The 2026 NBA Mock Draft from FlurrySports, projecting all 30 first-round draft picks before the NBA Draft.
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We are just over a week removed from the New York Knicks taking home their first NBA Championship in 53 years. With all of the dust of the playoffs settled, we shift to a big offseason for many teams. That all starts with the Washington Wizards and what they will do with the number one overall pick in the coming draft after winning the lottery.
If you watched college basketball this past season, you know that this draft class is loaded from top down, meaning that a number of teams are going to find value at their pick. With the immense talent in the draft, there may be less trades than usual, but it appears multiple teams are going to find their franchise cornerstone. Players like AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cam Boozer are expected to hear their names called early, while others like Chris Cenac, Christian Anderson and Dailyn Swain would be projected much higher in any other class.
With the draft just hours away, let’s take a look at my final 2026 NBA Mock Draft.
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2026 NBA Mock Draft and Order
The final 2026 NBA Mock Draft and draft order was written on Monday morning. Any trades afterwards have not been considered.
1. Washington Wizards – AJ Dybantsa – BYU (Freshman)
There have been late rumblings of Darryn Peterson being selected number one overall in many others’ 2026 NBA Mock Drafts, but the general consensus still stands that Dybantsa is the number one pick this year. Dybantsa will come into the NBA with a wing-ready body. After leading college basketball in scoring last season, he will be the perfect piece for Washington to build around. Dybantsa’s three-level scoring is invaluable and instantly makes the Wizards a playoff team if Young and Davis play this next season in the nation’s capital.
2. Utah Jazz – Darryn Peterson – Kansas (Freshman)
Many people seem to be turned off of Peterson going to Utah after he canceled his workout with them, but that is nothing out of the ordinary. Just last season, Ace Bailey did the same thing and Utah elected to draft him. I expect something similar here, as Peterson’s skill set should fit perfectly with what Utah needs in its starting lineup. Slotting in next to Keyonte George gives the Jazz a formidable young guard duo that will help the franchise get back to the playoffs. His medical issues at Kansas seem to be in the rearview mirror, and he looks as ready as anyone in this year’s draft to compete at the next level.
3. Memphis Grizzlies – Cam Boozer – Duke (Freshman)
While some are projecting Utah to select Cam Boozer at number two given his father’s role in the front office, it does not make much sense in the short term putting Boozer in the same lineup as Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson and Walker Kessler. Given that logic, he goes number three to the Grizzlies, who are looking to regain their tough-nosed identity. Boozer is a strong, physical player who performs consistently on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. Following in the footsteps of the physical play of Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol, Memphis gets a player that they can build around for years to come.
4. Chicago Bulls – Caleb Wilson – North Carolina (Freshman)
With a little bit of uncertainty surrounding the first overall pick, Caleb Wilson going fourth to the Chicago Bulls seems like the most likely pick of the first round. While he still has room to develop his three-point shooting, Wilson is the best defender in this year’s class. His seven-foot wingspan works perfectly with what Chicago is looking for. Wilson has a smooth mid-range jumper and the defensive skills to block shots from all over the court. Adding him to a corps of Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis provides Chicago with lots of versatility on both sides of the ball, as well as an exciting trio that will help bring a strong identity back to a fanbase that has been tormented for years.
5. Los Angeles Clippers (via IND) – Mikel Brown Jr. – Louisville (Freshman)
The Los Angeles Clippers have worked out both Mikel Brown Jr. and Keaton Wagner, with many split on who they take with this pick. Given where the Clippers are as a franchise and not having Kawhi Leonard much longer, this may be a spot to trade out of if they make a push for Jaylen Brown. Either way, if the Clippers do make this pick, I think Mikel Brown makes more sense here. As soon as Brown crosses half-court, he can score from anywhere on the court. With a lethal three-point shot, the Clippers find some much-needed scoring next to Leonard.
6. Brooklyn Nets – Keaton Wagler – Illinois (Freshman)
The popular pick among those making NBA mock drafts is Brooklyn taking Arkansas’ Darius Acuff with the sixth overall pick. While that certainly remains a possibility, rumors are going around that Acuff’s team is eyeing Sacramento and actively avoiding Brooklyn. After drafting three point guards last season, it might make more sense to go with Keaton Wagler instead of Acuff anyway. Wagler has the size to play the off guard next to Egor Demin, moving Drake Powell down to the three and giving the Nets offensive versatility. Wagler can work outside of the arc, as well as move downhill, bringing much-needed scoring to the other New York team.
7. Sacramento Kings – Darius Acuff – Arkansas (Freshman)
The Sacramento Kings are in desperate need of a star that the fans can rally around. While Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan can score, at this point in both of their careers, they don’t move the needle for a team that needs to blow it up. Acuff is that. He is not going to give you much on the defensive side of the ball, but offensively, Acuff is as polished as any in this year’s class. While playing under John Calipari at Arkansas, Acuff showed incredible on-ball offensive skills, being able to get to his spot and acting as the go-to player whenever the Razorbacks needed a bucket. Sacramento has been basketball purgatory, but if there is one player that can reestablish a fun basketball culture in California’s capital, it’s Acuff.
