NBA Finals teams scout prospects ahead of 2026 NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 4:31 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
As the NBA Finals unfold between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, front offices are finalizing their strategies for the 2026 NBA Draft set for June 23-24. Teams are analyzing player performances during the playoffs to inform their selections, with prospects like AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer emerging as top candidates. The Wizards, with the worst record, hold the first overall pick and may choose Dybantsa, who excelled in March Madness. Similarly, the Jazz and Grizzlies are expected to target standout players like Boozer and Darryn Peterson, respectively, highlighting a competitive draft.
- •NBA Finals ongoing between Knicks and Spurs
- •2026 NBA Draft scheduled for June 23-24
- •Wizards likely to select AJ Dybantsa first overall
- •Jazz may target Cameron Boozer with their pick
- •Grizzlies considering Darryn Peterson at No. 3
- 4:31 PMYahoo Sports — NBA mock draft 16.0: Projecting entire first round
"As fans watch the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, front offices are using the final weeks to scout the 2026 NBA Draft.
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