Adam Finkelstein has updated his 2026 NBA mock draft with fresh insights from the recent combine in Chicago. The top selections remain largely unchanged while later picks reflect new scouting data.
The Washington Wizards are projected to select AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick. The Utah Jazz are expected to follow by choosing Darryn Peterson at number two.
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The Washington Wizards chose BYU forward AJ Dybantsa as the top selection in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday night. The Utah Jazz followed by taking Kansas guard Darryn Peterson at No. 2, and the Memphis Grizzlies picked Duke's Cameron Boozer third. The Chicago Bulls rounded out the top four with North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson.
The 2026 NBA Draft is less than a week away, and mock drafts continue to highlight top prospects for the early selections.
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With the 2026 NBA Draft set for Tuesday night, CBS Sports experts largely favor AJ Dybantsa as the No. 1 overall selection. A minority prefer Darryn Peterson for his two-way potential. The debate centers on ceiling, floor and fit for teams like the Washington Wizards.
AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, the top two selections in the 2026 NBA Draft, showcased their skills in a Las Vegas Summer League matchup on Thursday. Dybantsa scored 27 points while Peterson added 24 in a game that drew attention from several NBA stars.
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The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery takes place in Chicago today at 3 p.m. ET, setting the order for the top 14 picks. Washington, Indiana and Brooklyn each hold the best 14 percent chance at the No. 1 selection.
The NBA Draft Combine got underway in Chicago this week as prospects underwent physical testing and shooting drills ahead of the June draft. Early results highlighted several standouts and concerns among top prospects.
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Several top college basketball players shared their thoughts on entering the 2026 NBA Draft or returning to school during interviews at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago this week. The May 27 deadline looms for underclassmen deciding whether to stay in the draft pool.