By Jeremy Woo, 2026-06-24 07:00:00
2026年NBA选秀已近在咫尺（美东时间周二和周三晚8点在ABC/ESPN直播），联盟各支球队正严阵以待。
随着选秀局势逐渐明朗，最大的悬念从最顶端开始——华盛顿奇才需要在AJ·迪班萨 (AJ Dybantsa) 和达林·彼得森 (Darryn Peterson) 之间做出艰难的抉择。
密尔沃基雄鹿在周一深夜正式拉开了休赛期的序幕，他们将扬尼斯·阿德托昆博 (Giannis Antetokounmpo) 交易至迈阿密热火，换回了包括今年选秀首轮第13号签在内的交易筹码。随着这笔交易达成，预计整个联盟的交易活跃度将有所提升。
以下是我最新的选秀预测，结合了来自NBA各方的最新情报，以揭示选秀大会的潜在走向。与往常一样，这份模拟选秀很大程度上基于我与NBA内部人士的交流，以及我整个赛季对新秀的个人评估。这并非我的个人实力排名，个人排名详见ESPN百强新秀榜。
在周二首轮选秀开始前，本模拟选秀将持续更新，以反映任何最新情报或交易。
最近更新： 美东时间周二晚7点，对乐透区末段以及20多顺位区间进行了多处调整。
更多NBA选秀报道：
百强新秀榜 | 最佳模板
历次模拟选秀 | 选秀专题报道
第一轮
1. 华盛顿奇才
AJ·迪班萨 (AJ Dybantsa)，小前锋，杨百翰大学
大一
奇才在做出最终决定前继续保持低调。种种迹象表明，迪班萨依然是最有可能的选择——他是最能将上限与华盛顿阵容契合度完美结合的人选。
记者 Shams Charania 周一报道称，奇才已同意与特雷·杨 (Trae Young) 签下一份四年2.12亿美元的合同。这份长期承诺让奇才选择彼得森的前景变得有些模糊，因为彼得森希望长期成长为一名控球后卫。在亚特兰大老鹰于交易截止日未能为杨争取到太多价值，最终将其交易至华盛顿换回CJ·麦科勒姆 (CJ McCollum) 和科里·基斯珀特 (Corey Kispert) 之后，这位27岁的球星预计将在奇才效力很长一段时间。很难想象在杨的产出和彼得森的发展之间如何实现双赢。
彼得森和迪班萨之间的差距非常微弱，因此这些客观情况可能会成为考量因素。此外，迪班萨冲击篮筐的得分能力和顶级的身体天赋是奇才现有阵容中任何其他球员所不具备的。将迪班萨与杨搭档，可以减轻这名新秀在半场阵地进攻中立即创造机会的压力，并为他提供一条最大化其防守能力的途径。
不要指望华盛顿会提前透露底牌，但局势正朝着有利于迪班萨的方向发展。自今年5月选秀抽签仪式以来，整个联盟就一直将他视为这一顺位的最大热门。
2. 犹他爵士
达林·彼得森 (Darryn Peterson)，控球后卫/得分后卫，堪萨斯大学
大一
彼得森周一在纽约告诉记者，他上周末与犹他爵士进行了会面。这表明了双方的共同兴趣，也标志着彼得森最初决定不拜访爵士或为爵士试训的态度发生了转变。
消息人士透露，爵士在整个选秀过程中都对彼得森表现出了浓厚的兴趣，而竞争对手球队普遍预计，犹他将选择彼得森和迪班萨中掉下来的那一个。彼得森最初决定只拜访华盛顿，更多地反映了他对自己稳居前两顺位的信心，以及希望在首顺位听到自己名字的渴望。
消息人士表示，彼得森的体检报告并未引起各队的重大担忧，这为他锁定前两顺位扫清了障碍。尽管他在堪萨斯大学的赛季并未按计划进行——他曾饱受严重抽筋问题的困扰——但他一直被各支球队视为状元签的有力竞争者。随着这些疑问逐渐消散，在我个人的新秀排行榜中，他被评为本届最顶尖的新秀，作为一名顶级的进攻天才，他有潜力成长为联盟最出色的得分手之一。
彼得森将非常契合爵士，他能立即提升球队的进攻火力，并与基扬特·乔治 (Keyonte George) 搭档后场，助力犹他冲击季后赛。卡梅隆·布泽尔 (Cameron Boozer) 同样深受爵士青睐，但最可能的情况是他将在第三顺位被选走。
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
对于布泽尔来说，在即将迎来一个本该顺理成章的选秀之夜前，情况没有太大变化。消息人士透露，他上周拜访了孟菲斯，此前还拜访了芝加哥和犹他，除了华盛顿之外，他几乎走访了所有潜在下家。尽管犹他（他的父亲是爵士管理层成员）也在考虑他，但竞争对手球队认为，爵士很难错过迪班萨或彼得森。
整个联盟对灰熊对布泽尔的兴趣也有着类似的信心。灰熊是联盟中最注重数据分析的管理层之一，而这位在杜克大学打出历史级高效表现的球星在各大选秀数据模型中都名列前茅。
尽管乐透抽签的结果似乎注定会让布泽尔落在第三顺位，但对于在上个月的抽签中顺位上升了三位的灰熊来说，他的加入同样意义重大。随着贾·莫兰特 (Ja Morant) 可能会在交易市场上被送走，布泽尔将代表着一个全新的开始。布泽尔在外线的自如表现使他成为扎克·伊迪 (Zach Edey) 极具吸引力的前场搭档，这可能会成为一个极为出色的进攻组合。
4. 芝加哥公牛
凯莱布·威尔逊 (Caleb Wilson)，大前锋/中锋，北卡罗来纳大学
大一
威尔逊在选秀前只拜访了芝加哥公牛，他上周进行了一次单独试训，并与公牛高层共度了时光，其中包括新聘请的主教练蒂亚戈·斯普利特 (Tiago Splitter)。公牛被认为是威尔逊最心仪的去处，而最可能的情况依然是他会在第4顺位被公牛选走。
虽然威尔逊的赛场表现积累不及排在他前面的三位新秀，但他在北卡罗来纳大学取得的效率飞跃极大地提升了各队对他长期潜力的评估——他出色的弹速和不断提升的赛场活力，使他极有可能成为一名具有高影响力的NBA球员。因此，大多数人认为这个选秀权是压力较小的顺位之一，预计对芝加哥来说这将是一个相对简单的决定。
5. 洛杉矶快船（来自印第安纳）
基顿·瓦格勒 (Keaton Wagler)，控球后卫/得分后卫，伊利诺伊大学
大一
在公认的前四名新秀悉数被选走后，选秀的第二阶段从这里开始。快船在过去一周一直处于交易传闻的中心，竞争对手球队表示他们将有多种选择，包括向下交易选秀权。快船对外一直释放出打算保留并使用这个选秀权的信号，但这个顺位依然充满变数。竞争对手球队认为，如果快船保持不动，瓦格勒和米克尔·布朗二世 (Mikel Brown Jr.)（他上周末在快船进行了试训）是两个最有可能的人选。
瓦格勒非常适合快船，他能与达里厄斯·加兰 (Darius Garland) 形成天然互补，加兰可以承担控球后卫的职责，而瓦格勒则可以逐渐成长为一名使用率更高的组织者。他只进行了两次拜访——分别去了公牛和快船——并取消了前往布鲁克林和萨克拉门托的行程，这一决定表明他对自己的选秀行情感到踏实。他是一名市场前景广阔的球员，被认为受到乐透区中后段多支球队的青睐，这使他成为该顺位潜在的交易引进目标。
消息人士称，快船在后期也对达里厄斯·阿库夫二世 (Darius Acuff Jr.) 表现出了兴趣，他虽然没有为快船试训，但最近几天与他们的决策者进行了接触。然而，竞争对手球队认为，阿库夫和加兰在场上的功能重叠会给快船带来挑战，这使得这一方案看起来不太可能发生。
6. 布鲁克林篮网
米克尔·布朗二世 (Mikel Brown Jr.)，控球后卫，路易斯维尔大学
大一
篮网依然让其他球队难以捉摸，而这个选秀权是本次选秀的第一个重要拐点。如果基顿·瓦格勒在这一顺位未被选走，他在这里会非常合理，他的位置体型和无私的球风与布鲁克林非常契合。布朗和内特·阿门特 (Nate Ament) 被视为该顺位的两大热门人选。
