Atlanta Hawks · 2026 NBA Draft · Pick #8 · (26-56)
Top Positional Needs:
- SF
- PF
- C
Round 1 Pick #8 (from New Orleans)
Projection: Aday Mara (C, Michigan)
Why: 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)
Round 1 (extra) Pick #23 (from Cleveland)
Projection: Ebuka Okorie (PG, Stanford)
Why: Atlanta's second first-rounder (via Cleveland) adds backcourt depth and upside behind Trae Young.
Alternates: Asa Newell (PF, Georgia), Adou Thiero (SF, Arkansas)
Round 2 Pick #45
Projection: Adou Thiero (SF, Arkansas)
Why: Athletic defender who fits the Snyder system.
Alternates: Ben Saraf (PG, Ulm), Drake Powell (SF, UNC)