transfer portal, making this one of the more interesting stay-or-go decisions as the combine approaches. While still somewhat polarizing among scouts and not a top-end run-jump athlete, Graves’ skill level, feel for the game and productivity have continued to pique NBA interest, giving him a pathway to rise into the top 20 with a strong predraft process.
The 76ers successfully pivoted to a younger timeline this season, with the duo of Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe set to anchor the backcourt for the foreseeable future, taking pressure off Joel Embiid. With Embiid in and out of the lineup, adding younger frontcourt depth should be a goal for Philadelphia, something they might be able to address at this pick.
23. Atlanta Hawks (via Cleveland)
Isaiah Evans, SG, Duke
Sophomore
Evans has the makings of a quality wing shooter, with good positional size and the ability to hit tough shots off movement. He took a leap this season with an expanded role at Duke and has starter-level upside if he can be more consistent. He needs to better apply his tools defensively, but he displayed some growth on that end this season.
Adding more perimeter shooting would be beneficial for the Hawks as they continue to build around the rising Jalen Johnson. They don’t have a clear positional need beyond adding a long-term point guard – something they might be able to do in the lottery – and can consider several directions with this second pick.
24. New York Knicks
Koa Peat, PF/SF, Arizona
Freshman
Peat opted to declare for the draft and has an opportunity to play his way up the boards with a strong predraft process. Some teams viewed him as an excellent candidate to return to school and improve his stock, an option that remains available to him. Scouts view his perimeter shooting as a critical swing skill that will impact his trajectory, as he is not particularly effective scoring outside 15 feet at this stage of his career. But his strength and quickness relative to his size, coupled with a solid offensive feel and ability to guard the perimeter, give him a chance to find a niche in the right situation.
New York would benefit from added size and physicality up front, particularly with Mitchell Robinson headed to free agency. If Peat can develop his jumper, he could be an interesting lineup option here.
25. Los Angeles Lakers
Henri Veesaar, C, North Carolina
Junior
Veesaar comes off a productive season at North Carolina and will offer sheer size and viable shooting (42.6% from 3) in a draft that has become light on true centers. He has above-average athleticism and offensive skill for his size, plus he should also be able to hold up defensively in drop coverage. The functionality he offers on offense and defense should allow him to plug into a rotation next season.
The Lakers have some roster uncertainty rolling into next season with LeBron James and likely Austin Reaves (player option) entering free agency. The most obvious need is at center, where they stand to upgrade beyond the mercurial Deandre Ayton. Veesaar would upgrade their skill level and add a floor-spacing element that the roster lacks up front.
26. Denver Nuggets
Dailyn Swain, SG/SF, Texas
Junior
Swain is one of the most physically gifted wings in this class and has built a solid first-round case after putting together his most complete college season. He is a strong slasher and projects as a plus perimeter defender but is still coming into his own on the offensive end. Teams will be curious to further assess his inconsistent shooting (34.8% from 3, but an encouraging 81.3% from the line) in workouts, a key long-term area for growth that gives him room to rise up the board.
Denver continues to try to optimize its supporting cast around Nikola Jokic on the margins and could lose Peyton Watson in free agency. Swain’s positional size and defensive versatility would be an appealing fit here.
27. Boston Celtics
Amari Allen, SF/PF, Alabama
Freshman
Allen’s positional versatility and ability to augment lineups on both sides of the ball give him a path to finding a long-term NBA role. While he is not likely to create his own shot at a high level and shot a middling 34.1% from 3, his playmaking flashes and defensive instincts give him a good role-player baseline to build on if his scoring ability can catch up. Whether he can work up the board from here or ultimately winds up back in college remains to be seen, as an older Freshman who was unheralded to begin the season.
The Celtics value taller perimeter players in Allen’s mold who can fit in alongside their stars, and they could afford him time to develop.
28. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Detroit)
Ebuka Okorie, PG, Stanford
Freshman
Okorie put together what could wind up as a surprise one-and-done campaign at Stanford, coming in as a relatively unheralded recruit then averaging 23.2 points on his way to an All-ACC selection. A tough-minded and shifty scorer who is undersized and slight for his position, it remains to be seen how high he can rise in a deep point guard class, with the option to return to school and enter a thinner 2027 draft still available to him.