布朗在试训期间似乎势头强劲，布鲁克林也表现出了兴趣，篮网高管曾在奥兰多拜访过他，并邀请他进行了试训。他的体型和全面的技术使他有理由成为这第二档新秀中进攻上限最高的持球者。各队表示，他在试训中的表现令人印象深刻，展示了超远射程和脚步移动，这赋予了他明星潜质，并有助于缓解人们对他大一赛季表现起伏不定的担忧。他在选秀后期选择不拜访手握7号签的萨克拉门托，这表明他对自己的其他选择感到乐观。
阿门特是这里的另一个备选人选。他罕见的位置体型和外线技术的结合，可以说最符合篮网近期的偏好。但下赛季他似乎不太可能立即对赢球产生影响，而布鲁克林预计会有所提升，且并不掌控自己的选秀权。正如我们去年看到他们选择叶戈尔·德敏 (Egor Demin) 一样，这是一个有能力在选秀夜制造惊喜的管理层。
篮网还在周一的一笔三方交易中同意交易得到朱利叶斯·兰德尔 (Julius Randle)，该交易将尼克·克拉克斯顿 (Nic Claxton) 送至芝加哥，并让布鲁克林与明尼苏达互换选秀权，从第33顺位升至第28顺位。根据ESPN的鲍比·马克斯 (Bobby Marks) 报道，在交易正式生效前，篮网仍可利用其完整的3000多万美元薪金空间，然后以超帽球队的身份完成这笔交易。
7. 萨克拉门托国王
达里厄斯·阿库夫二世 (Darius Acuff Jr.)，控球后卫，阿肯色大学
大一
消息人士透露，阿库夫与萨克拉门托之间存在强烈的双向兴趣，问题仅在于他是否能掉到国王的选秀顺位。球队似乎乐于静观其变。国王已经仔细考察了这一区间的其他后卫，似乎并不急于向上交易选秀权。
阿库夫正在吸引快船和篮网的关注，但最近几天的传闻大多指向他将前往自己心仪的目的地。他将能立即为国王队提供即战力，而国王也希望借此锁定未来的控球后卫。
8. 亚特兰大老鹰（来自新奥尔良）
金斯顿·弗莱明斯 (Kingston Flemings)，控球后卫，休斯敦大学
大一
老鹰的选秀权是另一个重要的变数顺位，据说亚特兰大正在权衡交易方面的几种选择。有传言称他们可能会向上交易至第5顺位，也可能会向下交易或直接送走选秀权，这取决于他们前面的选秀形势如何发展。据联盟消息人士透露，如果老鹰保留这个选秀权，弗莱明斯和阿代·马拉 (Aday Mara) 是最热门的候选名字。
弗莱明斯的顺位区间似乎已经收窄，老鹰和雄鹿看起来最切合实际，如果阿库夫在第7顺位被选走，国王也是一个潜在的去处。他也吸引了快船和篮网的目光。虽然弗莱明斯是这些大一后卫中投篮稳定性最差的一个，但他的爆发力和出色的无形资产让他一直处于乐透区球队的重点关注名单中。
9. 达拉斯独行侠
内特·阿门特 (Nate Ament)，小前锋/大前锋，田纳西大学
大一
独行侠从密歇根大学挖来主教练达斯蒂·梅 (Dusty May)是周一引人瞩目的头条新闻，这意味着三位密歇根大学的新秀——马拉、莫雷兹·约翰逊二世 (Morez Johnson Jr.) 和雅克塞尔·兰德伯格 (Yaxel Lendeborg)——都有可能在这个顺位供独行侠选择。然而，联盟内部对于梅对这一选秀权的影响程度持怀疑态度，因为球队总裁马赛·乌杰里 (Masai Ujiri) 将做出他掌权以来的首次选秀决定。
竞争对手球队已经开始将阿门特视为独行侠的候选人，他的顺位区间从篮网的第6顺位开始，另一个潜在的落脚点是雄鹿的第10顺位。他将成为库珀·弗拉格 (Cooper Flagg) 极具吸引力的前场搭档，组成一对身材高大、技术娴熟且极具长期上限的前锋组合。
独行侠对向下交易选秀权持开放态度，在围绕弗拉格建队的过程中保持选择的灵活性。该球队已向其他球队示意，计划在下赛季开始时留住凯里·欧文 (Kyrie Irving)。
10. 密尔沃基雄鹿
布雷登·伯里斯 (Brayden Burries)，得分后卫，亚利桑那大学
大一
雄鹿终于在周一深夜痛下决心，将阿德托昆博（和鲍比·波蒂斯 (Bobby Portis)）交易至热火，换回泰勒·希罗 (Tyler Herro)、凯莱尔·韦尔 (Kel’el Ware)、小海梅·哈克斯 (Jaime Jaquez Jr.)、卡斯帕拉斯·雅库乔尼斯 (Kasparas Jakucionis)、三个首轮签（包括今年的13号签）、一个未来的选秀权互换权和一个未来的次轮签。各队表示，这笔交易此前一直压制着联盟其他地方潜在的交易热潮，预示着选秀之夜将会有相当多的动作。
伯里斯的顺位区间似乎较窄，在第8到第11顺位之间，达拉斯经常被提及，而金州勇士则被视为他的保底选择。他将成为雄鹿在这一顺位“选最好的人”的绝佳案例，为他们提供另一个持球点和可互换的外线选择，并且他是一名能够立即融入后场并与雄鹿任何后卫搭档的球员。
周二有传言称，雄鹿曾试图利用他们的两个选秀权向上交易进入前七顺位。截至周二晚间，雄鹿升至如此高顺位的可能性似乎不大。
如果他们保留这两个选秀权，预计雄鹿会采取“选最好的人”的策略，将这名球员与他们在第13顺位选中的任何人进行搭档。雄鹿悄无声息地试训或拜访了这一选秀区间几乎所有的球员，做了大量的尽职调查，这将使他们对自己的选择非常熟悉。
11. 金州勇士
阿代·马拉 (Aday Mara)，中锋，密歇根大学
大三
马拉稳居第8到第12顺位区间，他庞大的身躯和进攻技巧创造了独特的人物画像，这已成为许多球队觊觎的对象。如果他顺位下滑，他将非常自然地契合金州勇士，因为勇士前场缺乏高度和深度，并且可能会在主教练史蒂夫·科尔 (Steve Kerr) 以传切为核心的进攻体系中非常看重马拉的策应天赋。
竞争对手球队认为，勇士正在寻找一名下赛季就能进入轮换阵容做出贡献的球员——因为他们正努力在斯蒂芬·库里 (Stephen Curry) 职业生涯的最后阶段最大化争冠机会——但他们会采取“同位置选最好的人”的策略。马拉、伯里斯（如果他下滑的话）和兰德伯格是值得关注的名字。如果他们中意的目标已经被选走，勇士也可能会考虑向下交易。
12. 俄克拉荷马雷霆（来自洛杉矶快船）
莫雷兹·约翰逊二世 (Morez Johnson Jr.)，大前锋/中锋，密歇根大学
大二
约翰逊在市场上似乎颇受欢迎，乐透区中后段的多支球队都对他感兴趣。目前尚不清楚他在选秀夜能冲到多高的顺位，但他作为一名年仅20岁、身体强壮、即插即用的轮换球员，确实很有吸引力。黄蜂和公牛被视为他顺位区间末端的强力追求者。俄克拉荷马雷霆可能是最适合他的落脚点。
雷霆在周日晚上做出了一个虽小但很重要的举动，同意将亚伦·维金斯 (Aaron Wiggins) 送入老鹰的交易特例中，换回两个次轮签。这笔交易为俄克拉荷马腾出了预计的第15个阵容席位，为他们开启休赛期提供了重要的灵活性。虽然如果有机会的话雷霆仍可以在选秀中向上交易，本可以采取一条更简单的路径：在第12顺位进行选择，并寻求将第17号签交易出去以换取未来资产。
13. 密尔沃基雄鹿（来自迈阿密）
卡里姆·洛佩斯 (Karim Lopez)，小前锋/大前锋，新西兰破坏者
在这一区间进行选择的球队此前一直在预料雄鹿最终会从热火手中获得这个选秀权，这一举动终于在周一晚上尘埃落定。雄鹿在第10顺位选择谁，以及他们如何评估从迈阿密交易来的年轻新秀，都将影响他们在这个顺位的决定。
洛佩斯是雄鹿表现出浓厚兴趣的球员之一，应该会是这个顺位的一个选择，特别是如果雄鹿在第10顺位选中了一名后卫的话。他的身体天赋、多功能性和无形资产的结合使他成为一个可塑性极强的长期新秀。如果他没有在这个顺位被选走，各队认为他最终可能会下滑到十几顺位。
