Round 2 NBA mock draft: Stacking the best availabl...
Key takeaways
- The second round of the 2026 NBA draft begins Wednesday (8 p.m.
- Day 1 featured BYU's AJ Dybantsa going No. 1 to the Washington Wizards and Darryn Peterson (Kansas) being selected by the Utah Jazz at No. 2.
- Jeremy Woo and Ben Golliver answer some of the biggest questions still floating around the 2026 NBA draft and lays out their mock draft for Day 2.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
The second round of the 2026 NBA draft begins Wednesday (8 p.m. ET, ESPN/ABC) with the champion New York Knicks selecting first with the No. 31 pick.
Day 1 featured BYU's AJ Dybantsa going No. 1 to the Washington Wizards and Darryn Peterson (Kansas) being selected by the Utah Jazz at No. 2. Morez Johnson Jr. was selected by Dallas at No. 9, reuniting him with former Michigan coach Dusty May, who was named the Mavericks head coach on Monday.
What's in store for Round 2? Jeremy Woo and Ben Golliver answer some of the biggest questions still floating around the 2026 NBA draft and lays out their mock draft for Day 2. Which team is set up to have an intriguing Round 2, and which under-the-radar prospects could turn into steals?