The 2026 NBA Draft is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated in recent memory, and with the official lottery order now set, it's time to see where the next generation of superstars might land. Sporting News has broken down the top expert mock drafts from Jeremy Woo, Sam Vecenie, and others to give you a front-row seat to the action.

The Washington Wizards emerged as the biggest winners of Sunday's lottery, securing the coveted No. 1 overall pick. The Utah Jazz will pick second, while the Memphis Grizzlies round out the top three. Though the Wizards had the best odds at 14%, the lottery was anything but predictable. The Indiana Pacers and Brooklyn Nets—who also held 14% chances—ended up with the fifth and sixth picks, respectively. For Indiana, the sting was even sharper: their pick fell outside protected territory, meaning it heads to the Los Angeles Clippers as part of the Ivica Zubac trade.

With Washington making blockbuster deadline moves for Trae Young and Anthony Davis, the team now has a glaring hole at forward. Enter AJ Dybantsa of BYU. The dynamic forward is widely expected to be the first name called on June 23, completing a potential "Big Three" that could shake up the Eastern Conference. After Dybantsa, the top three is likely to feature Kansas's Darryn Peterson and Duke's Cameron Boozer. While there's a slight drop-off in talent after that, prospects like Caleb Wilson, Keaton Wagler, and Darius Acuff have turned heads with stellar collegiate seasons.

As the draft order solidifies (barring any trades), here's a look at how the experts think the first round will unfold. Whether you're scouting the next franchise cornerstone or just love the draft buzz, this is the ultimate guide to the summer's biggest event.