Round 1 Order (30 picks)
| Pick | Team | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Washington Wizards |
| 2 |  | Utah Jazz |
| 3 |  | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 4 |  | Chicago Bulls |
| 5 |  | Los Angeles Clippers from Indiana |
| 6 |  | Brooklyn Nets |
| 7 |  | Sacramento Kings |
| 8 |  | Atlanta Hawks from New Orleans |
| 9 |  | Dallas Mavericks |
| 10 |  | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 11 |  | Golden State Warriors |
| 12 |  | Oklahoma City Thunder from LA Clippers |
| 13 |  | Miami Heat |
| 14 |  | Charlotte Hornets |
| 15 | | Chicago Bulls from Portland |
| 16 | | Memphis Grizzlies from Phoenix |
| 17 | | Oklahoma City Thunder from Philadelphia |
| 18 | | Charlotte Hornets from Orlando |
| 19 |  | Toronto Raptors |
| 20 |  | San Antonio Spurs from Atlanta |
| 21 |  | Detroit Pistons from Minnesota |
| 22 |  | Philadelphia 76ers from Houston |
| 23 | | Atlanta Hawks from Cleveland |
| 24 |  | New York Knicks |
| 25 |  | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 26 |  | Denver Nuggets |
| 27 |  | Boston Celtics |
| 28 |  | Minnesota Timberwolves from Detroit |
| 29 |  | Cleveland Cavaliers from San Antonio |
| 30 | | Dallas Mavericks from Oklahoma City |
Round 2 Order (30 picks)
| Pick | Team | |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | | Minnesota Timberwolves from Washington via Utah |
| 32 |  | Orlando Magic from Boston via Washington |
| 33 | | Charlotte Hornets |
| 34 | | Charlotte Hornets from New Orleans via San Antonio |
| 35 | | Philadelphia 76ers from Indiana |
| 36 | | Los Angeles Lakers from Brooklyn |
| 37 | | Detroit Pistons from Toronto |
| 38 |  | Indiana Pacers from San Antonio |
| 39 | | Toronto Raptors from Portland |
| 40 | | Chicago Bulls |
| 41 | | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 42 |  | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 43 | | Miami Heat |
| 44 | | Utah Jazz |
| 45 | | Atlanta Hawks |
| 46 | | Dallas Mavericks |
| 47 | | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 48 |  | Phoenix Suns |
| 49 | | Detroit Pistons |
| 50 | | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 51 | | Sacramento Kings |
| 52 | | Orlando Magic |
| 53 |  | Houston Rockets |
| 54 | | New York Knicks |
| 55 | | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 56 | | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 57 | | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 58 | | Golden State Warriors |
| 59 | | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| 60 | | Denver Nuggets |
Team-by-Team Picks (Round 1 & 2)
Washington Wizards (17-65)
Needs: 1. SF · 2. PG · 3. Rim protector
R1 #1 — AJ Dybantsa (SF, BYU)
Reasoning: Washington won the May 10 lottery (14% odds) and lands the jumbo 6-9 wing to build the rebuild around. Consensus No. 1 since high school.
Alternates: Darryn Peterson (PG, Kansas), Cameron Boozer (PF, Duke)
R2: R2 #31 traded to MIN via Utah.
Utah Jazz (22-60)
Needs: 1. PG · 2. C · 3. 3-and-D Wing
R1 #2 — Darryn Peterson (PG, Kansas)
Reasoning: Utah jumped to No. 2 in the lottery and takes the class's best lead-guard shot-creator — the franchise cornerstone Salt Lake City has lacked.
Alternates: Cameron Boozer (PF, Duke), Caleb Wilson (PF, UNC)
R2 #44 — Ryan Kalkbrenner (C, Creighton)
Reasoning: Multi-time BIG EAST DPOY gives Utah a ready-made backup 5.
Alternates: Ugonna Onyenso (C, UVA), Alex Condon (C, Florida)
Memphis Grizzlies (25-57)
Needs: 1. SF · 2. C · 3. Shooting
R1 #3 — Cameron Boozer (PF, Duke)
Reasoning: Memphis jumped to No. 3 and lands the national-POY-caliber forward, who can develop next to Jaren Jackson Jr. The most efficient Duke freshman since Zion.
Alternates: Caleb Wilson (PF, UNC), Keaton Wagler (PG, Illinois)
R1 extra #16 (from Phoenix) — Christian Anderson (PG, Texas Tech)
Reasoning: With the Suns' pick, Memphis adds a creation guard for backcourt depth behind Ja Morant.
