2026 NBA draft thread

[DanSchwartzgan]

For what it's worth, here's my rankings after watching tournament games:

8. Brayden Burries - If you're looking for a true co-star for Cooper, Burries might not be it. But if he's your third best player on an NBA team, you're going to win a LOT because he does everything well.

9. Mikal Brown - I don't know. It really depends on which day you see him. Super hit or miss.

Now who do I think is going to be a colossal BUST? Keaton Wagler. He's not athletic. Illinois' coach is using him as the primary ballhandler and I just don't see him beating anyone off the dribble. He's just NOT what the Mavs need. I'd take Burries over him 10 out of 10 times.

Glad to see Burries getting some love.  I see a lot to like.  Maybe lower ceiling than some, but certainly a higher floor too.  Does he give you enough playmaking/self creation?  If not, is he just a better version of Max?

Brown and Wagler scare me too.  I don’t like Acuff’s size or D, but he fills it up and can play on or off in a system where Flagg generates some of the O.