The Brooklyn Nets are making moves—and we're not just talking about on the court. During this week's 2026 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, the Nets have been busy meeting with top prospects, and one name you'll want to keep an eye on is BYU forward AJ Dybantsa.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. After Sunday's Lottery, Brooklyn landed the No. 6 pick. That puts them just outside the top tier of this year's class, but the Nets aren't letting that stop them from doing their homework. According to Marc J. Spears of Andscape and ESPN, Dybantsa—widely projected as the No. 1 overall pick—sat down with several teams, including the Nets.

Dybantsa's meeting list reads like a who's who of the lottery: the Washington Wizards (who hold the top pick), the Utah Jazz, Chicago Bulls, Sacramento Kings, Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, and Los Angeles Clippers. So why would a near-certain No. 1 pick meet with so many teams? Simple: in the NBA draft, nothing is ever 100% certain until the commissioner steps to the podium.

While the Wizards are unlikely to pass on a generational talent like Dybantsa, the possibility of a trade always looms. Could the Nets make a blockbuster move to leap from No. 6 to No. 1? It would take an absolute haul. Think about it: the last time a team traded away the No. 1 pick was back in 2017, when the Boston Celtics sent it to the Philadelphia 76ers for the No. 3 pick (which became Jayson Tatum) and a future first-rounder. History tells us that moving from No. 6 to No. 1 would require a king's ransom—likely multiple first-round picks and more.

For now, the Nets are covering all their bases. Whether they're eyeing a trade-up or simply gathering intel, one thing is clear: Brooklyn is leaving no stone unturned in their quest to build a contender. And for fans of the game—and great basketball gear—this draft season is shaping up to be one for the books.