Alternates: Bennett Stirtz (PG, Iowa), Hannes Steinbach (PF, Washington)
R2 #47 — Tounde Yessoufou (SF, Baylor)
Reasoning: Wing depth with upside.
Alternates: Koa Peat (PF, Arizona), JT Toppin (PF, Texas Tech)
Chicago Bulls (31-51)
Needs: 1. SF · 2. C · 3. PG
R1 #4 — Caleb Wilson (PF, North Carolina)
Reasoning: Chicago moved up to No. 4 in the lottery and adds a versatile, switchable two-way forward — the highest-upside non-guard in the class.
Alternates: Keaton Wagler (PG, Illinois), Darius Acuff Jr. (PG, Arkansas)
R1 extra #15 (from Portland) — Cameron Carr (SG, Baylor)
Reasoning: Chicago's second first-rounder (via Portland) adds bench scoring on the wing.
Alternates: Bennett Stirtz (PG, Iowa), Christian Anderson (PG, Texas Tech)
R2 #40 — Thomas Haugh (PF, Florida)
Reasoning: Versatile SEC forward.
Alternates: Dailyn Swain (SF, Texas), Alex Karaban (SF, UConn)
Los Angeles Clippers (50-32)
Needs: 1. Young PG · 2. Young wing · 3. Young C
R1 #5 (from Indiana) — Keaton Wagler (PG, Illinois)
Reasoning: Holding Indiana's pick at No. 5, the Clippers grab a high-scoring combo guard to inject youth into an aging core.
Alternates: Darius Acuff Jr. (PG, Arkansas), Kingston Flemings (PG, Houston)
R2 #56 — Collin Murray-Boyles (PF, South Carolina)
Reasoning: Skilled forward for the bench.
Alternates: Cade Tyson (SF, Minn), Patrick Ngongba II (C, Duke)
Brooklyn Nets (20-62)
Needs: 1. PG · 2. SF · 3. PF
R1 #6 — Darius Acuff Jr. (PG, Arkansas)
Reasoning: After picking sixth, Brooklyn lands an explosive downhill lead guard to headline the rebuild — the lead-guard need that drove their lottery board.
Alternates: Kingston Flemings (PG, Houston), Mikel Brown Jr. (PG, Louisville)
R2: R2 #36 traded to the Lakers.
Sacramento Kings (22-60)
Needs: 1. PG · 2. Rim protector · 3. SG
R1 #7 — Kingston Flemings (PG, Houston)
Reasoning: Sacramento stays at seven and grabs two-way guard size and defense out of Houston's program — fits next to (or behind) De'Aaron Fox.
Alternates: Mikel Brown Jr. (PG, Louisville), Brayden Burries (SG, Arizona)
R2 #51 — Bruce Thornton (PG, Ohio State)
Reasoning: Backup PG behind the R1 selection.
Alternates: Tyler Tanner (PG, Vandy), Jeremy Fears Jr. (PG, MSU)
Atlanta Hawks (26-56)
Needs: 1. SF · 2. PF · 3. C
R1 #8 (from New Orleans) — Aday Mara (C, Michigan)
Reasoning: Holding the Pelicans' pick at No. 8, Atlanta takes a skilled 7-footer with passing touch to anchor the frontcourt in Quin Snyder's system.
Alternates: Nate Ament (SF, Tennessee), Yaxel Lendeborg (PF, Michigan)
R1 extra #23 (from Cleveland) — Ebuka Okorie (PG, Stanford)
Reasoning: Atlanta's second first-rounder (via Cleveland) adds backcourt depth and upside behind Trae Young.
Alternates: Asa Newell (PF, Georgia), Adou Thiero (SF, Arkansas)
R2 #45 — Adou Thiero (SF, Arkansas)
Reasoning: Athletic defender who fits the Snyder system.
Alternates: Ben Saraf (PG, Ulm), Drake Powell (SF, UNC)
Dallas Mavericks (26-56)
Needs: 1. PG · 2. 3-and-D Wing · 3. PF
R1 #9 — Mikel Brown Jr. (PG, Louisville)
Reasoning: At No. 9 Dallas finds its lead guard of the future — an oversized 6-5 PG with passing chops for the post-Luka backcourt.
