A way-too-early look at who the Nets could target in the 2026 NBA Draft

"While there's plenty of season left, the Nets' odds at a top-three selection in the 2026 NBA Draft have slipped a bit after they won three of their last four games entering Friday's matchup with the Dallas Mavericks. Tankathon currently has them picking sixth in a loaded draft class, with a 37.2% chance at a top-four selection and a 9% chance at the No. 1 overall pick."

"Brooklyn took an NBA-record five players in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, headlined by Egor Demin (No. 8), Nolan Traore (No. 19), Drake Powell (No. 22), Ben Saraf (No. 26) and Danny Wolf (No. 27). While each member of the Flatbush Five has shown flashes this season, whether with the big club or in the G League, fans can't help but look ahead to the next wave of talent. Brooklyn currently owns its own first-round pick in 2026, plus two second-rounders."

"ESPN: Darryn Peterson (No. 1 overall) Guard, Kansas, Freshman Peterson has quickly emerged as one of the most polished and well-rounded freshman guards in years. He can score at all three levels, has the size and athleticism to hold up physically, competes defensively and brings the kind of edge coaches love. Per ESPN's Jeremy Woo, some scouts haven't been overly impressed with the pieces around Peterson at Kansas, which only makes it clearer that the Jayhawks will go as far as he can take them."

Nets' odds for a top-three selection in the 2026 NBA Draft decreased after Brooklyn won three of four games before facing the Mavericks. Tankathon projects Brooklyn picking sixth, with a 37.2% chance at a top-four selection and a 9% chance at No. 1. Brooklyn selected an NBA-record five first-round players in 2025: Egor Demin (8), Nolan Traore (19), Drake Powell (22), Ben Saraf (26) and Danny Wolf (27). Each member of the Flatbush Five has shown flashes in the NBA and G League. Brooklyn owns its 2026 first-round pick and two second-rounders. Early mock drafts list Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa and Caleb Wilson as potential targets.

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