Draft 2026 NBA Draft Prospects Thread

Do we trade away our pick or draft a player?

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#PlayerPositionTeamClassHeightAge
1AJ DybantsaSFBYUFreshman6-919.2
2Darryn PetersonPG/SGKansasFreshman6-619.1
3Cameron BoozerPF/CDukeFreshman6-918.7
4Caleb WilsonPF/CNorth CarolinaFreshman6-1019.7
5Keaton WaglerPG/SGIllinoisFreshman6-619.2
6Darius Acuff Jr.PGArkansasFreshman6-319.4
7Kingston FlemingsPGHoustonFreshman6-419.3
8Nate AmentSF/PFTennesseeFreshman6-1019.3
9Mikel Brown Jr.PGLouisvilleFreshman6-520.0
10Brayden BurriesSGArizonaFreshman6-420.6
11Karim LopezSF/PFNew Zealand Breakers6-919.0
12Yaxel LendeborgPF/CMichiganSenior6-923.5
13Thomas HaughSF/PFFloridaJunior6-922.8
14Aday MaraCMichiganJunior7-321.0
15Hannes SteinbachPF/CWashingtonFreshman6-1119.9
16Labaron Philon Jr.PGAlabamaSophomore6-420.4
17Braylon MullinsSGUConnFreshman6-6
18Chris Cenac Jr.PF/CHoustonFreshman6-1119.2
19Christian AndersonPGTexas TechSophomore6-320.0
20Jayden QuaintanceCKentuckySophomore6-1018.7
21Isaiah EvansSGDukeSophomore6-620.3
22Koa PeatPF/CArizonaFreshman6-819.2
23Bennett StirtzPGIowaSenior6-422.5
24Cameron CarrSG/SFBaylorSophomore6-521.4
25Motiejus KrivasCArizonaJunior7-221.4
#PlayerPositionTeamAge
26Dailyn SwainSG/SFTexas20.7
27Morez Johnson Jr.PF/CMichigan20.2
28Meleek ThomasPG/SGArkansas19.7
29Amari AllenSF/PFAlabama20.2
30Alex CondonCFlorida21.7
31Dame SarrSG/SFDuke19.8
32Allen GravesPFSanta Clara19.7
33Tyler TannerPG/SGVanderbilt20.2
34Patrick Ngongba IICDuke20.1
35Joshua JeffersonSF/PFIowa State22.4
36Alex KarabanSF/PFUConn23.4
37Zuby EjioforPF/CSt John's22.0
38Ebuka OkoriePGStanford19.0
39Juke HarrisSGWake Forest20.7
40Tounde YessoufouSFBaylor19.9
41Luigi SuigoCMega Basket19.2
42Tarris Reed Jr.PF/CUConn22.7
43Milan MomcilovicPFIowa State21.5
44Henri VeesaarCNorth Carolina22.0
45Braden SmithPGPurdue22.7
46Ryan ConwellSGLouisville21.8
47Pryce SandfortSG/SFNebraska21.3
48Sergio de LarreaPG/SGValencia20.3
49Dash DanielsPG/SGMelbourne United18.3
50Flory BidungaCKansas20.9
51Joseph TuglerPF/CHouston21.3
52Alijah ArenasSGUSC19.1
53Paul McNeil Jr.SGNC State20.0
54Jaden BradleyPG/SGArizona22.6
55Baba MillerPF/CCincinnati22.2
56Richie SaundersSG/SFBYU24.6
57Rueben ChinyeluCFlorida22.5
58Adam AtamnaSGASVEL18.3
59Matthew AbleSFNC State19.7
60Malachi MorenoCKentucky19.5
61JT ToppinPF/CTexas Tech20.8
62Ugonna OnyensoCVirginia22.0
63Michael RuzicPF/CJoventut19.5
64Bruce ThorntonPG/SGOhio State22.6
65Tomislav IvisicCIllinois22.7
66Kylan BoswellPG/SGIllinois21.0
67Emanuel SharpSGHouston22.1
68Solo BallSGUConn22.3
69Milos UzanPGHouston23.3
70KJ LewisSGGeorgetown21.7
71Nolan WinterPF/CWisconsin21.4
72Andrej StojakovicSG/SFIllinois21.6
73Jeremy Fears Jr.PGMichigan State21.0
74Tyler NickelSGVanderbilt22.6
75Ja'Kobi GillespiePGTennessee22.1
76Tamin LipseyPGIowa State22.8
77Maliq BrownPF/CDuke22.4
78Trevon BrazilePF/CArkansas23.2
79Tyler BilodeauPFUCLA22.0
80John BlackwellSGWisconsin21.3
81Zvonimir IvisicCIllinois22.7
82Mouhamed FayePF/CParis Basket21.2
83Nick MartinelliSF/PFNorthwestern22.0
84Cade TysonSG/SFMinnesota22.7
85Oscar CluffCPurdue24.4
86Felix OkparaCTennessee22.0
87Tucker DeVriesSG/SFIndiana23.3
88Trey Kaufman-RennPF/CPurdue23.6
89Darrion WilliamsSFNC State23.0
90Rafael CastroCGeorge Washington23.0
91Dillon MitchellPFSt John's22.5
92Jaron Pierre Jr.SGSMU23.7
93Otega OwehSG/SFKentucky22.8
94Donovan DentPGUCLA22.3
95Nate BittleCOregon22.8
96Fletcher LoyerSGPurdue22.6
97Quadir CopelandPGNC State22.6
98Seth TrimblePG/SGNorth Carolina21.7
99Mark MitchellPFMissouri22.6
100Kashie NattSGSam Houston23.2
 
