Updated 8/24/26
| 1-2 | Player | Bio |
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| 1 Pelicans | Jordan Smith Jr. | SG – Arkansas – HT: 6-2 – WT: 200 – WING: NA – Fr – Smith Jr. isn’t a clear no.1 prospect but in this wide-open draft class I think he’s got a real chance to end up going first overall. He’s a dynamic two-way player who has a NBA ready frame and easily passes the eye test. He’ll have to develop his point guard skills and fine tune his outside shot but the sky is the limit for how good he can be. I think he compares favorably to a young Donovan Mitchell. PLAYER COMP: Eric Bledsoe+, Donovan Mitchell |
| 2 Rockets (Nets) | Tyran Stokes | SF – Kansas – HT: 6-7 – WT: 245 – WING: NA – Fr – Stokes is a powerhouse of a wing athlete who can really get off the floor for a player his size and has good ball skills. When it comes to pure talent he’s the top prospect in this class but he’s a bit of an enigma and still has plenty of growing up to do. Coach Self should get the best out of him and help him grow into his immense upside. PLAYER COMP: Jalen Johnson, Aaron Gordon |
| 3 Kings | Stefan Joksimovic | SF – Slovenia – HT: 6-7 – WT: NA – WING: NA – Int.08 – The 6-7 high scoring/play-making wing from Slovenia is the top prospect in the 2008 generation and looks the part of a top 10 pick with top 5 potential. Over the past year+ he has really made a name for himself in draft circles and is looking the part of an elite talent. |
| 4 Grizzlies | Bruce Branch | SF – BYU – HT: 6-7 – WT: 190 – WING: NA – Fr – A big time talent who can score from inside and out. Has a silky-smooth jumper and a great release. Is very young for his class and the sky is the limit. Re-classed to join the 2026 recruiting class. PLAYER COMP: Trey Murphy III |
| 5 Grizzlies (Jazz) | Caleb Holt | SG – Arizona – HT: 6-5 – WT: NA – WING: NA – Fr – An impressive athlete and great above the rim player who brings it on both ends. Has a developing perimeter game and plenty of upside to grow into. A true competitor on the floor. PLAYER COMP: Josh Hart, Jalen Suggs |
| 6 Bulls | Thomas Haugh | PF – Florida – HT: 6-9 – WT: 210 – WING: NA – Sr – A versatile combo-forward who can hit the open shot and brings a ton of energy on both ends. Isn’t a first option offensive player but does all of the dirty work well and is a force on the court with his size, athleticism and hustle. PLAYER COMP: Keegan Murray |
| 7 Pelicans (Bucks) | Hugo Yimga Moukouri | SF – France – HT: 6-8 – WT: 219 – WING: NA – Int.08 – A big time athlete with impressive strength and agility HYM has elite tools looks the part of a top 10 pick. He can score inside and out and has made some big improvements in his outside shot. He’s probably more of a high-end role player than a first option type of player but at this point of the draft getting a good starter would be solid value. PLAYER COMP: OG Anunoby, Miles Bridges |
| 8 Blazers | Braylon Mullins | SG – UConn – HT: 6-6 – WT: 196 – WING: NA – So – One of the best outside shooters in the class with a clear NBA level jumper Mullins can warp the defense, even when he doesn’t have the ball in his hands. He’s a great mover off the ball and is always hunting his shot. PLAYER COMP: Buddy Hield+, Kevin Huerter, Klay |
| 9 Hornets (Mavs) | Motiejus Krivas | C – Arizona (Lithuania) – HT: 7-2 – WT: 260 – WING: NA – Sr – A rock solid center who rebounds the ball and defends in the lane at a very high level. He’s skilled with the ball and has good touch around the rim but isn’t a super high scoring player. He’s not an elite run/jump athlete but makes up for it with his great size, strength and feel for the game on both ends. PLAYER COMP: Mason Plumlee+ |
