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The 2026 NBA Draft tips off Tuesday in Brooklyn and this class has been billed as one of the deepest in years. Below is a fantasy-basketball-first breakdown of where I’d like each prospect in the lottery to land, knowing very well there will be some surprises and shakeups along the way.
Washington Wizards: Cameron Boozer — F, Duke
Boozer to the Wizards is a safe, but ideal, fantasy scenario. Washington’s frontcourt is in flux. Anthony Davis may ask for a trade and Alex Sarr is recovering from offseason foot surgery. Boozer’s tweener size offers versatility to play both forward spots and some center, which is key for his fantasy positional eligibility. He possesses 20-and-10 potential and is efficient. The defensive stats may be a knock, but he can produce from Day 1 if he lands in Washington. And the Wizards just locked up Trae Young on a four-year deal. That’s a nice PG to have on your side.
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Utah Jazz: AJ Dybantsa — F, BYU
Dybantsa joining the Jazz gives him a platform to showcase his scoring and athleticism on a team seeking a star wing. Pairing him with Keyonte George, Ace Bailey, Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. is pretty dynamic. It seems like fate that he lands in Utah after playing there in High School and his lone season at BYU. He’s got a deep bag offensively and is arguably one of the best athletes in his class. There are some mouths to feed, but the Jazz will make space for a talent like AJ.
Memphis Grizzlies: Darryn Peterson — G, Kansas
Ja Morant is going to be traded, so Peterson joining the Grizzlies gives him a fantastic fantasy setup since they’ll need scoring and playmaking. Peterson should play a large role from the outset. His combo of athleticism and offensive skill will translate to early points, assists and 3s in fantasy formats. I’d probably draft him in the top 100 if he ends up in Memphis.
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Chicago Bulls: Caleb Wilson — F, North Carolina
Wilson’s rebounding, rim running and shot-blocking land in a Bulls frontcourt that’s desperate for athleticism and defensive stats. With Chicago retooling, he’ll log heavy minutes, translating to early fantasy value. He’d…
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Author : Dan Titus
Publish date : 2026-06-22 19:08:00
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