2026 NBA Draft: every second-round pick, analyzed

All 30 second-round picks. Steals, stretch bigs, international stashes and the trades.

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NBA DRAFTSecond Round

More than 20 of these 30 second-round picks changed hands on draft night. Steals, stretch bigs and international stashes. Every pick analyzed, with all the trades.

Picks 31–60 · 30 selections · June 23–24, 2026 · Barclays Center

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Draft-Night Trades

Knicks–Rockets multi-pick swap opened Round 2: Houston took Bruce Thornton (No. 31), New York got Jack Kayil (No. 39), Detroit landed Ugonna Onyenso (No. 53), and the Clippers added Nick Martinelli (No. 55).
Lakers bought the No. 56 pick from Chicago for cash, then flipped it to Dallas (Vsevolod Ishchenko) — their second straight cash-for-pick deal.
More than half of Round 2 changed hands: 20+ picks were dealt, with most selections made on behalf of another team (see the 'via' note on each pick).

Every Pick

#31

Bruce ThorntonHouston Rocketsdrafted by New York

PG · 6'1" · 223 lb

Ohio State · Senior · Age 22

19.9 PPG, 5.1 REB, 3.9 AST, 55/40/83

Strength Strong downhill lead guard with elite shot selection and the Big Ten's best A:TO.

Watch Undersized (6'2") with average length — caps creation/defense.

Outlook Steady backup point guard who runs a bench unit and spaces.

Comp Tre Jones

#32

Richie SaundersMemphis Grizzliesvia Indiana

SG · 6'6" · 205 lb

BYU · Senior · Age 24

18.0 PPG, 5.4 REB, 38% 3PT (ACL in Feb)

Strength Tough, high-feel two-way wing who competes and attacks closeouts.

Watch Older, coming off an ACL tear; outside-shot diet fluctuated.

Outlook 3-and-D rotation wing if he recovers fully.

Comp Georges Niang

#33

Isaiah EvansMinnesota Timberwolvesdrafted by Brooklyn

SF · 6'7" · 186 lb

Duke · Sophomore · Age 20

15.0 PPG, 36% 3PT (101 made), 86% FT

Strength Elite movement shooter with deep range, quick release and pristine touch.

Watch Thin frame, limited playmaking/defense — one-dimensional for now.

Outlook Microwave bench scorer and floor-spacer.

Comp Buddy Hield

#34

Meleek ThomasCleveland Cavaliersdrafted by Sacramento

SG/PG · 6'4" · 190 lb

Arkansas · Freshman · Age 19

15.6 PPG, 3.8 REB, 2.5 AST, 42% 3PT, 84% FT

Strength Shifty three-level scoring guard with real shake and efficient splits.

Watch Slight build, inconsistent decisions; can disappear on defense.

Outlook Developmental bench shot-creator with a high ceiling here.

Comp Jaden Ivey

#35

Trevon BrazileDenver Nuggetsdrafted by San Antonio

PF · 6'11" · 226 lb

Arkansas · Senior · Age 23

13.0 PPG, 7.3 REB, 1.6 BLK, 34% 3PT

Strength Long, switchable 6'10" stretch big who runs, protects the rim and shoots enough for small-ball five.

Watch Older, streaky from deep; thin frame and injury history.

Outlook Energy big and rim-runner in a five-out scheme.

Comp Jonathan Isaac (lite)

#36

Baba MillerLA Clippersvia Memphis

SF · 7'0" · 208 lb

Cincinnati (Spain) · Senior · Age 22

13.0 PPG, 10.3 REB, 3.7 AST, 53% FG

Strength Fluid 6'10" forward (7'1" wingspan) with passing vision and multi-position defense.

Watch Slender, unreliable shooter — needs strength and a jumper.

Outlook Versatile defensive forward and connector if the shot comes.

Comp Nicolas Batum

#37

Ryan ConwellMiami Heatdrafted by OKC

SG · 6'3" · 215 lb

Louisville · Senior · Age 22

18.8 PPG, 4.8 REB, 2.7 AST, 41/35/83

Strength Strong, physical wing scorer who creates his own shot and rebounds his spot.

Watch Average athleticism and a streaky stroke cap the projection.

Outlook Bench combo wing with scoring punch and competitive defense.

Comp Gary Trent Jr.

#38

Braden SmithIndiana Pacersdrafted by Chicago

PG · 5'11" · 167 lb

Purdue · Senior · Age 22

14.3 PPG, 8.8 AST, 3.5 REB, 1.7 STL (2x All-American)

Strength Elite pick-and-roll maestro and decorated passer with rare vision and a steady jumper.

Watch Small (6'0"), not a plus athlete — caps defense and finishing.

Outlook Pass-first backup PG who runs an offense and elevates teammates.

Comp T.J. McConnell / Tyus Jones

#39

Jack KayilNew York Knicksdrafted by Houston

PG · 6'5" · 189 lb

Alba Berlin (Germany) · International · Age 20

12.3 PPG, 3.5 AST, 40/34/77 (BBL/BCL)

Strength Skilled, poised combo guard with pro reps and a polished pull-up for his age.

Watch Average size/athleticism; D and deep shooting must translate.

Outlook Stash-or-develop combo guard with shooting.

