2026 NBA Draft LIVE Log (1st Round)

Keep track of the opening round of the 2026 NBA Draft, expected to be headlined by AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cam Boozer.

A new basketball parade is making its way to New York City.

Less than a week after the New York Knicks were heralded in Manhattan, a freshman frenzy will be staged in Brooklyn. Barclays Center is once again hosting the NBA Draft, which is retaining its two-day format.

Day one, featuring the first 30 picks, is set to go down on Tuesday (8 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN) and the proceedings are expected to be headlined by AJ Dybantsa of BYU and Kansas' Darryn Peterson. Duke Blue Devil Cameron Boozer is also expected to hear his name called early, as is North Carolina's Caleb Wilson. National champions Morez Johnson Jr., Yaxel Lendeborg, and Aday Mara should also be getting a call after their title run at Michigan.

Keep track of all the draft night happenings, including trades, with BIL's tracker below ...

1. Washington Wizards: AJ Dybantsa, BYU

The Wizards pick the consensus top prospect Dybantsa, a 6-foot-9 wing with great positional size, powerful downhill ability, and an all-around upside that could be a crucial piece in Washington’s rebuild. He’ll need to fit in alongside Trae Young and Anthony Davis, but adds the top-end talent to the team’s young group that includes Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George, and Bilal Coulibaly.–Grant Afseth

2. Utah Jazz: Darryn Peterson, Kansas

Utah lands what some believe is the highest upside player in this draft and the best guard in Peterson. He’s a dynamic shot creator with three-level scoring talent who can play on or off the ball. Peterson joins a young Jazz core that has been collecting high-upside talent between Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson Jr., Keyonte George, Walker Kessler, and Ace Bailey.–Grant Afseth

3. Memphis Grizzlies: Cameron Boozer, Duke

The Grizzlies go with a powerful, skilled big man in Boozer, whose rebounding, interior scoring, passing ability, and motor give Memphis a hub who can be a focal point in both a traditional sense and in inverted actions. Boozer can be the top option joining a young core that includes Cedric Coward, Zach Edey, and Jaylen Wells, among others.–Grant Afseth

4. Chicago Bulls: Caleb Wilson, North Carolina

Chicago picks Wilson, a long, switchable forward with defensive versatility and developing offensive skill. The Bulls bet on a player who competes very hard every night that boasts a two-way ceiling to slot alongside Matas Buzelis on the wing.–Grant Afseth

5. Los Angeles Clippers (from Indiana): Keaton Wagler, Illinois

The Clippers finished 42-40 last season, and finished as a Play-In team at No. 9. The biggest question is: what is the fate of Kawhi Leonard? The Clippers biggest need is a point guard as they already have Darius Garland from the James Harden swap during last season. Los Angeles goes with Wagler. We saw what he did at Illinois as he was just the fourth freshman in Division I history to lead his team to the Final Four. He’s a player who thrives both on and off the ball and has the IQ and much needed playmaking that the Clippers need. Wagler may not be as athletic, but he’s a shot creator who can hit well beyond the arc. He completes the backcourt with Garland as the Clippers enter a new era.–Sara Jane Gamelli

6. Brooklyn Nets: Mikel Brown Jr., Louisville

Brown only played 21 games during his lone season at Louisville, but in those 21 appearances he exhibited traits that could lead to legitimate NBA stardom. Brown averaged 18.2 points and 4.7 assists per game, with his most impressive outing being a 45-point, nine rebound clinic in a blowout win over NC State this past February. He has good size for a guard and is an elite shot creator, and his athleticism makes him someone who will certainly bring fans to the arena in the right situation.–Will Despart

7. Sacramento Kings: Darius Acuff Jr., Arkansas

Acuff reportedly wanted to fall to Sacramento at No. 7, and he got his wish. Acuff was arguably the most impressive guard in the country this past season at Arkansas, averaging 23.5 and 6.4 assists while leading the Razorbacks to the SEC Tournament Championship. Acuff is an elite playmaker, so much so that Allen Iverson himself has taken the youngster under his wing (Reebok contract included). His athleticism and inside shot-making ability combined with his proficiency beyond the arc makes him a problem at all three levels offensively, though his defense is going to certainly need some work at the professional level.–Will Despart

8. Atlanta Hawks (from New Orleans): Kingston Flemings, Houston

Flemings had the biggest rise of any freshman prospect not named Keaton Wagler this past season, going from a prospect most recruiting services had ranked in the 20s to an undeniable first round talent and one of the most pivotal guards in the country. Flemings was the best player on a Houston team that returned three starters from their run to the national championship game the previous season, averaging 16.1 points, 5.2 assists, 4.1 rebounds per game en route to first team All-Big 12 and second team All-American honors.–Will Despart

