By Zach Harper | The Athletic, 2026-06-21 12:03:00
没有什么比选秀夜的混乱更刺激的了。还记得2013年吗？当时我们都在琢磨诺伦斯·诺埃尔 (Nerlens Noel) 和维克托·奥拉迪波 (Victor Oladipo) 谁会成为克利夫兰骑士队的状元秀，结果他们用安东尼·本内特 (Anthony Bennett) 震惊了所有人。这就是我们在周二渴望看到的疯狂场面。
既然我们团队里有萨姆·维塞尼 (Sam Vecenie) 和约翰·霍林格 (John Hollinger) 这样的专家，我自然不会在这里给你们做一份循规蹈矩的模拟选秀。不，不，不。然而，在某些情况下，模拟选秀会被混乱所主导，意想不到的事情也会变成现实。
因此，我将为大家呈现一份带有一定合理性、但着重探索冷门选择可能性的“混沌版”首轮模拟选秀。当然，在某个时间点，我们还会把扬尼斯·阿德托昆博 (Giannis Antetokounmpo) 交易到某个地方。各支球队暗地里想要什么？哪些新秀被低估或高估了？让混乱开始吧：
1. 华盛顿奇才
卡梅隆·布泽尔 | 6尺8寸前锋 | 18岁 | 杜克大学
我懂，很意外对吧？这会让所有人大跌眼镜！我最近参加了华盛顿当地的一档体育电台节目，被问到奇才在状元签上面临的艰难抉择。我本以为对方会引导我讨论在AJ·迪班萨 (AJ Dybantsa) 和达林·皮特森 (Darryn Peterson) 之间做选择。结果完全不是！他们问我奇才应该选迪班萨还是卡梅隆·布泽尔 (Cameron Boozer)。无意冒犯布泽尔，但我之前压根没往这方面想过，这甚至让我开始怀疑自己在选秀筹备过程中听到的一切消息。也许所有的这些烟雾弹，最终会导向奇才在状元位置上爆冷选择布泽尔。把他放在亚历克斯·萨尔 (Alex Sarr) 和安东尼·戴维斯 (Anthony Davis) 身边，你基本不需要太担心他的防守。
2. 犹他爵士
达林·皮特森 | 6尺5寸后卫 | 19岁 | 堪萨斯大学
等等，什么？如果迪班萨掉到第二顺位，爵士为什么不选他？正如托尼·琼斯 (Tony Jones) 上周告诉我们的那样，爵士在纠结这三位顶级新秀。迪班萨留在犹他开启职业生涯会是一个极好的故事。但请记住两件事：1）这是一份混沌版模拟选秀；2）皮特森能为爵士解决一个潜在的难题。基扬特·乔治 (Keyonte George) 迎来爆发的时机对爵士来说有些尴尬。他在前两个赛季表现平平，却在第三年打出了极其惊艳的表现。这使他有资格在今年十月获得一份巨额提前续约合同，或者在明年夏天面临受限制自由球员的报价。如果选下皮特森，你可以让他更多地扮演乔治的角色，在受限制自由球员市场中留住沃克·凯斯勒 (Walker Kessler)，摆出你那庞大的前场阵容，并将埃斯·贝利 (Ace Bailey) 全职放入首发侧翼位置。这既是因为皮特森的才华，也是为了应对未来可能触及的第二土豪线工资帽限制。
[总第3顺位 后卫1 达林·皮特森 堪萨斯大学
尽管在堪萨斯大学度过了奇特的一年，但他仍是一位拥有最佳阵容级别得分后卫潜力的精英射手。
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](Darryn Peterson - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
3. 孟菲斯灰熊
AJ·迪班萨 | 6尺9寸侧翼 | 19岁 | 杨百翰大学
在在这种混沌的设定下，这对灰熊来说是一个不可思议的胜利。迪班萨是这届新秀中最好的球员。我理解那些更看好皮特森的人，但迪班萨的身体数据、运动能力以及赛场表现，让我觉得他更胜一筹。灰熊拥有如此多优秀的年轻角色球员，而迪班萨则能给他们一个清晰的重建时间线。他们将拥有一个可以围绕建队的年轻球星。接下来的问题就变成了，他们是否还想留着贾·莫兰特 (Ja Morant)？或者，也许他们会等待，看看他能否提升自己的交易价值？
4. 芝加哥公牛
达里厄斯·阿卡夫二世 | 6尺2寸后卫 | 19岁 | 阿肯色大学
几乎所有人都确信凯莱布·威尔逊 (Caleb Wilson) 会是4号签的人选。他也确实应该被选中。但对我来说，将达里厄斯·阿卡夫二世 (Darius Acuff Jr.) 作为他们的下一位明星球员加入阵中，要诱人得多。他可以在任何地方得分，并且是这届选秀中最好的三分射手之一。他是一个不错的组织者，但在乔希·吉迪 (Josh Giddey) 掌控进攻时，他也能打无球。他不会成为德里克·罗斯 (Derrick Rose)，但在未来的某个时刻，他会成为公牛队的另一位明星控卫。
[总第5顺位 后卫2 达里厄斯·阿卡夫二世 阿肯色大学
多年来进入联盟的技术最成熟的年轻后卫；防守是最大的疑问。
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](Darius Acuff Jr. - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
5. 洛杉矶快船
布雷登·伯里斯 | 6尺4寸后卫 | 20岁 | 亚利桑那大学
依然没有威尔逊！太荒谬了，对吧？据报道，快船曾邀请布雷登·伯里斯 (Brayden Burries) 进行试训，且效果极佳。由于他们在交易截止日得到了达里厄斯·加兰 (Darius Garland)，他们曾被认为会选择像基顿·瓦格勒 (Keaton Wagler) 这样的球员，因此这一大堆控卫选项看起来并没有太大意义。但像伯里斯这样能拉开空间、在加兰身边提供不错体型，并在加兰和科怀·伦纳德 (Kawhi Leonard) 之后提供另一个得分选择的球员，确实非常合理。错过威尔逊和瓦格勒会很艰难，但有时一次试训就能动摇你的决定。
[总第8顺位 后卫5 布雷登·伯里斯 亚利桑那大学
一名侵略性极强的得分型后卫，能投篮、擅长转换进攻且防守凶悍。
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](Brayden Burries - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
6. 布鲁克林篮网
凯莱布·威尔逊 | 6尺9寸侧翼 | 19岁 | 北卡罗来纳大学
终于有人选威尔逊了。我不确定这是否是适合他的地方。你可能会觉得他更适合公牛或快船，因为篮网的阵容中确实没有太多明确的建队基石。他们在2025年选秀中表现挣扎，手握五个首轮签，也许你可以把其中一人看作长期解决方案（叶戈尔·德明 (Egor Demin)）。他们拥有迈克尔·波特 (Michael Porter Jr.)，但他可能在未来的某个时刻成为一个相当不错的交易筹码。威尔逊目前还无法成为他们的头号球星，但最差他也会成为一个超级角色球员。也许他的巅峰期会更像帕斯卡尔·西亚卡姆 (Pascal Siakam)？
