The 2026 NBA draft takes place starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The Washington Wizards will make the first selection. <\/p>\n
The Clippers have the fifth pick in the first round, while the Lakers will select 25th.<\/p>\n
The second round of the draft will be Wednesday night.<\/p>\n
Here are the pick-by-pick selections:<\/p>\n
2026 NBA DRAFT ORDER<\/p>\n
First round<\/p>\n
1. Washington: AJ Dybantsa, 19, SF, 6-9, Brigham Young<\/p>\n
He has the size, athleticism and playmaking ability to be an offensive force, although he can be a streaky shooter (33.1% on three-pointers). Averaged 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists as a freshman.<\/p>\n
2. Utah: Darryn Peterson, 19, SG, 6-5, Kansas<\/p>\n
A quick, explosive player, he has scoring ability at all three levels. Missed 11 games because of health problems, but averaged 20.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists while shooting 43.8% (38.2% from deep) as a freshman.<\/p>\n
3. Memphis: Cameron Boozer, 18, PF, 6-9, Duke<\/p>\n
The athletic, versatile and skilled power forward can be a stretch big (39.1%), although he has the strength to play inside. Averaged 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists on 55.6% shooting as a freshman.<\/p>\n
4. Chicago: Caleb Wilson, 19, PF, 6-9, North Carolina<\/p>\n
The lanky, athletic big man is a versatile scorer with a quick first step who can score off the ball. At 215 pounds, he needs to bulk up. He averaged 19.8 points on 57.8% shooting, 9.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists as a freshman.<\/p>\n
5. Clippers (from Indiana): Keaton Wagler, 19, G, 6-5, Illinois<\/p>\n
A combo guard who is a floor leader and a hard-nosed competitor. He can score at all three levels and create. He averaged 17.9 points on 44.5% shooting (39.7% from deep), 5.1 rebounds and 4.7 assists as a freshman.<\/p>\n
6. Brooklyn: Mikel Brown Jr., 20, PG, 6-4, Louisville<\/p>\n
He has the size, athleticism and playmaking ability, especially in pick-and-roll sets, to excel at the next level. He averaged 18.2 points on 41% shooting (34.4% on threes), 4.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds as a freshman.<\/p>\n
7. Sacramento: Darius Acuff Jr., 19, PG, 6-2, Arkansas<\/p>\n
A score-first floor leader who makes up for his lack of height with physical play and a smooth shot from three-point range (44%). He averaged 23.5 points on 48.1% shooting, 6.4 assists and 3.1 rebounds as a freshman<\/p>\n
8. Atlanta (from New Orleans): Kingston Flemings, 19, PG, 6-3, Houston<\/p>\n
An athletic, physical floor leader who can score at all three levels and distribute the ball. He averaged 16.1 points on 47.6% shooting (38.7% from deep), 5.2 assists and 4.7 rebounds as a freshman.<\/p>\n
9. Dallas: Morez Johnson, PF, 6-9, Michigan<\/p>\n
The Illinois transfer has solid two-way ability with his athleticism and length (7-3\u00bd wingspan). An active defender and rebounder, he averaged 13.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.1 blocks and 0.7 steals as a sophomore.<\/p>\n
10. Milwaukee: Brayden Burries, 20, PG, 6-4, Arizona<\/p>\n
A strong, physical and skilled floor general who became a leader for the Wildcats as a freshman. He averaged 16.1 points on 49.1% shooting (39.1% from three-point range), 4.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists.<\/p>\n
11. Golden State: Yaxel Lendeborg, 23, PF, 6-9, Michigan<\/p>\n
A versatile player who has a 7-4 wingspan and projects as a stretch 4. He spent three seasons in junior college and two at Alabama Birmingham before averaging 15.1 points on 51.5% shooting (37.2% on threes), 6.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists.<\/p>\n
12. Oklahoma City (from Clippers): Aday Mara, 21, C, 7-3, Michigan<\/p>\n