如果这个顺位选择侧翼，卡梅隆·卡尔 (Cameron Carr) 是雄鹿值得关注的另一个名字。
14. 夏洛特黄蜂
雅克塞尔·兰德伯格 (Yaxel Lendeborg)，大前锋/小前锋，密歇根大学
大四
兰德伯格的顺位区间始于第11顺位的勇士，雷霆（第12顺位）也对他感兴趣。曾有一些猜测认为他可能会下滑到十几顺位，但截至周二下午，他看起来在乐透区更为稳固。他的年龄（23岁）是考量因素之一，并且他在球队面试环节中得到的评价褒贬不一。黄蜂被认为对密歇根大学的所有三名球员都抱有浓厚的兴趣。
竞争对手球队表示，黄蜂正寻求通过选秀和交易市场来升级前场，并且可能会为了合适的球员而送出他们两个首轮签中的一个。夏洛特拥有几名合同即将到期且易于交易的球员，包括迈尔斯·布里奇斯 (Miles Bridges)，这让球队在进行交易时具备了灵活性。
15. 芝加哥公牛（来自波特兰）
汉内斯·斯坦巴赫 (Hannes Steinbach)，大前锋/中锋，华盛顿大学
大一
斯坦巴赫受到的关注甚至高至亚特兰大和达拉斯，这两支球队被认为正在考虑向下交易选秀权。他也有可能下滑到十几顺位，而公牛和灰熊在第15顺位可能会瞄准其他位置。联合试训的数据对他有所帮助，证实了他拥有打中锋的足够体型，即使他不是一个有天赋的盖帽手。他被认为具备即战力，尽管他可能最适合与一位运动能力更强的前场搭档。他将为芝加哥提供一个长期的中锋选择，并且可能是这一顺位“最好的人选”，尽管如果选择他，公牛的前场可能会变得有些拥挤。
在新管理层领导下的第一个休赛期，公牛拥有可支配的薪金空间，并已向其他球队示意，他们对各种类型的运作都持开放态度，包括这个选秀权。他们能够邀请几名球员进行试训，如果他们进行交易，他们将对这一顺位区间的球员非常熟悉。
16. 孟菲斯灰熊（来自菲尼克斯）
克里斯蒂安·安德森 (Christian Anderson)，控球后卫，德克萨斯理工大学
大二
安德森是第一批获得选秀绿屋邀请的惊喜人选之一，并且随着他在包括贝内特·斯蒂尔茨 (Bennett Stirtz)、拉巴伦·菲隆二世 (Labaron Philon Jr.) 和埃布卡·奥科里 (Ebuka Okorie) 在内的一档控球后卫中竞争顺位，他的行情似乎正在呈上升趋势。对他的兴趣从第13顺位的雄鹿开始，但目前仍不清楚这些球员将以何种顺序被选走。由于莫兰特的未来充满不确定性，灰熊可以通过这个选秀权寻求后场帮手。
灰熊也拥有向上交易并瞄准特定球员的杠杆，除了在小贾伦·杰克逊 (Jaren Jackson Jr.) 交易中创造的巨额2880万美元交易特例之外，他们还持有无数未来资产。总经理扎克·克莱曼 (Zach Kleiman) 有在选秀夜进行交易的历史，这使他们成为一支值得关注的潜在球队。孟菲斯接纳多个垃圾合同的能力也使他们能够协助其他球队完成交易以创造价值。
17. 俄克拉荷马雷霆（来自费城）
贝内特·斯蒂尔茨 (Bennett Stirtz)，控球后卫，爱荷华大学
大四
斯蒂尔茨受到了前20顺位球队的关注，他的落脚点取决于交易以及第二波控卫抢人潮从哪里开始。如果独行侠和勇士决定从他们的乐透顺位向下交易，他被视为他们的一个选择，并且在第16到19顺位的每支球队的考虑范围内。他在半场阵地战中的组织能力以及用投篮牵制防守的能力有助于他争取即战力上场时间，但他的年龄（22岁）将使他更适合那些试图赢在当下的特定球队。
雷霆周日对维金斯的交易使他们拥有了更大的灵活性，如果他们喜欢的球员掉到这里，他们可以在这个顺位进行选择。他们也可以寻求交易走这个选秀权以换取未来资产，类似于他们去年持有第24号签时的策略。
18. 夏洛特黄蜂（来自奥兰多）
卡梅隆·卡尔 (Cameron Carr)，得分后卫/小前锋，贝勒大学
大二
卡尔预计将在第13到第19顺位之间被选走，在缺乏他这种类型侧翼的选秀中，他的爆发力和投篮能力的结合赋予了他引人注目的上限。黄蜂有容纳另一名侧翼的空间，据说也是感兴趣的球队之一。如果他掉到这里，他们可能会选择他。
黄蜂对他们的两个首轮签似乎采取了灵活的态度，在他们寻求升级现有阵容的过程中，这个选秀权可能会被用于交易。卡尔被认为是夏洛特感兴趣的球员，如果他确实下滑到十几顺位，可能非常值得选中并留用。
19. 多伦多猛龙
埃布卡·奥科里 (Ebuka Okorie)，控球后卫，斯坦福大学
大一
最近几天有传言称，奥科里的行情一路走高，并正在吸引几支在前20顺位进行选择的球队的考虑，包括孟菲斯、夏洛特和多伦多。
他在斯坦福大学突破性的大一赛季产生了一个深受数据分析青睐的个人画像，这也是这三支球队的共同点。一些球队非常喜欢他运球突破的难以捉摸和得分能力，但对他的体型存在担忧。各队对于这第二组后卫——安德森、斯蒂尔茨、奥科里和菲隆——将以何种顺序被选走仍然感到困惑。
猛龙有多种需求，并且在这个顺位上很大程度上与后卫联系在一起。如果他们不选择后场球员，艾伦·格雷夫斯 (Allen Graves) 也在考虑范围内。
20. 圣安东尼奥马刺（来自亚特兰大）
杰登·昆坦斯 (Jayden Quaintance)，中锋，肯塔基大学
大二
各队对昆坦斯的选秀下限仍不明确，有一些猜测认为他可能会因为健康问题跌出首轮。他没有获得绿屋邀请，因为各队继续对他受伤的膝盖状况表示担忧，多支球队的消息人士担心这可能会导致他下赛季缺席比赛。他在亚利桑那州立大学撕裂前交叉韧带（ACL）后，于2025年3月接受了膝盖手术，由于对该伤势的预防措施，他上赛季在肯塔基大学仅出战了四场比赛。
尽管如此，各队仍然非常喜欢他作为一名垂直空间型5号位的天赋和身体工具，并认为如果他能恢复到百分之百的状态，将拥有巨大的上限。昆坦斯的落脚点将取决于各支球队选择他的心理承受度。围绕他能力的期望值依然足够高，很难想象他会一路跌出首轮。马刺是一支对他做了相当多考察工作的球队，可能会在这里赌一把。
21. 底特律活塞（来自明尼苏达）
拉巴伦·菲隆二世 (Labaron Philon Jr.)，控球后卫/得分后卫，阿拉巴马大学
大二
菲隆正在吸引整个选秀板各顺位的关注，据说雄鹿和公牛都对他感兴趣。尽管如此，他的顺位区间已经变得很宽，这在很大程度上是因为他这一档的后卫数量较多，而且并非每支球队都想选后卫。几支球队认为他可能会在20顺位末段供选择。上周，他为手握28号签的森林狼进行了试训——这可能是他可能会下滑的一个潜在信号。
竞争对手球队预计活塞会在这里瞄准一名偏向进攻的球员，底特律对投篮的迫切需求在季后赛中暴露无遗。增加一名能够减轻凯德·坎宁安 (Cade Cunningham) 压力的持球者可能也是明智之举。菲隆将满足所有这些条件。
22. 费城76人（来自休斯敦）
艾伦·格雷夫斯 (Allen Graves)，大前锋，圣克拉拉大学
大一
格雷夫斯应该在第16到第22顺位之间被选走，他的落脚点可能取决于潜在交易的进展情况。他出色的数据分析画像、显而易见的球商以及在4号位上的多功能性，使他吸引了这一区间球队的关注，包括黄蜂、猛龙和马刺。 But his average athleticism and limited body of work against top competition have made him divisive for some evaluators.