Alternates: Nate Ament (SF, Tennessee), Brayden Burries (SG, Arizona)
R1 extra #30 (from Oklahoma City) — Joshua Jefferson (SF, Iowa State)
Reasoning: Dallas closes Round 1 with the Thunder's pick on a versatile two-way forward.
Alternates: Will Riley (SF, Illinois), Carter Bryant (SF, Arizona)
R2 #46 — Johni Broome (PF, Auburn)
Reasoning: Frontcourt depth.
Alternates: Ryan Kalkbrenner (C, Creighton), Alex Condon (C, Florida)
Milwaukee Bucks (32-50)
Needs: 1. PG · 2. SF · 3. Shooting
R1 #10 — Nate Ament (SF, Tennessee)
Reasoning: At No. 10 Milwaukee bets on elite length and two-way upside on the wing next to Giannis.
Alternates: Karim Lopez (SF, NZ Breakers), Brayden Burries (SG, Arizona)
R2 #41 — Braden Smith (PG, Purdue)
Reasoning: Elite passer depth.
Alternates: Bennett Stirtz (PG, Iowa), Christian Anderson (PG, TTU)
Golden State Warriors (49-33)
Needs: 1. Wing creator · 2. C · 3. PG depth
R1 #11 — Brayden Burries (SG, Arizona)
Reasoning: Golden State keeps its pick at No. 11 and drafts a shot-making combo guard — a youth infusion to bridge into the post-Curry era.
Alternates: Yaxel Lendeborg (PF, Michigan), Karim Lopez (SF, NZ Breakers)
R2 #58 — Will Riley (SF, Illinois)
Reasoning: Canadian wing with upside — Curry era succession.
Alternates: Carter Bryant (SF, Arizona), Bennett Stirtz (PG, Iowa)
Oklahoma City Thunder (58-24)
Needs: 1. Backup C · 2. SF · 3. Backup PG
R1 #12 (from LA Clippers) — Yaxel Lendeborg (PF, Michigan)
Reasoning: The champs grab a pro-ready, productive forward with the Clippers' pick at No. 12 — a ready contributor on a cost-controlled deal.
Alternates: Aday Mara (C, Michigan), Hannes Steinbach (PF, Washington)
R1 extra #17 (from Philadelphia) — Morez Johnson Jr. (C, Michigan)
Reasoning: OKC stockpiles again with the Sixers' pick, adding a rim-running, rebounding big to the developmental pipeline.
Alternates: Chris Cenac Jr. (C, Houston), Jayden Quaintance (C, Kentucky)
R2 #59 — Isaiah Evans (SG, Duke)
Reasoning: Depth shooter.
Alternates: Alex Karaban (SF, UConn), Bennett Stirtz (PG, Iowa)
Miami Heat (36-46)
Needs: 1. PG · 2. Shooting · 3. Rim Protector
R1 #13 — Labaron Philon Jr. (PG, Alabama)
Reasoning: At No. 13 Miami lands a creator with size — the PG-of-the-future profile Heat Culture loves to develop.
Alternates: Karim Lopez (SF, NZ Breakers), Braylon Mullins (SG, UConn)
R2 #43 — Kasparas Jakucionis (PG, Illinois)
Reasoning: Lithuanian combo PG w/ Euro polish; archetypal Heat development case.
Alternates: Christian Anderson (PG, TTU), Ben Saraf (PG, Ulm)
Charlotte Hornets (34-48)
Needs: 1. C · 2. PF · 3. Wing
R1 #14 — Karim Lopez (SF, New Zealand Breakers)
Reasoning: At No. 14 Charlotte adds NBL-tested wing size next to LaMelo Ball — pro-ready frame, real defensive projection.
Alternates: Yaxel Lendeborg (PF, Michigan), Hannes Steinbach (PF, Washington)
R1 extra #18 (from Orlando) — Hannes Steinbach (PF, Washington)
Reasoning: Charlotte's second first-rounder (via Orlando) adds a German stretch big with frontcourt youth.
Alternates: Jayden Quaintance (C, Kentucky), Henri Veesaar (C, UNC)
R2 #33 — Koa Peat (PF, Arizona)
Reasoning: Bully-ball power forward depth.
Alternates: Alex Karaban (SF, UConn), Chris Cenac Jr. (C, HOU)
R2 extra #34 (from New Orleans via San Antonio) — Ryan Kalkbrenner (C, Creighton)
Reasoning: Second R2 via complex NO/SAS/PHX/MEM chain; Kalkbrenner is their backup-5 answer.
