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2026 NBA Mock Draft: Final 60-Pick Projection as Draft Day Arrives

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Updated June 23, 2026: With the 2026 NBA Draft upon us, the focus shifts to how the board ultimately comes together. Trade talks, smokescreens, team needs, and last-minute maneuvering continue to shape the final outlook as front offices work through their preferences.


At the top of the draft, names like AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson continue to headline the discussion. Beyond that group, the board remains fluid as teams split hairs late in the process and navigate the chess match of draft-night positioning.


Below is our updated 2026 NBA Mock Draft, featuring a full two-round projection with links to scouting reports.


Lottery (1-14)




Mikel Brown Jr. of Louisville on the basketball court during a college basketball game.
Mikel Brown Jr., Louisville


First Round (15-30)


  1. Chicago Bulls – Labaron Philon, G, Alabama →

  2. Memphis Grizzlies – Bennett Stirtz, G, Iowa →

  3. Oklahoma City Thunder – Dailyn Swain, F, Texas →

  4. Charlotte Hornets – Cameron Carr, G, Baylor →

  5. Toronto Raptors – Christian Anderson Jr., G, Texas Tech →

  6. San Antonio Spurs – Karim Lopez, F, New Zealand Breakers →

  7. Detroit Pistons – Ebuka Okorie, G, Stanford →

  8. Toronto Raptors – Allen Graves, F, Santa Clara →

  9. Atlanta Hawks – Chris Cenac Jr., F/C, Houston →

  10. New York Knicks – Meleek Thomas, G, Arkansas →

  11. Los Angeles Lakers – Isaiah Evans, G/F, Duke →

  12. Denver Nuggets – Zuby Ejiofor, F, St. John’s →

  13. Boston Celtics – Koa Peat, F, Arizona →

  14. Brooklyn Nets – Joshua Jefferson, F, Iowa State →

  15. Cleveland Cavaliers – Tarris Reed Jr., C, UConn →

  16. Dallas Mavericks – Sergio De Larrea, G, Valencia →



Dailyn Swain of the Texas Longhorns is walking on the court during a basketball game.
Dailyn Swain, Texas

Second Round (31-45)


  1. New York Knicks – Jayden Quaintance, C, Kentucky →

  2. Memphis Grizzlies – Baba Miller, F, Cincinnati →

  3. Minnesota Timberwolves – Henri Veesaar, C, North Carolina →

  4. Sacramento Kings – Ugonna Onyenso, C, Virginia →

  5. San Antonio Spurs – Richie Saunders, G, BYU →

  6. Los Angeles Clippers – Alex Karaban, F, UConn →

  7. Oklahoma City Thunder – Jack Kayil, G, Alba Berlin →

  8. Chicago Bulls – Bruce Thornton, G, Ohio State →

  9. Houston Rockets – Jaden Bradley, G, Arizona →

  10. Boston Celtics – Braden Smith, G, Purdue →

  11. Miami Heat – Trevon Brazile, F, Arkansas →

  12. San Antonio Spurs – Ja’Kobi Gillespie, G, Tennessee →

  13. Brooklyn Nets – Emanuel Sharp, G, Houston →

  14. San Antonio Spurs – Nick Martinelli, F, Northwestern →

  15. Sacramento Kings – Izaiyah Nelson, F, South Florida →


Baba Miller of the Cincinnati Bearcats is pointing his finger during a basketball game.
Baba Miller, Cincinnati


(46-60)


  1. Orlando Magic – Aaron Nkrumah, G, Tennessee State →

  2. Phoenix Suns – Ryan Conwell, G, Louisville →

  3. Dallas Mavericks – Kylan Boswell, G, Illinois →

  4. Denver Nuggets – Dillon Mitchell, F, St. John’s →

  5. Toronto Raptors – Otega Oweh, G, Kentucky →

  6. Washington Wizards – Felix Okpara, C, Tennessee →

  7. Los Angeles Clippers – Milos Uzan, G, Houston →

  8. Houston Rockets – Bryce Hopkins, F, St. John's →

  9. Golden State Warriors – Tyler Bilodeau, F, UCLA →

  10. New York Knicks – Maliq Brown, F, Duke →

  11. Chicago Bulls – Tobi Lawal, F, Virginia Tech →

  12. Atlanta Hawks – Tobe Awaka, C, Arizona →

  13. New Orleans Pelicans – Tamin Lipsey, G, Iowa State →

  14. Minnesota Timberwolves – Trey Kaufman-Renn, F/C, Purdue →

  15. Washington Wizards – Tyler Nickel, F, Vanderbilt →

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