7. 萨克拉门托国王
基顿·瓦格勒 | 6尺5寸侧翼 | 19岁 | 伊利诺伊大学
在瓦格勒、金斯顿·弗莱明斯 (Kingston Flemings) 和迈克尔·布朗二世 (Mikel Brown Jr.) 之间做决定很艰难，但对于斯科特·佩里 (Scott Perry) 来说，在主控位置上选择一个体型不错的球员是个好主意。我并不完全相信瓦格勒是一个能够梳理进攻的人，但即使作为次要攻击手/发起者，他看起来也是一个极好的选择。他能投篮，而且能在场上的任何地方得分。我希望看到他的第一步和控球能变得更快、更紧凑，这样他在单打或挡拆配合中会更具杀伤力，但国王需要彻底重塑这支阵容。
[总第6顺位 后卫3 基顿·瓦格勒 伊利诺伊大学
极佳的战术执行者，拥有致命的跳投和无私的心态；一个让人很难不爱的后卫。
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](Keaton Wagler - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
8. 亚特兰大老鹰
阿代·马拉 | 7尺3寸大个子 | 21岁 | 密歇根大学
对我来说，这就是混乱。在几乎所有的模拟选秀中，阿代·马拉 (Aday Mara) 都被放在这个位置，作为一年前与新奥尔良交易德里克·奎因 (Derik Queen) 的后续收尾。老鹰目前有两个急需补强的位置。他们需要一个大个子，好让奥涅卡·奥孔古 (Onyeka Okongwu) 回到更自然的大前锋位置，同时他们也需要一名主控。戴森·丹尼尔斯 (Dyson Daniels) 不是那个人，而重新签下CJ·麦科勒姆 (CJ McCollum) 只是权宜之计。我只是觉得马拉在NBA级别很难打出来。我非常坚信应该选择最优秀的可用球员，而我不认为是他。这属于为了需求而选秀，但并不是解决最迫切的需求。
[总第13顺位 大个子3 阿代·马拉 密歇根大学
一位身高7尺3寸的独特传球手，终结效率极高且能保护篮筐。
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](Aday Mara - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
9. 达拉斯独行侠
金斯顿·弗莱明斯 | 6尺3寸后卫 | 19岁 | 休斯敦大学
是的，他们拥有凯里·欧文 (Kyrie Irving)，但引入弗莱明斯可以让独行侠从容地探索交易方案，从而让球队的运作更符合库珀·弗拉格 (Cooper Flagg) 的时间线。他们淘到了莱恩·内姆哈德 (Ryan Nembhard) 这个宝贝，但他更适合在NBA担任替补控卫。弗莱明斯将为这支年轻的核心阵容提供更多的运动能力和火力。他和弗拉格的未来组合会非常有趣。弗莱明斯的投篮可能会受到一些质疑，但他在场上极具活力。
金斯顿·弗莱明斯和库珀·弗拉格？这会是达拉斯的未来组合吗？(William Purnell / Imagn Images)
10. 密尔沃基雄鹿
迈克尔·布朗二世 | 6尺4寸后卫 | 20岁 | 路易斯维尔大学
无论扬尼斯是否留在队中，这对于雄鹿来说都是一个巨大的胜利。布朗是这届选秀中一个有点被低估的黑马新秀。他的顺位可能会比这高得多，而且各支球队似乎对他的试训和比赛表现印象深刻。他的投篮需要提高，其中一部分原因只是投篮选择问题。布朗需要更好地掌控比赛节奏，但他绝对是一个有朝一日能入选一两次全明星阵容的球员。
[总第10顺位 后卫6 迈克尔·布朗二世 路易斯维尔大学
一名极具爆发力的主控，但有时也需要学会稳扎稳打。
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](Mikel Brown Jr. - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
11. 金州勇士
雅克塞尔·伦德伯格 | 6尺9寸大个子 | 23岁 | 密歇根大学
我们在这里也可以制造点混乱，但对勇士来说，还是保持简单吧。他们会寻找能够即插即用的球员。雅克塞尔·伦德伯格 (Yaxel Lendeborg) 完美符合这一要求。勇士会看重他的冠军经验。他什么都能做一点。他能立刻提供防守。我不确定他的上限有多高，但下限非常高。这是为了在斯蒂芬·库里 (Stephen Curry) 及其队友的最后一搏中，将眼前的未来利益最大化。
[总第9顺位 前锋3 雅克塞尔·伦德伯格 密歇根大学
多功能的前锋，虽然年龄偏大，但拥有精英级别的身体天赋和赢球心态。
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](Yaxel Lendeborg - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
12. 俄克拉荷马城雷霆
内特·阿门特 | 6尺10寸侧翼/前锋 | 19岁 | 田纳西大学
在大学赛季初期，阿门特曾一度被预测会更接近前五顺位，而不是乐透区的边缘。他度过了一个相当令人失望的赛季，但球探和高管们希望这只是一个糟糕的大学体验。在这里，雷霆得以收获一名身高6尺10寸、弹跳力出众的前锋，他们可以将其塑造成他们标志性的角色球员之一。他是一个完美的培养对象。
[总第14顺位 前锋4 内特·阿门特 田纳西大学
在6尺10寸的身高下具备控球和传球能力，但缺乏力量和效率；上限令人垂涎。
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](Nate Ament - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
13. 迈阿密热火
科阿·皮特 | 6尺7寸侧翼 | 19岁 | 亚利桑那大学
是的，一个惊喜！皮特在通往NBA的道路上，在高中和大学球员中堪称一头野兽。人们有理由质疑他能否在面对成年人时也打出这样的表现。他能防守多个位置，能控球，而且是一个可靠的传球手。他在中距离和篮筐周围是一个不错的得分手。问题在于他能否投篮。对于迈阿密来说，他值得作为一个培养项目，因为……等等……我收到消息……
我们有一笔交易要宣布！这是一笔涉及密尔沃基雄鹿、迈阿密热火和波特兰开拓者的三方交易。
- 热火得到： 扬尼斯·阿德托昆博
- 雄鹿得到： 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)、克里斯·默里 (Kris Murray) 和谢顿·夏普 (Shaedon Sharpe)，科阿·皮特的选秀权，来自热火的2030年首轮签、来自热火的2032年首轮签，以及雄鹿在2028年欠波特兰的首轮互换权
- 开拓者得到： 泰勒·希罗 (Tyler Herro)