Alternates: Rueben Chinyelu (C, Florida), Henri Veesaar (C, UNC)
Toronto Raptors (35-47)
Needs: 1. PG · 2. PF · 3. Shooting
R1 #19 — Bennett Stirtz (PG, Iowa)
Reasoning: At No. 19 Toronto takes a pro-ready lead guard who slots straight into Darko Rajakovic's motion offense.
Alternates: Christian Anderson (PG, Texas Tech), Cameron Carr (SG, Baylor)
R2 #39 (from Portland) — Alijah Martin (SG, Florida)
Reasoning: Toughness and shot-making off the bench.
Alternates: Ryan Conwell (SG, Louisville), Nique Clifford (SG, CSU)
San Antonio Spurs (42-40)
Needs: 1. Wing shooter · 2. C depth · 3. Veteran depth
R1 #20 (from Atlanta) — Jayden Quaintance (C, Kentucky)
Reasoning: Holding Atlanta's pick at No. 20, San Antonio adds a switchy, shot-blocking young big to develop behind Victor Wembanyama.
Alternates: Chris Cenac Jr. (C, Houston), Morez Johnson Jr. (C, Michigan)
R2: R1 #20 acquired from Atlanta. Own first-rounder (#29) traded to Cleveland; R2 traded to Indiana.
Detroit Pistons (44-38)
Needs: 1. SF · 2. C · 3. Shooting
R1 #21 (from Minnesota) — Isaiah Evans (SG, Duke)
Reasoning: Holding Minnesota's pick at No. 21, Detroit adds pure floor spacing for Cade Cunningham — a knockdown shooter off the bench.
Alternates: Chris Cenac Jr. (C, Houston), Cameron Carr (SG, Baylor)
R2 #37 (from Toronto) — Jase Richardson (SG, Michigan State)
Reasoning: Detroit metro pick with Jason Richardson's son.
Alternates: Dailyn Swain (SF, Texas), Tyler Bilodeau (PF, UCLA)
R2 extra #49 — Tyler Bilodeau (PF, UCLA)
Reasoning: Stretch 4 depth.
Alternates: Milan Momcilovic (PF, ISU), Joshua Jefferson (PF, ISU)
Philadelphia 76ers (45-37)
Needs: 1. PG · 2. Shooting · 3. C depth
R1 #22 (from Houston) — Allen Graves (PF, Santa Clara)
Reasoning: With Houston's pick at No. 22, Philadelphia adds frontcourt athleticism and length to its bench.
Alternates: Drake Powell (SF, UNC), Alex Karaban (SF, UConn)
R2 #35 (from Indiana) — Johni Broome (PF, Auburn)
Reasoning: Frontcourt depth.
Alternates: Alex Karaban (SF, UConn), Zuby Ejiofor (PF, St. John's)
R2 extra #50 — Drake Powell (SF, North Carolina)
Reasoning: 3-and-D wing to pair with Maxey and Embiid.
Alternates: Carter Bryant (SF, Arizona), Will Riley (SF, Illinois)
New York Knicks (52-30)
Needs: 1. Backup C · 2. Wing depth · 3. 3-and-D
R1 #24 — Chris Cenac Jr. (C, Houston)
Reasoning: At No. 24 New York gets a developmental 5 to bring along behind Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson.
Alternates: Henri Veesaar (C, UNC), Tarris Reed Jr. (C, UConn)
R2 #54 — Tarris Reed Jr. (C, UConn)
Reasoning: Backup 5 behind Mitchell Robinson.
Alternates: Henri Veesaar (C, UNC), Motiejus Krivas (C, Arizona)
Los Angeles Lakers (53-29)
Needs: 1. PG · 2. Wing depth · 3. C depth
R1 #25 — Henri Veesaar (C, North Carolina)
Reasoning: At No. 25 the Lakers add a skilled, mobile stretch big to the frontcourt rotation.
Alternates: Tarris Reed Jr. (C, UConn), Bennett Stirtz (PG, Iowa)
R2 #36 (from Brooklyn) — Adou Thiero (SF, Arkansas)
Reasoning: Athletic wing depth.
Alternates: Drake Powell (SF, UNC), Coen Carr (SF, MSU)
R2 extra #55 — Yang Hansen (C, Qingdao)
Reasoning: Chinese big — marketing + skill upside.