9. Dallas Mavericks: Morez Johnson Jr., Michigan

Dusty May’s first move as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks is to bring one of the most crucial pieces of his national championship roster at Michigan along with him in Johnson. Johnson was part of one of the most potent starting lineups in recent college basketball history alongside likely fellow first rounders Yaxel Lendeborg and combine riser Aday Mara, and it’s entirely plausible (if not likely) that Johnson ends up being the best pro of the bunch.  He averaged 13.1 points and 7.3 rebounds per game with Michigan this past season, with his rebounding and defensive abilities serving as a pivotal boost for what ended up being an all-time great college hoops team.–Will Despart

10. Milwaukee Bucks: Brayden Burries, Arizona

The Bucks, obviously, lost tons of frontcourt firepower in the massive midnight trade with the Heat last night. You don’t replace Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis with Kel’el Ware. Milwaukee, however, went with the best player available and a mature player in Arizona freshman Burries. He can thrive on both ends of the floor and is an elite, physical downhill scorer. He’s also a winner, tough and is a good piece for a team entering a new era.–Ronnie Flores

11. Golden State Warriors: Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan

In the twilight of the Steph Curry era, the Dubs need plenty to be true contenders and it starts with size or an impact wing forward. Golden State went with the forward in Lendelborg, a NCAA national champion from Michigan who goes two spots after his teammate Morez Johnson Jr. The 23–year old Big 10 Player of the Year can compete right away as a physical presence with a great background who comes from humble hoop beginnings and does a bit of everything well as he showed last season with the Wolverines.–Ronnie Flores

12. Oklahoma City Thunder (from LA Clippers): Aday Mara, Michigan

OKC needs some muscle to help Chet Holmgren upfront against Victor Wembanyama, so Sam Presti went with the biggest true impact prospect in this draft class in Mara. That means a Michigan Man was drafted in three of the last four picks at this point. Talent wins in the NCAA ranks, and Mara has a terrific skill level, especially with his feel and passing as a 7-foot-3, 260-pound center with a 9-foot-9 standing reach. With the roster it has in place, OKC doesn’t have to worry about his potential shortcoming with footspeed and switching on defense. Whatever he gives the next two seasons, will be a luxury and not so much a necessity.–Ronnie Flores

13. Milwaukee Bucks (from Miami): Nate Ament, Tennessee

The Bucks obviously want someone they can successfully pair with pick No. 10, and after going with the plug and play choice at guard, Milwaukee went with the upside and potential pick up front with Tennessee’s Ament. He’s a versatile athlete who will be a much better player down the line than a lot of players drafted at the bottom of the lottery. Ament is tougher than his frame may indicate and knows how to get to the line. Hey, Antetokounmpo was the No. 15 pick so you never know as the new era begins.–Ronnie Flores

14. Charlotte Hornets: Hannes Steinbach, Washington

The Charlotte Hornets are on the upward trajectory as they finished 44-38, which was good for a Play-In team last season. The Hornets continue to build through the draft organically and have a young core in LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Kon Knueppel. Ball’s health remains a concern at times, but the Hornets add Steinbach, formerly of Washington. Steinbach bring excellent size at 6-10 and is the best rebounder in the draft. Charlotte needed frontcourt depth alongside Moussa Diabate, who helped Charlotte down the stretch and Ryan Kalkbrenner. He led the country in rebounds per game (11.8), bringing versatility as he shot 68 percent as a finisher. He has the potential to space the floor and his jumper is a work in process. However, what makes team contenders is depth and Charlotte got just that. Steinbach bolsters a frontcourt they ranked fifth in rebounds per game in 2025-2026 (46.1 RPG).–Sara Jane Gamelli

All the Rest

(*-reported to be traded)

Trade Tracker

9:54 p.m. ET

GRIZZLIES GET: Two second-round picks, No. 17 pick Ebuka Okorie
THUNDER GETS: No. 16 pick Bennett Stirtz 
(h/t Shams Charania, ESPN)

10:00 p.m. ET

GRIZZLIES GET: No. 21 pick Karim Lopez, three second-round picks
PISTONS GET: No. 17 pick Ebuka Okorie
(h/t Shams Charania, ESPN)

10:43 p.m. ET

KNICKS GET: No. 25 pick Sergio De Larrea, cash considerations
LAKERS GET: No. 24 pick Cameron Carr
(h/t Shams Charania, ESPN)

11:04 p.m. ET

NUGGETS GET: No. 35 pick and two future second-round picks
SPURS GET: No. 26 pick Tarris Reed Jr.
(h/t Shams Charania, ESPN)

11:21 p.m. ET

CAVALIERS GET: No. 34 pick and a future second-round
KINGS GET: No. 29 pick Alex Karaban
(h/t Shams Charania, ESPN)

11:37 p.m. ET

KNICKS GET: Cash considerations, five future second-round picks
MAVERICKS GET: No. 25 pick Sergio de Larrea
SUNS GET: No. 30 pick Koa Peat
(h/t Shams Charania, ESPN)

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