好的，这是一笔伟大的交易吗？见仁见智！但它在 Spotrac 交易模拟器上是可行的。雄鹿通过将希罗送往波特兰，收回了一点他们的交易债务。由韦尔、哈克斯、皮特、布朗、雅库乔尼斯和夏普组成的年轻核心，对于一个有趣的重建来说是一个非常好的开始。而热火则得到了他们追逐多年的“大鱼”，并可以开始琢磨如何围绕巴姆·阿德巴约 (Bam Adebayo) 和扬尼斯建队。记住，这是一份混沌版模拟选秀。
14. 夏洛特黄蜂
汉内斯·斯坦巴赫 | 6尺10寸大个子 | 20岁 | 华盛顿大学
尽管上赛季穆萨·迪亚巴特 (Moussa Diabate) 迎来了崛起，但黄蜂的轮换阵容中仍然需要一些优秀的大个子。莱恩·卡尔克布伦纳 (Ryan Kalkbrenner) 是一个不错的次轮秀，并提供了一些不错的上场时间，但黄蜂需要一个长期的解决方案，尤其是如果他们想要拥有合适的阵容深度。斯坦巴赫给他们提供了一个很好的机会。他是一个出色的篮板手，与拉梅洛·鲍尔 (LaMelo Ball) 的挡拆配合会非常默契，他甚至可能开发出三分球。
[总第12顺位 大个子2 汉内斯·斯坦巴赫 华盛顿大学
首发级别的中锋，拥有极佳的手感、身架和脚步，拼抢篮板积极。
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](Hannes Steinbach - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
15. 芝加哥公牛
莫雷兹·约翰逊二世 | 6尺9寸大个子 | 20岁 | 密歇根大学
在此前用阿卡夫震惊所有人之后，公牛在这里选择补充一些高度。约翰逊最终实际上可能会成为这届选秀中最好的大个子，尽管我不确定这对于这届大个子新秀的整体质量意味着什么。在乐透区之外选到他是一笔大收获，但我们不确定他是否真的能在NBA级别打中锋。无论如何，他都会成为一名出色的防守者，而公牛确实需要大个子。
[总第11顺位 大个子1 莫雷兹·约翰逊二世 密歇根大学
多功能的前场防守者，能防到外线，且拼抢篮板能力极强。
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](Morez Johnson Jr. - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
16. 孟菲斯灰熊
小克里斯蒂安·安德森 | 6尺1寸后卫 | 20岁 | 德克萨斯理工大学
我的同事萨姆·维塞尼称安德森是这届选秀中最好的射手，我倾向于同意这一观点。他在NBA能打控卫吗？好问题。他会成为一个能冲击禁区并在篮筐周围让防守付出代价的人吗？又是一个好问题。他足够优秀到让灰熊对交易走莫兰特感到释怀吗？你今天提的这些问题真是切中要害。这些问题我一个都不知道答案。但这孩子确实能投篮。
[总第17顺位 后卫7 克里斯蒂安·安德森 德克萨斯理工大学
这届新秀中最好的射手；以他的体型，他能制造篮筐压力并做好防守吗？
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](Christian Anderson - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
17. 俄克拉荷马城雷霆
卡梅隆·卡尔 | 6尺5寸后卫 | 21岁 | 贝勒大学
如果卡尔最终加盟雷霆，NBA的许多人都会感到沮丧。他是一个非常出色的射手，尽管身材有些单薄，但雷霆绝对可以把他纳入他们的培养体系，并让他彻底融入，成为他们所需要的防守型球员。现在他们可以交易替补侧翼来缓解薪资空间压力，并在未来获取更多的选秀资产。
卡梅隆·卡尔在雷霆的发展体系中非常令人期待。(Chris Jones / Imagn Images)
18. 夏洛特黄蜂
戴林·斯温 | 6尺7寸侧翼 | 20岁 | 德克萨斯大学
谁会嫌侧翼多呢？黄蜂的首发阵容中已经有了布兰登·米勒 (Brandon Miller) 和康·克内佩尔 (Kon Knueppel) 这样极佳的选择。斯温可以成为他们培养的替补球员，并提供强大的火力。在这个位置上，他拥有极佳的臂展（6尺10寸），他能冲击篮筐并完成终结。黄蜂需要他开发出稳定的跳投，但这确实是不错的深度补充。
[总第15顺位 侧翼2 戴林·斯温 德克萨斯大学
一名充满活力的突破手和终结者，若想成为首发，必须提高防守和跳投。
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](Dailyn Swain - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
19. 多伦多猛龙
小克里斯·塞纳克 | 6尺10寸大个子 | 19岁 | 休斯敦大学
尽管在雅各布·珀尔特尔 (Jakob Poeltl) 不在场时，看着猛龙让科林·默里-博伊尔斯 (Collin Murray-Boyles) 打中锋很有趣，但他们应该把他放回更自然的位置。小克里斯·塞纳克 (Chris Cenac Jr.) 是一个需要培养的项目，但他可能在几年后成为首发级别的大个子。为珀尔特尔寻找深度替补，并开始培养吧！
[总第25顺位 大个子5 小克里斯·塞纳克 休斯敦大学
一个拥有巨大天赋的培养型新秀，因其极高的上限而值得一个首轮签。
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](Chris Cenac Jr. - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
20. 圣安东尼奥马刺
杰登·奎因坦斯 | 6尺9寸大个子 | 18岁 | 肯塔基大学
如果奎因坦斯能从前交叉韧带（ACL）伤势中完全康复，那么马刺将在维克托·文班亚马 (Victor Wembanyama) 身后获得急需的大个子深度。卢克·科内特 (Luke Kornet) 提供了一些稳定的上场时间，但那主要是在常规赛。马刺需要一个能够防守全场的大个子。如果保持健康，奎因坦斯有潜力做到这一点。
[总第22顺位 大个子4 杰登·奎因坦斯 肯塔基大学
潜在的最佳防守阵容级别大个子，进攻技巧有限；他健康吗？
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](Jayden Quaintance - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
21. 底特律活塞
拉巴隆·菲隆二世 | 6尺3寸后卫 | 20岁 | 阿拉巴马大学
即使达尼斯·詹金斯 (Daniss Jenkins) 已经崭露头角，活塞在后场仍然需要有人为凯德·康宁汉 (Cade Cunningham) 分担压力。得到另一个能够发起进攻的球员将非常重要。理论上，他6尺6又1/4寸的臂展让他在防守端更具可行性，但你也可以让他和体型大得多的康宁汉搭档后场。如果他的投篮真的像我们上赛季看到的那样有所提高，活塞会非常喜欢他。
