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2026 NBA Draft Watch

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2026 NBA Draft Watch 

Post#1 » by JoseRizal » Sat Jun 28, 2025 8:05 am

Guys, I know it's too early. But if there's something this draft taught us, it's to stop playing around just to chase meaningless wins with a core thay may not be here by the time we're competitive. :banghead:

I'm not promoting a loser mentality, but the fact that we drafted 5 rookies (all FRPs), 3 sophomores, and 2 players from the 2021 class, signals that this will be a developmental year. Which would mean we'll be very bad. Tankathon on the horizon...

If we manage to end up with the worst record (which is highly possible assuming we trade CJ/Clax and play the rookies more), our worse-case draft position would be picking at #5.

Per ESPN, there are currently 4 promising upcoming freshmen that will compete for the 2026 number 1 pick. Which means, there's a high probability we'll pick one of four.

1. Darryn Peterson, PG, 6'6, 18.4yo
2. A.J. Dybantsa, SF, 6'9, 18.4yo
3. Cameron Boozer, PF, 6'9, 17.9yo
4. Nate Ament, SF, 6'11, 18.5yo

What's your take, guys? Who's your pick?
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Re: 2026 NBA Draft Watch 

Post#2 » by Karate Diop » Sat Jun 28, 2025 1:05 pm

With a handful of teenagers on the roster I'd imagine Cam Johnson sticks around, 50/50 on Clax maybe he gets moved if there's another veteran in the wings.

Just spit balling here based on what we know about how he Nets operate...
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Re: 2026 NBA Draft Watch 

Post#3 » by Netaman » Sat Jun 28, 2025 2:24 pm

wake me up after next year's lotto. or at least march madness.

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