2026 NBA draft thread

[hakeemfaan]

I hope people recognize that, talent-wise, a top 20 pick this year is better than one after the second pick next year. If given the choice between #18 this year or getting back next year's pick, I take #18 without hesitation.

Every draft has pretty good players.  People talk about how Harper wouldn't be in the top 3 or Flagg wouldn't be in the top 3 this year.   No one knows how any of these players pan out. I'd rather get a lottery pick next year (which is a strong possibility with where this team is at) than an extra lower first round pick this year.