Who are top picks in new AI NBA mock draft ahead of 2026 lottery?
USA TODAY Sports used Microsoft Copilot's artificial intelligence chatbot to generate a 2026 NBA mock draft, with AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer among the top prospects. The AI model's picks showed significant movement compared to a previous mock draft done two weeks earlier.
The 2026 NBA Draft lottery is set to take place on May 10. USA TODAY Sports used Microsoft Copilot's artificial intelligence chatbot to generate a mock draft for the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft. The AI model assigned the draft order based on regular-season NBA records and the latest draft lottery tiebreakers. The top five picks remained the same compared to a previous mock draft, but there was significant movement from there. AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson are among the top prospects. The AI model's picks are based on current mock drafts, team needs, prospect analysis, and potential pick swaps/protections.
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