Walt
This 2027 NBA Mock Draft is updated Wednesday, June 23, 2026. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
1.
Washington Bullets: Alijah Arenas, SG, USC 
We’ll have to see who wins next year’s NBA Draft lottery, but the Bullets would look great if they won in consecutive years. They could complement their new forward with the son of one of their former players.
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Also, if you haven’t visited the site in a while, you may have noticed the new look. Yes, after nearly two decades, we’ve finally re-designed our site to be more modern. This was not done on a whim, but rather out of necessity because of what occurred during the 2023 NFL Draft. Our site crashed during the entire first day of the draft, which was disastrous for our revenue stream because we make more money during the draft than any other time. The site crashed because a line of code conflicted with the old format of the site, so we had to transition to this new look.
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2.
Memphis Grizzlies: Caleb Holt, SG, Arkansas 
The Grizzlies have a dreadful roster with needs all over the palace. If they don’t obtain an upgrade at guard in the 2026 NBA Draft, they’ll do that with this pick.
3.
Utah Jazz: Amari Allen, SF, Alabama 
The Jazz don’t have a need for a guard, but they have to take the best player available at No. 2 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. They’ll be able to address a larger need with this pick.
4.
Chicago Bulls: Jason Crowe, G, Missouri 
I’d say the Bulls need help in their backcourt, but they need help everywhere except for point guard. They can take the best non-point guard available, as they pair their new big with an upgrade at guard.
5.
Brooklyn Nets: Bruce Branch, SF, BYU 
The Nets have holes all over their terrible roster. They need a better wing to complement their young guards.
6.
Milwaukee Bucks: Jordan Smith, G, Arkansas
The Bucks acquired a couple of guards in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade – check out my NBA Trade Grades page – but they may want another player for their backcourt.
7.
Sacramento Kings: Tyran Stokes, SF, Kansas 
DeMar DeRozan is 36, so the Kings need to obtain a new wing at some point in the near future.
8.
Golden State Warriors: Braylon Mullins, SG, Connecticut 
Steph Curry is nearing retirement, so the Warriors will need to obtain a new guard at some point.
9.
Dallas Mavericks: Christian Collins, PF, USC
The Mavericks need another forward to pair with Cooper Flagg, as they’re very mediocre at the four and five.
10.
Indiana Pacers: Baba Oladotun, SF, Maryland 
We’ll have to see if the Pacers trade away this pick as well. If not, perhaps they’ll find an upgrade for the wing.
11.
New Orleans Pelicans: Thomas Haugh, PF, Florida 
It’s tough for the Pelicans to trust Zion Williamson, given that he gets injured so frequently.
12.
Los Angeles Clippers: Matt Able, SG, North Carolina 
The Clippers have absolutely nothing at the two. This player could start there right away.
13.
Miami Heat: Brandon McCoy, SG, Michigan 
The Heat lost lots of guard play in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade – check out my NBA Trade Grades for both teams – so here’s some help in the backcourt.
14.
Charlotte Hornets: Hugo Yimga Moukouri, SF, France 
The Hornets could find some wing depth with this pick if they select a center in the 2026 NBA Draft.
15.
Portland Trailblazers: Anthony Thomas, SF, Ohio State 
The Blazers have needed an upgrade at the wing for quite some time. They can finally address that problem with this pick.
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1.
Washington Bullets: Alijah Arenas, SG, USC
We’ll have to see who wins next year’s NBA Draft lottery, but the Bullets would look great if they won in consecutive years. They could complement their new forward with the son of one of their former players.
Follow @walterfootball for updates.
Also, if you haven’t visited the site in a while, you may have noticed the new look. Yes, after nearly two decades, we’ve finally re-designed our site to be more modern. This was not done on a whim, but rather out of necessity because of what occurred during the 2023 NFL Draft. Our site crashed during the entire first day of the draft, which was disastrous for our revenue stream because we make more money during the draft than any other time. The site crashed because a line of code conflicted with the old format of the site, so we had to transition to this new look.
Because we lost so much money during the draft, I want to point out that you can really help support the site by paying for the ad-free version of it. It’s $7.99 per month, but you’ll get a super-fast site with no ads. My developer will be adding new features to paid subscribers as well, so look for that in the near future. If you don’t want to pay, please spread the word about the site through word of mouth. That would also be a big help!
2.
Memphis Grizzlies: Caleb Holt, SG, Arkansas
The Grizzlies have a dreadful roster with needs all over the palace. If they don’t obtain an upgrade at guard in the 2026 NBA Draft, they’ll do that with this pick.
3.
Utah Jazz: Amari Allen, SF, Alabama
The Jazz don’t have a need for a guard, but they have to take the best player available at No. 2 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. They’ll be able to address a larger need with this pick.
4.
Chicago Bulls: Jason Crowe, G, Missouri
I’d say the Bulls need help in their backcourt, but they need help everywhere except for point guard. They can take the best non-point guard available, as they pair their new big with an upgrade at guard.
5.
Brooklyn Nets: Bruce Branch, SF, BYU
The Nets have holes all over their terrible roster. They need a better wing to complement their young guards.
6.
Milwaukee Bucks: Jordan Smith, G, Arkansas
The Bucks acquired a couple of guards in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade – check out my NBA Trade Grades page – but they may want another player for their backcourt.
7.
Sacramento Kings: Tyran Stokes, SF, Kansas
DeMar DeRozan is 36, so the Kings need to obtain a new wing at some point in the near future.
8.
Golden State Warriors: Braylon Mullins, SG, Connecticut
Steph Curry is nearing retirement, so the Warriors will need to obtain a new guard at some point.
9.
Dallas Mavericks: Christian Collins, PF, USC
The Mavericks need another forward to pair with Cooper Flagg, as they’re very mediocre at the four and five.
10.
Indiana Pacers: Baba Oladotun, SF, Maryland
We’ll have to see if the Pacers trade away this pick as well. If not, perhaps they’ll find an upgrade for the wing.
11.
New Orleans Pelicans: Thomas Haugh, PF, Florida
It’s tough for the Pelicans to trust Zion Williamson, given that he gets injured so frequently.
12.
Los Angeles Clippers: Matt Able, SG, North Carolina
The Clippers have absolutely nothing at the two. This player could start there right away.
13.
Miami Heat: Brandon McCoy, SG, Michigan
The Heat lost lots of guard play in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade – check out my NBA Trade Grades for both teams – so here’s some help in the backcourt.
14.
Charlotte Hornets: Hugo Yimga Moukouri, SF, France
The Hornets could find some wing depth with this pick if they select a center in the 2026 NBA Draft.
15.
Portland Trailblazers: Anthony Thomas, SF, Ohio State
The Blazers have needed an upgrade at the wing for quite some time. They can finally address that problem with this pick.
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Go to 2027 NBA Mock Draft: Picks 16-30
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