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Jazz select Caleb Wilson second in 2026 NBA Draft mock; Grizzlies pick Peterson third

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:58 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Jazz select Caleb Wilson second in 2026 NBA Draft mock; Grizzlies pick Peterson third
Summary

In the latest 2026 NBA Mock Draft, the Utah Jazz are projected to take North Carolina's Caleb Wilson with the second overall pick. This decision reportedly reflects the team's need for athleticism and defensive versatility, as well as a crowded frontcourt with established players. Meanwhile, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson is expected to go third to the Memphis Grizzlies, who are seeking a new lead guard as they transition from the Ja Morant era. The draft is scheduled for June 23.

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Key Details
  • •Utah passes on Darryn Peterson for Caleb Wilson at No. 2.
  • •Wilson offers defensive versatility and fits the Jazz's young core.
  • •Memphis targets Peterson as a lead guard following Morant's era.
  • •AJ Dybantsa is projected to be the No. 1 overall pick.
  • •The NBA Draft is set for June 23.
Latest Updates
  • 1:58 PMCBS NBA — 2026 NBA Mock Draft: Jazz take Caleb Wilson with No. 2 pick; Darryn Peterson slips to Grizzlies at No. 3
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Utah passes on Peterson to bet on the potential and fit of North Carolina's Wilson

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