The UCLA transfer had a breakout junior season, displaying his ability to score, pass, defend and rebound during a Final Four run. He averaged 12.1 points on 66.8% shooting, 6.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists last season.<\/p>\n
13. Miami: Nate Ament, 19, F, 6-10, Tennessee<\/p>\n
A lanky, athletic and skilled combo forward with plenty of upside, although he lacks a consistent outside shot. He averaged 16.7 points on 39.9% shooting (33.3% from deep), 6.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists as a freshman. (Ament\u2019s draft rights have been traded to Milwaukee.)<\/p>\n
14. Charlotte: Hannes Steinbach, 20, F-C, 6-10, Washington<\/p>\n
The big man, who has club experience in his native Germany, has a powerful inside game with the ability to score and rebound. He averaged 18.5 points on 57.7% shooting (34% on threes), 11.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists.<\/p>\n
15. Chicago (from Portland): Dailyn Swain, 20, SF, 6-7, Texas<\/p>\n
The Xavier transfer is an athletic, explosive wing who can create off the dribble for himself and teammates. He averaged 17.3 points on 54.2% shooting (34.4% from deep), 7.5 rebounds. 3.6 assists and 1.6 steals last season.<\/p>\n
16. Memphis (from Phoenix): Bennett Stirtz, 22, PG, 6-3, Iowa<\/p>\n
A solid floor leader and Drake transfer makes up for a lack of athleticism with high IQ and shooting ability. He averaged 19.8 points on 47.7% shooting (35.8% on threes), 4.4 assists and 2.6 rebounds last season.<\/p>\n
17. Oklahoma City (from Philadelphia): Ebuka Okorie, 19, PG, 6-1, Stanford<\/p>\n
He excelled as a freshman with his slick ballhandling and scoring ability off the drive. He averaged 23.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.6 assists while shooting 46.5% from the field, 35.4% from deep and 83.2% on free throws.<\/p>\n
18. Charlotte (from Orlando): Christian Anderson, 20, PG, 6-1, Texas Tech<\/p>\n
A highly skilled floor general with excellent playmaking ability who can score at all three levels. He averaged 18.5 points on 47.2% shooting (41.5% from deep), 7.4 assists 3.6 rebounds and 1.1 steals as a sophomore.<\/p>\n
19. Toronto: Allen Graves, 19, PF, 6-8, Santa Clara<\/p>\n
Although he only started four of 35 games as a freshman, he has a solid all-around game and plenty of potential. He averaged 11.8 points on 51.2% shooting (41.3% on threes), 6.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists.<\/p>\n
20. San Antonio (from Atlanta): Jayden Quaintance, 18, PF-C, 6-9, Kentucky<\/p>\n
The Arizona State transfer, a long (7-5 wingspan) and athletic big, only played four games last season after tearing an ACL. In 32 college games, he averaged 8.8 points on 52.9% shooting, 7.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists.<\/p>\n
21. Detroit (from Minnesota): Karim Lopez, 19, F, 6-8, New Zealand Breakers<\/p>\n
A native of Mexico who played for Joventut Badalona in Spain, he\u2019s a combo forward with solid skills and athleticism. He averaged 11.9 points on 49% shooting, 6.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists last season.<\/p>\n
22. Philadelphia (from Houston): Labaron Philon Jr., 20, PG, 6-3, Alabama<\/p>\n
He showed his ability as a sophomore to be a lead guard that score from all three levels and set up teammates. He averaged 22 points on 50.1% shooting (39.9% on threes), 5.0 assists and 3.5 rebounds last season.<\/p>\n
23. Atlanta (from Cleveland): Zuby Ejiofor, 22, PF-C, 6-8, St. John\u2019s<\/p>\n
The Kansas transfer is an active and physical presence in the paint who defends and rebounds well. He averaged 16.3 points on 53.6% shooting, 7.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.1 blocks and 1.2 steals as a senior.<\/p>\n
24. New York: Cameron Carr, 21, SG, 6-5, Baylor<\/p>\n
