By Sam Vecenie | The Athletic, 2026-06-22 18:09:38
NBA选秀周已经到来，又到了《The Athletic》进行实时NBA模拟选秀的时间。
在接下来的两天里，这里将是您获取我对每位球员顺位预测的大本营。所以，如果您一直在不断刷新以获取最新消息，请务必收藏这个链接。
这届选秀被认为在顶端以及整个乐透区都非常强劲，尽管受NIL（姓名、形象、肖像权）丰厚收益吸引而退选的大学球员，在很大程度上影响了这届选秀的深度。与我交流过的大多数高管对大约20到25名球员给出了首轮评分，并认为选秀的最后20个选秀权可能会产生一些有趣的选择。他们表示，各支球队可能会提前与球员达成协议，用双向合同锁定他们，因为在他们看来，排名在第45位到第100位之间的球员在天赋水平上并没有太大差异。
在我的记忆中，今年的交易讨论似乎比以往任何时候都要活跃。不过需要指出的是，各支球队在选秀前往往会积极讨论选秀权交易，哪怕只是为了了解自己在选秀夜能有哪些选择。NBA球队——至少通常情况下——不会凭空想出交易框架。他们会在选秀前几天保持沟通，根据选秀形势的发展制定各种应对方案。因此，当你看到球队讨论这些选秀权时，需要明白这些谈判往往只是针对潜在情况的预案。
在模拟选秀开始前的几点说明：
• 每一个首轮签都附带了一个链接，指向我的NBA选秀指南中对该球员的深度球探报告。
• 年龄数据截至周二。
• 身高数据来自5月份的NBA选秀联合试训。
• 整个篮球生态系统中的NBA高管、球探、经纪人、球员和其他消息源均在匿名的情况下接受了采访，以便畅所欲言地发表对新秀的看法。
1. 华盛顿奇才
就像自乐透抽签之夜以来我们一直所做的那样，我目前在这里仍然选择AJ·迪班萨 (AJ Dybantsa)。奇才对达林·彼得森 (Darryn Peterson) 进行了大量的背景调查，以掌握关于他所需了解的一切。但据联盟消息人士透露，迪班萨依然是奇才最有可能的选择，也是最符合球队需求的球员。
华盛顿的首席高管迈克尔·温格 (Michael Winger)在接受华盛顿当地NBC电视台采访时表示，领导力是他寻找状元秀时看重的一项特质。与彼得森接触过的所有消息源都认为他工作极其努力，但他的领导能力受到了质疑，因为他被认为是一个安静的内向者。在竞争心方面，彼得森在场上是一个冷酷无情的杀手。但在NBA消息人士看来，迪班萨的性格更具活力，无论是在更衣室还是在社区中，都展现出了领导者的潜质。
[总第1顺位 侧翼1 AJ·迪班萨 杨百翰大学
侧翼位置的顶级身体天赋；完全有潜力成为NBA前十级别的球员。
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](AJ Dybantsa - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
2. 犹他爵士
达林·彼得森 | 6尺5后卫 | 19岁 | 堪萨斯大学
目前，我们仍然坚持选择彼得森，自乐透抽签之夜以来，我们一直将他放在这个位置。消息人士指出，爵士在第2顺位考虑了几个不同的选择。然而，不要指望通过父亲卡洛斯·布泽尔 (Carlos Boozer)（在爵士管理层任职）与卡梅隆·布泽尔 (Cameron Boozer) 的联系，或者通过球队老板莱恩·史密斯 (Ryan Smith) 在杨百翰大学的关系与迪班萨的联系，会成为这里的决定性因素。
在我看来，彼得森依然是榜单上最适合爵士的球员，他可以作为一名货真价实的副控，与基扬特·乔治 (Keyonte George) 和埃斯·贝利 (Ace Bailey) 这两位年轻的外线进攻手搭档。他属于那种充满活力的得分手，能够完美融入威尔·哈迪 (Will Hardy) 的进攻体系。
[总第3顺位 后卫1 达林·彼得森 堪萨斯大学
顶尖的射手，拥有入选最佳阵容级别的得分型后卫潜力，尽管他在堪萨斯大学度过了奇特的一年。
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](Darryn Peterson - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
3. 孟菲斯灰熊
卡梅隆·布泽尔 | 6尺8前锋 | 18岁 | 杜克大学
如果布泽尔还在签表上，要是看到孟菲斯错过他，我会感到非常震惊。在篮球运营总裁扎克·克莱曼 (Zach Kleiman) 的领导下，他完全符合该机构多年来在选秀中所寻找的所有特质。
灰熊在选秀方面的表现一直优于联盟中的其他任何球队，他们成功选中了德斯蒙德·贝恩 (Desmond Bane)、桑蒂·阿尔达马 (Santi Aldama)、杰伦·威尔斯 (Jaylen Wells)、凯姆·斯宾塞 (Cam Spencer)，甚至在20顺位之后还淘到了GG·杰克逊 (GG Jackson) 和文斯·威廉姆斯二世 (Vince Williams Jr.) 这样的球员，更不用说过去的乐透秀扎克·伊迪 (Zach Edey)、塞德里克·考沃德 (Cedric Coward)、贾伦·杰克逊 (Jaren Jackson Jr.) 和贾·莫兰特 (Ja Morant) 了。通常情况下，灰熊喜欢技术娴熟、在同龄人中产出高效、拥有高篮球智商且竞争心极强的球员。布泽尔在所有这些维度上都是顶尖的。在交易走杰克逊和贝恩之后，随着灰熊进入新时代，他几乎就是孟菲斯想要围绕其建队的模板球员。
[总第2顺位 前锋1 卡梅隆·布泽尔 杜克大学
多才多艺、技术娴熟的前锋，拥有出色的进攻头脑；需要在防守端找到自己的定位。
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](Cameron Boozer - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
4. 芝加哥公牛
凯莱布·威尔逊 | 6尺9侧翼 | 19岁 | 北卡罗来纳大学
联盟消息人士认为，如果凯莱布·威尔逊 (Caleb Wilson) 掉到第4顺位，对芝加哥来说将是一个闭眼选的决定。公牛试训了其他球员，包括达里乌斯·阿库夫二世 (Darius Acuff Jr.)、金斯顿·弗莱明斯 (Kingston Flemings) 和内特·阿门特 (Nate Ament)，但如果他们中的任何一个人在这里被选中，都将是一个巨大的冷门。
威尔逊在4号位上能与乔希·吉迪 (Josh Giddey) 和马塔斯·布泽利斯 (Matas Buzelis) 完美互补，作为球队的长期建队基石，并为公牛提供一个坚实的框架，以便在今年夏天开始利用薪金空间引进老将，同时努力积累更多资产。
[总第4顺位 前锋2 凯莱布·威尔逊 北卡罗来纳大学
爆发力十足的运动员，其上限高至前三顺位，但身上的缺点也更多。
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](Caleb Wilson - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
5. 洛杉矶快船（来自步行者）
基顿·瓦格勒 | 6尺5侧翼 | 19岁 | 伊利诺伊大学
这被认为是选秀真正开始的地方。在第5顺位，我听到与快船联系最紧密的两个名字是米克尔·布朗二世 (Mikel Brown Jr.) 和基顿·瓦格勒 (Keaton Wagler)。为什么？球队似乎在优先考虑在后场为达里厄斯·加兰 (Darius Garland) 寻找至少具备一定体型优势的搭档，而布朗和瓦格勒是比其他高评分后卫体型更大的选择。尽管两人都很瘦，但NBA高管们觉得，相比于弗莱明斯和阿库夫，他们有更多的空间来让身体变得更强壮，因为弗莱明斯更为单薄，而阿库夫在过去几年里体型基本没有变化。
我相信瓦格勒也是这里四名后卫中最合适的人选，这得益于他兼具持球和无球打法的能力。消息人士指出，瓦格勒在选秀前的准备过程中增加了肌肉。他刚到伊利诺伊大学时体重为168磅，在联合试训时称重为188磅；在接下来的几年里，他的身体应该会继续增强力量。
快船也讨论过向下交易，尽管消息人士透露，他们今年似乎确实倾向于在靠前的顺位进行选秀。多位联盟消息人士推测，如果快船寻求向下交易，不要惊讶于看到他们在这届选秀中获得另一个选秀权——以防NBA对Aspiration丑闻的调查导致他们失去未来的选秀权。如果他们真的交易了这个选秀权，我听到其他球队最想追逐的球员就是瓦格勒。如果快船向下交易，布雷登·伯里斯 (Brayden Burries) 和莫雷兹·约翰逊 (Morez Johnson) 将是潜在的合适人选。
[总第6顺位 后卫3 基顿·瓦格勒 伊利诺伊大学
极佳的战术阅读者，拥有致命的投篮和无私的心态；一个让人很难不喜欢的后卫。
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](Keaton Wagler - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
6. 布鲁克林篮网
米克尔·布朗二世 | 6尺4后卫 | 20岁 | 路易斯维尔大学
唯一一致的信息是，布鲁克林将选择他们选秀板上评分最高的球员，而不考虑位置。尽管球队在上赛季选中了三名控球后卫，但他们并没有排除这个位置。篮网认为他们只需要引进更多有天赋的球员。最近，我听到与布鲁克林联系最紧密的名字确实是米克尔·布朗二世 (Mikel Brown Jr.)。篮网在对他的评估上确实做了大量的准备工作。
田纳西大学侧翼内特·阿门特 (Nate Ament) 的名字在这个顺位的讨论中不断出现，并我从该区间内的其他几支球队那里听说，篮网已经讨论过在乐透区向后滑落几个顺位。感觉即使在第6顺位，阿门特也是一个切实的选项。然而，如果他们确实想要布朗，他们就不能退得太深，因为快船、亚特兰大老鹰和达拉斯独行侠似乎都对他有一定程度的兴趣。如果布朗在第5顺位去了快船，那么在这里选择阿门特就会显得更合理。