| 10 Spurs (Hawks) | Luigi Suigo | C – Villanova (Italy) – HT: 7-4 – WT: 289 – WING: NA – Fr – Suigo might have been a first rounder in 2026 but chose to join the Villanova Wildcats where he’ll be an instant impact player. He’s an awesome talent with rare size and big time upside. I’m expecting big things from him this season and wouldn’t be surprised if he’s a one and one. PLAYER COMP: Brook Lopez, Donovan Clingan |
| 11 Hornets | Cameron Williams | PF – Duke – HT: 6-11 – WT: 200 – WING: NA –Fr –– A lean and mobile big man with really solid ball skills and a lot of athletic pop. Loves to face-up and get to the rim. Is just starting to show how good he can be and has elite upside to grow into. |
| 12 Magic | Cameron Houindo | PF – France – HT: 6-10 – WT: 243 – WING: NA – Int.08 – A wildly athletic forward who is a constant threat to put defenders on a poster. Has great strength and elite bounce and is a force going to the rim. PLAYER COMP: Brandon Clarke+ |
| 13 Wizards | Alijah Arenas | SG – USC – HT: 6-6 – WT: 200 – WING: NA – So – A natural born scorer, the son of Gilbert is a high upside guard with lottery potential. He’s a long and wiry athlete who plays above the rim and has all the tools to be a big time NBA guard. After missing time with an injury he’s coming on strong and showing why he was ranked as one of the top recruits in his class. PLAYER COMP: Brad Beal, Nick Young |
| 14 Rockets (Suns) | Malachi Moreno | C – Kentucky – HT: 7-0 1/4 – WT: 243 – WING: 7-1 1/2 – So – A prospect who is rising quickly up my rankings. Moreno has great size and good mobility and is just figuring out how good he can be. He can overpower defenders in the post, has good hands and quickly developing ball skills. PLAYER COMP: Cherokee Parks |
| 15 Thunder (Clippers) | Abdou Toure | SF – Arkansas – HT: 6-6 1/2 – WT: 200 – WING: 6-9 1/2 – Fr – A high-flying wing who is one of the best above the rim finishers in his class. Is a great cutter and transition player with a developing 3pt shot. He might not be very NBA ready right now but he has tools that you just can’t teach. |
| 16 Jazz (Wolves) | Amari Allen | SF – Alabama – HT: 6-6 1/4 – WT: 206 – WING: 6-8 – So – A smooth big forward/wing with a nice shooting stroke. Has a solid frame and NBA size on the wing. Is one of the smartest players in college basketball with an elite feel and understanding of the game. PLAYER COMP: higher upside Georges Niang |
| 17 Warriors | Christian Collins | SF – USC – HT: 6-8 – WT: 200 – WING: NA – Fr – A wiry and athletic forward with a nice offensive game. Has good handles, passing vision and can score from 3 levels. I’m not convinced he’s a one and done but has all the tools and if the playing time is there he could rise up draft boards. |
| 18 Heat | Anthony Thompson | SF – Ohio State – HT: 6-8 – WT: 205 – WING: 7-3 – Fr – A big wing with exceptional length and a nice shooting touch. Loaded with upside potential. Ohio State lands an in-state star, one of their best recruits in recent memory. |
| 19 Jazz (Lakers) | Pavle Backo | C – Serbia – HT: 6-11 – WT: NA – WING: NA – Int.07 – A ground-bound big man with a high skill level and an advanced feel. Knows how to use his size well and has some intriguing ball skills. Isn’t a big name but I really like his game. |
| 20 Jazz (Cavs) | Dylan Mingo | PG – Baylor – HT: 6-5 – WT: 190 – WING: NA – Fr – A quick, wiry combo guard with good scoring and play-making instincts. Has missed time with injury and will have to get back into rhythm and regain his draft stock momentum. PLAYER COMP: Dejounte Murray |
