I think Peat hasn't officially said he's staying in but the writing appears to be on the wall. I'd be shocked if he returns. And the rumors are that Arizona is hot on Momcilovic because they expect to lose Peat.
Mock draft 2026
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I don't think Arizona is the best place for Peat if he comes back (of course I would take him). He needs to fix his shot and Arizona is not a fixing ground for the next level.
Telemachus
Starter
Arizona forum says that Koa is weighing between a pinky-promise from the Lakers at 25 and 5m NIL offer.
although maybe that stems from this article that says "return to school all but confirmed" and fan-wanking over getting Peat at 25.
lakeshowlife.com
although maybe that stems from this article that says "return to school all but confirmed" and fan-wanking over getting Peat at 25.
Koa Peat’s uncertain NBA Draft future complicates Lakers’ first-round plans
The Lakers may need to cross one ideal Luka Doncic fit off their draft board, as Arizona's Koa Peat is likely to return to college.
krylia sovetov
Bench
yes
Really is going to change the draft process. Going to get the top end lotto freshman, but seems like outside of them, probably not going to see nearly as many early one and dones
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Honestly that’s probably for the best for their development as players. So many freshmen were declaring for the draft with so many aspects of their games underdeveloped that it was essentially killing their careers in the cradle.
SacTownKid
Hall of Famer
Sure Perry, sure. JK. Now is where the Kings make it known that Ament or Mara will not get past 7.
SacTownKid
Hall of Famer
With some of the rumors swirling, it feels like Wilson could actually slide to 7. Don't get hopes up but you never know.
What are these rumors and how can I help to spread them?
SacTownKid
Hall of Famer
I've seen people on twitter saying the Bulls could even look at one of the guards. I don't know if it happened but Brown Jr. has been killing workouts and the Bulls had him in so... I can't see a slip happening but you never know. And depending on if move up trades happen that usually means someone is being targeted. I still firmly believe the gap in talent level isn't that great in the entirety of this draft. Maybe GM's see that. Now, the top 4 IMO is where it's at if it's anywhere but someone drafted at 15-30 being the best player in the end could just as easily happen.
Joshyjosh31
Starter
Brayden is at the local 24 in the IE hooping right now he clearly loves the game but this close to the draft is crazy work
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kingsboi
Hall of Famer
you ever get a run in?
Joshyjosh31
Starter
Na I walked in to 8 different people having next so I just watched a couple games and left I got some runs with him last summer though
kingsboi
Hall of Famer
street ball is where its at. too bad no one out here plays no more :/
Joshyjosh31
Starter
The gyms took over I don’t think I’ve played outside since 2012 .. outside of when covid hit and the gyms closed
I think my final Kings’ board after the consensus 4 is: Acuff, Mara then either Wagler or Brown. If Brown’s medicals check out, I’d take him over Wagler. If not, Wagler.
I wouldn’t trade down if Acuff is on the board. If he is off - it would have to be a good package like OKC giving us Cason Wallace and both their first round picks.
Should be an interesting draft. The crazy rumors are about to pick up.
I wouldn’t trade down if Acuff is on the board. If he is off - it would have to be a good package like OKC giving us Cason Wallace and both their first round picks.
Should be an interesting draft. The crazy rumors are about to pick up.
Noble
Bench
My initial mock:
Brayden Burries
Otega Oweh
Tobi Lawal
AI reasoning because Im working:
Pick #7: Brayden Burries (Guard | Arizona)
With Devin Carter entering his sophomore year as the lone projectable point guard left on the roster, Burries at #7 is a massive win for Sacramento's offensive architecture.
The Justification: Burries is the ultimate high-IQ partner for Carter. He led Arizona as a freshman with 16.1 points per game while shooting a highly efficient 39.1% from beyond the arc. He isn't a passive, spot-up shooter; he plays with a broad-shouldered poise that lets him manipulate pick-and-rolls and hunt his own shot cleanly. Putting Burries and Carter together establishes a young, physically imposing backcourt that can insulate defensively compromised stars like Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan. He handles secondary playmaking duties effortlessly and doesn't stall the system.
