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13 May 2026

• [NBC Sports Bay Area] - Dalton and Tristi's NBA mock draft 1.0: Who Warriors, Kings pick in first round
  The Washington Wizards officially are on the clock. In a loaded class that can be full of future stars, the Wizards will get to choose first with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. For the Kings and Warriors, the ping pong balls didn’t bring the same kind of luck. The Kings entered the draft lottery with the No. 5 pick and . To make matters worse, the Jazz, whom the Kings were tied with and to at the end of the season, jumped to No. 2. The , starting at No. 11 and leaving the lottery with the same pick. Can the Kings ? Will the who can help Steph Curry enough as a rookie? Dalton Johnson and Tristi Rodriguez try their hand at all 30 first-round picks in our mock draft 1.0. 1. Washington Wizards: AJ Dybantsa, SF, BYU Adding Dybantsa to a possible team of Trae Young, Anthony Davis, Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington, Bilal Coulibaly, Tre Johnson, Kyshawn George and Will Riley would have the Wizards finally finding some magic in D.C. Dybantsa has the makings of a franchise star, and the Wizards have the young players to build something special. –Dalton Johnson 2. Utah Jazz: Darryn Peterson, G, Kansas While Utahns certainly would have welcomed AJ Dybansta back home to begin his pro career after finishing high school there and then competing at BYU, they’ll be fully content with Darryn Peterson’s services. That Peterson-Keyonte George backcourt duo is going to be a nightmare for opponents. – Tristi Rodriguez 3. Memphis Grizzlies: Cam Boozer, PF, Duke Boozer’s dad works in the Jazz’s front office and played four seasons for the Bulls. Naturally, his son slots right between both teams as the safest pick in the draft. –DJ 4. Chicago Bulls: Caleb Wilson, PF/C, North Carolina The Bulls’ surprising 6-1 start to the 2025-26 NBA season (their best since 1996-97) gave Chicago fans something to be excited about, but that didn’t last long. Caleb Wilson’s infectious smile alone will bring a joy back to the Windy City, but his passionate play will give the fanbase something to look forward to for more than just two weeks. – TR 5. Los Angeles Clippers (via IND): Keaton Wagler, G, Illinois The Clippers traded 7-foot center Ivica Zubac and wound up with the No. 5 pick in a season where they also acquired All-Star point guard Darius Garland. Wagler’s length at 6-foot-6 and ability to score on and off the ball make him a good fit in the backcourt next to Garland. –DJ 6. Brooklyn Nets: Darius Acuff Jr., PG, Arkansas After falling in the draft lottery once again, the Nets will have to make the best of their situation – whatever that means for a cursed franchise. Not cursed, however, are players under the John Calipari coaching tree entering the NBA (Devin Booker, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Karl-Anthony Towns, Tyrese Maxey, etc.). Maybe a good omen for Brooklyn? Hey, we said maybe. – TR 7. Sacramento Kings: Kingston Flemings, PG, Houston I mean … it’s written in the name, right? The last time the Kings had a true natural two-way star guard was … Doug Christie in the early 2000s. Now 20-something years later, Christie’s defensive-minded approach hasn’t changed as coach of the Kings. Kingston Flemings is a Doug Christie guy on paper. While defense is Fleming’s strength, his explosiveness with the rock in his hand can be useful for Sacramento, a team in need of a starting point guard since shipping De’Aaron Fox to NBA playoff paradise alongside Spurs star Victor Wembanyama in San Antonio Flemings averaged 5.2 assists and 1.8 turnovers in 37 games with Houston. He also averaged 1.5 steals per game, but his defensive style shows more when watching his film versus looking at a stat sheet. His active hands and ball pressure create havoc for opponents. The 19-year-old shot an efficient 47.6 percent from the field and 38.7 percent from 3-point range while averaging 16.1 points as Houston’s primary option. – TR 8. Atlanta Hawks (via NO): Mikel Brown Jr., PG, Louisville Atlanta’s first-round playoff exit exposed some of its weaknesses. The Hawks need another consistent shot creator to pair with CJ McCollum, and Mikel Brown Jr. – whether with his shooting from 30 feet away or his explosive dunks – might be the answer. – TR 9. Dallas Mavericks: Brayden Burries, G, Arizona Burries is a combo guard who can slide in as an early contributor and grow alongside the Mavs’ Cooper Flagg-led future as someone who does a bit of everything. As a freshman, Burries led Arizona in total 3-pointers (70) and steals (59). –DJ 10. Milwaukee Bucks: Nate Ament, F, Tennessee The Bucks are in a bad place. Giannis Antetokounmpo wants out and they know it, so they might as well take the massive upside swing on Ament. –DJ 11. Golden State Warriors: Yaxel Lendeborg, F, Michigan Though the Warriors didn’t rise in the draft lottery after a season in which tanking wasn’t their problem, they’re still sitting pretty at No. 11. General manager Mike Dunleavy has never drafted higher than 19, and this is the move that will kick off such an important offseason. Taking Lendeborg...
• [Hoops Wire] - NBA Notes: Kings, Keegan Murray, draft buzz, Heat, Terry Rozier
  Kings The Kings should have Keegan Murray back on track by the fall. Murray recently underwent a minimally invasive arthroscopic procedure on his left ankle to remove loose bodies, according to James Ham of The Kings Beat. The expected recovery timeline is six to eight weeks, which puts him in line to be ready for […] The post appeared first on .
• [Fansided: A Royal Pain] - A projected Kings second rounder is having a great NBA Combine
  Choosing this guy in the second round could be the Sacramento Kings' smartest move since Maxime Raynaud.
• [Deuce & Mo] - Kingston Flemings on Questions He Has for NBA Teams
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• [NBA] - Keegan Murray Medical Update
  Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray underwent an arthroscopic procedure to remove loose bodies in his left ankle Tuesday.
• [Roundtable: KingsRoundtable] - Kings Draft Prospects Praised as Combine ‘Winners’
  Darius Acuff Jr. and Kingston Flemings rocketed up draft boards after dominant combine displays, showcasing the elite measurements and explosive athleticism necessary to ignite Sacramento’s backcourt rotation.
• [ClutchPoints] - Kings’ Keegan Murray undergoes another surgery, but not for his thumb
  The Sacramento Kings dealt with a handful of injuries this past season to some of their key players, with one of them being Keegan Murray. The forward missed time at the beginning of the season because of a UCL tear in his left thumb, but he was able to return. Murray recently had to undergo […] The post appeared first on .
• [Sactown Sports 1140] - Tyler Rucker: Plenty of Guards IMPRESSING at 2026 NBA Draft Combine 👀
  On today's edition of The Matt & Kayla Show, Tyler Rucker, NBA Draft Analyst for No Ceilings, broke down everything he's seen at the 2026 NBA Draft Combine.H...
• [Sactown Sports 1140] - Tyler Rucker: Mikel Brown Jr Could Be The 5th Best Player in the 2026 NBA Draft
  Tyler Rucker, NBA Draft Expert for No Ceilings, told The Matt & Kayla Show that he believes if Mikel Brown Jr. were healthy all season, he could've been talk...
• [Deuce & Mo] - Nate Ament talks about meeting with the Kings
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