| 21 Pacers | Rueben Chinyelu | C – Florida (Senegal) – HT: 6-10 – WT: 265 – WING: 7-7 – Sr – An enforcer in the paint who defends the rim and has the quickness and agility to guard in space. Has great physical tools. Could take some time to develop but has very intriguing tools. PLAYER COMP: Dale Davis, Onyeka Okongwu |
| 22 Raptors | Dame Sarr | SG – Duke (Italy) – HT: 6-8 – WT: 190 – WING: 6-11 3/4 – So – A long, wiry, athletic wing who is oozing with upside potential. He is a joy to watch cutting to the basket and he can really fly above the rim. Is a solid catch and shot player but not super creative with the ball in his hands. Sarr is one of the most versatile defenders in the draft with the size and quickness to guard up and down the line-up. PLAYER COMP: Terrence Clarke |
| 23 76ers | Sayon Keita | C – North Carolina (Mali) – HT: 7-0 – WT: 215 – WING: NA – Fr – An impressive athlete with great natural tools and upside. Does everything you want from a center including rebounding the heck out of the ball and defending in the paint. Will have to get stronger and fill out his frame. |
| 24 Nets (Knicks) | Tounde Yessoufou | SF – St. John’s (Benin) – HT: 6-5 1/4 – WT: 220 – WING: 6-10 – So – A powerhouse of an athlete who imposes his will on the game and is a force on both ends. Has much improved ball skills, can handle the rock and is an awesome above the rim player. Isn’t the most creative on-ball player and has some work to do with his court vision and feel for the game but has tools you can’t teach. PLAYER COMP: Jaylen Brown lite |
| 25 Rockets | Cheickh Niang | SF – Italy (Senegal) – HT: 6-5 – WT: NA – WING: NA – Int.08– A big time athlete who covers ground in a hurry. Is still refining his handle and will have to develop his outside shot but has great tools to work with. One of my favorite players to watch with his highlight reel level leaping ability. |
| 26 Celtics | Moustapha Thiam | C – Michigan (Dakar) – HT: 7-1 – WT: NA – WING: NA – Jr – Thiam has an intriguing combination of size, shot blocking and floor spacing ability. He’s taken big strides over the past year and is really starting to put it all together on the court. I like his potential. |
| 27 Kings (Spurs) | Trey McKenney | SG – Michigan – HT: 6-4 – WT: 205 – WING: NA – So – A power guard who can score the ball in bunches. Can be streaky hot from downtown. |
| 28 Pistons | Mor Massamba Diop | C – Gonzaga (Senegal) – HT: 7-1 – WT: 230 – WING: NA – So – An intriguing physical specimen who moves like a NBA player and flashes some big time upside. Is older for his class but still has plenty of room for growth. PLAYER COMP: Kevin Willis |
| 29 Nuggets | Shelton Henderson | SF – Miami – HT: 6-6 – WT: 220 – WING: NA – So – A big, strong wing who is just starting to figure out how good he can be. Has special size/athleticism and all the tools to be a great NBA player but will have to refine his skills and develop his game. PLAYER COMP: Wilson Chandler, Justise Winslow |
| 30 Thunder | Baba Oladotun | SF – Maryland – HT: 6-10 1/2 – WT: 202 – WING: 6-11 1/2 – Fr – A smooth big guard/wing who makes the game look easy. Has a beautiful jumper with deep range and the size to shoot over defenders. Isn’t the most twitchy athlete and plays more of a skill-based game. |
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2027 Traded Picks
- Pelicans have pick swap rights with Bucks
- Hawks get least favorable of Bucks/Pelicans 1st
- Hornets get Heat 1st, lottery protected (Rozier trade)
- Hornets get Mavs 1st, top 2 protected (PJ Washington trade)
- Jazz gets Cavs 1st, unprotected (Mitchell trade)
- Jazz get Lakers 1st, top 4 protected (Westbrook trade)
- Kings get Spurs 1st (Fox trade)
- Nets get Knicks 1st, unprotected (Bridges trade)
- Rockets get Suns 1st, unprotected
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