2026 NBA Mock Draft: Surprising First-Round Picks That Could Change the Future of Every Team
29. Cleveland Cavaliers: Zuby Ejiofor, St. John’s, 6-9 Forward
Ejiofor adds needed frontcourt depth to the Cavaliers. He finished his senior season with the eighth-highest DRIP and 13th-highest WAR. Of the players still on the board, our draft model has him as the most likely to develop into a potential starter.
30. Dallas Mavericks: Sergio de Larrea, Valencia, 6-6 Guard
The strategy for the Mavs here is to pick a player with a wide range of outcomes. As for de Larrea, he’s shown oversees to be a proficient playmaker while also being something of a quality 3-point shooter. A shot in the dark for now, this is the kind of move for a rebuilding team to make to close out the first round.



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