[总第10顺位 后卫6 米克尔·布朗二世 路易斯维尔大学
一位具备一锤定音能力的控球后卫，有时需要学会稳扎稳打。
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](Mikel Brown Jr. - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
7. 萨克拉门托国王
达里乌斯·阿库夫二世 | 6尺2后卫 | 19岁 | 阿肯色大学
国王很可能会保留第7顺位，并选择掉到他们手里的最好后卫。在这种情况下，他们似乎如愿以偿地看到阿库夫仍在签表上；该顺位以下的大多数球队都认为国王是阿库夫的选秀下限。
萨克拉门托总经理斯科特·佩里 (Scott Perry) 与阿库夫家族颇有渊源，因为他在20世纪90年代执教东肯塔基大学时，达里乌斯·阿库夫一世 (Darius Acuff Sr.) 正好在为该校效力。球队急需在主控位置上找到一个进攻引擎。如果阿库夫在这里可选，对国王来说将是一个巨大的胜利。
[总第5顺位 后卫2 达里乌斯·阿库夫二世 阿肯色大学
近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)
8. 亚特兰大老鹰（来自新奥尔良鹈鹕）
金斯顿·弗莱明斯 | 6尺3后卫 | 19岁 | 休斯敦大学
联盟消息人士称，老鹰是讨论交易方案最活跃的球队。他们在周日晚上与俄克拉荷马雷霆达成协议，得到了亚伦·维金斯 (Aaron Wiggins)，将其纳入了他们在截止日将卢克·肯纳德 (Luke Kennard) 交易至洛杉矶湖人时所产生的交易特例中。消息人士称，亚特兰大正在讨论向上交易和向下交易的方案。但如果他们想要的球员仍在签表上，他们也可能只是留在这个顺位并选下他。
如果他们不交易这个选秀权，金斯顿·弗莱明斯 (Kingston Flemings) 用速度冲击篮筐的能力将与杰伦·约翰逊 (Jalen Johnson)、乔纳森·库明加 (Jonathan Kuminga) 以及老鹰阵容中的其他高水平运动天才完美契合。亚特兰大可以在已经续约的麦科勒姆 (McCollum)、戴森·丹尼尔斯 (Dyson Daniels) 和尼基尔·亚历山大-沃克 (Nickeil Alexander-Walker) 身边，再配上一位擅长冲击、运动能力出众的后卫。就像许多后卫一样，弗莱明斯被认为不太可能跌出前十。
试图弄清楚选秀夜会发生什么是需要像侦探一样，把你得到的所有不同情报拼凑在一起。至少对我来说，最符合逻辑的交易是老鹰用23号签和可能的一些其他微小资产，从第8顺位向上交易到第5顺位。快船想要一个靠前的选秀权，消息人士指出他们对布雷登·伯里斯 (Brayden Burries) 感兴趣。其他球队的消息人士也将老鹰与喜欢瓦格勒的球队联系在一起。消息人士还指出，这两支球队都在探索朝这些方向发展的交易。这只是推测，并非基于任何具体的报道，但它确实是一个合理的逻辑结果。
[总第7顺位 后卫4 金斯顿·弗莱明斯 休斯敦大学
拥有全明星级别的上限和闪电般的第一步；必须改善他的合球和投篮。
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](Kingston Flemings - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
9. 达拉斯独行侠
阿代·马拉 | 7尺3大个子 | 21岁 | 密歇根大学
随着达斯蒂·梅 (Dusty May) 敲定协议成为独行侠的新任主教练，联盟消息人士推测哪位密歇根大学的球员可能会追随他，因为莫雷兹·约翰逊 (Morez Johnson)、雅克塞尔·兰德伯格 (Yaxel Lendeborg) 和阿代·马拉 (Aday Mara) 都是第9顺位的现实选择。我早期经常听到约翰逊的名字，但联盟消息人士现在更倾向于认为，如果他们朝这个方向发展，由于渴望补强中锋位置，马拉是最有可能的选择。此外，一些联盟消息人士指出，总经理迈克·施密茨 (Mike Schmitz) 上赛季在波特兰选中杨瀚森 (Yang Hansen) 的过程中起到了重要作用，而且他非常喜欢传球能力出众的大个子。
联盟消息人士最近更频繁地提到马拉的体能状况，怀疑他在巅峰期是否能成为一个每场出场超过25分钟的球员。密歇根大学在利用他进行短时间轮换以保持其活力方面做得非常好，这使他能够在整个赛季中发挥出最佳水平。在节奏飞快的NBA中，教练们不会对这种奢侈的轮换方式感到兴奋，但梅比任何人都更了解他，并且能够解决这个问题。
[总第13顺位 大个子3 阿代·马拉 密歇根大学
身高7尺3寸的特殊传球手，终结效率高，且能保护篮筐。
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](Aday Mara - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
10. 密尔沃基雄鹿
内特·阿门特 | 6尺10侧翼/前锋 | 19岁 | 田纳西大学
在同意将扬尼斯·阿德托昆博 (Giannis Antetokounmpo) 交易至迈阿密之后，雄鹿将拥有两个乐透签。在他们进入全面重建并试图确定目标时，了解选秀形势及其走向对雄鹿来说可能极其重要。球队一直在对主控后卫进行尽职调查，包括弗莱明斯、安德森、拉巴伦·菲隆二世 (Labaron Philon Jr.) 和布朗。
最终，我认为如果顶级主控后卫之一掉到第10顺位，雄鹿会进行尝试。伯里斯将是另一个潜在的名字。但我听到与这个顺位联系最紧密的名字是阿门特。作为一名大体型侧翼，他值得这样的尝试，而且球队在看重这类球员方面有着悠久的历史。一些消息人士还指出了老板吉米·哈斯勒姆 (Jimmy Haslam) 与田纳西大学的联系，因为他是该校的大额捐赠者。6月4日，哈斯勒姆家族向该大学捐赠了1.3亿美元，这是该校历史上最大的一笔捐赠。
[总第14顺位 前锋4 内特·阿门特 田纳西大学
身高6尺10寸，具备控球 and 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)
11. 金州勇士
布雷登·伯里斯 | 6尺4后卫 | 20岁 | 亚利桑那大学
伯里斯上周与金州勇士进行了试训，被认为非常适合勇士，他作为外线创造者可以帮助分担斯蒂芬·库里 (Stephen Curry) 作为进攻引擎的压力，同时在防守端作为一名强壮、可无限换防的后卫也能很好地融入。
如果他掉到第11顺位，对勇士来说将是一个完美的本垒打。但我怀疑，如果达拉斯确实决定向下交易，是否会有球队（甚至包括勇士在内）产生协同效应，向上交易到第9顺位来选他。在这个选秀区间的许多球队都会非常渴望拥有这样一位能运球、能传球、能投篮且能防守的双向后卫。
[总第8顺位 后卫5 布雷登·伯里斯 亚利桑那大学
一位侵略性极强的得分型后卫，擅长投篮、在转换进攻中冲击并进行强硬防守。
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](Brayden Burries - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
12. 俄克拉荷马雷霆（来自洛杉矶快船）
莫雷兹·约翰逊二世 | 6尺9大个子 | 20岁 | 密歇根大学
据说雷霆正在探索几种选择，从向上交易、向下交易到按兵不动。他们已经完成了一笔交易以削减即将到来的奢侈税账单，同意将亚伦·维金斯交易至老鹰，换取两个未来的次轮签。在这个顺位，我也听到了很多关于戴林·斯温 (Dailyn Swain) 的传闻，但我确实怀疑他们是否能在第17顺位选到他。
约翰逊继续吸引着各支球队的兴趣。看到他成为第一个被选中的大个子并不会让人感到意外，他的选秀区间最早从亚特兰大的第8顺位开始。他的下限似乎是芝加哥的第15顺位，但他似乎不太可能掉到那么远。对于前来试训且已经在选秀巡回中展示了一段时间的球员，球队经常会问一个问题：“还有哪位新秀给你留下了深刻印象？”这位密歇根大学的大个子是一个热门答案。
[总第11顺位 大个子1 莫雷兹·约翰逊二世 密歇根大学
多才多艺的前场防守者，可以防到外线并统治篮板。
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](Morez Johnson Jr. - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
13. 密尔沃基雄鹿（来自迈阿密热火）
卡梅隆·卡尔 | 6尺5后卫 | 21岁 | 贝勒大学
卡梅隆·卡尔 (Cameron Carr) 的选秀区间感觉在第10到第21顺位之间。密尔沃基可以再引进一位具有一定上限的投篮制造者作为侧翼，而联盟消息人士一直将卡尔与雄鹿联系在一起，视其为一个潜在的选择。雄鹿后场还将拥有泰勒·希罗 (Tyler Herro) 和卡斯帕拉斯·雅库乔尼斯 (Kasparas Jakucionis) 作为投篮创造者，他们可以利用像卡尔这样的球员来帮助拉开空间。我认为莫雷兹·约翰逊与新中锋凯莱尔·韦尔 (Kel’el Ware) 的长期搭档将是想象中近乎完美的组合，因此我怀疑他们是否也会想办法促成这件事。
[总第18顺位 侧翼3 卡梅隆·卡尔 贝勒大学
极佳的三分射手和突破手；需要变得更强壮，并在防守端更加积极。
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](Cameron Carr - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
14. 夏洛特黄蜂
汉内斯·斯坦巴赫 | 6尺10大个子 | 20岁 | 华盛顿大学
汉内斯·斯坦巴赫 (Hannes Steinbach) 不太可能跌出乐透区，他将提供黄蜂在中锋位置上所需的强韧度和身体对抗。他现在的体重已经达到约250磅，穿鞋身高接近7尺，此外他可以说是这届选秀中最好的篮板手。在这届管理层和教练组的带领下，黄蜂非常看重数据分析和赢得球权争夺战，而斯坦巴赫将在这方面提供帮助。