22. 费城76人
约书亚·杰斐逊 | 6尺8寸前锋 | 22岁 | 爱荷华州立大学
当谈到杰斐逊时，你会读到很多与凯尔·安德森 (Kyle Anderson) 的对比，因为他让很多球探和高管想起了这位拥有12年经验的老将。杰斐逊必须学会如何在外线投篮才能真正发挥作用，但他确实非常擅长在场上传导球。你可以让他和乔尔·恩比德 (Joel Embiid) 搭档，打出一些有趣的高低位配合。
[总第23顺位 前锋6 约书亚·杰斐逊 爱荷华州立大学
出色的篮球智商，能传球能防守；他的移动能力足够好吗？
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](Joshua Jefferson - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
23. 亚特兰大老鹰
埃布卡·奥科里 | 6尺1寸后卫 | 19岁 | 斯坦福大学
老鹰在前面选了马拉，但他们仍然需要一些主控深度。他必须扩大自己的组织能力，但奥科里确实非常擅长冲击篮筐。他虽然不高，但手臂很长，且拥有极佳的敏捷性来对抗防守者。他更像是一个替补后卫，但老鹰需要这样的球员。
[总第19顺位 后卫8 埃布卡·奥科里 斯坦福大学
一名擅长冲击篮筐的精英后卫，常驻禁区；必须在传球和防守上下功夫。
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](Ebuka Okorie - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
24. 纽约尼克斯
本内特·斯蒂尔茨 | 6尺3寸后卫 | 22岁 | 爱荷华大学
你会给拥有一切的卫冕冠军带去什么？更多的投篮。人们对斯蒂尔茨在NBA级别跑出空位的能力存有疑问。帮助他解决这个问题的一个好方法，就是让他与许多需要吸引防守注意力的进攻点一起上场。
本内特·斯蒂尔茨会是NBA总冠军的一个选择吗？(Troy Taormina / Imagn Images)
25. 洛杉矶湖人
卡里姆·洛佩兹 | 6尺8寸侧翼 | 19岁 | 新西兰破坏者队
洛佩兹作为前锋拥有不错的体型。他在转换进攻中表现非常出色，JJ·雷迪克 (JJ Redick) 会非常喜欢他的篮板拼抢。他不会投篮，他需要学会这一点。他需要变得更快、更具爆发力，才能在NBA级别进行防守，但他是一个值得投资的培养项目。
[总第24顺位 前锋7 卡里姆·洛佩兹 新西兰破坏者队
在年轻一代中体型高大且技术娴熟，但移动和敏捷性还有很大提升空间。
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](Karim Lopez - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
26. 丹佛掘金
里奇·桑德斯 | 6尺5寸侧翼 | 24岁 | 杨百翰大学
桑德斯并不是一个出色的运动员，并且正在从严重的膝伤中恢复。但他确实非常能投篮。如果他与尼古拉·约基奇 (Nikola Jokić) 同场竞技，这位大个子一定会找到他。只要球传到他的指尖，你就可以直接算分了。他也是一个聪明的球员，在赛季开始时他就满25岁了，他已经做好了即插即用的准备。
[总第26顺位 侧翼4 里奇·桑德斯 杨百翰大学
极佳的射手和跑位者，如果膝盖健康，他将是量身定制的轮换侧翼。
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](Richie Saunders - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
27. 波士顿凯尔特人
塔里斯·里德二世 | 6尺10寸大个子 | 22岁 | 康涅狄格大学
凯尔特人可以为内线补充一些不错的深度。他们会喜欢里德已经做好了即插即用的准备，而且他在进攻端会在篮筐周围表现出色。凯尔特人希望有更多能够得分并对篮筐施加压力的球员。他也会在篮板球上给他们很大帮助。问题是他们能否在未来的某个时刻将他培养成一名三分射手。
[总第27顺位 大个子6 塔里斯·里德二世 康涅狄格大学
多功能的替补大个子，拼抢篮板积极，内线终结出色且传球良好。
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](Tarris Reed Jr. - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
28. 明尼苏达森林狼
塞尔希奥·德·拉雷亚 | 6尺6寸侧翼 | 20岁 | 瓦伦西亚队
对于德·拉雷亚来说，这个顺位可能太低了，因为随着周二晚上的临近，他的选秀顺位似乎正在一路上升。他更像是一个控球后卫而不是侧翼，尤其是在防守端。森林狼需要更多的组织者来帮助安东尼·爱德华兹 (Anthony Edwards)，让他不必大包大揽。在未来的某个时刻，德·拉雷亚正好可以提供这方面的帮助。
[总第32顺位 后卫12 塞尔希奥·德·拉雷亚 瓦伦西亚队
拥有臂展优势的次要组织者，需要增强力量并提高控球技术。
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](Sergio De Larrea - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
29. 克利夫兰骑士
梅里克·托马斯 | 6尺3寸侧翼 | 19岁 | 阿肯色大学
假设骑士为了降到第二土豪线以下，甚至在未来某个时刻降到第一土豪线以下，将会失去基翁·埃利斯 (Keon Ellis) 以及其他一些深度，托马斯可能会是一个极佳且极具性价比的选择。他在决策制定上可能需要被好好约束一下，但他确实非常擅长投篮和得分。
[总第31顺位 后卫11 梅里克·托马斯 阿肯色大学
一位极具天赋的得分手和射手，但糟糕的防守和鲁莽的决策令人担忧。
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](Meleek Thomas - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
30. 达拉斯独行侠
伊赛亚·埃文斯 | 6尺6寸侧翼 | 20岁 | 杜克大学
他们用9号签选下了弗莱明斯。现在，让我们带回一个熟悉的面孔来让弗拉格开心。埃文斯是这届选秀中较好的射手之一，我们看到他的比赛在从大一到大二期间有了很大的成长。这可能有点选高了，但那些杜克大学的家伙们就喜欢聚在一起。
[总第35顺位 侧翼6 伊赛亚·埃文斯 杜克大学
一位拥有臂展优势的无球跑位型射手，需要增强力量。
