Just one sleep remains before the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft in Brooklyn. The 2026 class is been considered one of the deepest and most talented in recent memory, headlined by a quartet of generational one-and-dones as well as explosive guards, and elite veteran forwards. With the draft almost here, here are John Fanta's picks for all 30 first-round selections.
1. Wizards - AJ Dybantsa, BYU
2. Jazz - Darryn Peterson, Kansas
3. Grizzlies - Cameron Boozer, Duke
4. Bulls - Caleb Wilson, North Carolina
5. Clippers - Mikel Brown Jr., Louisville
6. Nets - Nate Ament, Tennessee
7. Kings - Darius Acuff Jr., Arkansas
8. Hawks - Keaton Wagler, Illinois
9. Mavericks - Brayden Burries, Arizona
10. Bucks - Kingston Flemings, Houston
11. Warriors - Aday Mara, Michigan
12. Thunder - Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan
13. Heat - Karim Lopez, New Zealand Breakers
14. Hornets - Morez Johnson Jr., Michigan
15. Bulls - Hannes Steinbach, Washington
16. Grizzlies - Christian Anderson, Texas Tech
17. Thunder - Allen Graves, Santa Clara
18. Hornets - Bennett Stirtz, Iowa
19. Raptors - Labaron Philon Jr., Alabama
20. Spurs - Chris Cenac Jr., Houston
21. Pistons - Dailyn Swain, Texas
22. Sixers - Cameron Carr, Baylor
23. Hawks - Koa Peat, Arizona
24. Knicks - Henri Veesar, North Carolina
25. Lakers - Meleek Thomas, Arkansas
26. Nuggets - Isaiah Evans, Duke
27. Celtics - Tarris Reed Jr., UConn
28. Timberwolves - Ebuka Okorie, Stanford
29. Cavs - Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky
30. Mavericks - Jack Kayil, Alba Berlin