Pick #34: Otega Oweh (Wing | Kentucky)
Now that the veteran guard depth has been completely cleared out, the bench requires an immediate injection of pure perimeter grit. Oweh gives you a chiseled, linebacker-built stopper who plays with an unrelenting motor.
The Justification: Oweh was the absolute heart of Kentucky's roster, putting up 18.6 points and 1.8 steals per game in the SEC. He doesn’t need a single isolation set run for him to wreck a game. He thrives as a straight-line cutter, destroys opponents in transition, and hunts offensive rebounds with violent intent. Defensively, he handles the opposition's toughest wing assignment, sliding under screens like a brick wall and using his 215-pound frame to physically dictate where ball-handlers can go.
Pick #45: Tobi Lawal (Forward | Virginia Tech)
Bringing Lawal into the mix at #45 solves the vertical spacing and back-line athleticism crisis that has plagued Sacramento whenever Domantas Sabonis anchors the high-post.
The Justification: Lawal is a 6'8" explosive nuclear reactor from London who completely shattered the Draft Combine with his 45.5" max vertical leap. He pulled down 8.5 rebounds per contest in the ACC, proving his motor matches his historic athletic metrics. He fits the second unit perfectly as an elite lob-threat out of the dunker spot and a transition rim-runner. Defensively, he gives Doug Christie an elite weak-side recovery weapon who can fly out of nowhere to erase shots at the rim, effectively hiding Sabonis's vertical limitations
Brayden Burries
Otega Oweh
Tobi Lawal
AI reasoning because Im working:
Pick #7: Brayden Burries (Guard | Arizona)
With Devin Carter entering his sophomore year as the lone projectable point guard left on the roster, Burries at #7 is a massive win for Sacramento's offensive architecture.
The Justification: Burries is the ultimate high-IQ partner for Carter. He led Arizona as a freshman with 16.1 points per game while shooting a highly efficient 39.1% from beyond the arc. He isn't a passive, spot-up shooter; he plays with a broad-shouldered poise that lets him manipulate pick-and-rolls and hunt his own shot cleanly. Putting Burries and Carter together establishes a young, physically imposing backcourt that can insulate defensively compromised stars like Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan. He handles secondary playmaking duties effortlessly and doesn't stall the system.
Pick #34: Otega Oweh (Wing | Kentucky)Now that the veteran guard depth has been completely cleared out, the bench requires an immediate injection of pure perimeter grit. Oweh gives you a chiseled, linebacker-built stopper who plays with an unrelenting motor.
The Justification: Oweh was the absolute heart of Kentucky's roster, putting up 18.6 points and 1.8 steals per game in the SEC. He doesn’t need a single isolation set run for him to wreck a game. He thrives as a straight-line cutter, destroys opponents in transition, and hunts offensive rebounds with violent intent. Defensively, he handles the opposition's toughest wing assignment, sliding under screens like a brick wall and using his 215-pound frame to physically dictate where ball-handlers can go.
Pick #45: Tobi Lawal (Forward | Virginia Tech)Bringing Lawal into the mix at #45 solves the vertical spacing and back-line athleticism crisis that has plagued Sacramento whenever Domantas Sabonis anchors the high-post.
The Justification: Lawal is a 6'8" explosive nuclear reactor from London who completely shattered the Draft Combine with his 45.5" max vertical leap. He pulled down 8.5 rebounds per contest in the ACC, proving his motor matches his historic athletic metrics. He fits the second unit perfectly as an elite lob-threat out of the dunker spot and a transition rim-runner. Defensively, he gives Doug Christie an elite weak-side recovery weapon who can fly out of nowhere to erase shots at the rim, effectively hiding Sabonis's vertical limitations
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