8. Atlanta Hawks (via NOP) – Kingston Flemings – Houston (Freshman)
Throughout the cyear, Kingston Flemings has been my favorite prospect of the projected lottery. Playing under Kelvin Sampson at Houston, Flemings is a very intelligent, hard-working guard who is going to play every game like his last. Flemings will bring that patented Houston hard-nosed mentality to the Hawks, which is perfect for a Quin Snyder-coached team. Using his speed with the ball and solid mid-range jumper, Flemings is a great piece to replace Trae Young. Putting Flemings in a lineup with Dyson Daniels, Jalen Johnson, Nickel Alexander-Walker and Jonathan Kuminga is a defensive nightmare for opposing teams.
9. Dallas Mavericks – Brayden Burries – Arizona (Freshman)
While Mavericks fans would have preferred to get back to the playoffs last season after the dust settled from the Luka Doncic trade, a pick in the top 10 of this year’s draft is not a bad consolation. At nine, it makes the most sense for Dallas to select Brayden Burries here. While he was somewhat overshadowed by Jaden Bradley and Koa Peat this past season, Burries was a key piece for Arizona making it to the Final Four. While he may not excel in one aspect of the game, Burries will bring Dallas a complete player on both the offensive and defensive sides of the floor, eventually slotting into the off guard next to Kyrie Irving.
10. Milwaukee Bucks – Nate Ament – Tennessee (Freshman)
The Bucks need help to fill a lot of holes on this roster. With Antetokounmpo gone, Milwaukee can kick off its rebuild with Tennessee’s Nate Ament. While we would have liked to have seen Ament shoot more consistently, his physicals align with what Milwaukee falls in love with – long and athletic. At 19 years old and with a seven-foot wingspan, Ament can slide into the three or four in place of Antetokounmpo, and looking at the rest of the roster, the Tennessee alum will have ample time to develop his game in low-pressure minutes as the Bucks don’t project to be a contender in the near future without the franchise’s best player of all time.
11. Golden State Warriors – Aday Mara – Michigan (Junior)
While Steph Curry is still one of the better players in the NBA, it is no secret that the corps of the late-2010s Golden State Warriors dynasty is long gone. They have tried to piece together rosters using aging veterans, but injuries and inconsistent play have hampered their playoff chances. Now with the 11th pick, Golden State has a chance to add a young piece that can come in and help Curry in the short term, while also giving the franchise a building block for the future. Aday Mara is long and won’t demand scoring touches as the Warriors run out Curry’s career. Mara’s defensive skills will partner well behind Kristaps Porzingis, paving the way for a fun, double seven-footer lineup.
12. Oklahoma City Thunder (via LAC) – Morez Johnson – Michigan (Sophomore)
While never the star player during Michigan’s National Championship season, Morez Johnson felt like the piece that held the Wolverines together. Johnson is one of the better two-way players in this year’s draft, something that Oklahoma City can use, as Lu Dort and Isaiah Hartenstein could be on the move this offseason. While he is capable of scoring, in Oklahoma City with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, he will not need to be relied on to score. Johnson’s defensive abilities give the Thunder another body that they can throw at Victor Wembanyama when the two teams eventually meet up again in the playoffs.
13. Milwaukee Bucks (via MIA) – Karim Lopez – New Zealand Breakers
After trading Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks must now look to fill a glaring hole defensively. Lopez comes into the NBA with great length and size and is a plus defender. His three-point shooting has room for development, but in Milwaukee’s near future, Lopez should be able to play in many non-important minutes as the Bucks don’t project to contend soon. It is going to take a little bit for Lopez to be an every day player, but if his development works, he could pay off big time for Milwaukee.
14. Charlotte Hornets – Hannes Steinbach – Washington (Freshman)
Rounding out the lottery, the Charlotte Hornets can go several ways with this pick, but seeing Hannes Steinbach on the board should tempt them as they look to get into the playoffs. Steinbach was one of the better rebounders in college basketball last season and acted as a great lob threat in the pick-and-roll. With Grant Williams’ contract ending after this season, Steinbach is a great replacement to run the backup forward position in Charlotte. In an already fun nucleus of LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel, watching Steinbach catch lobs from Ball and Coby White would add that much more excitement.
15. Chicago Bulls (via POR) – Yaxel Lendeborg – Michigan (Senior)
Lendeborg is a versatile wing who can play a lot of different positions for the Chicago Bulls. As stated with the Caleb Wilson pick, the Bulls value length and athleticism. Lendeborg will bring a hard-nose, maturity to the Bulls, something that team has not seen since Jimmy Butler left.
16. Memphis Grizzlies (via ORL from PHX) – Labaron Philon – Alabama (Sophomore)
While he was not playing at 100% throughout the season, there was no doubt that Labron Philon was Alabama’s go-to player when they needed a bucket; look no further than his duel with Darius Acuff in Bama and Arkansas’ instant classic. With uncertainty surrounding Ja Morant’s future with the Grizzlies, Philon has the tools to eventually be the leader of the franchise.
