NBA Draft 2026: Full draft order, list of picks, where to watch, odds, Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors and more
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Key Points:
- The 2026 NBA Draft kicks off Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET from Brooklyn's Barclays Center, with the Washington Wizards holding the No. 1 overall pick after winning the lottery.
- Six teams have multiple first-round picks this year, including the Hawks, Hornets, Bulls, Mavericks, Grizzlies, and Thunder, while six teams, including the Pacers, have no first-round selections.
- Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is a major offseason trade rumor, with the Celtics and Heat emerging as top potential destinations amid ongoing tensions between Giannis and the Bucks.
- BYU freshman A.J. Dybantsa is the favorite to be selected No. 1 overall, praised for his versatile offensive skills and potential MVP ceiling, while Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer are also notable prospects.
- The full first-round draft order features the Wizards picking first, followed by the Jazz, Grizzlies, Bulls, and Clippers (via the Pacers), with several picks having been traded among teams.
