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Brooklyn Nets · 2026 NBA Draft · Pick #6 · (20-62)

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Round 1 Pick #6

Projection: Darius Acuff Jr. (PG, Arkansas)

Why: 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)

Round 2: no pick

R2 #36 traded to the Lakers.

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