Mock draft 2026

[kingdivac]

I see the Kings are flipping a coin vs the Jazz, though had a chance to bypass that problem recently on one of the last few games and failed......

 

[Telemachus]

Lateral quickness is important - though I recall Cauley-Stein was judged the best lateral quickness for his size awhile back.

Cauley-Stein's problem was never talent, but a lack of drive.

 

[SacTownKid]

WCS was a great athlete. But he wasn’t a smart basketball player or someone who played with heart.

And Willie wasn't productive at any point in his college tenure, Yaxel is definitely productive if nothing else.

 

[whitechocolate]

Any chance the NBA rigs it for us to prove the lottery isn't rigged?

 

[Joshyjosh31]

Any chance the NBA rigs it for us to prove the lottery isn't rigged?

Not after that bumbling idiot in GSW made a big deal out of us fouling Steph without any context behind it

 

[bajaden]

An interesting stat about Wilson. He was the 5th highest pressured player in all of college last season. A pressure being defined as being guarded by 2 or more players. However, he led all of college at 98% at being able to successfully pass out of pressures, many times for an assist.

 

[bajaden]

Acuff had a terrific season, and I would be fine with him. But I still have Fleming ranked above him. Anyway, I thought I'd remind everyone just how good he is. Like Acuff, he's a terrific athlete with the ability to explode off the dribble. He's a three level scorer, just like Acuff. He has outstanding handles and can get anywhere he wants on the floor. The main difference between Fleming and Acuff is defense. Fleming is a very good defender, and being two inches taller than Acuff helps.

At 6'4" and 190 Lbs, he's a very physical player, contrary to some opinions on this forum. He's the complete package and he hardly ever turns the ball over. So, without further ado.

 

[bajaden]

There it is, he's alive. Looks like it's too little too late though.

LOL, too late for what?

 

[bajaden]

I'm with you on #1 and #2. I don't really care which one, just give me one. Boozer and Peterson have high bust potential, imo, for different reasons. Boozer, because of his physical limitations, defense, and questionable ability to transfer his game to NBA. Peterson because he smells to me of entitlement and a guy who is more interested in showcasing himself than in competing. I don't like his vibe at all.

I'm very curious about who the Kings pick in the 2nd round.

Their are several players that could fall into the 2nd rd that would be great pickups for the KIngs. Some would be steals, like Cameron Carr.

Another player I like in the 2nd is Sergio De Larrea who plays in the Spanish league for Velencia. He's a 6'6" PG who is a very good 3pt shooter at 43% while taking 6 a game.. He's a better athlete than I thought. He's a very good off the ball player for a PG. He's not Acuff or Fleming, but I could see him being a very good backup combo guard.

I have many others that I like, but some are likely to go in the bottom of the first round. Like Dailyn Swain from Texas. A 6'7" wing who is a very good offensive player and and outstanding defensive player. He definitely deserves to be a first rd pick, but in this draft, he could get pushed into the top of the 2nd rd.

Some other players I like without the videos, (maybe later) are Alex Karaban, the 6'8" sf, 20 year senior from Uconn. I exaggerate of course, but it seems as though he's been there forever. He'd be a solid off the bench type player. I like Amari Allen, another 6'7" wing from Alabama.
Decent offensive player with some upside left and a very good defensive player. He shot just a tick under 37% from three.

I have to mention one of my favorites, Allen Graves, a 6'9" sf from Santa Clara. Santa Clara keeps producing NBA players. Graves shot 41% from three while taking around 2.7 threes a game. Graves is an excellent defensive player, and a good rebounder. Doesn't have that explosive first step, but is crafty with the ball and gets to the basket.