Wizards pick Darryn Peterson No.1; Kings, Thunder trade
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- Withdrawal deadline passed, ending college eligibility for the 2026 NBA Draft.
- Koa Peat (Arizona) stayed in the draft after the deadline, joined by Meleek Thomas (Arkansas) and Allen Graves (Santa Clara), all projected for mid‑to‑late first‑round selections.
- Washington Wizards hold the No. 1 pick and, in the mock draft, select Kansas guard Darryn Peterson as the top prospect.
- Kings and Oklahoma City Thunder trade up in the first round of the mock draft.
Why it matters: The Wizards secure a potential franchise player, boosting their future cap and on‑court prospects, while teams with later picks must trade up or risk missing elite talent as the draft’s depth drops after round one.