JQ has some injury concerns, but when he played he was phenomenal. At 20, I am willing to take the risk and let him rehab properly. I am not following these things closely, but without the injury concerns, JQ would look to be a mid/high lottery pick.

I would be more interested to see how the Spurs manage those 2 SRPs (no way we get the UTA one), I hope we will draft someone older but ready. I'd be really happy if Zuby Ejofor is still around for one of those picks, and then get Tarris Reed with the other, let them fight out the spot, or develop one of them to be the 3rd C, with the other one focusing on being a PF. Also Joshua Jefferson sounds intriguing for one of those icks.
 
ambchang said:
JQ has some injury concerns, but when he played he was phenomenal. At 20, I am willing to take the risk and let him rehab properly. I am not following these things closely, but without the injury concerns, JQ would look to be a mid/high lottery pick.

I would be more interested to see how the Spurs manage those 2 SRPs (no way we get the UTA one), I hope we will draft someone older but ready. I'd be really happy if Zuby Ejofor is still around for one of those picks, and then get Tarris Reed with the other, let them fight out the spot, or develop one of them to be the 3rd C, with the other one focusing on being a PF. Also Joshua Jefferson sounds intriguing for one of those icks.
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This is what is on realgm:

2026 second round draft pick from Utah
Utah's 2026 2nd round pick to San Antonio protected for selections 56-60 or to Milwaukee protected for selections 31-55 (Utah's obligation to Milwaukee or San Antonio will thereafter be extinguished) (via Minnesota to San Antonio) [L.A. Lakers-Minnesota-Utah, 2/9/2023; Minnesota-San Antonio, 6/23/2023; Milwaukee-New York-San Antonio-Washington, 2/6/2025]

If I'm reading that right, then Utah has traded their pick and it goes to either MIL if it's between 56-60 or SAS gets it if it is before pick 55. So unless I'm wrong, the Spurs will get Utah's second this year.
 
Paramore said:
Wemby
Jayden
Castle
Fox
Harper
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I’m really sold on Champ as Spurs starting 4 because he’s a quick shot, and opens the lane a lot for our guards and Wemby. But JQ is a pleasant relief as finally a true PF. His dad just uploaded a video of him shooting 3’s. If he can develop a consistent outside shot, with his motor and strength, he could be that defensive mobile big Spurs have been looking for.
 
ambchang said:
JQ has some injury concerns, but when he played he was phenomenal. At 20, I am willing to take the risk and let him rehab properly. I am not following these things closely, but without the injury concerns, JQ would look to be a mid/high lottery pick.
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Issue is, as a big, Quaintance doesn't have elite length or size or skill (non-shooter, 45% from the line) to make up for a significant physical decline, and there's a very narrow margin for error when his game is so reliant on athleticism. Not only did he tear his ACL but also he meniscus and had a knee fracture and subsequent swelling more than a year after, this isn't just a matter of time to rehab or even availability.
 
