NBA Draft approaches as analysts predict top picks

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 11:29 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

NBA Draft approaches as analysts predict top picks
Summary

The NBA Draft is set for June 26, with analysts releasing final mock drafts ahead of the event. According to one projection, Washington will select AJ Dybantsa from BYU first overall, followed by Utah picking Cameron Boozer from Duke. Memphis is expected to take Caleb Wilson from North Carolina, while Chicago will likely select Darryn Peterson from Kansas at number four. The draft is particularly crucial for teams like Sacramento and Brooklyn, who are making aggressive moves to secure their future stars.

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  • NBA Draft is scheduled for June 26.
  • Washington projected to select AJ Dybantsa first overall.
  • Utah expected to pick Cameron Boozer at number two.
  • Memphis likely to choose Caleb Wilson at three.
  • Chicago poised to take Darryn Peterson at four.
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The NBA Draft is HERE so I had to put out one final Mock Draft with everything I'm hearing.

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