NBC Sports Bay Area and California predicts who the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings will pick in the 2026 NBA Draft's first round.
Dalton Johnson and Tristi Rodriguez explain their first-round 2026 NBA Mock Draft 2.0 picks for the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings. Can the Kings find a franchise savior with the No. 7 pick?
Will the Warriors add a rookie who can helpThe Washington Wizards aren’t technically on the clock quite yet, but the 2026 NBA Draft now is just one month away. Dalton Johnson and Tristi Rodriguez predict all 30 first-round picks withFor now, Dybantsa is the pick for the Wizards. He has all the makings of a possible future star as the Wizards finally mean business, but Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer and even Caleb Wilson have to be in consideration.
–Dalton JohnsonPeterson’s health and availability should be questioned no longer after a strong presence at the NBA Draft Combine. The Jazz have their guy, if the Wizards don’t snag him first. – Tristi RodriguezBoozer’s dad works in the Jazz’s front office and played four seasons for the Bulls.
He slots right in between both teams and is much more than just a safe pick –DJWilson only boosted his draft stock at the combine last week in Chicago, and that’s likely where he’ll end up next month. – TRIn a draft full of talented guards, Brown might have as much upside as anybody else. He’s big enough to share a backcourt with Darius Garland and might be too dynamic to pass up despite past health concerns from back problems.
–DJThe Nets, perhaps more than any team in the NBA, desperately need a star. Acuff Jr. already has proclaimed he can be just that for them. – TRWe’re staying with the same selection for Sacramento in our mock draft 2.0, with Flemings headed to California’s capital. As if it didn’t make sense the first time around, this pick feels all the more right post-combine.
While there was some surprise and even some concern after Flemings’ height was listed as 6-foot-2.5 without shoes and his wingspan came in at 6-foot-3.5, he proved that wasn’t an issue once the rock was in his hands. Flemings already showed off his hops with eye-popping dunks at Houston, and he solidified his leap with a 33.5-inch standing vertical jump, which was tied for fourth overall among guards.
His max vertical leap was much higher than Acuff Jr. and Keaton Wagler’s – two guards who are toe-to-toe with him in the draft rankings. However, the 19-year-old really shone during shooting drills. He was 26 of 30 in off-the-dribble shots overall, and he shot an impressive 19 of 25 from 3-point land. Oh, and we haven’t even mentioned his defense – one of his biggest strengths at Houston.8.
Atlanta Hawks : Keaton Wagler, G, Illinois The Hawks need some fresh bones to back up CJ McCollum, and they’ll get that with Keaton Wagler. Though his combine results didn’t jump off the page, Wagler’s season with Illinois proved he’s worth being patient for to properly evaluate. – TRWhere Lopez winds up in the draft will be fascinating. It feels like his range goes from top 10 down to the 20s.
Here, he has the skill set and background of a Masai Ujiri pick. –DJThe Bucks are in a bad place. Giannis Antetokounmpo wants out and they know it, so they might as well take the massive upside swing on Ament. –DJThroughout Steve Kerr and Mike Dunleavy’s first press conference since the end of the season, the Warriors’ coach and general manager mentioned multiple times a lack of depth on the wings from injuries to Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody.
Our last mock draft’s pick, Yaxel Lendeborg, fills that need. Going with Carr might be the perfect balance of a player who can help now and projects major future upside. The combine did wonders for Carr. He came in a little under 6-foot-5 barefoot and a lanky 184 pounds with an eye-popping 7-foot wingspan.
Carr shot lights out in drills and then wowed everyone during his one scrimmage, where he scored 30 points with six 3-pointers and seven rebounds. With his length and silky-smooth jumper, Carr can play shooting guard and small forward depending on who’s around him. The Baylor product can both splash threes as a great movement shooter and swat shots away as a two-way player for years to come.
As a 21-year-old who will turn 22 in late November, Carr is a great combo of present and future for a Warriors team that wants to get younger and more athletic. –DJThe Oklahoma City Thunder looked like the best team in the NBA all season and through the conference finals of the ongoing playoffs, but there might be areas to address after the potential parade.
Isaiah Hartenstein could enter unrestricted free agency if the Thunder decline his $28.5 million team option, opening the door for Mara. – TRThe Heat will take the best player available and be happy Philon is there. Philon made the leap as a sophomore and averaged 22.0 points and 5.0 assists per game on 50.1 percent shooting with a 39.9 3-point percentage.
–DJLendeborg will enter the league as a 24-year-old rookie, but his unique talent could bode well with what’s building in the Queen City. – TRA guard seen as a clear lottery pick is bound to fall. Seeing Burries still on the board here would be shocking and the Bulls would gladly select someone who impacts both sides of the ball after leading Arizona in threes and steals as a freshman.
–DJWith Ja Morant’s future in Memphis a big question mark now and down the road, it’s never too early for the Grizzlies to seek other options. Anderson’s shooting, playmaking and pace-pushing would be welcomed in Memphis. – TRThe reality is, the Thunder will surely have to trade one or some of their picks. If they still have the 17th pick, Johnson is the perfect winning player who can help the defending champions quickly and cheaply.
–DJThe Hornets need to bolster their frontcourt, and through the combine, Steinbach climbed the rankings and solidified his status as a first-round draft prospect. – TRThe Raptors were near the bottom of the league in 3-point attempts and makes, shooting 35.4 percent from deep. In comes Stirtz, who can let it fly from deep and run an offense in his sleep. –DJHealth is quite literally everything when it comes to Quaintance.
If he can stay healthy, the Spurs could get a steal at No. 20. – TRThe new-age Grit and Grind Pistons would break speed limits everywhere by adding Okorie. He can get to the rim and shoot it from deep, is smart with the ball and would allow Cade Cunningham to play more off the ball and not have all the responsibility in his hands. –DJPhilly needs reliable frontcourt depth – emphasis on reliable.
– TRAfter taking Wagler with their first pick, the Hawks add more frontcourt help with their second. Veesaar is a 7-foot senior who also shot 42.7 percent beyond the arc. –DJGraves quietly and smoothly raised his draft stock through the combine, and he could be an intriguing option for the current best team in the East. – TRWith Doncic leading the Lakers, they need more talent at center.
In comes Reed, who does not miss around the rim, is a lob threat and averaged 19.5 points and 13.2 rebounds per game in the NCAA tournament. –DJSwain is a young, athletic wing. What else could you ask for late in the first round? – TRJosh Hart averaged 16.5 points and 7.0 rebounds in four games against the Celtics this season, plus went 11 of 23 on 3-pointers.
Here’s how Boston can find its version of Hart. –DJMax Strus and Duncan Robinson were and have been impactful role players for their respective teams in the NBA playoffs, and that’s widely important. At the combine, Evans compared his impact to that of both players. – TRIt’s a wing league, and Yessoufou has every physical trait front offices drool at.
He’s a top-tier athlete full of physicality. He also didn’t live up to expectations his freshman year at Baylor and will have to develop as a shooter after shooting 29.3 percent from 3-point range, including going 1 of 9 in the NCAA tournament. –DJThomas has teetered on both ends of being a late first-round selection and an early second-rounder. He fits with Dallas, which needs scoring and perimeter shooting. – TR
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