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](Isaiah Evans - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
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2026 NBA mock draft, chaos edition: Wizards take Cameron Boozer? And what about Giannis?
There’s nothing better than chaos on NBA Draft night. Remember 2013, when we were trying to figure out if Nerlens Noel or Victor Oladipo would go first to the Cleveland Cavaliers? And then they surprised everybody with Anthony Bennett? That’s the kind of pandemonium we should be looking for on Tuesday.
I’m not going to come out here and give you a regular mock draft when we have Sam Vecenie and John Hollinger on staff. No, no, no. However, there are some scenarios in which a mock draft can be informed by chaos, and the unexpected becomes reality.
So I’m presenting you with a chaotic mock first round that has some truth to it but explores the possibilities of surprise picks. And, of course, at some point, we will trade Giannis Antetokounmpo somewhere. What could teams secretly want? Who are some prospects being overlooked or overvalued? Let the chaos begin:
1. Washington Wizards
Cameron Boozer | 6-8 forward | 18 years old | Duke
I know, right? What a loop this would throw everybody for! I was doing a radio hit with a local sports show in D.C. recently and was asked about the tough decision the Wizards had to make at No. 1. I figured I was being led toward talking about picking AJ Dybantsa versus Darryn Peterson. Nope! They were asking me if the Wizards should take Dybantsa or Boozer. No offense to Boozer, but this never even really crossed my mind, and I started doubting everything I’ve heard so far in the draft process. Maybe all of this smoke and mirrors is leading toward a surprise Boozer selection at the top. Put him next to Alex Sarr and Anthony Davis, and you don’t really have to worry much about his defense.
2. Utah Jazz
Darryn Peterson | 6-5 guard | 19 years old | Kansas
Wait, what? Why wouldn’t the Jazz go for Dybansta if he falls to No. 2? As Tony Jones let us know this past week, the Jazz are torn between all three of the top prospects. Dybantsa staying in Utah to begin his career would be an awesome story. But remember two things: 1) This is a chaos mock draft, and 2) Peterson solves a potential problem for the Jazz. Keyonte George became good at the wrong time for them. He was mediocre at best his first two seasons before becoming awesome for them in Year 3. That sets him up for a massive contract extension this October or a restricted free agency offer sheet next summer. With Peterson in tow, you can have him more in the George role, keep Walker Kessler in this restricted free agency and roll out your massive front line and move Ace Bailey into a starting wing position full-time. This is as much about Peterson’s talent as it is about preparing yourself for the eventual second-apron payroll threshold.