17. Oklahoma City Thunder (via PHI) – Chris Cenac Jr – Houston (Freshman)
It is no secret that Victor Wembanyama was the reason that the Thunder were not able to repeat as champions this year, so doubling up on big men makes a lot of sense in this year’s draft. Outside of being a big body, Cenac has a great touch on his midrange shooting. Given his unique skill set, Cenac poses a nightmare matchup for opposing Western Conference teams.
18. Charlotte Hornets (via PHX from ORL) – Christian Anderson – Texas Tech (Sophomore)
While losing JT Toppin was a major blow for Texas Tech last season, Christian Anderson did more than enough to keep the Red Raiders afloat. Anderson excelled at taking care of the ball during his time at Texas Tech, giving the Hornets a great option to lead the second unit and allowing Coby White to play the off guard.
19. Toronto Raptors – Cameron Carr – Baylor (Junior)
In any other season, Cameron Carr probably hears his name called in the lottery, but given the talent in this year’s draft, Toronto lucks out with him at 19. Carr has incredible athleticism and great physical traits that will partner well with Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett.
20. San Antonio Spurs (via ATL) – Koa Peat – Arizona (Senior)
While the season ended in disappointment for San Antonio, they have a chance to immediately retool and come out of the West again with this pick. The Spurs need a strong four to play next to Victor Wembanyama and Arizona’s Koa Peat is just that. San Antonio wants winning players, and that is just what Peat is. While he needs to develop his outside shot, he has a strong body and the defensive abilities to make an immediate impact in San Antonio.
21. Detroit Pistons (via MIN) – Dailyn Swain – Texas (Junior)
The Detroit Pistons are in desperate need of players who can create their own shot. Tobias Harris was great in the playoffs this past season, but outside of Cade Cunningham, Detroit lacked much from anywhere else. At Texas, Swain proved to be a great one-on-one scorer with a great handle for the ball, as well as being a capable shooter.
22. Philadelphia 76ers (via OKC from HOU) – Ebuka Okorie – Stanford (Freshman)
Ebuka Okorie was one of the better scorers in college basketball last season, who showed great skills at working downhill and getting to the rim. Drafting Okorie gives the 76ers some peace of mind at scoring from the guard position when Tyrese Maxey is off the court.
23. Atlanta Hawks (via CLE) – Jayden Quaintance – Kentucky (Sophomore)
After taking Kingston Flemings with their first pick, the Hawks elect to double up on prospects with high defensive upside by selecting Jayden Quaintance here. While an ACL injury may scare some off, there is no doubt that when healthy, Quaintance is one of the better defensive prospects in this year’s class.
24. New York Knicks – Maleek Thomas – Arkansas (Freshman)
Lost in Darius Acuff’s dominance at Arkansas was Maleek Thomas’ 15-point-per-game season. Thomas will be a valuable and efficient scorer for the Knicks off of the bench as the team looks to get back to the NBA Finals next season.
25. Los Angeles Lakers – Allen Graves – Santa Clara (Freshman)
While the Lakers need a center, they have proven to be more inclined to take a veteran at the position in years past. That opens the door for Allen Graves to become the next strong first-round pick from Santa Clara, joining Jalen Williams and Brandin Podziemski. By analytical standards, Graves is a really intriguing prospect and will bring youth for the Lakers to build with in a post-LeBron James world.
26. Denver Nuggets – Bennett Stirtz – Iowa (Senior)
When Nikola Jokic was off of the court for the Nuggets this season, Denver’s offense looked lost out there and in need of a player who could run the offense. While Jamal Murray will remain the starting point guard, bringing in Bennett Stirtz gives the Nuggets a high-IQ lead guard with ample experience and terrific shotmaking when called upon.
27. Boston Celtics – Isaiah Evans – Duke (Sophomore)
Depending on what happens with Jaylen Brown, Boston will need to bolster its backcourt to get back to the NBA Finals. Isaiah Evans was one of the better three-point shooters in college basketball last season and given Boston’s high-octane offense, Evans will fit in seamlessly.
28. Brooklyn Nets (via MIN from DET) – Joshua Jefferson – Iowa State (Senior)
Over Iowa State’s excellence in the Big 12 these past two seasons, Joshua Jefferson has been a fixture. He will provide the Nets with a big man who can control the offense with his scoring and passing abilities. Jefferson will help to fill a need of more size for the Nets as Brooklyn continues to add young pieces and carry on with their rebuild.
29. Cleveland Cavaliers (via SAS) – Zuby Ejiofor – St. John’s (Senior)
Cleveland adds some much-needed post depth by selecting Zuby Ejiofor with their first-round pick. During his great career at St, John’s, Ejiofor fit the perfect Rick Pitino bill as a defensive-minded big man with a nice touch around the rim. Ejiofor allows Evan Mobley to play around the perimeter when Jarrett Allen is off the court.
30. Dallas Mavericks (via WAS from PHI from OKC) – Tarris Reed – UConn (Senior)
In UConn’s push to the National Championship last season, Tarris Reed looked like the best player in the country. He gives Dallas a great defensive option at the big man position and. a strong body to help keep the offense running with rebounds.
