The Brooklyn Nets finished the 2025-26 NBA season with the third-worst record, giving them a 14.0% chance of securing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery. They are most likely to land the No. 6 pick, with a 26.0% probability.
Key points
Brooklyn Nets finished with the third-worst record in the league
Nets have a 14.0% chance for the No. 1 pick
Most likely to land the No. 6 pick at 26.0%
Top prospects include AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer
NBA Draft Lottery is on May 10
AJ DybantsaDarryn PetersonCameron BoozerCaleb Wilson
The Brooklyn Nets finished the 2025-26 NBA season with the third-worst record in the league, meaning they would have the third overall pick in just simple reverse order of win-loss records. However, Brooklyn is still subject to the NBA Draft Lottery that could shift where they pick from No. 1 to No. 7 based off the odds involved throughout the entire exercise.
As of this writing, the Nets are tied with the Washington Wizards and Indiana Pacers for the highest chance (14.0%) of getting the No. 1 overall pick, given them the ability to select whoever they want. In a class headlined by players like BYU forward AJ Dybantsa, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, and Duke forward Cameron Boozer, Brooklyn shouldn't be too disappointed to not be lucky enough to get the No. 1 selection.
Many around the NBA believe that Dybantsa, Peterson, and Boozer are all in the same tier with the second tier being comprised of players like North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson and Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. The Nets still have some planning to do before the Lottery comes around on May 10 so for the time being, here are the most likely spots Brooklyn can land based on the percentages:
No. 6 (26.0%)
Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) shoots against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Q&A
What is the Brooklyn Nets' chance of getting the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft?
The Brooklyn Nets have a 14.0% chance of getting the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery.
What pick are the Nets most likely to receive in the 2026 NBA Draft?
The Nets are most likely to receive the No. 6 pick, with a probability of 26.0%.
Who are the top prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft?
Top prospects include BYU forward AJ Dybantsa, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, and Duke forward Cameron Boozer.
When is the NBA Draft Lottery for 2026?
The NBA Draft Lottery for 2026 is scheduled for May 10.
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Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) shoots against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Based on Jonathan Wasserman's recent mock drafts for Bleacher Report, Illinois guard Keaton Wagler is projected to be the No. 6 overall pick because of how much he broke out this season. Wagler's selling points are his size at the guard spot (6-foot-6, 180 pounds) to couple with his excellent shooting ability from behind the three-point line (39.7%).
No. 5 (14.8%)
Mar 15, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) drives to the basket as Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) defends during the men's SEC Conference Tournament Championship at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Mar 15, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) drives to the basket as Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) defends during the men's SEC Conference Tournament Championship at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Acuff displayed his dynamic ability to make plays for his Arkansas teammates at a higher level in the NCAA Tournament against some of the best teams in the country. Acuff is more on the smaller size for a guard (6-foot-3, 180 pounds) based on where the NBA is going at the position, but his offensive ability could be too much to pass up on at No. 5.
No. 1 (14.0%)
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) drives against Texas Longhorns forward Nic Codie (10) in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) drives against Texas Longhorns forward Nic Codie (10) in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Once Richie Saunders went down for the Cougars, Dybantsa was able to show more of his skillset, especially being the main ball-handler on the team and that probably solidified his stock as the No. 1 pick. Dybantsa appears to have the desired frame for an impactful wing in the NBA (6-foot-9, 210 pounds) and his performance along should be tantalizing for any team with the first overall pick.
No. 2 (13.4%)
Nov 7, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) with the ball as North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) and guard Kyan Evans (0) defend in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Nov 7, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) with the ball as North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) and guard Kyan Evans (0) defend in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Peterson began this season as the presumptive No. 1 player in the class based off his prolific high school career, but this season showed what the cracks in his profile could be. To be clear, Peterson arguably has the best overall package in terms of shotmaking and defensive ability, but his cramping issues that impacted him throughout the season could give some teams cause to pause.
No. 3 (12.7%)
Mar 29, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer (12) grabs the ball in front of UConn Huskies forward Jaylin Stewart (3) in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
Mar 29, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer (12) grabs the ball in front of UConn Huskies forward Jaylin Stewart (3) in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
There will be plenty of talk over whether Boozer, the son of former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer, is being underrated because of his weaknesses or overvalued for his strengths. Be that as it may, Boozer could be the most polished prospect in this class regardless of position and the amount of winning he has done throughout his young career should give some insight into his intangibles.
No. 4 (12.0%)
Feb 10, 2026; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) drives to the basket against Miami Hurricanes center Ernest Udeh Jr. (8) during the second half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Feb 10, 2026; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) drives to the basket against Miami Hurricanes center Ernest Udeh Jr. (8) during the second half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Wilson had his year ended prematurely due to a hand injury and because of that, he wasn't able to show his high-flying, versatile skillset against some of the best teams in the Tournament. However, Wilson could be one of those players that make the NBA community wonder why he was regarded as the fourth-best player in his class because of how high his ceiling is.
No. 7 (7.0%)
Mar 13, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings (4) brings the ball up court around Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga (40) during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
Mar 13, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings (4) brings the ball up court around Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga (40) during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
Houston guard Kingston Flemings is one of the guards in this class that appears ready to contribute to a winning team right away because of what he is able to do on both ends of the court while looking like he is barely breaking a sweat. Flemings has the shooting and playmaking to be a Lottery pick, but there will be questions over whether he can be an all-around threat on the offensive end as opposed to being just a perimeter jump-shooter.