The Timberwolves could use a reserve ball handler to help stabilize the position long term, with Okorie’s microwave scoring talent a potential fit off the bench.
29. Cleveland Cavaliers (via San Antonio)
Meleek Thomas, PG/SG, Arkansas
Freshman
Thomas is a talented scorer with solid positional size and made 41.6% of his 3s this season, making him a viable first-round option for teams in need of offensive help. He has the option to return to Arkansas, where he’d step into an even larger role next season without Darius Acuff Jr., and could play his way firmly into the first round in 2027.
In the midst of this current competitive window, Cleveland can justify picking for need at this slot – but if a younger player winds up falling here, taking an upside swing might make sense.
30. Dallas Mavericks (via Oklahoma City)
Joshua Jefferson, SF/PF, Iowa State
Senior
An untimely ankle injury in the Big 12 tournament ended Jefferson’s season prematurely, but he played his way into the late first-round mix as a steady all-around player. He is skilled for his size with good vision and an unselfish approach that should help blend lineups and hold plug-and-play appeal. Jefferson shot a career-best 34.5% from 3 this season but still needs to become a more reliable floor spacer to tie his skill set together.
The Mavs should be angling to kick start toward winning next season, with Cooper Flagg on the rise and Dallas not controlling its own pick until 2031. While still rebuilding, adding a more NBA-ready player with this second first-round selection makes sense.
Second round
31. New York Knicks (via Washington)
Tyler Tanner, PG/SG, Vanderbilt, sophomore
32. Memphis Grizzlies (via Indiana)
Alex Karaban, SF/PF, UConn, senior
33. Brooklyn Nets
Tounde Yessoufou, SF, Baylor, freshman
34. Sacramento Kings
Zuby Ejiofor, PF/C, St. John’s, senior
3****5. San Antonio Spurs (via Utah)
Milan Momcilovic, PF/SF, Iowa State, junior
36. LA Clippers (via Memphis)
Luigi Suigo, C, Mega Basket, Italy
37. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Dallas)
Tarris Reed Jr., PF/C, UConn, senior
38. Chicago Bulls (via New Orleans)
Ryan Conwell, SG, Louisville, senior
39. Houston Rockets (via Chicago)
Matt Able, SF, NC State, freshman
40. Boston Celtics (via Milwaukee)
Braden Smith, PG, Purdue, senior
41. Miami Heat (via Golden State)
Flory Bidunga, C, Kansas, sophomore
42. San Antonio Spurs (via Portland)
Sergio de Larrea, PG/SG, Valencia, Spain
43. Brooklyn Nets (via Clippers)
Malachi Moreno, C, Kentucky, freshman
44. San Antonio Spurs (via Miami)
Baba Miller, PF/C, Cincinnati, senior
45. Sacramento Kings**(via Charlotte)**
Trevon Brazile, PF/C, Arkansas, senior
46. Orlando Magic
Rueben Chinyelu, C, Florida, junior
47. Phoenix Suns (via Philadelphia)
Jeremy Fears Jr., PG, Michigan State, sophomore
48. Dallas Mavericks (via Phoenix)
Ugonna Onyenso, C, Virginia, senior
49. Denver Nuggets (via Atlanta)
Billy Richmond III, SG/SF, Arkansas, sophomore
50. Toronto Raptors
Izaiyah Nelson, PF/C, South Florida, senior
51. Washington Wizards (via Minnesota)
Jaden Bradley, PG/SG, Arizona, senior
52. LA Clippers (via Cleveland)
Richie Saunders, SG/SF, BYU, senior
53. Houston Rockets
Andrej Stojakovic, SG/SF, Illinois, junior
54. Golden State Warriors (via Lakers)
Felix Okpara, C, Tennessee, senior
55. New York Knicks
Bruce Thornton, PG/SG, Ohio State, senior
56. Chicago Bulls (via Denver)
Kylan Boswell, PG/SG, Illinois, senior
57. Atlanta Hawks (via Boston)
Emanuel Sharp, SG, Houston, senior
58. New Orleans Pelicans (via Detroit)
Nick Martinelli, SF/PF, Northwestern, senior
59. Minnesota Timberwolves (via San Antonio)
Milos Uzan, PG, Houston, senior
60. Washington Wizards (via Oklahoma City)
Ja’Kobi Gillespie, PG, Tennessee, senior
By Jeremy Woo, via ESPN