76人上周为这个选秀权考察了一系列候选人，在新任总裁迈克·甘西 (Mike Gansey) 执掌的首届选秀中，他们可以在这个顺位选择“最好的人选”。在这个顺位找到一名即战力贡献者将是一个胜利，因为费城的大部分薪资结构都绑定在乔尔·恩比德 (Joel Embiid) 和保罗·乔治 (Paul George) 身上，培养他们身后的深度可能是当务之急。格雷夫斯作为一名多功能大前锋将符合这里的需求。
23. 亚特兰大老鹰（来自克利夫兰）
戴林·斯温 (Dailyn Swain)，得分后卫/小前锋，德克萨斯大学
大三
斯温的顺位区间始于17号签左右，止于20顺位初段。在选秀中档缺乏具备多种技能的侧翼，这对他有利。围绕他的投篮仍有疑问，但各队认为他冲击篮筐的能力和扎实的防守上限值得进行长期投资。
如果亚特兰大在第8顺位瞄准了一名后卫，他们稍后可以在这里选走一名大个子或侧翼。但老鹰对他们的第二个选秀权拥有灵活性，下赛季不需要在阵容中保留两名新秀，这可能会让其他球队有机会得到它。各队表示，20多顺位的许多选秀权都被视为可交易的，他们预计会看到变动。
24. 纽约尼克斯
小克里斯·塞纳克 (Chris Cenac Jr.)，大前锋/中锋，休斯敦大学
大一
塞纳克依然稳居首轮，但随着其他球员继续向十几顺位发起冲击，20多顺位的球队开始怀疑他是否会掉到他们的顺位。
他仍在建立自己作为球员的赛场定位，要成为一名贡献者还需要时间。但他19岁时的身体骨架和不断发展的技术帮助他在选秀前脱颖而出。他距离立即帮助球队赢球还有一段距离，加之十几顺位有几支拥有多个选秀权的球队（其中一些可能在选秀早期就已经选走了大个子），这一事实可能会限制他潜在的落脚点。
最近几天有传言称，塞纳克可能是新奥尔良鹈鹕通过交易引进的目标，鹈鹕目前没有选秀权，但已表示有意进入首轮。
据说尼克斯正在寻找前场深度，并且还手握第31号签，这使他们在接下来的选秀区间中拥有首尾呼应的选秀权，并提供了一条以极具性价比的方式增加两名潜在轮换球员的途径——这对于他们努力维持争冠阵容来说是一项至关重要的任务。消息人士称，纽约可能会寻求海外暂存这两个选秀权中的一个，或者从这个顺位向下交易，具体取决于选秀形势的发展。
25. 洛杉矶湖人
亨利·维萨尔 (Henri Veesaar)，中锋，北卡罗来纳大学
大三
维萨尔的外线投篮和体型应该能让他相对较早地获得轮换时间，并使他成为需要中锋深度的首轮球队的考虑对象。他似乎很有可能在20多顺位的某个地方被选走，在那里他有几个潜在的落脚点。
中锋位置对湖人来说一直是个走马灯，他们本应专注于围绕卢卡·东契奇 (Luka Doncic) 建队的更宏大蓝图，但同时也面临着勒布朗·詹姆斯 (LeBron James) 和奥斯汀·里夫斯 (Austin Reaves) 的新合同。维萨尔的投篮能力将使他成为东契奇切实可行的挡拆搭档。
26. 丹佛掘金
塔里斯·里德二世 (Tarris Reed Jr.)，中锋，康涅狄格大学
大四
在NCAA锦标赛中打出三场得分20+的比赛为自己正名后，里德在试训期间积攒了势头，行情正趋向于首轮末段。他的臂展、身体厚度、篮板直觉和进攻技巧的结合，使他成为一名极具吸引力的即插即用型角色球员，应该会吸引争冠球队。丹佛在所有位置上都需要深度，并可能在这里看到他的价值。
掘金在努力提升阵容深度时，应该采取“选最好的人”的策略。随着佩顿·沃森 (Peyton Watson) 成为受限制自由球员，他们正面临薪金空间限制，这种情况可能会导致他们送走一名老将以获得额外的灵活性。据说丹佛也是一支可能会交易其选秀权的球队。
27. 波士顿凯尔特人
科阿·皮特 (Koa Peat)，大前锋/小前锋，亚利桑那大学
大一
皮特没有获得绿屋邀请，但他在20多顺位受到了相当多的关注。自联合试训以来，围绕他投篮机制的担忧一直是一个主要问题，也是损害他选秀行情的主要因素。波士顿拥有强大的球员开发历史记录，或许能够最大程度地激发他的潜力。
凯尔特人曾追求阿德托昆博，但最终屈居第二。其他球队猜测，既然波士顿已经明确释放了他可被交易的信号，杰伦·布朗 (Jaylen Brown) 仍有可能被送走。
28. 布鲁克林篮网（来自底特律经明尼苏达）
米里克·托马斯 (Meleek Thomas)，控球后卫/得分后卫，阿肯色大学
大一
托马斯在首轮各顺位都进行过试训，但已牢牢将自己置于20多顺位球队的考虑范围内。他的体型、得分能力和不断提升的防守在试训环境中脱颖而出，并帮助他巩固了作为一个选择的地位，他大一时三分球命中率达到了41%。篮网已经对他表现出了兴趣，尽管他们的阵容中已经有大量需要开发的后卫。
篮网在三方交易中将选秀权从第33顺位升至第28顺位并得到了兰德尔，该交易将克拉克斯顿送至芝加哥，并使森林狼向下交易并创造了薪金空间灵活性，包括一个3300万美元的交易特例。
29. 克利夫兰骑士（来自圣安东尼奥）
伊赛亚·埃文斯 (Isaiah Evans)，得分后卫，杜克大学
大二
随着首轮选秀局势逐渐清晰，有人认为埃文斯可能会下滑。作为一名侧翼投手，他拥有不错的体型，在联合试训中赤脚身高为6英尺5.5英寸，如果他能继续充实自己的比赛内容，特别是在防守端，他有途径成为一名有价值的角色球员。虽然他更多的是一名终结者和空间制造者，而不是创造者，但他接球移动后投篮的能力是罕见的，并且一直受到NBA球队的觊觎。
克利夫兰下赛季应该会保留大部分阵容深度，并可以在这个选秀权上采取“选最好的人”的策略。埃文斯是一个天赋赌注，将成为一个发展型的替补补充。
30. 达拉斯独行侠（来自俄克拉荷马雷霆）
塞尔希奥·德·拉雷亚 (Sergio de Larrea)，控球后卫/得分后卫，瓦伦西亚（西班牙）
德·拉雷亚在上周六的截止日期前选择留在选秀中，这表明他最有可能在第25到35顺位之间有一个落脚点。各队认为，在合适的情况下，他下赛季对留在西班牙持开放态度，从而创造了一个海外暂存（stash）的选择，可以为首轮球队提供薪金空间和阵容名额的缓解。他与纽约的联系最为紧密，但在这里也可能是一个选择。
他赤脚身高6英尺6英寸，臂展6英尺9英寸，这使他作为一名持球者拥有庞大的体型，并且他刚刚在西班牙度过了一个扎实的赛季，在实力强劲的瓦伦西亚队中发挥了重要作用，三分球命中率接近40%。虽然德·拉雷亚的速度不是特别快，但他的组织直觉和位置体型使他显然有潜力成长为一名合格的角色球员。
第二轮
31. 纽约尼克斯（来自华盛顿）
约书亚·杰斐逊 (Joshua Jefferson)，小前锋/大前锋，爱荷华州立大学，大四
32. 孟菲斯灰熊（来自印第安纳）
祖比·埃吉奥福 (Zuby Ejiofor)，大前锋/中锋，圣约翰大学，大四
33. 明尼苏达森林狼（来自布鲁克林）
巴巴·米勒 (Baba Miller)，大前锋/中锋，辛辛那提大学，大四
34. 萨克拉门托国王
亚历克斯·卡拉班 (Alex Karaban)，小前锋/大前锋，康涅狄格大学，大四
35. 圣安东尼奥马刺（来自犹他）
杰克·卡伊尔 (Jack Kayil)，控球后卫/得分后卫，柏林阿尔巴，德国
36. 洛杉矶快船（来自孟菲斯）
里奇·桑德斯 (Richie Saunders)，得分后卫/小前锋，杨百翰大学，大四
37. 俄克拉荷马雷霆（来自达拉斯）
埃马纽埃尔·夏普 (Emanuel Sharp)，得分后卫，休斯敦大学，大四
38. 芝加哥公牛（来自新奥尔良）
迪伦·米切尔 (Dillon Mitchell)，大前锋，圣约翰大学，大四
39. 休斯敦火箭（来自芝加哥）
莱恩·康威尔 (Ryan Conwell)，得分后卫，路易斯维尔大学，大四
40. 波士顿凯尔特人（来自密尔沃基）
布雷登·史密斯 (Braden Smith)，控球后卫，普渡大学，大四
41. 迈阿密热火（来自金州勇士）
贾科比·吉莱斯皮 (Ja’Kobi Gillespie)，控球后卫，田纳西大学，大四
42. 圣安东尼奥马刺（来自波特兰）
菲利克斯·奥克帕拉 (Felix Okpara)，中锋，田纳西大学，大四
43. 布鲁克林篮网（来自快船）
特雷冯·布拉齐尔 (Trevon Brazile)，大前锋，阿肯色大学，大四
44. 圣安东尼奥马刺（来自迈阿密）
Bruce Thornton，控球后卫/得分后卫，俄亥俄州立大学，大四
45. 萨克拉门托国王（来自夏洛特）
伊赛亚·尼尔森 (Izaiyah Nelson)，大前锋/中锋，南佛罗里达大学，大四
46. 奥兰多魔术
乌戈纳·奥尼恩索 (Ugonna Onyenso)，中锋，弗吉尼亚大学，大四
47. 菲尼克斯太阳（来自费城）
亚伦·恩克鲁玛 (Aaron Nkrumah)，得分后卫，田纳西州立大学，大四
48. 达拉斯独行侠（来自菲尼克斯）
弗谢沃洛德·伊什琴科 (Vsevolod Ishchenko)，得分后卫/小前锋，库班火车头，俄罗斯
49. 丹佛掘金（来自亚特兰大）
杰登·布拉德利 (Jaden Bradley)，控球后卫/得分后卫，亚利桑那大学，大四
50. 多伦多猛龙
托贝·阿瓦卡 (Tobe Awaka)，大前锋，亚利桑那大学，大四
51. 华盛顿奇才（来自明尼苏达）
米洛斯·乌赞 (Milos Uzan)，控球后卫，休斯敦大学，大四
52. 洛杉矶快船（来自克利夫兰）
特雷·唐纳森 (Tre Donaldson)，控球后卫，迈阿密大学，大四
53. 休斯敦火箭
夸迪尔·科普兰 (Quadir Copeland)，得分后卫，北卡罗来纳州立大学，大四
54. 金州勇士（来自洛杉矶湖人）
托比·拉瓦尔 (Tobi Lawal)，大前锋，弗吉尼亚理工大学，大四
55. 纽约尼克斯
泰勒·尼克尔 (Tyler Nickel)，得分后卫，范德堡大学，大四
56. 芝加哥公牛（来自丹佛）
布莱斯·霍普金斯 (Bryce Hopkins)，小前锋/大前锋，圣约翰大学，大四
57. 亚特兰大老鹰（来自波士顿）
尼克·马蒂内利 (Nick Martinelli)，小前锋/大前锋，西北大学，大四
58. 新奥尔良鹈鹕（来自底特律）
马里克·布朗 (Maliq Brown)，大前锋/中锋，杜克大学，大四
59. 明尼苏达森林狼（来自圣安东尼奥）
