2026 NBA Mock Draft: Surprising First-Round Picks That Could Change the Future of Every Team
25. Los Angeles Lakers: Isaiah Evans, Duke, 6-6 Wing
Given that LeBron James is 41, and that the Lakers have a top-heavy roster that includes aging veterans, they need a young off-ball shooter to grow next to Luka Doncic. The 6-6 sophomore averaged 15.0 points on 7.4 3-point attempts per game last season, finishing with the third-most made 3s (101) in the ACC.
26. Denver Nuggets: Joshua Jefferson, Iowa State, 6-8 Wing
Jefferson finished third in defensive DRIP (fifth in overall DRIP) last season, and the Nuggets really need help on the defensive side of the ball after ranking 21st in the NBA (conversely, they were No. 1 in O-DRIP). As a 22-year-old senior, Jefferson should be able to step in immediately and help them improve defensively.
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