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John B said:
I’m really sold on Champ as Spurs starting 4 because he’s a quick shot, and opens the lane a lot for our guards and Wemby. But JQ is a pleasant relief as finally a true PF. His dad just uploaded a video of him shooting 3’s. If he can develop a consistent outside shot, with his motor and strength, he could be that defensive mobile big Spurs have been looking for.
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But why is a defensive mobile big considered a relief when you look at every game thread for the past few months - almost none of the complaints are about not having a defensive mobile big. The most recent loss had people complain about our players being bad in the clutch - that’s it.

People will complain about Harrison Barnes, but we have CB taking over that role in the future. And when Barnes is playing poor, it isn’t because he’s not a hulking inside big like JQ - it’s because he’s missing shots. So to me, the bigger emphasis would be to make sure the starting 4 is capable of shooting in their development.
 
OK Computer said:
But why is a defensive mobile big considered a relief when you look at every game thread for the past few months - almost none of the complaints are about not having a defensive mobile big. The most recent loss had people complain about our players being bad in the clutch - that’s it.

People will complain about Harrison Barnes, but we have CB taking over that role in the future. And when Barnes is playing poor, it isn’t because he’s not a hulking inside big like JQ - it’s because he’s missing shots. So to me, the bigger emphasis would be to make sure the starting 4 is capable of shooting in their development.
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I know you and I are on the same wavelength about how there are really only 3 positions on the team, so no need to go into more detail about that... but one thing I was just thinking is how having a roster with only 3 positions (Guard, Wing, Big) allows us to add depth in ways that might otherwise be difficult when you're trying to fill 5 positions worth of starters and depth. For example, a 3rd C might otherwise seem a luxury, but with this roster construction and not having to worry about this "defensive mobile big PF" it really does open up the ability to "splurge" on the quality of a third C (especially since I'm of the belief that both Wemby and Korndog should be load managed in the future). 4 or 5 guards, 7-8 wings, and 3-4 bigs is the roster. And because of that, there will probably always be room to add another promising wing should one present itself in the draft or as a FA/2-way kind of guy.
 
OK Computer said:
But why is a defensive mobile big considered a relief when you look at every game thread for the past few months - almost none of the complaints are about not having a defensive mobile big. The most recent loss had people complain about our players being bad in the clutch - that’s it.

People will complain about Harrison Barnes, but we have CB taking over that role in the future. And when Barnes is playing poor, it isn’t because he’s not a hulking inside big like JQ - it’s because he’s missing shots. So to me, the bigger emphasis would be to make sure the starting 4 is capable of shooting in their development.
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CB is hardly considered big. I like him (he’s local boy from Riverside and pass by his HS everyday) but he’s 6’6ish?? It’s been forever since the Spurs have a true size PF at 4. Keldon, Sochan, aging Barnes, and now Champ. Last night I can’t seem to get annoyed with Kornet not taking open perimeter shots, especially with Clingan connecting 3-5 from 3. Kornet used to shoot in college! Kornet should be taking those perimeter shots when he’s open! There will be match-ups that Spurs need to put two bigs. Again IF JQ can develop an open shot, I’d be ecstatic to have him as part of the future.

Note: I like Joshua Jefferson too. Not Danny Wolf but he would do 😂
 
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I am still ruing the fact that we passed on Maxime last year. I think he would have been a great 3rd big to play alongside Wemby and Kornet. Max would have fit in nicely when one of the other two were out of the lineup.

Hopefully, we rectify that mistake in this draft. We have 4 picks. If we use them all, Hopefully 2 of the picks are bigs.
 
