Denver Nuggets · 2026 NBA Draft · Pick #26 · (55-27)
Top Positional Needs:
- Backup C
- Wing depth
- PG depth
Round 1 Pick #26
Projection: Dailyn Swain (SF, Texas)
Why: 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)
Round 2 Pick #60
Projection: Cayden Boozer (PG, Duke)
Why: Nikola Jokic-friendly PG with passing vision.
Alternates: Jeremy Fears Jr. (PG, MSU), Rafael Castro (C, GW)