诺亚姆·雅科夫 (Noam Yaacov)，控球后卫，奥斯坦德，丹麦
60. 华盛顿奇才（来自俄克拉荷马雷霆）
泰勒·比洛多 (Tyler Bilodeau)，大前锋，加州大学洛杉矶分校，大四
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2026 NBA mock draft: Projecting all 60 picks in Rounds 1 and 2
The 2026 NBA draft is just hours away (Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN), and things are getting real around the league.
With the draft picture beginning to crystallize, the intrigue begins at the very top, where the Washington Wizards have a tough decision to make between AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson.
The Milwaukee Bucks kicked off the offseason in earnest late Monday night, dealing Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat for a trade package that includes the 13th pick in this draft. With that move agreed upon, expect trade activity to pick up around the league.
Here are my latest draft projections, with new intel from around the NBA shedding light on how things might go. As usual, this mock draft is informed heavily by my conversations with sources around the NBA, in addition to my own evaluations of prospects over the course of the season. These are not my personal rankings, which can be found in ESPN’s top 100.
This mock draft will be updated to reflect any new intel or transactions until Tuesday’s Round 1.
Last update: Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET, with several adjustments in the late lottery and throughout the 20s.
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First round
1. Washington Wizards
AJ Dybantsa, SF, BYU
Freshman
The Wizards have continued to keep things quiet as they move toward a final decision. Signs continue to point toward Dybantsa as the most likely choice – one who best marries upside with fit for Washington.
Shams Charania reported Monday that the Wizards agreed to a four-year, $212 million contract with Trae Young. That long-term commitment muddies the upside of a pairing with Peterson, who wants to grow into playing point guard long-term. After Atlanta was unable to find much value for Young at the trade deadline, dealing him to Washington for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, the 27-year-old Young will presumably be a Wizard for a while. It’s difficult to envision a scenario in which Young’s production and Peterson’s development would both be maximized.
The margin between Peterson and Dybantsa is narrow enough that those circumstances could factor in. And Dybantsa’s downhill scoring and elite physical gifts are unlike any other player’s on the Wizards’ roster. Pairing Dybantsa with Young would lessen the immediate demand on the rookie to create offense in the half court and give him a path to maximizing his ability defensively, too.
Don’t expect Washington to tip its hand, but things are aligning for Dybantsa, who has been viewed around the league as the favorite at this spot dating back to the draft lottery in May.
2. Utah Jazz
Darryn Peterson, PG/SG, Kansas
Freshman
Peterson told reporters in New York on Monday that he met with Utah over the weekend. That’s indicative of mutual interest and a shift after Peterson’s initial decision not to visit with or work out for the Jazz.
Sources say the Jazz have shown strong interest in Peterson throughout the process, and the expectation from rival teams has been that Utah will pick whichever of Peterson or Dybantsa falls to them. Peterson’s initial decision to only visit Washington was more reflective of his confidence in his security as a top pick and desire to hear his name called first.
Sources say Peterson’s medicals have not raised major concerns with teams, clearing the way for him to be a top-two pick. Although his season at Kansas didn’t go according to plan – he dealt with serious cramping issues – he has always been viewed by teams as a strong candidate at No. 1. With some of those questions now in the rearview, he rates as my personal top prospect in the class, as a major offensive talent with potential to be one of the league’s best scorers.
Peterson would make for a strong match with the Jazz, immediately bolstering their offense and slotting in alongside Keyonte George as Utah pushes for playoff contention. Cameron Boozer is also held in high regard by the Jazz, but the likely scenario is that he hears his name called third.
