NBA draft 2026 update: Latest projections for the top 5 prospects
The latest 2026 NBA Draft projections continue to place AJ Dybantsa atop the class, with the Washington Wizards viewed as the frontrunners for the No. 1 pick. Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, Caleb Wilson and Keaton Wagler round out the projected top five, with the Grizzlies, Jazz, Bulls and Clippers emerging as the most likely landing spots. As draft night approaches, team fit and long-term upside are increasingly shaping the conversation around one of the most talented draft classes in recent memory.
The latest 2026 NBA Draft projections continue to place AJ Dybantsa atop the class, with the Washington Wizards viewed as the frontrunners for the No. 1 pick. Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, Caleb Wilson and Keaton Wagler round out the projected top five, with the Grizzlies, Jazz, Bulls and Clippers emerging as the most likely landing spots. As draft night approaches, team fit and long-term upside are increasingly shaping the conversation around one of the most talented draft classes in recent memory.