[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，在拼抢篮板方面不遗余力。
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](Hannes Steinbach - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
15. 芝加哥公牛（来自波特兰开拓者）
雅克塞尔·兰德伯格 | 6尺9大个子 | 23岁 | 密歇根大学
联盟各支球队都不确定兰德伯格的选秀区间。到目前为止，他的选秀前试训进行得并不是特别顺利，而且他一直在应对脚踝伤势，不过这并不被视为长期问题。他还带有一种特定且独特的个性，消息人士指出他精力充沛，但说话不太经过大脑。
这不一定是件坏事。兰德伯格在密歇根大学的队友们都很喜欢他。他曾公开承认，去年休赛期刚到安娜堡时，他的训练习惯并不是特别好，但随着赛季的进行，他的训练习惯有所改善。我仍然将他视为前十级别的新秀，但他可能并不适合每一个NBA管理层。
他是公牛新任篮球运营总裁布赖森·格雷厄姆 (Bryson Graham) 优先考虑的多功能球员类型，因为兰德伯格体型庞大、运动能力出色且技术娴熟。我非常喜欢他与吉迪、威尔逊和布泽利斯的潜在配合，这得益于他在防守第一线以及在转换进攻中表现出的极高水平。如果他掉到第15顺位，那将是一个极好的契合。
[总第9顺位 前锋3 雅克塞尔·兰德伯格 密歇根大学
多才多艺的双向前锋，虽然年龄偏大，但拥有顶级的身体天赋和赢球心态。
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](Yaxel Lendeborg - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
16. 孟菲斯灰熊（来自菲尼克斯太阳）
小克里斯蒂安·安德森 | 6尺1后卫 | 20岁 | 德克萨斯理工大学
灰熊总是存在向上交易并在首轮中段选下他们心仪球员的可能，过去他们为了选中贝恩、阿尔达马、布兰登·克拉克 (Brandon Clark) 和考沃德就曾这样做过。鉴于在杰克逊和贝恩的交易后他们拥有大量的选秀权储备，他们今年也拥有这样做的资产。如果有一个他们特别想要且顺位下滑的球员，看到他们去向上交易得到该球员，我不会感到惊讶。
小克里斯蒂安·安德森 (Christian Anderson Jr.) 在选秀前试训中凭借其投篮能力、比赛感觉以及在防守端付出的努力给人留下了深刻印象。随着各支球队对他有了更深入的了解，尽管他体型偏小，但他似乎提升了自己的选秀行情。这是一个我听说最高能到第10顺位的名字，而且由于今年夏天似乎很有可能发生贾·莫兰特的交易，灰熊也可能需要再引进一位擅长挡拆的组织者。
[总第17顺位 后卫7 克里斯蒂安·安德森 德克萨斯理工大学
这届选秀中最好的射手；以他的体型，他能否在篮筐附近制造杀伤并做好防守？
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](Christian Anderson - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
17. 俄克拉荷马雷霆（来自费城76人）
戴林·斯温 | 6尺7侧翼 | 20岁 | 德克萨斯大学
正如上面所提到的，俄克拉荷马雷霆正在探索所有选择。但自联合试训以来，我就听到斯温的名字与雷霆联系在一起，这很容易理解，因为他们非常看重冲击篮筐的能力，以及拥有同位置体型、力量和臂展优势的球员。斯温具备所有这些特质，即使他的跳投仍有待提高。
如果他没有在这里被选中，我确实认为他很有可能会滑落到20多顺位。
[总第15顺位 侧翼2 戴林·斯温 德克萨斯大学
一位冲击力极强的突破和终结手，必须提高防守和跳投才能成为首发。
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](Dailyn Swain - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
18. 夏洛特黄蜂（来自菲尼克斯太阳）
艾伦·格雷夫斯 | 6尺8前锋 | 19岁 | 圣克拉拉大学
我认为对于艾伦·格雷夫斯 (Allen Graves) 来说，这个顺位偏高了大约10个位置。但我经常听到格雷夫斯的名字与黄蜂、多伦多猛龙和圣安东尼奥马刺在18-20顺位区间联系在一起。这三支球队都看重数据分析和指标，同时重视球权争夺。格雷夫斯拼抢篮板、在场上快速做出决策以及定点投射三分球的能力会吸引黄蜂，同时得益于他出色的手眼协调能力，他融入极具侵略性的防守体系的能力也会受到青睐。
这三支球队中的任何一支都会是他的绝佳去处，因为它们都拥有现成的创造者，并且看重那些能够突显他技能的特质。
[总第30顺位 前锋8 艾伦·格雷夫斯 圣克拉拉大学
高智商球员和数据分析宠儿，需要最大化开发他的身体和进攻技巧。
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](Allen Graves - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
19. 多伦多猛龙
贝内特·斯蒂尔茨 | 6尺3后卫 | 22岁 | 爱荷华大学
猛龙需要在斯科蒂·巴恩斯 (Scottie Barnes) 身边增加一些进攻活力和投篮能力，并且非常需要另一个可能帮助梳理进攻的选择。我听到贝内特·斯蒂尔茨 (Bennett Stirtz) 的名字出现在16到21顺位这一狭窄区间内，几乎所有这些球队似乎都对他有很大兴趣。多伦多在这里可以挑选几名后卫或侧翼，包括斯蒂尔茨、安德森、菲隆和卡尔。
[总第21顺位 后卫10 贝内特·斯蒂尔茨 爱荷华大学
场上将军的典范，也是一名出色的射手；他能否摆脱NBA级别的防守者？
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](Bennett Stirtz - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
20. 圣安东尼奥马刺（来自亚特兰大老鹰）
卡里姆·洛佩兹 | 6尺8侧翼 | 19岁 | 新西兰破坏者
卡里姆·洛佩兹 (Karim Lopez) 到目前为止主要是在为该区间以上的球队进行试训，并对自己作为前15顺位新秀的地位充满信心。但我并不这么认为。当我向各支球队了解他时，得到的反馈更符合首轮中后段的定位，而不是乐透秀。尽管球探们被他的篮板球和突破到禁区的能力所吸引，但他作为防守者和射手仍有一些问题需要解答。他的选秀区间感觉在第11顺位到第25顺位左右，在受邀进入选秀绿房子的球员中，他的区间跨度是最大的之一。
马刺在4号位上需要一些强硬、身体对抗出色的篮板能力，洛佩兹可以提供这一点，同时还具备他们近年来在选秀中看重的冲击突破能力。该机构还优先考虑同位置的力量对抗，而洛佩兹的骨架看起来在未来几年能够很好地挂肉。
[总第24顺位 前锋7 卡里姆·洛佩兹 新西兰破坏者
以他的年轻岁数而言，体型庞大且技术娴熟，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)
21. 底特律活塞（来自明尼苏达森林狼）
拉巴伦·菲隆二世 | 6尺3后卫 | 20岁 | 阿拉巴马大学
活塞会对这个结果感到欣喜若狂。菲隆的选秀区间相当宽，乐透区后半段的球队在考虑他，而20多顺位的球队也在对他进行尽职调查，以防他顺位下滑。由于可选人数众多，这届选秀中至少会有一名顶级后卫掉到这个区间。
我们在2025年季后赛期间看到凯德·康宁汉 (Cade Cunningham) 与身边的一位小个子后卫配合得极其出色，丹尼斯·施罗德 (Dennis Schröder) 是他极佳的后场搭档。菲隆带来了类似的特质，同时还具备投篮能力和快速转换进攻的能力。对于活塞来说，今年夏天寻找另一位具备组织能力的后卫以减轻康宁汉的负担被视为重中之重。
[总第20顺位 后卫9 拉巴伦·菲隆二世 阿拉巴马大学
技术非常娴熟的后卫，已做好进入职业联赛的准备，但缺乏爆发力和体型。
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](Labaron Philon Jr. - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
22. 费城76人（来自休斯敦火箭）
克里斯·塞纳克二世 | 6尺10大个子 | 19岁 | 休斯敦大学
克里斯·塞纳克二世 (Chris Cenac Jr.) 一直是一个极其难以预测去向的新秀。目前的共识似乎是他将在前20顺位的某个位置被选中，并且他是第二批受邀进入绿房子的球员之一。然而，我从各支球队得到的反馈是，他更像是一个首轮末段的新秀。对于那些有耐心等待他提升比赛感觉的球队来说，他被视为一个高上限的尝试选择。
76人需要另一个大个子，如果塞纳克的比赛感觉有所提高，他有时可能会客串4号位。但与76人可以选的其他一些球员相比，他更像是一个需要长期培养的半成品。目前对这支球队进行模拟选秀非常困难，因为联盟各地的消息人士仍在试图摸清新的篮球运营主管迈克·甘西 (Mike Gansey) 偏爱哪种类型的球员。
[总第25顺位 大个子5 克里斯·塞纳克二世 休斯敦大学
一个拥有巨大身体天赋的半成品，因为极高的上限而值得用首轮签去选。
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](Chris Cenac Jr. - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