He\u2019s an explosive, athletic player with a 7-foot wingspan who can get to the rim and finish through contact. He averaged 18.9 points on 49.4% shooting (37.4% from deep), 5.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists as a junior. (Carr\u2019s draft rights reportedly traded to the Lakers.)<\/p>\n
25. Lakers: Sergio de Larrea, 20, G, 6-6, Valencia Basket (Spain)<\/p>\n
This combo guard from Spain has a well-rounded offensive game, from scoring to playmaking. He averaged 9.7 points, 3.7 assists and 3 rebounds this season while shooting 44.3% from the field and 40.7% on threes. (De Larrea\u2019s draft rights traded to the Knicks.)<\/p>\n
26. Denver: Tarris Reed Jr., 22, C, 6-10, Connecticut<\/p>\n
An active and physical presence in the post with a 7-4 wingspan, he\u2019s a solid defender and rebounder. He averaged 14.7 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.0 blocks and a steal during his senior season.<\/p>\n
27. Boston: Chris Cenac Jr., 19, PF-C, 6-10, Houston<\/p>\n
Has potential, athleticism and length (7-5 wingspan) to be a prototypical rim-runner, rebounder and defender. Averaged 9.5 points on 48.5% shooting (33.3% from deep) and 7.9 rebounds as a freshman.<\/p>\n
28. Minnesota (from Detroit)<\/p>\n
29. Cleveland (from San Antonio)<\/p>\n
30. Dallas (from Oklaoma City)<\/p>\n
Second round (Wednesday night)<\/p>\n
31. New York (from Washington)<\/p>\n
32. Memphis (from Indiana)<\/p>\n
33. Brooklyn<\/p>\n
34. Sacramento<\/p>\n
35. San Antonio (from Utah)<\/p>\n
36. Clippers (from Memphis)<\/p>\n
37. Oklahoma City (from Dallas)<\/p>\n
38. Chicago (from New Orleans)<\/p>\n
39. Houston (from Chicago)<\/p>\n
40. Boston (from Milwaukee)<\/p>\n
41. Miami (from Golden State)<\/p>\n
42. San Antonio (from Portland)<\/p>\n
43. Brooklyn (from Clippers)<\/p>\n
44. San Antonio (from Miami)<\/p>\n
45. Sacramento (from Charlotte)<\/p>\n
46. Orlando<\/p>\n
47. Phoenix (from Philadelphia)<\/p>\n
48. Dallas (from Phoenix)<\/p>\n
49. Denver (from Atlanta)<\/p>\n
50. Toronto<\/p>\n
51. Washington (from Minnesota)<\/p>\n
52. LA Clippers (from Cleveland)<\/p>\n
53. Houston<\/p>\n
54. Golden State (from the Lakers)<\/p>\n
55. New York<\/p>\n
56. Chicago (from Denver)<\/p>\n
57. Atlanta (from Boston)<\/p>\n
58. New Orleans (from Detroit)<\/p>\n
59. Minnesota (from San Antonio)<\/p>\n
60. Washington (from Oklahoma City)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The 2026 NBA draft takes place starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The Washington…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":768979,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3789],"tags":[5061,7,559,663,141,94018,292,126,529,42824,4034,192,4032,251,135,4033,4031,6,12,5836,1394,745,65,702],"class_list":["post-768978","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-los-angeles-clippers","tag-assist","tag-basketball","tag-clippers","tag-first-round-pick","tag-guard","tag-highest-scoring-season","tag-houston","tag-indiana-pacers","tag-kawhi-leonard","tag-keaton-wagler","tag-la","tag-la-clippers","tag-laclippers","tag-los-angeles","tag-los-angeles-clippers","tag-losangeles","tag-losangelesclippers","tag-nba","tag-nba-draft","tag-nba-team","tag-no","tag-pick","tag-point","tag-year"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nba\/116802902013294862","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/768978","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=768978"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/768978\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/768979"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=768978"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=768978"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=768978"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}