The analysis is complete, the stats have been reviewed, and the 2026 NBA Draft is on the horizon. It kicks off Tuesday night, with the Washington Wizards holding the top pick. By this point, opinions about the upcoming draft class are everywhere.
If you’re interested in our perspective on why we think Cameron Boozer stands out as the best player, we’ve got a final big board ranking the 60 prospects ready for you. Also, don’t miss Caleb Wilson’s detailed profile that dives into the story of the draft’s most dynamic athlete.
As we step into the final mock draft, there have been some notable changes since last weekend. For instance, Giannis Antetokounmpo has been traded to the Bucks, who now have the No. 13 pick via Miami. Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets appear to be shifting their focus with the No. 6 pick. After the draft, we’ll share insights on these developments.
| Pick | Team | Player | Position | School | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Wizards | AJ Divanza | Wings | BYU | Freshman |
| 2 | Utah Jazz | Darrin Peterson | Guard | Kansas | Freshman |
| 3 | Memphis Grizzlies | Cameron Boozer | Forward | Duke | Freshman |
| 4 | Chicago Bulls | Caleb Wilson | Forward | North Carolina | Freshman |
| 5 | Los Angeles Clippers | Keaton Wagler | Guard | Illinois | Freshman |
| 6 | Brooklyn Nets | Mikel Brown Jr. | Guard | Arkansas | Freshman |
| 7 | Sacramento Kings | Darius Acaf | Guard | Houston | Freshman |
| 8 | Atlanta Hawks | Kingston Flemings | Guard | Louisville | Freshman |
| 9 | Dallas Mavericks | Brayden Barrys | Guard | Arizona | Freshman |
| 10 | Milwaukee Bucks | Nate Ament | Forward | Tennessee | Freshman |
| 11 | Golden State Warriors | Aday Mara | Forward | Michigan | Senior |
| 12 | Oklahoma City Thunder | Jaxel Lendeborg | Center/Forward | Michigan | Sophomore |
| 13 | Milwaukee Bucks | Labalon Fillon | Guard | Alabama | Sophomore |
| 14 | Charlotte Hornets | Mores Johnson | Center/Forward | Washington | Freshman |
| 15 | Chicago Bulls | Hannes Steinbach | Center | Michigan | Freshman |
| 16 | Memphis Grizzlies (via Magic) | Bennett Staats | Guard | Iowa | Senior |
| 17 | Oklahoma City Thunder (via 76ers) | Karim Lopez | Forward | NZ Breakers | Born in 2007 |
| 18 | Charlotte Hornets (via Suns) | Daylene Swain | Wings | Texas | Junior |
| 19 | Toronto Raptors | Christian Anderson | Guard | Texas Tech University | Sophomore |
| 20 | San Antonio Spurs | Cameron Carr | Big | Houston | Freshman |
| 21 | Detroit Pistons (via Wolves) | Ebuka Okorie | Wings | Baylor | Junior |
| 22 | Philadelphia 76ers | Allen Graves | Big | Kentucky | Sophomore |
| 23 | Atlanta Hawks (via Cavs) | Jaden Quintance | Guard | Stanford | Freshman |
| 24 | New York Knicks | Chris Cenac Jr. | Forward | Santa Clara | RS Freshman |
| 25 | Los Angeles Lakers | Joshua Jefferson | Forward | Iowa | Senior |
| 26 | Denver Nuggets | Core Peat | Forward | Arizona | Freshman |
| 27 | Boston Celtics | Sergio de Larrea | Guard | Valencia | Born in 2005 |
| 28 | Minnesota Timberwolves (via Pistons) | Isiah Evans | Guard | Duke | Sophomore |
| 29 | Cleveland Cavaliers (via Spurs) | Henri Vissard | Big | North Carolina | Junior |
| 30 | Dallas Mavericks (via Thunder) | Maryke Thomas | Guard | Arkansas | Freshman |
Here’s what’s changed since the last mock draft:
- The Nets are likely selecting Mikel Brown Jr. at No. 7, not Darius Acuff: Sources suggest Louisville guard Mikel Brown Jr. could be the choice for Brooklyn. This could be a boost for them, as Sacramento has keen interest in Acuff.
- The Hawks may have a tough choice between Kingston Flemings and Aday Mara: Atlanta just signed CJ McCollum for a year, but Flemings is generally viewed as the superior prospect. I think it’s a straightforward choice for them, leading to Flemings being the pick here.
- I considered a Michigan State player for the No. 9 spot, but stayed with Brayden Barrys: Most mocks have Dallas taking Barrys, and I thought about switching to Jaxel Lendeborg or Morez Johnson, but ultimately decided to stick with Barrys.
- Warriors set to pick Aday Mara, while Thunder target Jaxel Lendeborg: Mara seems like a solid fit for the Warriors’ style, and from what I hear, Lendeborg dreams of playing alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Oklahoma City.
- The Bucks have alternatives at No. 15: They’ve worked out LaBaron Fillon, indicating interest. Other prospects they brought in earlier are no longer options in this mock, so either Mores Johnson or Karim Lopez could work for them.
- The Bulls’ intentions at No. 15 are unclear: Chicago may lean towards selecting Morez Johnson or Aday Mara, but I put Hannes Steinbach in this position. Although he’s one of my top choices, he might not deliver the defense Chicago seeks to pair with Caleb Wilson. Additionally, they just traded for Nic Claxton.
- Chris Cenac is slipping: Although I highlighted Cenac earlier, he appears to need more development both physically and mentally. In this mock, he lands with the Knicks at No. 24.
How to watch the 2026 NBA Draft
The first round of the NBA Draft is set for:
Date: June 23rd (Tuesday)
TV and streaming: ESPN
Time: 8 PM ET
The second round is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24th, at the same time and on the same network.
