2026 NBA mock draft projects AJ Dybantsa first overall
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Updated · The New York Times · May 11
2026 NBA mock draft projects AJ Dybantsa first overall
12 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 11
After Sunday's lottery, Washington, Utah and Memphis hold the top three June picks, with Darryn Peterson projected second to the Jazz and Cameron Boozer third to the Grizzlies.
The Athletic's staff mock has Caleb Wilson going fourth to Chicago and Keaton Wagler fifth to the Clippers, while Brooklyn takes Darius Acuff Jr. at six.
The projected lottery also sends Brayden Burries to Atlanta at eight and includes team-fit questions around Memphis's rebuild and Milwaukee's plans for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Will the Wizards defy expectations and pass on consensus top pick AJ Dybantsa?
Could blockbuster trade rumors for stars like Kawhi Leonard completely upend this year's draft lottery order?