23. 亚特兰大老鹰（来自克利夫兰骑士）
塔里斯·里德二世 | 6尺10大个子 | 22岁 | 康涅狄格大学
塔里斯·里德二世 (Tarris Reed Jr.) 目前的选秀区间似乎遍布整个20多顺位。他在选秀前试训中表现出色，消息人士指出他以极佳的身体状态参加了试训，并准备展示出比他今年在康涅狄格大学所展现的更多的技能。有几支球队注意到他投篮很好。老鹰需要另一个大个子，并且已经邀请里德进行了试训。他的选秀区间似乎在马刺的第20顺位到骑士的第29顺位之间。
[总第27顺位 大个子6 塔里斯·里德二世 康涅狄格大学
多才多艺的替补大个子，在拼抢篮板、内线终结和传球方面表现出色。
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](Tarris Reed Jr. - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
24. 纽约尼克斯
Zuby Ejiofor | 6-8 big | 22 years old | St. John’s
在结束了53年的冠军荒后，尼克斯面临着一些自由市场上的抉择。其中最大的一项涉及米切尔·罗宾逊 (Mitchell Robinson)。毫无疑问，他们会想留住罗宾逊。但他是否回归将取决于价格，以及他是否愿意在职业生涯剩余的黄金期里担任替补。
祖比·埃吉奥福 (Zuby Ejiofor) 工作努力，其特点非常适合在NBA中作为第三大个子扮演多种角色。他能盖帽，以他的体型来说传球很好，并且在防守端可以换防。他甚至还有一些投篮上限，这可能会对尼克斯有所价值。纽约还拥有第31号签，如果保留这两个选秀权，他们应该会以某种顺序选下一个侧翼和一个大个子。
25. 洛杉矶湖人
伊赛亚·埃文斯 | 6尺6侧翼 | 20岁 | 杜克大学
湖人目前处于一个尴尬的境地。他们需要弄清楚勒布朗·詹姆斯 (LeBron James)和奥斯汀·里夫斯 (Austin Reaves) 等人的自由球员情况，以及他们今年夏天是否会拥有大量的薪金空间。目前尚不清楚该机构在选秀前是否能得到这些问题的答案。
至少，伊赛亚·埃文斯 (Isaiah Evans) 是侧翼上一个货真价实的射手，即使球队最终完全围绕卢卡·东契奇 (Luka Dončić) 进行重组，这也是湖人永远可以在东契奇身边使用的配置。
[总第35顺位 侧翼6 伊赛亚·埃文斯 杜克大学
一位具备臂展优势的无球跑动型射手，需要变得更强壮。
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](Isaiah Evans - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
26. 丹佛掘金
科阿·皮特 | 6尺7侧翼 | 19岁 | 亚利桑那大学
在我个人的选秀板上，我把科阿·皮特 (Koa Peat) 排在比这更高的位置，但联盟各地的消息人士不确定他在这届选秀中的定位。他的选秀区间似乎相当宽，从乐透区之后的某个位置开始，一直延伸到首轮末段。
长期来看，掘金会非常适合他，他可以作为阿隆·戈登 (Aaron Gordon) 的潜在替补。尼古拉·约基奇 (Nikola Jokić) 的投篮和传球将与他出色的无球跑动相得益彰。我听到的另一个与掘金联系在一起的名字是路易斯维尔大学的后卫赖安·康威尔 (Ryan Conwell)。各支球队也表示，这个选秀权已经在交易讨论中被提及。
[总第16顺位 前锋5 科阿·皮特 亚利桑那大学
跳投是一个令人担忧的问题，但他是一个被证明过的赢家，会为球队做任何需要的事。
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](Koa Peat - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
27. 波士顿凯尔特人
埃布卡·奥科里 | 6尺1后卫 | 19岁 | 斯坦福大学
这是另一位选秀区间很宽的球员，因为我听说他可能在乐透区之后到首轮末段的任何位置被选中。不过，我认为埃布卡·奥科里 (Ebuka Okorie) 不会跌出首轮。凯尔特人在这里可能只是在搜寻天赋，而奥科里突入禁区的能力很容易被视为具有重大价值，即使球队中已经有了佩顿·普里查德 (Payton Pritchard) 和德里克·怀特 (Derrick White)。
凯尔特人也与老鹰、掘金、森林狼和独行侠属于同一类情况，因为他们也讨论过向上交易。人们认为在这个区间附近会出现天赋下滑，各支球队正试图提前应对。
[总第19顺位 后卫8 埃布卡·奥科里 斯坦福大学
一位擅长制造篮筐压力的顶级后卫，经常能杀入禁区；必须在传球和防守上下功夫。
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](Ebuka Okorie - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
28. 布鲁克林篮网（来自底特律活塞）
杰登·昆坦斯 | 6尺9大个子 | 18岁 | 肯塔基大学
杰登·昆坦斯 (Jayden Quaintance) 被认为是选秀夜最大的谜团之一。与我交流过的每一支NBA球队都非常喜欢昆坦斯的防守能力，并认为他至少是一个接近乐透区水平的天才——如果他健康的话。然而，由于2025年3月接受了前交叉韧带（ACL）手术，他因持续的右膝肿胀几乎错过了上赛季的所有比赛。
在过去一周与《The Athletic》交流过的球队预计，昆坦斯在选秀夜将在20多顺位可供选择。大多数人相信，由于他令人垂涎的防守上限，他仍将在首轮被选中，但也有几个消息源推测，当周二次轮开始时，昆坦斯可能仍然在签表上。他没有在受邀进入绿房子的24名球员之列，这可能是他行情下滑的一个信号。
篮网在同意将尼克·克拉克斯顿 (Nic Claxton) 送至公牛的交易中，从森林狼那里得到了这个选秀权，他们很容易在之后尝试寻找另一个拥有克拉克斯顿曾经展现过的那种防守上限的中锋。
[总第22顺位 大个子4 杰登·昆坦斯 肯塔基大学
拥有入选最佳防守阵容潜质的大个子，进攻技巧有限；他健康吗？
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](Jayden Quaintance - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
29. 克利夫兰骑士（来自圣安东尼奥马刺）
亨利·维萨尔 | 6尺11中锋 | 22岁 | 北卡罗来纳大学
骑士必须削减他们的薪金开支，我听到许多球队提到克利夫兰已经讨论过交易掉这个首轮签，以减少与该选秀权相关的薪金空间占用。我想知道在次轮早期选秀的球队是否会在交易中瞄准这个选秀权。
我在这里选择了亨利·维萨尔 (Henri Veesaar)，因为骑士可以在埃文·莫布利 (Evan Mobley) 和贾莱特·阿伦 (Jarrett Allen) 身后增加更多的内线深度。
[总第29顺位 大个子8 亨利·维萨尔 北卡罗来纳大学
一个7尺高个子，能运球、传球和投篮，但需要做好防守。
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](Henri Veesaar - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
30. 达拉斯独行侠（来自俄克拉荷马雷霆）
塞尔希奥·德·拉雷亚 | 6尺6侧翼 | 20岁 | 瓦伦西亚
塞尔希奥·德·拉雷亚 (Sergio De Larrea) 本赛季在瓦伦西亚度过了一个强劲的赛季，并且体测数据非常出色，裸足身高达到6尺6寸。他的球风也非常契合波士顿的体系，他是一个快速的决策者、敏锐的传球手和出色的远距离射手。他既能持球也能打无球，并且在凯里·欧文 (Kyrie Irving) 伤愈复出之际，能给独行侠提供另一个控球选择。
[总第32顺位 后卫12 塞尔希奥·德·拉雷亚 瓦伦西亚
具备臂展优势的副组织者，需要变得更强壮并提高控球技术。
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](Sergio De Larrea - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
第二轮
31. 纽约尼克斯（来自华盛顿奇才）： 马利克·托马斯 (Meleek Thomas) | 6尺3侧翼 | 19岁 | 阿肯色大学
32. 孟菲斯灰熊（来自印第安纳步行者）： 约书亚·杰斐逊 (Joshua Jefferson) | 6尺8前锋 | 22岁 | 爱荷华州立大学
33. 明尼苏达森林狼（来自布鲁克林篮网）： 赖安·康威尔 (Ryan Conwell) | 6尺2后卫 | 22岁 | 路易斯维尔大学
34. 萨克拉门托国王： 亚历克斯·卡拉班 (Alex Karaban) | 6尺7侧翼 | 23岁 | 康涅狄格大学
35. 圣安东尼奥马刺（来自犹他爵士）： 杰克·卡伊尔 (Jack Kayil) | 6尺4后卫 | 20岁 | 柏林阿尔巴
36. 洛杉矶快船（来自孟菲斯灰熊）： 布鲁斯·桑顿 (Bruce Thornton) | 6尺0后卫 | 22岁 | 俄亥俄州立大学
37. 俄克拉荷马雷霆（来自达拉斯独行侠）： 埃马纽埃尔·夏普 (Emanuel Sharp) | 6尺3后卫 | 22岁 | 休斯敦大学
38. 芝加哥公牛（来自新奥尔良鹈鹕）： 巴巴·米勒 (Baba Miller) | 6尺11侧翼 | 22岁 | 辛辛那提大学
39. 休斯敦火箭（来自芝加哥公牛）： 布雷登·史密斯 (Braden Smith) | 5尺10后卫 | 22岁 | 普渡大学
40. 波士顿凯尔特人（来自密尔沃基雄鹿）： 里奇·桑德斯 (Richie Saunders) | 6尺5侧翼 | 24岁 | 杨百翰大学