Biggems said:
I am still ruing the fact that we passed on Maxime last year. I think he would have been a great 3rd big to play alongside Wemby and Kornet. Max would have fit in nicely when one of the other two were out of the lineup.

Hopefully, we rectify that mistake in this draft. We have 4 picks. If we use them all, Hopefully 2 of the picks are bigs.
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I'm surprised he's been as good as he's been this year, at least offensively.
 
scott said:
I know you and I are on the same wavelength about how there are really only 3 positions on the team, so no need to go into more detail about that... but one thing I was just thinking is how having a roster with only 3 positions (Guard, Wing, Big) allows us to add depth in ways that might otherwise be difficult when you're trying to fill 5 positions worth of starters and depth. For example, a 3rd C might otherwise seem a luxury, but with this roster construction and not having to worry about this "defensive mobile big PF" it really does open up the ability to "splurge" on the quality of a third C (especially since I'm of the belief that both Wemby and Korndog should be load managed in the future). 4 or 5 guards, 7-8 wings, and 3-4 bigs is the roster. And because of that, there will probably always be room to add another promising wing should one present itself in the draft or as a FA/2-way kind of guy.
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IMO, how end of next season will look like:

Guard (1–2 players on court max)
1.Fox
2.Castle
3.Harper
4. ⬆️DJG — upgraded to standard contract
➖McLaughlin
➕Two-way 2026 2nd Rd Pick (Tamin Lipsey)


Wing (2–4 players on court max)
1.Vassell
2.Champagnie
3.Keldon
4. ⬆️Carter Bryant
5. ➕⬆️2026 first round pick (Joshua Jefferson)
6. ⬇️⬇️Barnes
➖Ingram
Two-way Emanuel Miller


Big (1 player on court max)
1.Wemby
2.Kornet
3. ➕2026 free agent (Moritz Wagner)
4. ➕2026 second round pick (Krivas)
➖Plumlee
➖Biyombo

⬆️ = promotion
⬇️ = demotion
➕ = addition to the roster
➖ = removal from the roster
 
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If Quaintance's medicals clear out and the Thunder haven't picked him, the Spurs must pounce on him. Clearly a high lottery pick if not for his injury. Scary defensive potential and a perfect backup big if picked at 20. Reminds me a lot of Timelord and some Adebayo on the defensive end. Offense of course is very limited (plus very poor FT shooting) but those are not big concerns for a backup big. Plus he can play with Wemby and shooters too.
 
At this point I'm praying the Sixers and Clippers make the playoffs to limit the damage OKC is going to do getting several prospects from this draft tbh (God forbid the Jazz pick lands outside the top 8). I think outside Dybantsa and (maybe) Wilson this is a pretty flat draft 3-10 and picks 11-18 end up elite prospects as well. Peterson has all the tools to be a game-changer but I legit question his health/work-ethic to reach his ceiling. Boozer will prolly be an all star once or twice but I don't think he'll be as effective on either end unless paired with an elite C; Wizards would be his ideal potential team but I can't see them passing on an elite guard unless they really value Young long-term.
 
I'm more and more intrigued to pick Chris Cenac. Cenac would be the 3rd center next season and, depending on his development, he will move up the ranks to BU center and if he can play some minutes at the 4, even better. Cenac might be the best "realistic" option at 18-20.

If Spurs win the last two games, they will have played the 2nd best regular season in teams history. and even if they lose both games, it will still be the 5th best season ever.

so it's fair to say they found a winning formular. (we will find out if it works in the PO the same way).

the rotation for next season is set and the only open question is about Barnes. I expect the Spurs to try to keep him, he is obviously an important part of the team, on court and probably even more in the locker room.
he seems to like his role in SA, he could become what Iguodala was with GSW, so he might resign for small money for another two or three years. and I'm sure they can find an agreement with Champ.

so, whover they draft, it will be a long term project IMO. Cenac fits that.
 
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I agree that the Spurs have their rotation pretty much set for next season and thus are unlikely to look for an immediate contributor from the draft. It’s a kind of luxury even.

