With the 2026 NBA Draft now two weeks away, two major scouting outlets have released detailed projections: CBS Sports' Adam Finkelstein produced a full two-round mock covering all 60 picks, while DraftExpress director Jon Chepkevich offered analysis specific to the Phoenix Suns' likely targets. The June 23-24 event in Brooklyn is shaping up to be a deep class with shifting draft boards.
Finkelstein's mock, published Wednesday, assigns players to every slot based on team needs and front-office tendencies. Chepkevich, speaking to Yahoo Sports, identified several prospects who could fit the Suns' roster, though he did not name specific players or trade scenarios. Neither source disclosed the exact top selections, but both emphasized the fluidity of the order heading into the final evaluations.
The Suns, who hold their own first-round pick barring a trade, are positioned to add a young contributor to a veteran core led by Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. CBS Sports' scouting director noted that this year's freshman crop includes wings and bigs who could slot into playoff rotations immediately—a critical factor for Phoenix as it navigates salary-cap constraints.
Division implications remain minimal at this pre-draft stage, but the order has already been set by last season's standings. Teams like the Washington Wizards and Detroit Pistons hold early picks and are expected to target franchise cornerstones. The draft order will dictate the opening of free agency on June 30.
Commissioner Adam Silver is scheduled to announce the picks on draft night. No further public statements from front offices were included in the reports, though team workouts are ongoing across the league. The next major development comes when the draft combine results are released, likely within the next week.