Philadelphia 76ers NBA mock draft: latest predictions before 2026 playoffs

TL;DR

The NBA regular season has concluded, prompting teams to prepare for the 2026 NBA Draft. With many collegiate players declaring for the draft, insights into potential prospects are emerging as the draft lottery is set for May 10 in Chicago.

The NBA regular season is over, which means many teams are shifting their focus entirely to the 2026 NBA Draft.

With nearly half of the teams done with games for the season, their scouts and front office executives will soon determine which future pros they may add to their roster for next year. After an exciting March Madness tournament won by the Michigan Wolverines, several prospects showed exactly what they can offer in the league.

As many collegiate players announce their intention to declare early entry to the 2026 NBA Draft, we can start to develop a more clear picture of what this class may look like.

The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, which will determine the order of picks one through fourteen, will be held May 10 in Chicago, followed immediately that week by the draft combine, also in Chicago.

Here's how USA TODAY currently projects the No. 23 pick will play out with Philadelphia 76ers making the selection.

Our draft order is based on Tankathon.com and factors in trades, including swaps and protections.

Philadelphia 76ers 2026 projected draft picks

No. 23 (via HOU)

Philadelphia 76ers 2026 NBA Draft prediction: Pick No. 23 overall, Allen Graves, F, Santa Clara

Kalbrosky's Analysis:

One of the most under-the-radar prospects in all of college basketball this season was Santa Clara freshman Allen Graves, who was nearly a March Madness hero. It was hard not to notice the WCC Rookie of the Year and Sixth Man of the Year after he scored 30 points with 13 rebounds, four assists and two steals Feb. 7 against Washington State. The only players under 21 years old who held a higher box plus-minus, via Bart Torvik, were Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson. He declared early entry for the 2026 NBA Draft but also entered his name in the transfer portal.

See USA TODAY's full mock draft 10.0 here