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New York Post's final 2026 NBA mock draft projects AJ Dybantsa at No. 1 and Darryn Peterson at No. 2, with Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson in the top four, highlighting a deep class and extensive team-by-team first-round projections.
Bleacher Report's 2026 NBA mock draft centers on a three-team blockbuster that would send Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Celtics (with Buddy Hield) while Milwaukee reels in Onyeka Okongwu, Jonathan Kuminga, Zaccharie Risacher, Corey Kispert, plus two future first-round picks; Atlanta would receive Jaylen Brown, Myles Turner and AJ Green. The draft order also features Washington taking AJ Dybantsa No. 1, with a mix of other prospects filling out the top of the first round.
BYU's AJ Dybantsa remains the centerpiece of NBA mock drafts, widely projected as a top pick, while Richie Saunders's torn ACL and age dampen his pro prospects, likely pushing him toward undrafted free agency or a G-League/overseas path. Mock outlets vary: Tankathon lists Saunders around 45th for Dybantsa, ESPN places him at 56th prospect, and Dybantsa is viewed as the clear franchise-level piece; the BYU development program's second-year evaluation is ongoing.
The Golden State Warriors bounced back from a loss to Minnesota with a victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, moving them up to sixth place in the Western Conference standings. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans dropped to 1.5 games away from the final playoff spot. In other news, the Washington Wizards are in serious discussions with Kristaps Porziņģis for a new long-term deal, and Sam Vecenie's latest NBA mock draft includes some interesting picks outside of the top five.