3. Memphis Grizzlies
Cameron Boozer, PF/C, Duke
Freshman
Not much has changed for Boozer as he enters what should be a straightforward draft night. Sources say he visited Memphis last week and previously visited Chicago and Utah, covering all bases other than Washington. Although he is under consideration in Utah, where his father is part of the front office, rival teams believe the Jazz will have a hard time passing on Dybantsa or Peterson.
There is a similar level of confidence around the league in the Grizzlies’ interest in Boozer, with Memphis one of the most analytically driven front offices and the historically productive Duke star sitting atop draft models.
Although the way the lottery played out seems likely to slot Boozer third, his addition would be no less massive for the Grizzlies, who moved up three spots in the draw last month. Boozer would represent a fresh start, with Ja Morant potentially on the move in the trade market. Boozer’s comfort level on the perimeter makes him an intriguing frontcourt partner for Zach Edey in what could be a standout offensive pairing.
4. Chicago Bulls
Caleb Wilson, PF/C, North Carolina
Freshman
Wilson took his only predraft visit with Chicago, conducting a solo workout last week and spending time with Bulls brass, including newly hired coach Tiago Splitter. The Bulls are thought to be Wilson’s preferred landing spot, and the most likely scenario remains that he will be available to them at No. 4.
While Wilson doesn’t have the same body of work as the three prospects projected ahead of him, the leap in productivity he took at North Carolina greatly enhanced how teams view his long-term potential – his exceptional quickness off the floor and improved motor make him a strong bet to be a high-impact NBA player. As a result, most view this pick as one of the lower-pressure spots and expect it to be a relatively simple decision for Chicago.
5. LA Clippers (via Indiana)
Keaton Wagler, PG/SG, Illinois
Freshman
After the consensus top four prospects come off the board, the second stage of the draft starts here. The Clippers have been at the center of trade rumors over the past week, and rival teams say they’ll have options available, including moving back in the draft. LA has been signaling outwardly that it intends to make the pick, but this spot is fluid. Wagler and Mikel Brown Jr. (who worked out there late last week) are considered by rival teams as the two most likely candidates if the Clippers stay put.
Wagler is strongly in play for the Clippers as a natural fit next to Darius Garland, who can handle point guard responsibilities while Wagler gradually develops into a higher-usage playmaker. He took only two visits – to the Bulls and Clippers – and canceled trips to Brooklyn and Sacramento, a decision that suggests he is comfortable with his standing. He is a player with a broad market who is thought to be coveted by a number of teams later in the lottery, making him a potential trade-in target at this slot.
Sources said the Clippers have also shown late interest in Darius Acuff Jr., who did not work out for them but has had contact with their decision-makers in recent days. Rival teams, however, believe the overlap between Acuff and Garland would present on-court challenges for the Clippers, making the scenario feel unlikely.
6. Brooklyn Nets
Mikel Brown Jr., PG, Louisville
Freshman
The Nets remain difficult for other teams to figure out, and this pick is the first major inflection point in the draft. If Keaton Wagler is available, he would make a lot of sense here, with his positional size and unselfish style aligning well with Brooklyn. Brown and Nate Ament are the two players viewed as top candidates at this spot.
Brown seems to have gathered momentum on the workout circuit, and Brooklyn has shown interest, with Nets executives visiting him in Orlando as well as bringing him in for a workout. His size and well-rounded skill set give him an argument as the ball handler with the highest offensive upside in this second tier of prospects. Teams say he has been impressive in workouts, displaying the deep shooting range and footwork that give him star potential, and helping to assuage concerns around his inconsistent freshman season. He opted not to visit Sacramento, which holds the No. 7 pick, late in the process, which suggests he feels good about his other options.
Ament is another player in the conversation here. His rare mix of positional size and perimeter skill arguably fits best with the Nets’ recent preferences. But it seems unlikely he’ll impact winning next season, with Brooklyn expected to improve and not holding control of its own draft pick. As we saw last year with the selection of Egor Demin, this is a front office capable of draft-night surprises.
The Nets also agreed to trade for Julius Randle on Monday in a three-team deal that sent Nic Claxton to Chicago and saw Brooklyn swap up from No. 33 to No. 28 with Minnesota. According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, the Nets can still use their full $30 million-plus in cap room before the deal processes and then complete the deal as an over-the-cap team.
7. Sacramento Kings
Darius Acuff Jr., PG, Arkansas
Freshman
Sources say there is strong mutual interest between Acuff and Sacramento, the question simply being whether he makes it to the Kings’ pick. The team appears content to wait and see. The Kings have looked closely at the other guards in this range and have not seemed itchy to move up the board.
Acuff is drawing consideration from the Clippers and Nets, but much of the talk in recent days points to him landing at his preferred destination. He would plug in immediately for a Kings team hoping to land its point guard of the future.
8. Atlanta Hawks (via New Orleans)
Kingston Flemings, PG, Houston
Freshman
The Hawks’ pick is another major swing spot, with Atlanta said to be weighing several options on the trade front. A potential move up to No. 5 has been rumored, as well as trading back or out, depending on how the board falls ahead of them. If the Hawks keep this pick, Flemings and Aday Mara have been the most popular names, according to sources around the league.
Flemings’ range seems to have narrowed, with the Hawks and Bucks feeling most realistic, and the Kings a potential spot if Darius Acuff Jr. is unavailable at No. 7. He has also drawn looks from the Clippers and Nets. While Flemings is the least-polished jump shooter among these freshman guards, his explosiveness and strong intangibles have kept him front of mind for lottery teams.
9. Dallas Mavericks
Nate Ament, SF/PF, Tennessee
Freshman
Dallas’ hiring of coach Dusty May away from Michigan was an intriguing Monday headline, with all three Michigan prospects – Aday Mara, Morez Johnson Jr. and Yaxel Lendeborg – potentially on the board for the Mavericks at this slot. However, there is skepticism within the league about the extent of May’s influence on this pick, with team president Masai Ujiri set to make his first selection in charge.
Rival teams have come to view Ament as a candidate for the Mavs, with his range starting at No. 6 with Brooklyn and another potential landing spot at No. 10 with Milwaukee. He would be an intriguing frontcourt partner for Cooper Flagg, creating a tall, skilled forward pairing with plenty of long-term upside.
The Mavericks have expressed openness to moving back in the draft, keeping their options open as they build around Flagg. The franchise has signaled to other teams that it plans to keep Kyrie Irving entering next season.
10. Milwaukee Bucks
Brayden Burries, SG, Arizona
Freshman
The Bucks finally ripped the Band-Aid off late Monday night, dealing Giannis Antetokounmpo (and Bobby Portis) to Miami for Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks (including this year’s No. 13), a future swap and a future second-round pick. Teams say that the deal was holding up a potential flurry of activity elsewhere around the league, portending quite a bit of movement on draft night.
Burries appears to have a narrow range between Nos. 8 and 11, with Dallas frequently mentioned and Golden State viewed as his backstop. He would present a best-available case here for the Bucks, giving them another ball handler and interchangeable perimeter option and a player who can immediately plug into their backcourt and fit alongside any of Milwaukee’s guards.
There were rumblings Tuesday that the Bucks made efforts to move up the board into the top seven using their two picks. As of Tuesday evening, the chances of Milwaukee getting that high seem unlikely.
If they keep both picks, expect this to be best-available for the Bucks, who can pair this player with whomever they select at No. 13. The Bucks quietly worked out or visited with nearly every player in this range of the draft, doing significant diligence that will give them great familiarity with their options.
11. Golden State Warriors
Aday Mara, C, Michigan
Junior
Mara sits firmly in the 8-to-12 range, with his massive dimensions and offensive skill creating a unique profile that a number of teams have come to covet. He would be a natural fit in Golden State if he falls down the board, with the Warriors lacking for size and depth up front and likely to value Mara’s playmaking talent in Steve Kerr’s ball movement-centric offense.
Rival teams believe Golden State is after a player who can contribute to the rotation next season – as it works to maximize its chances in the final stretch of Stephen Curry’s career – but will take a best-available positional approach. Mara, Brayden Burries (if he falls) and Yaxel Lendeborg are names to watch. The Warriors could also look to trade back if their preferred targets are off the board already.
