NBA Draft Chatter Picks Up as Lottery Order Holds

Teams are holding more meetings and sharing mock drafts ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft. The lottery order set earlier this month has the Washington Wizards picking first, followed by the Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies. Several top prospects like AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson are being talked about for the early spots. Some clubs are also looking at possible trades involving future picks and current players. Mock drafts from insiders show a mix of college players and international names heading to teams in the middle of the lottery. The draft itself is still weeks away in June. Front offices continue to review film and hold workouts as they build their boards. Updates on withdrawals and combine results are expected to come out soon.