Round 2 NBA mock draft: Best available players, predictions

Key Points:

• The second round of the 2026 NBA draft starts Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN, with the New York Knicks selecting first at No. 31 after winning the championship.
• Notable first-round picks included AJ Dybantsa (BYU) going No. 1 to the Washington Wizards and Darryn Peterson (Kansas) at No. 2 to the Utah Jazz; Dallas reunited Morez Johnson Jr. with coach Dusty May at No. 9.
• Analysts Jeremy Woo and Ben Golliver highlighted the Brooklyn Nets as an intriguing team in Round 2 due to roster needs and available picks, and identified Louisville’s Ryan Conwell as an under-the-radar prospect with long-term potential.
• Woo’s Round 2 mock draft features prospects like Henri Veesaar to the Knicks at No. 31, Jack Kayil (Alba Berlin) to the Grizzlies, and Isaiah Evans (Duke) to the Timberwolves, emphasizing a mix of shooters, defenders, and developmental players.
• Several second-round prospects stand out for their unique skills or potential roles, including Purdue’s Braden Smith (all-time NCAA assists leader), Cincinnati’s Baba Miller (7-footer with ball-handling skills), and Virginia Tech’s Tobi Lawal (elite athlete with raw offensive skills).