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The Locked On NBA Ultimate Mock Draft puts the Locked On hosts in charge of their team to make selections and trades. Listen to hear about all of the top 2026 NBA Draft prospects, trades, team picks, and analysis from our Locked On College insiders.
Nick Angstadt and Nathan Grubel (Locked On NBA Draft with No Ceilings) kick off the Locked On NBA ULTIMATE Mock Draft by previewing the depth and upside of the 2026 NBA Draft class, highlighting early trade chatter involving stars like Giannis and teams such as the Milwaukee Bucks, Miami Heat, and Golden State Warriors. The conversation focused on the Washington Wizards selecting AJ Debantsa with the first overall pick, detailing his scoring prowess and potential fit as a franchise cornerstone. One concept discussed was the Utah Jazz drafting Darryn Peterson and how his elite shot-making could empower Utah's backcourt alongside Keyonte George. A key theme that emerged was the Memphis Grizzlies landing Cameron Boozer—considered by some as the best player in the draft—and his potential to immediately impact Memphis' offense and rebounding with Zach Edey. The discussion explored the Chicago Bulls choosing Caleb Wilson for his athleticism, defense, and transition game, setting the stage for an energetic, young core. Several points were raised, including the debate over "best player available" versus team needs, the projected order of top draft prospects, and how early picks can shape a franchise’s rebuild strategy.
0:00 #1 Washington Wizards
1:11 #2 Utah Jazz
8:48 #3 Memphis Grizzlies
12:35 #4 Chicago Bulls
16:00 #5 LA Clippers
19:45 #6 Brooklyn Nets
23:21 #7 Sacramento Kings
26:54 #8 Atlanta Hawks
33:54 TRADE - #9 Oklahoma City Thunder (via Dallas)
40:48 #10 Milwaukee Bucks
41:15 TRADE - #11 Milwaukee Bucks (via GSW)
47:17 TRADE - #12 Dallas Mavericks (via OKC)
51:01 #13 Miami Heat
54:16 #14 Charlotte Hornets
58:27 #15 Chicago Bulls
1:01:54 #16 Memphis Grizzlies
1:05:55 TRADE - #17 Dallas Mavericks (via OKC)
1:07:19 #18 Charlotte Hornets
1:11:58 #19 Toronto Raptors
1:13:27 #20 San Antonio Spurs
1:18:36 #21 Detroit Pistons
1:19:17 #22 Philadelphia 76ers
1:21:08 #23 Atlanta Hawks
1:24:02 #24 New York Knick
1:26:41 #25 Los Angeles Lakers
1:29:38 #26 Denver Nuggets
1:32:15 #27 Boston Celtics
1:34:33 TRADE - #28 Indiana Pacers
1:37:35 TRADE - #29 Brooklyn Nets
1:40:13 #30 Dallas Mavericks
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