41. 迈阿密热火（来自金州勇士）： 菲利克斯·奥克帕拉 (Felix Okpara) | 6尺10大个子 | 22岁 | 田纳西大学
42. 圣安东尼奥马刺（来自波特兰开拓者）： 马利克·布朗 (Maliq Brown) | 6尺8大个子 | 22岁 | 杜克大学
43. 布鲁克林篮网（来自洛杉矶快船）： 特雷冯·布拉齐尔 (Trevon Brazile) | 6尺10大个子 | 23岁 | 阿肯色大学
44. 圣安东尼奥马刺（来自迈阿密热火）： 伊赛亚·尼尔森 (Izaiyah Nelson) | 6尺8大个子 | 22岁 | 南佛罗里达大学
45. 萨克拉门托国王（来自夏洛特黄蜂）： 尼克·博伊德 (Nick Boyd) | 6尺1后卫 | 25岁 | 威斯康星大学
46. 奥兰多魔术： 乌戈纳·奥尼恩索 (Ugonna Onyenso) | 6尺11大个子 | 22岁 | 弗吉尼亚大学
47. 菲尼克斯太阳（来自费城76人）： 尼克·马蒂内利 (Nick Martinelli) | 6尺7侧翼 | 22岁 | 西北大学
48. 达拉斯独行侠（来自菲尼克斯太阳）： 弗谢沃洛德·伊什琴科 (Vsevolod Ishchenko) | 6尺7侧翼 | 21岁 | 库班火车头
49. 丹佛掘金（来自亚特兰大老鹰）： 托比亚斯·延森 (Tobias Jensen) | 6尺6侧翼 | 22岁 | 乌尔姆通益制药
50. 多伦多猛龙： 贾科比·吉莱斯皮 (Ja’Kobi Gillespie) | 6尺0后卫 | 22岁 | 田纳西大学
51. 华盛顿奇才（来自明尼苏达森林狼）： 杰登·布拉德利 (Jaden Bradley) | 6尺3后卫 | 22岁 | 亚利桑那大学
52. 洛杉矶快船（来自克利夫兰骑士）： 泰勒·比洛多 (Tyler Bilodeau) | 6尺7前锋 | 22岁 | 加州大学洛杉矶分校
53. 休斯敦火箭： 诺亚姆·雅科夫 (Noam Yaacov) | 6尺1后卫 | 21岁 | 奥斯坦德
54. 金州勇士（来自洛杉矶湖人）： 泰勒·尼克尔 (Tyler Nickel) | 6尺6侧翼 | 22岁 | 范德堡大学
55. 纽约尼克斯： 米洛斯·乌赞 (Milos Uzan) | 6尺3后卫 | 23岁 | 休斯敦大学
56. 芝加哥公牛（来自丹佛掘金）： 奥特加·奥韦 (Otega Oweh) | 6尺4后卫 | 23岁 | 肯塔基大学
57. 亚特兰大老鹰（来自波士顿凯尔特人）： 杰登·亨利 (Jaden Henley) | 6尺6侧翼 | 22岁 | 大峡谷大学
58. 新奥尔良 Pelicans（来自底特律活塞）： 特雷·考夫曼-雷恩 (Trey Kaufman-Renn) | 6尺8前锋 | 23岁 | 普渡大学
59. 明尼苏达森林狼（来自圣安东尼奥马刺）： 迪伦·米切尔 (Dillon Mitchell) | 6尺7侧翼 | 22岁 | 圣约翰大学
60. 华盛顿奇才（来自俄克拉荷马雷霆）： 穆罕默德·阿米尼 (Mohammad Amini) | 6尺7侧翼 | 21岁 | 南锡
由生成式人工智能翻译，译文内容可能不准确或不完整，以原文为准。
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NBA mock draft 2026: Real drama starts at No. 5 with the LA Clippers
It’s NBA Draft week, and time for The Athletic’s live NBA mock draft*.*
For the next two days, this is your home to find where I’m predicting each player will be taken. So if you’re repeatedly refreshing to find new information, this is the link you’ll want to bookmark.
This draft is considered a strong one at the top and throughout the lottery, although withdrawals of college players lured by NIL riches have substantially impacted the depth of the class. Most executives I’ve spoken with have first-round grades on about 20 to 25 players and think the final 20 picks of the draft could result in some interesting selections. They say teams could be making deals with players ahead of time to lock them in on two-way contracts, as they don’t see much difference in talent level between players ranked from, say, No. 45 to No. 100.
This year seems to be much more active with trade discussions than I can remember. Now, it’s worth noting that teams tend to be aggressive in discussing trades for draft picks before the draft if only to understand what their options will be on the night of the event. NBA teams — typically, at least — don’t just come up with trade frameworks out of nowhere. They’re in communication with one another in the days leading up to the event, coming up with scenarios depending on how the board shakes out. So when you see that teams have discussed these picks, it’s worth understanding that these talks are oftentimes just pre-planning for potential scenarios.
A few notes before the mock:
• Each first-round pick features a link to the in-depth scouting report in my NBA Draft Guide on that player.
• Ages are as of Tuesday.
• Heights are from the NBA Draft Combine in May.
• NBA executives, scouts, agents, players and other sources across the basketball ecosystem were granted anonymity in exchange for speaking freely about prospects.
1. Washington Wizards
I’m sticking with Dybantsa here for now, as we have since lottery night. The team has done a lot of research into Peterson to understand everything it needs to know about him. But Dybantsa remains the pick as the most likely option for the Wizards and the best fit for what the team needs, according to league-wide sources.
Washington’s lead executive Michael Winger said in an interview with the local NBC station in Washington that leadership is an attribute he looks for in a No. 1 pick. Peterson is considered an exceptionally hard worker by all sources connected to him, but his leadership ability has been questioned, as he’s regarded as a quiet introvert. Peterson is a stone-cold killer on the court in terms of competitiveness. But Dybantsa is viewed by NBA sources as a more dynamic personality with leadership tendencies, both in the locker room and in the community.
