Follow USA TODAY's latest mock draft projections, trade discussions and league rumors as teams get set for the 2026 NBA Draft.

The 2026 NBA Draft has finally arrived. After months of rumors, speculation and talk about how strong this year's draft class is, the two-day event from Brooklyn officially began on Tuesday night. All eyes were on the Washington Wizards as they made the No.

The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft tips off tonight (8 ET, ABC/ESPN) with Washington holding the No. 1 overall pick. Look back at how the NBA Draft Lottery has changed over the years. Welcome to the 2026 NBA Draft live blog. This year’s event will mark the 80th anniversary of the NBA Draft.

Here's a breakdown of the questions facing Peterson ahead of the draft.

Ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft, few prospects are more intriguing than Kansas' Darryn Peterson. One of the top recruits in the country last offseason, Peterson has been pegged as a high lottery pick since his high school days.

The projected top draft pick has BYU numbers, elite talent and a family structure built around discipline. AJ Dybantsa is close to becoming one of the first names called in the 2026 NBA Draft, but the story behind his rise begins far away from the green room.

Dybantsa is widely expected to go No. 1 in the 2026 NBA Draft. But if he was to drop to No. 2, that wouldn't constitute a major change of scenery for the 19-year-old.

From the big four and senior sleepers to stash and two-way options, here's how I see the pros and cons of this draft's top players.

Understanding the NBA free agent process, key terminology, how it works, deadlines and the difference between restricted and unrestricted free agency.

Unlike most pro sports leagues, the NBA doesn't rotate its draft and instead uses a permanent location at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.