[Overall 3 Guard 1 Darryn Peterson Kansas
An elite shooter with All-NBA scoring guard upside, despite his strange Kansas year.
Read full profile ›](Darryn Peterson - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
3. Memphis Grizzlies
AJ Dybantsa | 6-9 wing | 19 years old | BYU
What an incredible win for the Grizzlies in this chaos scenario. Dybantsa is the best player in the class. I understand people who believe in Peterson more, but the measurables with the athleticism and the game of Dybantsa put him over the top for me. The Grizzlies have so many good, young role players, but Dybantsa gives them a clear view of the timeline. They’d have a young star to build around. The question then becomes whether or not they want to keep Ja Morant for any of it. Or maybe they wait to see if he can increase his trade value?
4. Chicago Bulls
Darius Acuff Jr. | 6-2 guard | 19 years old | Arkansas
Almost everybody is certain that Caleb Wilson will be the pick at No. 4. He probably should be, too. But the idea of adding Acuff as their next star is far more enticing to me. He can score from everywhere, and he’s one of the best 3-point shooters in the draft. He’s a good playmaker but can also play off-ball when Josh Giddey is orchestrating the offense. He won’t be Derrick Rose, but he’d be another star point guard for the Bulls at some point.
[Overall 5 Guard 2 Darius Acuff Jr. Arkansas
The most polished teenage guard to enter the league in years; defense is the big question.
Read full profile ›](Darius Acuff Jr. - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
5. LA Clippers
Brayden Burries | 6-4 guard | 20 years old | Arizona
Still no Wilson! Ridiculous, right? The Clippers reportedly had Burries in for a workout, and it went extremely well. They’ve been linked to taking someone like Keaton Wagler because of their trade deadline acquisition of Darius Garland, so this bevy of point guard options doesn’t make a ton of sense. But someone like Burries stretching the floor and giving them decent size next to Garland and another scoring option behind Garland and Kawhi Leonard makes a lot of sense. It would be tough to pass on Wilson and Wagler, but sometimes a workout can sway you.
[Overall 8 Guard 5 Brayden Burries Arizona
An aggressive scoring guard who makes shots, attacks in transition and defends fiercely.
Read full profile ›](Brayden Burries - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
6. Brooklyn Nets
Caleb Wilson | 6-9 wing | 19 years old | North Carolina
Finally, someone lands Wilson. I’m not sure this is the right spot for him. You like the fit a lot more for the Bulls or Clippers, as the Nets really don’t have a ton of definite building blocks on their roster. They had a rough 2025 draft with five first-round picks, and maybe you can see one of them as a long-term solution (Egor Demin). They have Michael Porter Jr., but he could be a pretty good trade option at some point. Wilson doesn’t give them a No. 1 guy just yet, but he’s going to be a super role player at worst. Maybe he’s more in that Pascal Siakam mold at his peak?
7. Sacramento Kings
Keaton Wagler | 6-5 wing | 19 years old | Illinois
Tough decision between Wagler, Kingston Flemings and Mikel Brown Jr. here, but taking good size at the lead guard position is a good idea for Scott Perry. I’m not totally convinced Wagler is a guy who can run an offense, but even as the secondary attacker/initiator, he seems like a great option. He can shoot, and he can score all over the floor. I want to see that first step and handle get a little quicker and tighter so he’s deadlier in isolation or pick-and-roll situations, but the Kings need to reshape this roster completely.
[Overall 6 Guard 3 Keaton Wagler Illinois
Superb processor with lethal jumper and unselfish mindset; a hard guard not to love.
Read full profile ›](Keaton Wagler - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
8. Atlanta Hawks
Aday Mara | 7-3 big | 21 years old | Michigan
This is chaos to me. It’s where Mara is being mocked just about everywhere as the bow tied around the Derik Queen trade from a year ago with New Orleans. The Hawks have two positions of need right now. They need a big man to slot Onyeka Okongwu into a more natural power forward position, and they need a lead guard. Dyson Daniels isn’t that guy, and re-signing CJ McCollum is a short-term solution. I just don’t really see it with Mara at the NBA level. I’m a big believer in taking the best player available, and I don’t believe it’s him. This would be drafting for a need but not the need.
[Overall 13 Big 3 Aday Mara Michigan
A special passer at 7-foot-3 who finishes efficiently and protects the rim.
Read full profile ›](Aday Mara - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
9. Dallas Mavericks
Kingston Flemings | 6-3 guard | 19 years old | Houston
Yes, they have Kyrie Irving, but bringing in Flemings allows the Mavericks to comfortably explore trade options that put things more on Cooper Flagg’s timeline. They had a great find in Ryan Nembhard, but he’s more of a backup point guard in the NBA. Flemings would provide even more athleticism and firepower to this young core. He and Flagg as a combination for the future is a lot of fun. Some of Flemings’ shooting might be questioned, but he’s electric on the court.
Kingston Flemings and Cooper Flagg? Could that be pairing in Dallas? (William Purnell / Imagn Images)
10. Milwaukee Bucks
Mikel Brown Jr. | 6-4 guard | 20 years old | Louisville
This is a big win for the Bucks, with or without Giannis on the team. Brown is kind of a sneaky prospect in this draft. He could go a lot higher than this, and teams seem to be very impressed with his workouts and game. His shooting needs to improve, and some of that is just shot selection. Brown needs better pace to his game, but he is absolutely a guy who could make an All-Star team or two someday.
[Overall 10 Guard 6 Mikel Brown Jr. Louisville
A home-run hitter of a lead guard who could stand to settle for singles at times.