Alternates: Rafael Castro (C, GW), Oscar Cluff (C, Purdue)
Denver Nuggets (55-27)
Needs: 1. Backup C · 2. Wing depth · 3. PG depth
R1 #26 — Dailyn Swain (SF, Texas)
Reasoning: At No. 26 Denver adds a long, two-way wing who fits a Jokic-led contender on cheap minutes.
Alternates: Carter Bryant (SF, Arizona), Will Riley (SF, Illinois)
R2 #60 — Cayden Boozer (PG, Duke)
Reasoning: Nikola Jokic-friendly PG with passing vision.
Alternates: Jeremy Fears Jr. (PG, MSU), Rafael Castro (C, GW)
Boston Celtics (60-22)
Needs: 1. Backup C · 2. PG depth · 3. Minutes-ready wing
R1 #27 — Koa Peat (PF, Arizona)
Reasoning: At No. 27 Boston grabs a physical, bully-ball forward who can carve out frontcourt minutes for a contender.
Alternates: Alex Karaban (SF, UConn), Carter Bryant (SF, Arizona)
R2: R2 #32 traded to Orlando.
Minnesota Timberwolves (54-28)
Needs: 1. Backup PG · 2. Wing depth
R1 #28 (from Detroit) — Meleek Thomas (PG, Arkansas)
Reasoning: Holding Detroit's pick at No. 28, Minnesota adds backcourt shot-creation and depth behind Anthony Edwards.
Alternates: Bennett Stirtz (PG, Iowa), Cameron Carr (SG, Baylor)
R2 #31 (from Washington via Utah) — Noah Penda (SF, Le Mans)
Reasoning: Wing depth at R2 top.
Alternates: Hugo Gonzalez (SG, Real Madrid), Ben Saraf (PG, Ulm)
Cleveland Cavaliers (58-24)
Needs: 1. Backup PG · 2. Wing depth · 3. Backup C
R1 #29 (from San Antonio) — Zuby Ejiofor (PF, St. John's)
Reasoning: Holding San Antonio's pick at No. 29, Cleveland adds frontcourt depth and motor behind Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley.
Alternates: Carter Bryant (SF, Arizona), Will Riley (SF, Illinois)
R2 #57 — Ben Saraf (PG, Ulm)
Reasoning: International stash option.
Alternates: Ebuka Okorie (PG, Stanford), Hugo Gonzalez (SG, Real Madrid)
Orlando Magic (47-35)
Needs: 1. PG · 2. Shooting · 3. Backup Wing
R2 #32 (from Boston via Washington) — Noah Penda (SF, Le Mans)
Reasoning: Versatile French forward.
Alternates: Hugo Gonzalez (SG, Real Madrid), Asa Newell (PF, UGA)
R2 extra #52 — Cade Tyson (SF, Minnesota)
Reasoning: Stretch shooter depth.
Alternates: Alex Karaban (SF, UConn), Pryce Sandfort (SF, Nebraska)
Indiana Pacers (19-63)
Needs: 1. PG · 2. 3-and-D Wing · 3. C
R2 #38 (from San Antonio) — Dame Sarr (SG, Duke)
Reasoning: Pacers acquired this pick via San Antonio; Sarr gives them wing depth with EuroLeague polish.
Alternates: Alijah Arenas (SG, USC), Andrej Stojakovic (SF, Illinois)
Portland Trail Blazers (33-49)
Needs: 1. C · 2. PG · 3. 3-and-D Wing
R2 #42 — Flory Bidunga (C, Kansas)
Reasoning: Rim-roller to pair with Scoot Henderson.
Alternates: Tarris Reed Jr. (C, UConn), Zuby Ejiofor (PF, St. John's)
Phoenix Suns (40-42)
Needs: 1. PG · 2. C · 3. Wing depth
R2 #48 — Alex Condon (C, Florida)
Reasoning: Frontcourt depth.
Alternates: Rueben Chinyelu (C, Florida), Motiejus Krivas (C, Arizona)
Houston Rockets (50-32)
Needs: 1. PG creator · 2. Veteran wing · 3. Shooting
R2 #53 — Ebuka Okorie (PG, Stanford)
Reasoning: Young PG with upside.
Alternates: Tyler Tanner (PG, Vandy), Juke Harris (SG, Wake Forest)
New Orleans Pelicans (26-56)
Needs: 1. PG · 2. C · 3. Wing depth
R2: R1 (No. 8) to Atlanta; R2 to Charlotte via San Antonio.