This has been the first round of a historic NBA Draft 2026 with Dybantsa, Peterson, Mara, and De Larrea
We bring you all the picks from a historic night that was preceded by the trade of Giannis Antetokounmpo
The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft confirmed the expectations around one of the most talented generations in recent years. The Washington Wizards selected AJ Dybantsa as the first pick, the BYU small forward who was considered, along with Darryn Peterson, one of the top two candidates for the number one spot.
Finally, Peterson was chosen by the Utah Jazz with the second pick, while Cameron Boozer ended up with the Memphis Grizzlies and Caleb Wilson with the Chicago Bulls to complete a Top 4 of tremendous level.
The depth of the draft class was reflected in the rest of the lottery. The Dallas Mavericks went for Morez Johnson Jr. with the ninth pick, facilitating the reunion of the Michigan center with his former college coach Dusty May. Meanwhile, Golden State secured Yaxel Lendeborg at the 11th spot after his outstanding season with the Wolverines.
Spanish talent also shined thanks to Aday Mara. The center from Zaragoza was selected 12th by the Oklahoma City Thunder after becoming a key piece of the NCAA champion Michigan team. Regarded as one of the top interior defenders in the class, Mara joins a franchise with championship aspirations looking to strengthen its presence in the paint.
The last highlighted pick in the early part of the draft was Nate Ament. Although the Tennessee small forward was chosen by the Miami Heat at number 13, his rights will end up with the Milwaukee Bucks as part of the deal involving Giannis Antetokounmpo, one of the biggest moves of the summer in the NBA. Sergio De Larrea, the other Spanish first-round prospect, heads to the Dallas Mavericks after a couple of transactions between the Lakers and Knicks.
2026 NBA Draft First Round
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