Read full profile ›](Mikel Brown Jr. - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
11. Golden State Warriors
Yaxel Lendeborg | 6-9 big | 23 years old | Michigan
We could go for chaos here, but let’s keep it simple for the Warriors. They’re going to look for guys who can play right away. Lendeborg fits that perfectly. The Warriors will tout his championship experience. He can do a little bit of everything. He’ll be able to defend right away. I’m not sure how high the upside is with him, but the floor is very high. This is about maximizing the immediate future in this final push with Stephen Curry and company.
[Overall 9 Forward 3 Yaxel Lendeborg Michigan
Versatile two-way forward who is older but possesses elite tools and winning mindset.
Read full profile ›](Yaxel Lendeborg - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
12. Oklahoma City Thunder
Nate Ament | 6-10 wing/forward | 19 years old | Tennessee
There were times early in the college season in which Ament might have been projected closer to the top five than the bottom part of the lottery. He had a pretty disappointing season, but scouts and executives are hoping that was just a bad college experience. Here, the Thunder get to add a 6-foot-10, springy forward they can mold into one of their prototypical role players. He’s a perfect project.
[Overall 14 Forward 4 Nate Ament Tennessee
Can handle and pass at 6-10 but lacks strength and efficiency; upside is tantalizing.
Read full profile ›](Nate Ament - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
13. Miami Heat
Koa Peat | 6-7 wing | 19 years old | Arizona
Yes, a surprise! Peat was a monster among high school and college players when he was on his way to the NBA. There are reasonable questions about whether he can play this way against grown men. He can defend multiple positions, he can handle the ball and he’s a solid passer. He’s a good scorer in the midrange and around the basket. The question will be whether he can shoot. He’s worth the project here for Miami because … wait a second … I’m getting word…
We have a trade to announce! This is a three-team deal between the Milwaukee Bucks, Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers.
- Miami receives: Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Milwaukee receives: Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, Kris Murray and Shaedon Sharpe, draft rights to Koa Peat, a 2030 first-rounder from Miami, a 2032 first-rounder from Miami and the first-round swap with Portland that the Bucks owed in 2028
- Portland receives: Tyler Herro
OK, is this a great trade? Debatable! But it works under the Spotrac Trade Machine. The Bucks get a little bit of their trade debt back by sending Herro to Portland. A young core of Ware, Jaquez, Peat, Brown, Jakucionis and Sharpe is a really good start toward an interesting rebuild. And the Heat receive the whale they’ve been hunting for years and can start figuring out how to put a roster around Bam Adebayo and Giannis. Remember, this is a chaos mock draft.
14. Charlotte Hornets
Hannes Steinbach | 6-10 big | 20 years old | Washington
Despite the Moussa Diabate ascension last season, the Hornets still need some good big men in that rotation. Ryan Kalkbrenner was a nice second-round pick and provided some good minutes, but the Hornets need a long-term solution, especially if they’re going to have proper depth. Steinbach gives them a good chance to do that. He’s an excellent rebounder and would work great with LaMelo Ball in the pick-and-roll, and he might even become a 3-point shooter.
[Overall 12 Big 2 Hannes Steinbach Washington
Starting-caliber center with terrific hands, frame and footwork who will crash the glass.
Read full profile ›](Hannes Steinbach - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
15. Chicago Bulls
Morez Johnson Jr. | 6-9 big | 20 years old | Michigan
After surprising everybody earlier with Acuff, the Bulls opt for some size here. Johnson might actually end up being the best big man in this draft, though I’m not sure what that means for the crop of big men. Getting him just outside the lottery is big, but we’re not sure if he can actually play center at the NBA level. He’ll be an excellent defender, regardless, and the Bulls need big men.
[Overall 11 Big 1 Morez Johnson Jr. Michigan
A versatile frontcourt defender who can roam the perimeter and destroy the glass.
Read full profile ›](Morez Johnson Jr. - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
16. Memphis Grizzlies
Christian Anderson Jr. | 6-1 guard | 20 years old | Texas Tech
My colleague Sam Vecenie calls Anderson the best shooter in the draft, and I am inclined to agree. Is he a point guard in the NBA? Great question. Is he going to be someone who can attack the paint and make a defense pay around the rim? Another great question. Is he good enough to make the Grizzlies feel good about trading away Morant? You are on fire today with these questions. I don’t know the answer to any of these. But the kid can shoot.
[Overall 17 Guard 7 Christian Anderson Texas Tech
The best shooter in the class; can he create rim pressure and defend at his size?
Read full profile ›](Christian Anderson - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
17. Oklahoma City Thunder
Cameron Carr | 6-5 guard | 21 years old | Baylor
If Carr ends up on the Thunder, a lot of people around the NBA are going to be upset. He’s a really good shooter, and even though he’s slight of build, the Thunder can absolutely get him in their program and brainwashed into being the defensive player they need him to be. Now they can trade backup wings for cap relief and acquire more draft assets down the road.
Cameron Carr in OKC’s developmental program is intriguing. (Chris Jones / Imagn Images)
18. Charlotte Hornets
Dailyn Swain | 6-7 wing | 20 years old | Texas
Who doesn’t need more wings? The Hornets have some great options with Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel in the starting lineup. Swain could be a guy they develop to come off the bench and provide a great punch. He has a great wingspan (6-10) for the position, he can get to the hoop and he can finish. The Hornets will need him to develop a consistent jumper, but this is good depth.
[Overall 15 Wing 2 Dailyn Swain Texas
A dynamic driver and finisher who must improve his defense and jump shot to be a starter.
Read full profile ›](Dailyn Swain - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
19. Toronto Raptors
Chris Cenac Jr. | 6-10 big | 19 years old | Houston
As fun as it was watching the Raptors play Collin Murray-Boyles at center when Jakob Poeltl wasn’t in the game, they should move him back to a more natural position. Cenac is a project, but one who could end up being a starter-quality big man in a few years. Get the depth for Poeltl, and start developing!