[Overall 1 Wing 1 AJ Dybantsa BYU
Elite tools for a wing; could easily become a top-10 NBA player.
Read full profile ›](AJ Dybantsa - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
2. Utah Jazz
Darryn Peterson | 6-5 guard | 19 years old | Kansas
We’re still sticking with Peterson, the same person we’ve had plugged in here since lottery night, for now. Sources indicate that the Jazz have considered several different options at No. 2. Do not expect, however, that connections to Cameron Boozer through his father Carlos (who works in the Jazz front office) or Dybantsa through team owner Ryan Smith at BYU will be the deciding factor here.
For my money, Peterson remains the best fit of any player on the board as a legit secondary ballhandler to play with Keyonte George and Ace Bailey as young offensive perimeter players. He’s the kind of dynamic scorer who would fit remarkably well in Will Hardy’s offensive scheme.
[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
Cameron Boozer | 6-8 forward | 18 years old | Duke
If Boozer is on the board, I would be stunned to see Memphis pass on him. He ticks all the boxes that the organization has looked for in its draft picks over the years under president of basketball operations Zach Kleiman.
The Grizzlies have been consistently better at drafting than any other team in the league, having hit on Desmond Bane, Santi Aldama, Jaylen Wells, Cam Spencer and even guys such as GG Jackson and Vince Williams Jr. beyond pick No. 20, let alone past lottery picks Zach Edey, Cedric Coward, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant. Typically, the Grizzlies like skilled players who produce well for their age and possess high-level basketball IQ, while also being extremely competitive. Boozer is elite in all of those categories. He is almost the prototypical player Memphis wants to build around as it enters a new era following the trades of Jackson and Bane.
[Overall 2 Forward 1 Cameron Boozer Duke
Versatile, skilled forward with a brilliant offensive mind; needs to find a role on defense.
Read full profile ›](Cameron Boozer - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
4. Chicago Bulls
Caleb Wilson | 6-9 wing | 19 years old | North Carolina
League sources believe Wilson would be an easy pick for Chicago if he gets to No. 4. The Bulls worked out other players, including Darius Acuff Jr., Kingston Flemings, and Nate Ament, but it would be a significant upset if any of them were selected here.
Wilson would fit well at the four next to Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis as the team’s long-term building blocks and give the Bulls a solid framework with which to start using their cap space this summer to acquire veterans, while also trying to accumulate more assets.
[Overall 4 Forward 2 Caleb Wilson North Carolina
Explosive athlete whose ceiling is as high as the top three, but has more flaws.
Read full profile ›](Caleb Wilson - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
5. LA Clippers (via IND)
Keaton Wagler | 6-5 wing | 19 years old | Illinois
This is seen as where the draft really starts. The two names I’ve heard most associated with the Clippers at No. 5 are Mikel Brown Jr. and Wagler. Why? The team seems to be prioritizing at least some size next to Darius Garland in the backcourt, and Brown and Wagler are bigger options than the other highly-rated guards. Even though both are skinny, NBA executives feel like they have more room to grow into their frames than Flemings and Acuff, as Flemings is more slight and Acuff has been basically the same size for the last few years.
I believe Wagler is the best fit of the four guards here, too, thanks to his ability to play both on and off the ball. Sources have indicated that Wagler has added muscle to his frame during the pre-draft process. He came to Illinois at 168 pounds and weighed 188 pounds at the combine; his frame should continue adding strength over the next few years.
The Clippers have also had discussions about trading down, although sources indicate that they do seem set on making an early draft selection this year. Multiple league sources have speculated that if the Clippers look to trade down, don’t be surprised to see them get another pick in this year’s draft — just in case the NBA’s investigation into the Aspiration scandal results in the loss of future picks. If they do trade the pick, I’ve heard Wagler the most out of the players whom other teams would be chasing. If the Clippers were to move down, Brayden Burries and Morez Johnson would be potential fits.
[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)
6. Brooklyn Nets
Mikel Brown Jr. | 6-4 guard | 20 years old | Louisville
The one consistent piece of information is that Brooklyn will take the highest-graded player on its board, regardless of position. Even though the team selected three point guards last season, it hasn’t ruled that position out. The Nets believe they simply need to get more talent in the door. And recently, the name I’ve heard most connected with Brooklyn is indeed Brown’s. The Nets have certainly done a significant amount of legwork on his evaluation.
Tennessee wing Nate Ament’s name continues to pop up in conversation for this spot, and I’ve heard from a couple of other teams in this range that the Nets have discussed sliding back a few slots in the lottery. It feels like Ament is a real option even at No. 6. However, they can’t afford to move too far down if they indeed want Brown, as the Clippers, Atlanta Hawks and Dallas Mavericks all seem to have some degree of interest in him. If Brown goes to the Clippers at No. 5, that would make more sense for Ament being the pick here.
[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)
7. Sacramento Kings
Darius Acuff Jr. | 6-2 guard | 19 years old | Arkansas
The Kings are likely to stay at No. 7 and select the best guard who falls to them. In this case, they seemingly get their wish of Acuff being on the board; most teams below this slot are working under the impression that the Kings are Acuff’s floor.
Sacramento general manager Scott Perry has a relationship with the Acuff family, as he coached Eastern Kentucky in the 1990s when Darius Acuff Sr. played for the Colonels. The team is in desperate need of an offensive engine at the lead guard slot. If Acuff is available here, it would be a massive win for the Kings.
[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)
8. Atlanta Hawks (via NOP)
Kingston Flemings | 6-3 guard | 19 years old | Houston
League sources say the Hawks are the most active team in discussing trade scenarios. They completed a deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night to acquire Aaron Wiggins into the trade exception they generated when they dealt Luke Kennard to the Los Angeles Lakers at the deadline. Sources have said Atlanta is discussing both trade-up and trade-down scenarios. But it also could just stay here and take the player it wants if he remains on the board.
If they don’t trade the pick, Flemings’ ability to pressure the rim with his speed would fit wonderfully with Jalen Johnson, Jonathan Kuminga and other high-level athletes on the Hawks’ roster. Atlanta could use a downhill, athletic guard next to the now-re-signed McCollum, Dyson Daniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Much like many of the guards, Flemings is seen as unlikely to fall outside the top 10.
Part of trying to figure out what happens on draft night is being an investigator and piecing together all of the different intel that you get. The deal that makes the most logical sense, to me at least, is the Hawks moving up from No. 8 to No. 5, using pick No. 23 and maybe some other small asset. The Clippers want to make an early pick, and sources indicate that they have interest in Brayden Burries. Sources for other teams have also connected the Hawks as a team that likes Wagler. Both these teams have also been noted by sources to be exploring deals moving in these respective directions. This is speculative and not based on any specific reporting, but it tracks as a sensible outcome.
[Overall 7 Guard 4 Kingston Flemings Houston
All-Star upside with lightning-quick first step; must improve his gathers and shooting.
Read full profile ›](Kingston Flemings - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
9. Dallas Mavericks
Aday Mara | 7-3 big | 21 years old | Michigan
With Dusty May finalizing a deal as the Mavericks’ new coach, league sources speculated about which Michigan player could follow him, as Morez Johnson, Yaxel Lendeborg and Mara are realistic options at No. 9. I got Johnson’s name a lot early on, but league sources are now moving more toward Mara as the most likely option if they go this direction due to the desire to shore up the center position. Additionally, a few league sources noted that general manager Mike Schmitz was a big part of drafting Yang Hansen in Portland last season and loves bigs who can really pass the ball.
League sources have recently brought up Mara’s conditioning more regularly, wondering if he’ll be more than a 25-minute-per-game guy at his peak. Michigan did an excellent job utilizing him in short stints to keep him fresh, allowing him to be at his best throughout the season. Coaches won’t be as excited about that luxury in the uptempo NBA, but May knows him better than anyone and would be able to figure this out.
[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)
10. Milwaukee Bucks
Nate Ament | 6-10 wing/forward | 19 years old | Tennessee
The Bucks will have two lottery picks following the agreed-upon trade of Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami. This is where knowing the board and how it’ll shake out could be incredibly important to the Bucks as they try to determine their targets as they enter a full-scale rebuild. The team has been doing due diligence into the lead guards, including Flemings, Anderson, Labaron Philon Jr. and Brown.
Ultimately, I think if one of the top lead guards were to fall to No. 10, the Bucks would take that swing. Burries would be another potential name. But the name I get connected most with this slot is Ament. He is that kind of swing as a big wing, and the team has a lot of history valuing these types of players. Several sources have also pointed to owner Jimmy Haslam’s connection to Tennessee, as he’s a large donor to the school. On June 4, the Haslam family gave $130 million to the university, the largest gift in school history.
