A full first-round 2026 NBA mock draft before the NCAA Tournament, featuring AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson and more as teams position themselves for lottery selections.

Here's where BYU Forward A.J. Dybantsa is projected to land in USA TODAY's latest 2026 NBA mock draft

Luka Doncic is doing the impossible in the NBA this past week. After Thursday, he needs to be considered an MVP contender.

Carmani, Cameron and Cayden Cameron Boozer #12 and Cayden Boozer #2 of the Duke Blue Devils in during an open practice on August 5, 2025 in Durham, North Carolina ; Cameron and Cayden Boozer with their dad Carlos and mom CeCe in May 2025.

The NBA has considered expansion for many years, but finally, it appears the league is ready to welcome one or two new franchises for the first time since the Charlotte Bobcats (now the Hornets) joined the league in 2004.

A potential first-round matchup in the NBA playoffs takes place on Thursday night, as the No. 2-seeded San Antonio Spurs take on the No. 7-seeded Phoenix Suns.

The NBA and Coca‑Cola announced Sprite will once again serve as the league’s “Official Global Soft Drink Partner.”

While owners have voted before to explore expansion, this will be a major step forward, focusing on specific markets.