12. Oklahoma City Thunder (via LA Clippers)
Morez Johnson Jr., PF/C, Michigan
Sophomore
There appears to be a strong market for Johnson’s services, with interest from multiple teams in the mid-to-late lottery. It remains to be seen how high he can climb on draft night, but he has appeal as a physical, plug-and-play rotation player who is just 20 years old. The Hornets and Bulls are viewed as strong suitors at the back end of his range. Oklahoma City could be the sweet spot.
The Thunder made a small but important move on Sunday night, agreeing to send Aaron Wiggins into the Hawks’ traded player exception for a pair of second-round picks. That deal cleared a 15th projected roster spot for Oklahoma City, giving it important flexibility to begin the offseason. While the Thunder can still move up in the draft if that opportunity presents itself, they can also take a simpler path of picking at 12 and looking to trade 17 for a future asset.
13. Milwaukee Bucks (via Miami)
Karim Lopez (Mexico), SF/PF, New Zealand Breakers
Teams picking in this range of the draft have been operating in anticipation of the Bucks eventually acquiring this pick from the Heat, a move that finally took place Monday night. Whom the Bucks take at No. 10, as well as how they value their incoming younger prospects from Miami, will have an impact on what they do at this spot.
Lopez is one of the players Milwaukee has shown strong interest in and should be an option at this pick, particularly if the Bucks draft a guard at No. 10. His mix of physical tools, versatility and intangibles makes him a moldable long-term prospect. If he doesn’t come off the board by this slot, teams think he could wind up slipping into the teens. Cameron Carr is another name to watch for Milwaukee if this spot is a wing.
14. Charlotte Hornets
Yaxel Lendeborg, PF/SF, Michigan
Senior
Lendeborg’s range starts with the Warriors at No. 11, with the Thunder (No. 12) also interested. There has been some speculation he could fall into the teens, but as of Tuesday afternoon, he feels safer in the lottery. His age (23) is one factor in this equation, and he has drawn mixed reviews from teams on the interview circuit. The Hornets are thought to have strong interest in all three Michigan players.
Rival teams say the Hornets are looking for frontcourt upgrades via both the draft and trade market, and could potentially move one of their two firsts for the right player. Charlotte has several players on movable expiring contracts, including Miles Bridges, giving the team flexibility to make deals.
15. Chicago Bulls (via Portland)
Hannes Steinbach, PF/C, Washington
Freshman
Steinbach has interest as high as Atlanta and Dallas, two teams believed to be considering trading back. It’s also possible he could fall into the teens, with the Bulls and Grizzlies potentially targeting other positions at No. 15. He was helped by his combine measurements, which affirmed he has adequate size to play center even if he isn’t a gifted shot blocker. He is viewed as ready to contribute, although he might be best paired with a more athletic frontcourt partner. He would give Chicago a long-term center and could be best-available here, even though their frontcourt might get crowded if he is the choice.
In their first offseason under new leadership, the Bulls have cap space at their disposal and have signaled to other teams that they are open to all types of moves, including with this selection. They were able to bring in several players for workouts and will have great familiarity in their range if they move around.
16. Memphis Grizzlies (via Phoenix)
Christian Anderson, PG, Texas Tech
Sophomore
Anderson was a surprise first-wave green room invite to the draft and seems to be trending up as he jockeys for position in a tier of point guards that includes Bennett Stirtz, Labaron Philon Jr. and Ebuka Okorie. His interest starts with Milwaukee at No. 13, but it remains unclear in which order those players will go. With Ja Morant’s future uncertain, the Grizzlies can pursue backcourt help with this selection.
The Grizzlies also have levers to maneuver up the board and target specific players, holding myriad future assets in addition to a massive $28.8 million trade exception created in the Jaren Jackson Jr. trade. GM Zach Kleiman has a history of doing draft-night deals, making them a potential team to watch. Memphis’ ability to take on multiple unwanted contracts also allows it to facilitate deals for other teams to create value.
17. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Philadelphia)
Bennett Stirtz, PG, Iowa
Senior
Stirtz has interest from teams in the top 20, with his landing spot dependent on trades and where the second run of point guards begins. He is considered an option for the Mavericks and Warriors if they decide to trade back from their lottery slots, and in the mix for every team from 16 through 19. His ability to organize in the half court and keep defenses honest with his shot helps his case to play immediately, but his age (22) will make him a more specific fit for teams trying to win now.
The Thunder’s trade for Aaron Wiggins on Sunday gave them greater flexibility to pick at this slot if a player they like falls here. They could also look to trade out for future assets, similar to their strategy holding the 24th pick in last year’s draft.
18. Charlotte Hornets (via Orlando)
Cameron Carr, SG/SF, Baylor
Sophomore
Carr is expected to come off the board somewhere between Nos. 13 and 19, with his mix of explosiveness and shotmaking ability giving him intriguing upside in a draft that lacks wings in his mold. Charlotte has room for another wing and is said to be among the interested teams. They could select him if he falls here.
The Hornets appear to be taking a flexible approach with their two first-round picks, with this selection potentially available in trades as they look to upgrade their current roster. Carr is a player Charlotte is thought to be interested in and would potentially be worth picking and keeping if he does slip into the teens.
19. Toronto Raptors
Ebuka Okorie, PG, Stanford
Freshman
There have been rumblings in recent days that Okorie has worked his way up the board and is drawing consideration from a few teams picking in the top 20, including Memphis, Charlotte and Toronto.
His breakout freshman season at Stanford produced an analytic-friendly profile that is the throughline with those three teams. Some teams love his elusiveness off the dribble and scoring ability, but there are concerns about his size. Teams remain puzzled about the order this second group of guards – Anderson, Stirtz, Okorie and Labaron Philon – will go.
The Raptors have multiple needs and have largely been tied to guards with this pick. Allen Graves is in consideration if they don’t pick a backcourt player.
20. San Antonio Spurs (via Atlanta)
Jayden Quaintance, C, Kentucky
Sophomore
Teams have remained unclear about Quaintance’s floor, with some speculation he could slip out of the first round due to health. He did not earn a green room invitation as teams continue to express concern about the state of his injured knee, which multiple team sources fear could cause him to miss time next season. He had knee surgery in March 2025 after tearing an ACL at Arizona State, and he was able to play in just four games at Kentucky last season due to precautions around that injury.
Still, teams love his talent and physical tools as a vertical spacing 5-man and see major upside if he can get back to full strength. Where Quaintance lands will depend on individual teams’ comfort level selecting him. There remains enough enthusiasm around his ability that it’s hard to see him falling all the way out of Round 1. San Antonio is a team that has done quite a bit of work on him and could take a swing here.
21. Detroit Pistons (via Minnesota)
Labaron Philon Jr., PG/SG, Alabama
Sophomore
Philon is drawing consideration all over the board, with Milwaukee and Chicago thought to have interest. Still, his range has become wide, due in large part to the number of guards in his tier and the likelihood not every team will want to take one. Several teams believe he could be available in the late 20s. Last week, he worked out for the Timberwolves, who hold the 28th pick – a potential indicator that he could slip.
Rival teams expect the Pistons to target an offensive-minded player here, with Detroit’s glaring need for shooting coming to bear in the postseason. Adding a ball handler who can take pressure off Cade Cunningham might also be prudent. Philon would tick all those boxes.
22. Philadelphia 76ers (via Houston)
Allen Graves, PF, Santa Clara
Freshman
Graves should come off the board somewhere between Nos. 16 and 22, and where he lands might depend on how things unfold with potential trades. His excellent analytic profile, demonstrable feel and versatility at the 4 have made him appealing to teams in this range, including the Hornets, Raptors and Spurs. But his average athleticism and limited body of work against top competition have made him divisive for some evaluators.
The 76ers brought in a range of candidates for this pick last week and can go best-available at this spot in new president Mike Gansey’s first draft at the helm. Finding an immediate contributor at this spot would be a win, with much of Philadelphia’s salary structure tied up in Joel Embiid and Paul George, and cultivating depth behind them is likely a priority. Graves would fit a need here as a versatile power forward.
