Pre-lottery simulation projects Atlanta, Miami and Milwaukee atop 2026 NBA Draft

9 articles · Updated · FanSided · May 7

Ahead of Sunday’s lottery in Chicago, the mock order has Atlanta taking AJ Dybantsa via Milwaukee’s pick, Miami selecting Darryn Peterson and Milwaukee landing Cameron Boozer via New Orleans.
The simulation also places Chicago fourth with Caleb Wilson, while Washington, Indiana and Brooklyn enter the lottery tied for the best No. 1 odds at 14% each.
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