So they can go with a high upside swing and see if they can develop over time. Cenac would fit that, especially if they believe he can be a 4. Park him in Austin all year long.

With the NIL money a lot of players will go through the process but eventually end up going back to school, specifically from the range where the Spurs project to be in, so the available players might end up being very different than the current mocks. You can also expect that players who actually stay in the draft in this range to do so based on promises, which is why I expect the second part of the first round to be wildly different than the current consensus.
 
spursfanfromafar said:
If Quaintance's medicals clear out and the Thunder haven't picked him, the Spurs must pounce on him. Clearly a high lottery pick if not for his injury. Scary defensive potential and a perfect backup big if picked at 20. Reminds me a lot of Timelord and some Adebayo on the defensive end. Offense of course is very limited (plus very poor FT shooting) but those are not big concerns for a backup big. Plus he can play with Wemby and shooters too.
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If his medicals clear, he'll be a lottery pick tbh.
 
CGD said:
Feel like one of those guys who probably should stay one more year in college, take some NIL $$, and become a lotto pick in next year’s weaker draft.
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I said the same thing a few pages back. Which is why I think he'd be a steal with our pick tbh. He's not there yet, but he's a guy who we could look back at in 2-3 years and wonder how he fell to us. He's Naz Reid 2.0 imo.

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BatManu20 said:
I said the same thing a few pages back. Which is why I think he'd be a steal with our pick tbh. He's not there yet, but he's a guy who we could look back at in 2-3 years and wonder how he fell to us. He's Naz Reid 2.0 imo.

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Makes sense, I was just thinking about it from the kids perspective and what type of advice he’s getting. Surely Houston or some other team will be able to pay him the equivalent of the 1 year salary for the 20th pick to stay.
 
ambchang said:
JQ has some injury concerns, but when he played he was phenomenal. At 20, I am willing to take the risk and let him rehab properly. I am not following these things closely, but without the injury concerns, JQ would look to be a mid/high lottery pick.

I would be more interested to see how the Spurs manage those 2 SRPs (no way we get the UTA one), I hope we will draft someone older but ready. I'd be really happy if Zuby Ejofor is still around for one of those picks, and then get Tarris Reed with the other, let them fight out the spot, or develop one of them to be the 3rd C, with the other one focusing on being a PF. Also Joshua Jefferson sounds intriguing for one of those icks.
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All stats are from his combined two seasons at ASU and UK.

His rebounding rate is meh for someone with his physical gifts, 15.3 overall, and 18.5 defensive. His block rate is phenomenal at 9.4, but watching his highlights, he intentionally swats a lot of them into the 10th row. He’ll need to be broken of that habit.

He’s raw enough that if he comes up with medical flags, he’ll either drop into the second rd. or go back to school on NIL money. He’d be just under 20 if he waits for 2027 to come out, and he might just jump to the top of the mocks in a weak ass draft.

I just don’t see enough for a team to draft him in the first for a paid medical red shirt season. He’s a shot blocker, and a lob threat, but teams would foul him like crazy with his shit FT%.
 
Exstatic said:
All stats are from his combined two seasons at ASU and UK.

His rebounding rate is meh for someone with his physical gifts, 15.3 overall, and 18.5 defensive. His block rate is phenomenal at 9.4, but watching his highlights, he intentionally swats a lot of them into the 10th row. He’ll need to be broken of that habit.

He’s raw enough that if he comes up with medical flags, he’ll either drop into the second rd. or go back to school on NIL money. He’d be just under 20 if he waits for 2027 to come out, and he might just jump to the top of the mocks in a weak ass draft.

I just don’t see enough for a team to draft him in the first for a paid medical red shirt season. He’s a shot blocker, and a lob threat, but teams would foul him like crazy with his shit FT%.
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Exactly why it’s perfect for Spurs to “stash” him while he heals properly and develop good basketball habits. He’s a potential lottery player falling for medical reasons. Spurs with deep roster (and more ring chasers coming) are finally in a position again to stash players while they develop. JQ could be a more intimidating Naz Reid
 
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