Nets and Kings may negotiate pre-draft trade for No. 6 pick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 8:42 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
As the 2026 NBA Draft approaches, the Brooklyn Nets hold the No. 6 overall pick and may consider trading it, particularly with interest from the Sacramento Kings. Reports indicate the Kings are looking to move up for Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr., eyeing a potential deal that could involve their No. 7 pick and two future second-round selections. The Nets are expected to weigh their options, likely choosing from projected players like Acuff, Illinois guard Keaton Wagler, or Louisville guard Mikel Brown Jr. Time will determine if Brooklyn engages the Kings, who are motivated to secure Acuff as part of their rebuilding efforts.
- •Nets have the No. 6 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- •Kings are interested in moving up for Darius Acuff.
- •Potential trade could involve Kings' No. 7 pick and second-rounders.
- •Brooklyn considering options among several projected players.
- •Kings motivated to bolster their roster for future success.
- 8:42 PMYahoo Sports — Could the Nets, Kings engage in a trade prior to the 2026 NBA Draft?
"The Brooklyn Nets have the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and the Sacramento Kings may want that pick. Could a trade happen between the two?
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