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NBA Draft 2026 approaches as teams finalize first-round picks

CBS NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 12:47 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

NBA Draft 2026 approaches as teams finalize first-round picks
Summary

The 2026 NBA Draft is set to begin next Tuesday, with increasing speculation about the first-round selections and potential trades. Key prospects include AJ Dybantsa from BYU, projected to be first overall to Washington, and Kansas' Darryn Peterson, favored for the second pick by Utah. Memphis is expected to select Duke's Cameron Boozer third, while Caleb Wilson from North Carolina is projected fourth to Chicago. Teams are weighing player performances from workouts against previous tape as decisions approach their final stages.

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Key Details
  • •2026 NBA Draft starts next Tuesday.
  • •AJ Dybantsa is projected first overall to Washington.
  • •Darryn Peterson likely second to Utah.
  • •Cameron Boozer expected third pick for Memphis.
  • •Caleb Wilson projected fourth to Chicago.
Latest Updates
  • 12:47 PMCBS NBA — 2026 NBA Mock Draft: Isaac Trotter predicts all 30 first-round picks after last-second developments
What they're saying
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With the NBA Draft less than a week away, here's what we're hearing about how the first round could shake out.

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