[Overall 25 Big 5 Chris Cenac Jr. Houston
A project with immense tools who’s worth a first-round pick because of the high upside.
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20. San Antonio Spurs
Jayden Quaintance | 6-9 big | 18 years old | Kentucky
If Quaintance can fully recover from his ACL injury, then the Spurs would have some much-needed big man depth behind Victor Wembanyama. Luke Kornet provided some solid minutes, but that was mostly in the regular season. The Spurs need a big man who can defend all over the floor. Quaintance has the potential to do just that if he’s healthy.
[Overall 22 Big 4 Jayden Quaintance Kentucky
Potential All-Defense big with limited offensive skill; is he healthy?
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21. Detroit Pistons
Labaron Philon Jr. | 6-3 guard | 20 years old | Alabama
Even with the emergence of Daniss Jenkins, the Pistons still need some help for Cade Cunningham in the backcourt. Getting another guy who can initiate some offense would be big. His wingspan (6-6 1/4) makes him a little bit more playable on defense, in theory, but you can also have him next to the much bigger Cunningham in the backcourt. If his shot has truly improved like we saw this past season, the Pistons would love him.
22. Philadelphia 76ers
Joshua Jefferson | 6-8 forward | 22 years old | Iowa State
You’re going to read a lot of Kyle Anderson comparisons when it comes to Jefferson, as he reminds a lot of scouts and executives of the 12-year veteran. Jefferson is going to have to learn how to shoot from the outside to be truly effective, but he can really sling the ball around the court. You can play him next to Joel Embiid and get some fun high-low action going.
[Overall 23 Forward 6 Joshua Jefferson Iowa State
Brilliant basketball mind who can pass and defend; can he move well enough?
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23. Atlanta Hawks
Ebuka Okorie | 6-1 guard | 19 years old | Stanford
The Hawks grabbed Mara earlier, and they still need some lead guard depth. He’s going to have to expand his playmaking abilities, but Okorie can really get to the basket. He’s not very tall, but he has long arms and great quickness to counter against defenders. He’s more of a backup guard, but the Hawks need that.
[Overall 19 Guard 8 Ebuka Okorie Stanford
An elite rim-pressure guard who lives in the paint; must work on passing and defense.
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24. New York Knicks
Bennett Stirtz | 6-3 guard | 22 years old | Iowa
What do you get the champions who have everything? More shooting. There are questions about Stirtz’s ability to get open at the NBA level. A good way to help that is to put him on the floor with a lot of offensive options who need the attention of the defense.
Is Bennett Stirtz an option for the NBA champions? (Troy Taormina / Imagn Images)
25. Los Angeles Lakers
Karim Lopez | 6-8 wing | 19 years old | New Zealand Breakers
Lopez has good size for a forward. He’s really good in transition, and JJ Redick will love how much he rebounds. He can’t shoot, and he’ll need to learn that. He needs to get a little quicker and more explosive to defend at the NBA level, but he’s a project worth investing in.
[Overall 24 Forward 7 Karim Lopez NZ Breakers
Big and skilled for his young age, but movement and agility leave a lot to be desired.
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26. Denver Nuggets
Richie Saunders | 6-5 wing | 24 years old | BYU
Saunders is not a great athlete and is recovering from a big knee injury. But he can flat-out shoot the ball. If he’s on the floor with Nikola Jokić, the big man will find him. As soon as it hits his fingertips, you can cash that in. He’s a smart player, too, and at 25 years old by the time the season starts, he’s ready to play right now.
[Overall 26 Wing 4 Richie Saunders BYU
Terrific shooter and mover who is a tailor-made rotation wing if his knee is healthy.
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27. Boston Celtics
Tarris Reed Jr. | 6-10 big | 22 years old | Connecticut
The Celtics could use some good depth for the interior. They’ll love that Reed is ready to play right away, and he’s going to be excellent around the rim on offense. The Celtics want more guys who can score and put pressure on the rim. He’ll also help them a lot on the boards. The question is whether they can turn him into a 3-point shooter at some point.
[Overall 27 Big 6 Tarris Reed Jr. Connecticut
A versatile backup big who crushes the glass, finishes on the interior and passes well.
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28. Minnesota Timberwolves
Sergio De Larrea | 6-6 wing | 20 years old | Valencia
This might be too low for de Larrea, as he seems to be climbing up boards as we approach Tuesday night. He’s more of a point guard than he is a wing, especially when it comes to defense. The Wolves need more playmakers to help Anthony Edwards not have to do everything. At some point, de Larrea can help with exactly that.
[Overall 32 Guard 12 Sergio De Larrea Valencia
A secondary playmaker with length who needs to get stronger and tighten his handle.
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29. Cleveland Cavaliers
Meleek Thomas | 6-3 wing | 19 years old | Arkansas
Assuming the Cavs are going to lose Keon Ellis and maybe some other depth to get under the second apron, and maybe even under the first apron at some point, Thomas could be an excellent, cost-effective option. He probably needs to be reined in quite a bit with decision-making, but he can really shoot and score.
[Overall 31 Guard 11 Meleek Thomas Arkansas
A gifted scorer and shooter whose poor defense and wild decision-making raise questions.
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30. Dallas Mavericks
Isaiah Evans | 6-6 wing | 20 years old | Duke
They brought in Flemings with the ninth pick. Now, let’s bring a familiar face to make Flagg happy. Evans is one of the better shooters in this draft, and we saw a lot of growth in his game from his freshman to sophomore year. This is probably a bit of a reach, but those Duke guys love to group together.
[Overall 35 Wing 6 Isaiah Evans Duke
An off-ball movement shooter with length who needs to get stronger.
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By Zach Harper, via The Athletic