For Charlotte, Washington, Utah, and NOLA, there's always the 2026 draft. And if Dallas is smart, they'll trade AD for what they can, tell Kyrie to forget about 25-26, and tank to get into the lottery again.
https://nbadraftroom.com/2026-nba-mock-draft/
Three potential franchise players though Dybantsa is clearly the #1 right now.
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AJ Dybantsa
SF – BYU – HT: 6-9 – WT: 201 – WING: 6-9 – C’25 – BYU lands an elite prospect in Dybantsa, one of the best high school players of the past decade. The big wing can do it all on the court and is one of the favorites to go no.1 in the 2026 NBA Draft. Elite 25
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2
Darryn Peterson
SG – Kansas – HT: 6-5 – WT: 195 – WING: 6-10 1/2 – C’25 – Peterson is a quick, wiry combo guard who can do it all on the court. He excels with the ball in his hands and can get into the lane at will. Plays both ends and attacks the glass well. Has a real chance to rise into the top spot. Elite 25
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3
Cameron Boozer
PF – Duke – HT: 6-9 – WT: 215 – WING: NA – C’25 – Cameron is a truly special prospect and is one of the top prospects in all of high school basketball. He’s incredibly efficient at scoring the rock, making it look easy. Elite 25
Michael Beasley, Jayson Tatum