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Just over a week after the 2025-26 season concluded, and one day removed from two significant trades, the 2026 NBA Draft will begin in Brooklyn on Tuesday. Given the moves that have already occurred, we could be in for a wild two days.
Since the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade won’t become official until the new league year begins on July 6, the Miami Heat will essentially be picking for the Milwaukee Bucks when they’re on the clock at pick No. 13. That can also be said for the Minnesota Timberwolves, who are sending the No. 28 pick to Brooklyn as part of the Julius Randle trade, with the Nets receiving the No. 33 pick (Chicago receives Nic Claxton from Brooklyn).
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While the top of the draft is unlikely to be affected by these moves, that won’t be the case later in the first round. NBC Sports’ Kurt Helin and Raphielle Johnson reveal their final picks for the two-round draft, with no changes in their Top 5.
First Round
1. Washington Wizards: G/F AJ Dybantsa, BYU
Consider this a lock. With Washington signing Trae Young to a massive new contract as its point guard, and with Darryn Peterson admitting he met with the Jazz last weekend, all signs now point to Dybantsa going No. 1. Which is the right call; Dybantsa has all the makings of a franchise cornerstone player. He is a 6-foot-9 wing who can score from all three levels and lit up college basketball last season. He can hit tough shots, but is also considered a locker room leader — all things Washington needs. – Kurt Helin
2. Utah Jazz: G Darryn Peterson, Kansas
While Peterson only worked out for the Wizards during the pre-draft process, he recently met with Jazz decision-makers and has said all the right things about his willingness to play anywhere. How head coach Will Hardy juggles a perimeter rotation currently headlined by Keyonte George remains to be seen, but Peterson’s scoring ability is too good to pass up. – Raphielle Johnson
3. Memphis Grizzlies: F Cameron Boozer, Duke
This is a huge win for Memphis — Boozer represents a new beginning for a franchise that is moving on from the Ja Morant era. The Grizzlies land a potential franchise cornerstone big…
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