The 2026 NBA Draft has been lauded as one of the best classes in recent memory. And after weeks of drama, rumors and speculation, NBA fans will finally get the most pressing questions of this cycle answered when the draft begins on Tuesday night in Brooklyn.
All eyes will be on the Washington Wizards when the franchise gets on the clock with the No. 1 overall pick. Washington will be picking first overall for the first time since 2010, when the franchise selected John Wall. BYU star AJ Dybantsa remains the favorite to go No. 1, but Kansas star Darryn Peterson should also be in the mix.
After Washington makes its pick, the Utah Jazz will be on the clock. Dybantsa (if he's there), Peterson and Cameron Boozer are the top contenders to go No. 2, while the player on the outside looking in -- likely Boozer -- will be the favorite to be the No. 3 pick by the Memphis Grizzlies. North Carolina star Caleb Wilson has been mocked throughout this draft cycle at No. 4 to the Chicago Bulls.
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The Los Angeles Clippers at No. 5 is where the real fun could start. The Clippers will be able to have their pick of the elite point guard crop in this class, with Louisville's Mikel Brown Jr. and Illinois Keaton Wagler expected to be in the mix. The Sacramento Kings -- the owners of the No. 7 pick -- have been heavily connected to Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. throughout the draft cycle.
Ahead of the big night, here's a look at the viewing information and full draft order for the 2026 NBA Draft.
CBS Sports mock drafts: Finkelstein | Cobb | Norlander | Parrish | Trotter | Salerno
How to watch 2026 NBA Draft first round
Date: Tuesday, June 23 | Time: 8 p.m. ET Location: Barclays Center -- New York TV: ABC and ESPN | Live stream: fubo (Try for free) Follow: Draft Tracker | CBS Sports HQ
How to watch 2026 NBA Draft second round
Date: Wednesday, June 24 | Time: 8 p.m. ET Location: Barclays Center -- New York TV: ABC and ESPN | Live stream: fubo (Try for free) Follow: Draft Tracker | CBS Sports HQ
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Rk Player School Year Pos Pos Rk HT1 AJ Dybantsa BYUFrSF16-92 Darryn Peterson KansasFrPG16-53 Cameron Boozer DukeFrPF16-84 Caleb Wilson N. CarolinaFrPF26-95 Keaton Wagler IllinoisFrPG26-56 Darius Acuff Jr. ArkansasFrPG36-27 Kingston Flemings HoustonFrPG46-38 Mikel Brown Jr. LouisvilleFrPG56-49 Brayden Burries ArizonaFrSG16-410 Nate Ament TennesseeFrPF36-10