23. Atlanta Hawks (via Cleveland)
Dailyn Swain, SG/SF, Texas
Junior
Swain’s range starts around No. 17 and ends in the early 20s. The lack of wings with a variety of skills in the middle tier of the draft works in his favor. There are still questions around his shooting, but teams view his ability to get downhill and solid defensive upside as worth the long-term investment.
If Atlanta targets a guard at No. 8, it could grab a big or a wing here later. But the Hawks have flexibility with their second selection and don’t need to roster two rookies next season, potentially making it attainable for another team. Teams say many of these picks in the 20s are viewed as available, and they expect to see movement.
24. New York Knicks
Chris Cenac Jr., PF/C, Houston
Freshman
Cenac remains solidly in the first round, but teams in the 20s are beginning to wonder whether he might be available to them as other players continue to make pushes into the teens.
He’s still developing his identity as a player, and it will take time for him to become a contributor. But his physical stature and developing skill at 19 years old have helped to separate him in the predraft process. The fact that he is further away from helping a team win immediately – and that there are a few teams in the teens with multiple picks (some of which might walk away with bigs earlier in the draft) – could limit his possible landing spots.
There has been chatter in recent days that Cenac could be a trade-in target for New Orleans, which currently doesn’t hold a draft pick but has made overtures to get in the first round.
The Knicks are said to be looking for frontcourt depth and also have the No. 31 pick, giving them bookend picks in this next range of the draft and a pathway to adding two potential rotation players in a cost-effective way – a highly important task as they work to sustain a contending roster. Sources say New York could look to stash one of the two picks or trade down off this slot, depending on how the board falls.
25. Los Angeles Lakers
Henri Veesaar, C, North Carolina
Junior
Veesaar’s perimeter shooting and size should give him a path to rotation minutes relatively early and have put him in play for first-round teams that need depth at center. He seems likely to come off the board somewhere in the 20s, where he has several potential landing spots.
The center position has been a revolving door for the Lakers, who should be focused on the bigger picture of building around Luka Doncic but are also dealing with new contracts for LeBron James and Austin Reaves. Veesaar’s shooting ability would make him a viable ball-screen partner for Doncic.
26. Denver Nuggets
Tarris Reed Jr., C, UConn
Senior
After making a strong case for himself by putting up three 20-plus-point games in the NCAA tournament, Reed has built momentum on the workout circuit and is trending toward the late first round. His mix of length, physical heft, rebounding instincts and offensive skill make him an appealing plug-and-play role player, and he should appeal to contending teams. Denver needs depth at all positions and could see value with him here.
The Nuggets should be taking a best-available approach as they work to improve their depth. They are working with cap constraints as Peyton Watson hits restricted free agency, a situation that could lead to them moving a veteran player to enable added flexibility. Denver is also said to be a team that could move its pick.
27. Boston Celtics
Koa Peat, PF/SF, Arizona
Freshman
Peat did not earn a green room invitation, but he has a good deal of interest in the 20s. Concerns around his shooting mechanics have been a primary issue since the combine and are the main factor that has hurt his standing. Boston, with a strong player development track record, might be able to get the most out of him.
The Celtics were in pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo but came in second. Other teams have speculated that Jaylen Brown could still be on the move, now that Boston has clearly signaled his availability.
28. Brooklyn Nets (via Detroit through Minnesota)
Meleek Thomas, PG/SG, Arkansas
Freshman
Thomas has worked out all over the first round but has put himself firmly in the mix for teams in the 20s. His size, scoring ability and improving defense have stood out in workout settings and helped solidify him as an option, after making 41% of 3s as a freshman. The Nets have shown interest in him, although they do have a glut of guards to develop already on the roster.
The Nets traded up from No. 33 to No. 28 and acquired Julius Randle in a three-team deal that sent Nic Claxton to Chicago and saw the Timberwolves trade back and create cap flexibility, including a $33 million trade exception.
29. Cleveland Cavaliers (via San Antonio)
Isaiah Evans, SG, Duke
Sophomore
As the first round has come into focus, there’s some thought Evans could slip. He has nice size for a wing shooter, measuring 6-5½ barefoot at the combine, and has a pathway to becoming a valuable role player if he can continue to flesh out his game, particularly on defense. Though he is more of a play finisher and spacer than a creator, his ability to hit shots off movement is rare and perpetually coveted by NBA teams.
Cleveland should return a good amount of its depth next season and can go with a best-available approach at this pick. Evans is a talent swing who would be a developmental bench addition.
30. Dallas Mavericks (via Oklahoma City)
Sergio de Larrea, PG/SG, Valencia (Spain)
De Larrea opted to stay in the draft ahead of last Saturday’s deadline, an indication he has a landing spot most likely in the 25-to-35 range. Teams believe he is open to remaining in Spain next season in the right situation, creating a stash option that could provide cap and roster relief for a first-round team. He has been most closely tied to New York but could also be an option here.
He measured at 6-foot-6 barefoot with a 6-9 wingspan, giving him massive dimensions for a ball handler, and is coming off a solid season in Spain, where he played a major part on a strong Valencia team and shot just under 40% from 3. Although De Larrea isn’t particularly quick, his playmaking feel and positional size give him clear potential to grow into a role.
Second round
31. New York Knicks (via Washington)
Joshua Jefferson, SF/PF, Iowa State, senior
32. Memphis Grizzlies (via Indiana)
Zuby Ejiofor, PF/C, St. John’s, senior
33. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Brooklyn)
Baba Miller, PF/C, Cincinnati, senior
34. Sacramento Kings
Alex Karaban, SF/PF, UConn, senior
3****5. San Antonio Spurs (via Utah)
Jack Kayil, PG/SG, Alba Berlin, Germany
36. LA Clippers (via Memphis)
Richie Saunders, SG/SF, BYU, senior
37. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Dallas)
Emanuel Sharp, SG, Houston, senior
38. Chicago Bulls (via New Orleans)
Dillon Mitchell, PF, St. John’s, senior
39. Houston Rockets (via Chicago)
Ryan Conwell, SG, Louisville, senior
40. Boston Celtics (via Milwaukee)
Braden Smith, PG, Purdue, senior
41. Miami Heat (via Golden State)
Ja’Kobi Gillespie, PG, Tennessee, senior
42. San Antonio Spurs (via Portland)
Felix Okpara, C, Tennessee, senior
43. Brooklyn Nets (via Clippers)
Trevon Brazile, PF, Arkansas, senior
44. San Antonio Spurs (via Miami)
Bruce Thornton, PG/SG, Ohio State, senior
45. Sacramento Kings**(via Charlotte)**
Izaiyah Nelson, PF/C, South Florida, senior
46. Orlando Magic
Ugonna Onyenso, C, Virginia, senior
47. Phoenix Suns (via Philadelphia)
Aaron Nkrumah, SG, Tennessee State, senior
48. Dallas Mavericks (via Phoenix)
Vsevolod Ishchenko, SG/SF, Lokomotiv Kuban, Russia
49. Denver Nuggets (via Atlanta)
Jaden Bradley, PG/SG, Arizona, senior
50. Toronto Raptors
Tobe Awaka, PF, Arizona, senior
51. Washington Wizards (via Minnesota)
Milos Uzan, PG, Houston, senior
52. LA Clippers (via Cleveland)
Tre Donaldson, PG, Miami, senior
53. Houston Rockets
Quadir Copeland, SG, NC State, senior
54. Golden State Warriors (via Los Angeles Lakers)
Tobi Lawal, PF, Virginia Tech, senior
55. New York Knicks
Tyler Nickel, SG, Vanderbilt, senior
56. Chicago Bulls (via Denver)
Bryce Hopkins, SF/PF, St. John’s, senior
57. Atlanta Hawks (via Boston)
Nick Martinelli, SF/PF, Northwestern, senior
58. New Orleans Pelicans (via Detroit)
Maliq Brown, PF/C, Duke, senior
59. Minnesota Timberwolves (via San Antonio)
Noam Yaacov, PG, Oostende, Denmark
60. Washington Wizards (via Oklahoma City)
Tyler Bilodeau, PF, UCLA, senior
By Jeremy Woo, via ESPN