| 1-2 | Player | Updated 7/28/26 |
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| 1 Pelicans | Jordan Smith Jr. | SG – Arkansas – HT: 6-2 – WT: 200 – WING: NA – Fr – A strong, compact guard who is a great defender and a natural scorer. Will have to develop his lead guard skills but has a great first step and can explode into the lane where he uses his power and athleticism to get to the rim. Has become a complete guard and taken his game to a new level. I think he has some hidden superstar potential. 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. He’s an aggressive driver, a nightmare to stop in transition and is developing his perimeter game. He’s got an alpha dog mentality and is a fierce competitor on the court. PLAYER COMP: Jalen Johnson, Aaron Gordon |
| 3 Kings | Stefan Joksimovic | SF – Slovenia – HT: 6-7 – WT: NA – WING: NA – Int.08 – A highly skilled wing who is one of the top prospects in the 2008 generation. Can run the show on the offensive end and score in bunches. Is really making a name for himself in draft circles and is looking like 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 | 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. Is a great mover off the ball and is always hunting his shot. Draft Decision: Stay Or Go? PLAYER COMP: Buddy Hield+, Kevin Huerter, Klay |
| 7 Pelicans (Bucks) | 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 |
| 8 Blazers | Luigi Suigo | C – Villanova (Italy) – HT: 7-4 – WT: 289 – WING: NA – Fr – A possible first rounder in 2026, Suigo chose to join the Villanova Wildcats and should be an instant impact player. He’s an awesome talent with rare size and big time upside. PLAYER COMP: Brook Lopez, Donovan Clingan |
| 9 Hornets (Mavs) | Hugo Yimga Moukouri | SF – France – HT: 6-8 – WT: 219 – WING: NA – Int.08 – A big time athlete with impressive strength and agility. Can score inside and out. Is probably more of a high-end role player than a first option type of player. PLAYER COMP: OG Anunoby, Miles Bridges |
| 10 Spurs (Hawks) | 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. |
| 11 Hornets | 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 |
| 12 Magic | 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. Skilled with the ball but lacking top end athleticism. PLAYER COMP: Mason Plumlee+ |
| 13 Wizards | 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. |
| 14 Rockets (Suns) | 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+ |
| 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. |
| 16 Jazz (Wolves) | 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. His stock is rising. |
| 17 Warriors | Dylan Mingo | PG – Baylor – HT: 6-5 – WT: 190 – WING: NA – Fr – A quick, wiry combo guard with good scoring and play-making instincts. PLAYER COMP: Dejounte Murray |
| 18 Heat | 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. |
| 19 Jazz (Lakers) | 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. Draft Decision: Stay Or Go? PLAYER COMP: higher upside Georges Niang |
| 20 Jazz (Cavs) | Malachi Moreno | C – Kentucky – HT: 7-0 1/4 – WT: 243 – WING: 7-1 1/2 – So – A prospect who is rising quickly up the rankings. Has great size and good mobility and is just figuring out how good he can be. Draft Decision: Stay Or Go? PLAYER COMP: Cherokee Parks |
| 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 | 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. |
| 23 76ers | 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. |
| 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. Draft Decision: Stay Or Go? PLAYER COMP: Jaylen Brown lite |
| 25 Rockets | 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. Draft Decision: Stay Or Go? PLAYER COMP: Terrence Clarke |
| 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) | 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. |
| 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. Draft Decision: Stay Or Go? PLAYER COMP: Kevin Willis |
| 29 Nuggets | 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. Draft Decision: Stay Or Go? |
| 30 Thunder | 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. Draft Decision: Stay Or Go? PLAYER COMP: Wilson Chandler, Justise Winslow |
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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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