[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)
11. Golden State Warriors
Brayden Burries | 6-4 guard | 20 years old | Arizona
Burries worked out with Golden State last week and is seen as a potential fit with the Warriors as a perimeter creator who can help take some of the burden off Stephen Curry as an offensive driver, while also fitting in nicely on defense as a stout, switchable guard.
This would be a home run for the Warriors if he fell to No. 11. But I wonder if there would be some synergy to a team, even including the Warriors, moving up to No. 9 still to get him if Dallas does decide to trade down. A number of teams in this range of the draft would love to have a two-way guard like this who can dribble, pass, shoot and defend.
[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)
12. Oklahoma City Thunder (via LAC)
Morez Johnson Jr. | 6-9 big | 20 years old | Michigan
The Thunder are said to be exploring several options, from trade-ups to trade-outs to standing pat. They’ve already executed one deal to cut their impending luxury tax bill, agreeing to move Aaron Wiggins to the Hawks for two future second-round picks. I’ve also heard a lot of Dailyn Swain in this spot, but I do wonder if they can get him at No. 17.
Johnson continues to draw excitement from teams. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see him be the top big off the board, and his range starts as early as No. 8 with Atlanta. His floor seems to be No. 15 with Chicago, but it seems unlikely he’ll get that far. One question teams often ask players who come in for workouts and have been out on the circuit for a while is, “Which other prospect has impressed you?” The Michigan big man has been a popular answer.
[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)
13. Milwaukee Bucks (via MIA)
Cameron Carr | 6-5 guard | 21 years old | Baylor
Carr’s range feels like it’s anywhere from No. 10 to No. 21. Milwaukee could use another shot maker with some upside as a swing, and league sources have connected Carr with the Bucks the whole way as a potential option. The Bucks also will have Tyler Herro and Kasparas Jakucionis in the backcourt as shot creators and could use a player like Carr to help space the court. I think Morez Johnson would be about as perfect a long-term fit as is imaginable with new center Kel’el Ware, so I wonder if they look to try to find a way to make that happen, too.
[Overall 18 Wing 3 Cameron Carr Baylor
Terrific 3-point shooter and attacker; needs to get stronger and more active on defense.
Read full profile ›](Cameron Carr - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
14. Charlotte Hornets
Hannes Steinbach | 6-10 big | 20 years old | Washington
Steinbach is unlikely to slip out of the lottery, and he would provide the toughness and physicality that the Hornets need at center. He’s already about 250 pounds and comes in at nearly 7-foot in shoes, on top of being arguably the best rebounder in the class. The Hornets have put a premium on analytics and winning the possession battle under this front office and coaching staff, something that Steinbach would help with.
[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 (via POR)
Yaxel Lendeborg | 6-9 big | 23 years old | Michigan
Teams across the league are unsure of Lendeborg’s draft range. His pre-draft workouts have not gone particularly well so far, and he’s dealt with an ankle injury that is not seen as a long-term issue. He also brings a specific and unique personality type, as sources indicate he has a lot of energy and not much of a filter.
This isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Lendeborg’s teammates at Michigan liked him. He’s been open about how his practice habits were not particularly strong when he first arrived in Ann Arbor last offseason, but they improved throughout the year. I still have him as a top-10 prospect, but he might not be a fit for every NBA front office.
He is a versatile player type that new Bulls president of basketball operations Bryson Graham is prioritizing, as Lendeborg is massive, athletic and skilled. I love his potential fit with Giddey, Wilson and Buzelis thanks to his ability to defend at the point of attack and get out in transition at a high level. This would be a tremendous match if he fell to No. 15.
[Overall 9 Forward 3 Yaxel Lendeborg Michigan
Versatile two-way forward who is older but possesses elite tools and winning mindset.
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16. Memphis Grizzlies (via PHX)
Christian Anderson Jr. | 6-1 guard | 20 years old | Texas Tech
The Grizzlies are always a threat to move up and acquire the player they want from the middle of the first round, having done so to draft Bane, Aldama, Brandon Clark and Coward in the past. Given their massive stash of draft-pick capital following the Jackson and Bane trades, they are armed with the assets to do so this year, too. If there is a specific player they want who falls down the board, I wouldn’t be stunned to see them go get that player.
Anderson has impressed in pre-draft workouts with his shooting ability, feel for the game and willingness to give effort on defense. He seems to have helped himself as teams get to know him, despite his lack of size. This is a name I’ve gotten as high as No. 10, and the Grizzlies could also use one more ball-screen playmaker with a Ja Morant trade seemingly likely to occur this summer.
[Overall 17 Guard 7 Christian Anderson Texas Tech
The best shooter in the class; can he create rim pressure and defend at his size?
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17. Oklahoma City Thunder (via PHI)
Dailyn Swain | 6-7 wing | 20 years old | Texas
As mentioned above, OKC is exploring all options. But I’ve heard Swain’s name with the Thunder since the combine, and it’s easy to see why, given how strongly they prioritize rim pressure and players with positional size, strength and length. Swain possesses all those attributes, even if his jumper remains a work in progress. If he doesn’t go here, I do think there is a real shot he slips into the 20s.
[Overall 15 Wing 2 Dailyn Swain Texas
A dynamic driver and finisher who must improve his defense and jump shot to be a starter.
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18. Charlotte Hornets (via PHX)
Allen Graves | 6-8 forward | 19 years old | Santa Clara
I think this is too rich for Graves by about 10 slots. But I’ve heard Graves’ name a lot with the Hornets, Toronto Raptors and San Antonio Spurs in the No. 18-20 range. These three teams care about analytics and numbers while valuing the possession game. Graves’ ability to rebound, make quick decisions on the court and shoot standstill 3-pointers would appeal to the Hornets, as would his ability to play in an aggressive defensive structure thanks to his hand-eye coordination.
One of these three teams would be an excellent landing spot for him, as they all have readymade creators and value the things that would accentuate his skills.
[Overall 30 Forward 8 Allen Graves Santa Clara
High-IQ player and analytics darling who needs to maximize his body and offensive skill.
Read full profile ›](Allen Graves - 2026 NBA Draft Guide - The Athletic)
19. Toronto Raptors
Bennett Stirtz | 6-3 guard | 22 years old | Iowa
The Raptors need some offensive juice and shooting next to Scottie Barnes and could really use another option who can potentially help to run the offense. I’ve heard Stirtz’s name in a tight window from No. 16 to No. 21, with virtually all those teams seeming to have a significant level of interest. Toronto could have its pick of several guards or wings here, including Stirtz, Anderson, Philon and Carr.
[Overall 21 Guard 10 Bennett Stirtz Iowa
Epitome of a floor general and a terrific shooter; can he separate from NBA defenders?
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20. San Antonio Spurs (via ATL)
Karim Lopez | 6-8 wing | 19 years old | New Zealand Breakers
Lopez has largely been working out for teams ahead of this range so far, feeling confident in his status as a top-15 selection. I’m not convinced of that. When I speak to teams about him, the feedback is commensurate with a mid-to-late first-rounder, as opposed to a lottery pick. He has some questions to answer as a defender and shooter, even if scouts are enticed by his rebounding and ability to drive into the lane. His range feels like it’s anywhere from No. 11 down to No. 25 or so, among the widest in the class for the guys invited to the draft green room.
The Spurs need some tough, physical rebounding ability at the four spot, and Lopez could provide that, along with the downhill driving ability they’ve valued in their picks in recent years. The organization has also prioritized positional strength, and Lopez’s frame looks like one that will fill out well in the coming years.
[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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21. Detroit Pistons (via MIN)
Labaron Philon Jr. | 6-3 guard | 20 years old | Alabama
The Pistons would be ecstatic with this outcome. Philon’s range is fairly wide, with teams in the back half of the lottery considering him while teams in the 20s do their due diligence on him in case he slips. At least one of the top guards in this class will likely drop into this range just because of the sheer number of options.
We saw Cade Cunningham work exceedingly well with a smaller guard next to him during the 2025 playoff run, as Dennis Schröder was a terrific running mate for him. Philon brings similar attributes, while also being able to shoot and get in transition with speed. Finding another playmaking guard to lessen Cunningham’s burden is seen as a major priority for the Pistons this summer.
[Overall 20 Guard 9 Labaron Philon Jr. Alabama
Highly skilled guard who’s pro-ready but lacks explosiveness and size.
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22. Philadelphia 76ers (via HOU)
Chris Cenac Jr. | 6-10 big | 19 years old | Houston
Cenac has been an exceptionally difficult prospect to find a home for. The consensus seems to be that he’s going to go somewhere in the top 20, and he was among the second batch of players invited to the green room. However, the feedback I get from teams is that he’s more like a late first-rounder. He’s seen as a high-upside swing for teams that can afford to be patient and wait for him to improve his feel for the game.
