The 2026 draft class is widely viewed as one of the deepest in years. The headliners are obvious — Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer. But the guard depth may be what really shapes the lottery.
Here’s a quick look at how things could shake out if the draft were held today:
2026 NBA Mock Draft
1. Kings — Darryn Peterson, PG/SG, Kansas
Elite shot creator with the highest offensive ceiling in the class.
2. Wizards — AJ Dybantsa, SF, BYU
Dynamic scorer with size and upside who is firmly in the No. 1 debate.
3. Pacers — Cameron Boozer, PF/C, Duke
Highly productive big who does a little bit of everything offensively.
4. Nets — Caleb Wilson, PF/C, North Carolina
Athletic two way forward who plays hard and projects as a top four talent.
5. Jazz — Kingston Flemings, PG, Houston
Explosive downhill guard with growing playmaking ability.
6. Hawks — Keaton Wagler, PG/SG, Illinois
Big guard who shoots it well and sees the floor.
7. Mavericks — Darius Acuff Jr., PG, Arkansas
Creative playmaker who can score and set up teammates.
8. Grizzlies — Mikel Brown Jr., PG, Louisville
Talented shot creator whose upside keeps him in the top ten.
9. Bulls — Nate Ament, SF/PF, Tennessee
Long, skilled forward with intriguing long term potential.
10. Bucks — Brayden Burries, SG, Arizona
Versatile scoring guard who has climbed draft boards all year.
11. Trail Blazers — Karim Lopez, SF/PF, New Zealand Breakers
International prospect with size, toughness and developing skills.
12. Spurs — Thomas Haugh, SF/PF, Florida
Plug and play forward who brings effort and winning habits.
13. Warriors — Braylon Mullins, SG, UConn
Tall perimeter shooter who could rise with a strong March.
14. Hornets — Jayden Quaintance, C, Kentucky
Defensive minded center with long term rim protecting upside.
15. Thunder — Hannes Steinbach, PF/C, Washington
Reliable interior player who projects as a rotation big.
16. Thunder — Christian Anderson, PG, Texas Tech
Smart combo guard who can shoot and play on or off the ball.
17. Grizzlies — Yaxel Lendeborg, PF/C, Michigan
Versatile defender who looks ready to contribute right away.
18. Raptors — Labaron Philon Jr., PG/SG, Alabama
Creative scorer who can manufacture offense.
19. Hornets — Koa Peat, PF/C, Arizona
Physical forward with versatility but shooting questions.
20. Heat — Bennett Stirtz, PG, Iowa
High IQ playmaker who should carve out a bench role.
21. Lakers — Motiejus Krivas, C, Arizona
Seven foot two rim protector who rebounds and anchors the paint.
22. Pistons — Chris Cenac Jr., PF/C, Houston
Athletic big with intriguing long term upside.
23. Nuggets — Cameron Carr, SG, Baylor
Explosive wing shooter with real scoring ability.
24. 76ers — Aday Mara, C, Michigan
Seven foot three interior presence with passing instincts.
25. Hawks — Isaiah Evans, SG, Duke
Smooth shooting wing who spaces the floor.
26. Celtics — Patrick Ngongba II, C, Duke
Smart interior defender who fits the modern center mold.
27. Knicks — Morez Johnson Jr., PF/C, Michigan
Physical forward who rebounds and defends multiple spots.
28. Cavaliers — Amari Allen, SF/PF, Alabama
Versatile wing with size, passing feel and developing shooting.
29. Timberwolves — Dailyn Swain, SG/SF, Texas
Toolsy wing defender who is improving as a shooter.
30. Mavericks — Tounde Yessoufou, SF, Baylor
Powerful scorer whose development will determine his ceiling.
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