The 76ers need another big, and Cenac could potentially slide to the four at times if his feel for the game improves. But he is more of a project than some of the other players the 76ers could take. This is a very difficult team to mock right now, as sources around the league are still trying to figure out what new head of basketball operations Mike Gansey’s type will be.
[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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23. Atlanta Hawks (via CLE)
Tarris Reed Jr. | 6-10 big | 22 years old | Connecticut
Reed’s range seems to be all over the 20s right now. He performed well in pre-draft workouts, with sources indicating he came into those in excellent shape and ready to showcase that he has more skill than he showcased this year at Connecticut. A few teams have noted that he shot the ball well. The Hawks could use another big and have had Reed in for a workout. His range seems to be anywhere from No. 20 with the Spurs down to No. 29 with the Cavaliers.
[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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24. New York Knicks
Zuby Ejiofor | 6-8 big | 22 years old | St. John’s
The Knicks face some free-agency decisions after they ended their 53-year title drought. The biggest one involves Mitchell Robinson. Undoubtedly, they will want to keep Robinson. But whether he returns will depend on the price point and whether he’s comfortable being a backup for the rest of the prime of his career.
Ejiofor is a hard worker and someone who profiles well toward playing multiple roles in the NBA as a third big man. He blocks shots, passes well for his size, and can switch on defense. There is even some shooting upside that would likely be of value to the Knicks. New York also has pick No. 31 and should take a wing and a big in some order if it keeps both.
25. Los Angeles Lakers
Isaiah Evans | 6-6 wing | 20 years old | Duke
The Lakers are in a funky spot. They need to figure out the free-agency situations of LeBron James and Austin Reaves — among others — and whether they’ll have a significant amount of cap space this summer. It’s unclear if the organization will even have answers about those issues before the draft.
At the very least, Evans is a real shooter on the wing, which is something the Lakers can always use next to Luka Dončić, even if the team ends up totally reshaping things around him.
[Overall 35 Wing 6 Isaiah Evans Duke
An off-ball movement shooter with length who needs to get stronger.
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26. Denver Nuggets
Koa Peat | 6-7 wing | 19 years old | Arizona
I have Peat higher than this on my personal board, but sources across the league are unsure where he slots into the class. His range seems to be quite wide, starting somewhere post-lottery and stretching into the late first round.
The Nuggets would be a tremendous fit for him long-term as a potential understudy to Aaron Gordon. Nikola Jokić’s shooting and passing would play nicely with how well he moves without the ball. One additional name that I’ve gotten for the Nuggets is Louisville guard Ryan Conwell. Teams have also said that this pick has been discussed in trades.
[Overall 16 Forward 5 Koa Peat Arizona
The jump shot is a concern, but he’s a proven winner who’ll do whatever his team needs.
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27. Boston Celtics
Ebuka Okorie | 6-1 guard | 19 years old | Stanford
This is another player with a wide range, as I’ve heard anywhere from right after the lottery to late first round. I don’t think Okorie will fall out of the first round, though. The Celtics will likely just be talent-hunting here, and Okorie’s ability to get into the paint could easily be seen as a significant value even with the presence of Payton Pritchard and Derrick White.
The Celtics also fall into a similar bucket as the Hawks, Nuggets, Timberwolves and Mavericks, in that they’ve discussed moving up. There is thought to be a talent dropoff somewhere in this ballpark, and teams are trying to get ahead of it.
[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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28. Brooklyn Nets (via DET)
Jayden Quaintance | 6-9 big | 18 years old | Kentucky
Quaintance is considered one of the big mysteries of draft night. Every NBA team I’ve spoken with loves Quaintance’s defensive ability and sees him as at least a borderline lottery-level talent — if he’s healthy. However, he missed nearly all of last season with lingering right knee swelling, stemming from his ACL surgery in March 2025.
Teams who have spoken with The Athletic in the last week expect Quaintance to be available in the 20s on draft night. Most believe he will still be selected in the first round because of his tantalizing defensive upside, but a couple of sources have speculated that Quaintance could still be available when the second round begins on Wednesday. He was not among the 24 players invited to the green room, a possible indication of his stock dropping.
The Nets agreed to move Nic Claxton to the Bulls in a deal that saw them acquire this pick from the Timberwolves and could very easily try to find another center later on who has the kind of defensive upside that Claxton once displayed.
[Overall 22 Big 4 Jayden Quaintance Kentucky
Potential All-Defense big with limited offensive skill; is he healthy?
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29. Cleveland Cavaliers (via SAS)
Henri Veesaar | 6-11 center | 22 years old | North Carolina
The Cavaliers have to cut money from their books, and I’ve heard many teams note that Cleveland has discussed trading out of the first round to reduce the cap hold associated with this pick. I wonder if teams selecting early in the second round will target this pick in a trade.
I’ve gone with Veesaar here because the Cavs could use more depth behind Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.
[Overall 29 Big 8 Henri Veesaar North Carolina
A 7-footer who can dribble, pass and shoot, but will need to defend better.
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30. Dallas Mavericks (via OKC)
Sergio De Larrea | 6-6 wing | 20 years old | Valencia
De Larrea had a strong season for Valencia this season and measured exceedingly well, coming in at 6 feet 6 without shoes. He also plays the kind of style that should blend well with Boston’s scheme as a quick decision-maker, a sharp passer and a terrific shooter from distance. He can play both with and without the ball and would give the Mavericks another ballhandling option as Kyrie Irving returns from injury.
[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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Second Round
31. New York Knicks (via WAS): Meleek Thomas | 6-3 wing | 19 years old | Arkansas
32. Memphis Grizzlies (via IND): Joshua Jefferson | 6-8 forward | 22 years old | Iowa State
33. Minnesota Timberwolves (via BKN): Ryan Conwell | 6-2 guard | 22 years old | Louisville
34. Sacramento Kings: Alex Karaban | 6-7 wing | 23 years old | Connecticut
35. San Antonio Spurs (via UTA): Jack Kayil | 6-4 guard | 20 years old | Alba Berlin
36. LA Clippers (via MEM): Bruce Thornton | 6-0 guard | 22 years old | Ohio State
37. Oklahoma City Thunder (via DAL): Emanuel Sharp | 6-3 guard | 22 years old | Houston
38. Chicago Bulls (via NOP): Baba Miller | 6-11 wing | 22 years old | Cincinnati
39. Houston Rockets (via CHI): Braden Smith | 5-10 guard | 22 years old | Purdue
40. Boston Celtics (via MIL): Richie Saunders | 6-5 wing | 24 years old | BYU
41. Miami Heat (via GSW): Felix Okpara | 6-10 big | 22 years old | Tennessee
42. San Antonio Spurs (via POR): Maliq Brown | 6-8 big | 22 years old | Duke
43. Brooklyn Nets (via LAC): Trevon Brazile | 6-10 big | 23 years old | Arkansas
44. San Antonio Spurs (via MIA): Izaiyah Nelson | 6-8 big | 22 years old | South Florida
45. Sacramento Kings (via CHA): Nick Boyd | 6-1 guard | 25 years old | Wisconsin
46. Orlando Magic: Ugonna Onyenso | 6-11 big | 22 years old | Virginia
47. Phoenix Suns (via PHI): Nick Martinelli | 6-7 wing | 22 years old | Northwestern
48. Dallas Mavericks (via PHX): Vsevolod Ishchenko | 6-7 wing | 21 years old | Lokomotiv Kuban
49. Denver Nuggets (via ATL): Tobias Jensen | 6-6 wing | 22 years old | Ratiopharm Ulm
50. Toronto Raptors: Ja’Kobi Gillespie | 6-0 guard | 22 years old | Tennessee
51. Washington Wizards (via MIN): Jaden Bradley | 6-3 guard | 22 years old | Arizona
52. LA Clippers (via CLE): Tyler Bilodeau | 6-7 forward | 22 years old | UCLA
53. Houston Rockets: Noam Yaacov | 6-1 guard | 21 years old | Oostende
54. Golden State Warriors (via LAL): Tyler Nickel | 6-6 wing | 22 years old | Vanderbilt
55. New York Knicks: Milos Uzan | 6-3 guard | 23 years old | Houston
56. Chicago Bulls (via DEN): Otega Oweh | 6-4 guard | 23 years old | Kentucky
57. Atlanta Hawks (via BOS): Jaden Henley | 6-6 wing | 22 years old | Grand Canyon
58. New Orleans Pelicans (via DET): Trey Kaufman-Renn | 6-8 forward | 23 years old | Purdue
59. Minnesota Timberwolves (via SAS): Dillon Mitchell | 6-7 wing | 22 years old | St. John’s
60. Washington Wizards (via OKC): Mohammad Amini | 6-7 wing | 21 years old | Nancy
By Sam Vecenie, via The Athletic