Comp Vasilije Micic

#40

Dillon MitchellBoston Celticsvia Milwaukee

SF · 6'8" · 202 lb

St. John's (via Texas) · Senior · Age 22

8.3 PPG, 7.0 REB, 3.0 AST, 56% FG (All-Defense)

Strength Explosive 6'8" athlete who rebounds, finishes lobs and defends multiple spots.

Watch Nearly a non-shooter; thin offensive skill set.

Outlook Defensive energy forward and rim-runner if a jumper develops.

Comp Derrick Jones Jr.

#41

Otega OwehOklahoma City Thunderdrafted by Miami

SG · 6'4" · 216 lb

Kentucky (via Oklahoma) · Senior · Age 22

18.2 PPG, 4.6 REB, 1.8 STL, 34% 3PT

Strength Athletic, physical two-way guard who pressures the rim and defends with intensity.

Watch Inconsistent outside shot and so-so playmaking.

Outlook 3-and-D combo guard and defensive pest if the three stabilizes.

Comp Lu Dort (lite)

#42

Ja'Kobi GillespieSan Antonio Spursvia Portland

PG · 6'1" · 182 lb

Tennessee (via Maryland) · Senior · Age 22

18.4 PPG, 5.4 AST, 2.8 REB, 41% FG

Strength Quick, heady lead guard who runs an offense and applies ball pressure.

Watch Undersized (6'1") with limited length — finishing/defense questions.

Outlook Backup point guard providing pace, defense and playmaking.

Comp Jose Alvarado

#43

Tyler BilodeauBrooklyn Netsvia LA Clippers

PF · 6'9" · 228 lb

UCLA (via Oregon State) · Senior · Age 22

17.6 PPG, 5.6 REB, 52% FG, 46% 3PT (led Big Ten), 87% FT

Strength Skilled stretch four with excellent touch inside and out and soft hands.

Watch Below-the-rim athlete who struggles defending in space.

Outlook Floor-spacing combo forward off the bench.

Comp Kelly Olynyk

#44

Maliq BrownSan Antonio Spursvia Miami

PF · 6'9" · 217 lb

Duke (via Syracuse) · Senior · Age 22

4.9 PPG, 5.2 REB, 1.6 AST, 63% FG (ACC DPOY honors)

Strength Elite versatile defender who guards all five and finishes efficiently.

Watch Minimal offense — no jump shot, a complete non-spacer.

Outlook Defensive specialist big who earns minutes on switchability.

Comp Draymond Green (defense-only)

#45

Emanuel SharpSacramento Kingsvia Charlotte

SG · 6'4" · 208 lb

Houston · Senior · Age 22

15.5 PPG, 3.0 REB, 1.2 STL (Houston's all-time 3PT leader)

Strength Battle-tested high-volume shooter and competitive defender with deep range.

Watch Streaky efficiency; average size and not a natural creator.

Outlook Bench shooting specialist.

Comp Landry Shamet

#46

Felix OkparaWashington Wizardsdrafted by Orlando

C · 7'0" · 237 lb

Tennessee (Nigeria) · Senior · Age 22

8.0 PPG, 6.3 REB, 1.5 BLK, 60% FG

Strength Switch-mobile rim-protecting center who finishes lobs and dump-offs.

Watch Play-finisher only — no range or self-creation.

Outlook Backup energy/defense center and lob threat.

Comp Daniel Gafford

#47

Tyler NickelNew York Knicksdrafted by Phoenix

SF · 6'7" · 220 lb

Vanderbilt · Senior · Age 22

13.5 PPG, 40% 3PT (110 made), 85% FT

Strength High-volume movement shooter with a quick release and elite FT touch.

Watch Limited self-creation and athleticism; defensive questions.

Outlook Specialist catch-and-shoot floor-spacer off the bench.

Comp Sam Hauser / Max Strus

#48

Tobi LawalDallas Mavericksvia Phoenix

PF · 6'8" · 215 lb

Virginia Tech (via VCU) · Senior · Age 23

12.3 PPG, 8.5 REB, 1.1 BLK (45.5" vertical)

Strength Freakish vertical athlete and relentless transition finisher, lob threat and rebounder.

Watch Half-court shooting and creation lag (~25% 3PT).

Outlook Two-way energy forward and vertical finisher.

Comp Derrick Jones Jr.

#49

Bryce HopkinsDenver Nuggetsvia Atlanta

PF · 6'7" · 220 lb

St. John's (via Providence) · Senior · Age 23

13.6 PPG, 6.2 REB, 1.9 AST, 36% 3PT

Strength Physical undersized four who rebounds above his frame and scores efficiently inside.

Watch Tweener coming off ACL history; jumper still must prove reliable.

Outlook Bench combo forward whose toughness earns a depth role.

Comp Grant Williams

#50

Jaden BradleyToronto Raptors

PG · 6'3" · 205 lb

Arizona (via Alabama) · Senior · Age 22

13.3 PPG, 4.4 AST, 1.4 STL, 39% 3PT (Big 12 POY)

Strength Pesky two-way lead guard whose on-ball pressure anchored an elite defense.

Watch Jump shot is the swing skill (only 71 career threes).

Outlook Defensive-minded backup point guard who runs an offense.

Comp Davion Mitchell

#51

Izaiyah NelsonOrlando Magicdrafted by Washington

C · 6'10" · 218 lb

South Florida · Senior · Age 22

15.9 PPG, 9.6 REB, 56% FG (led NCAA, 89 dunks)

Strength Elite vertical athlete and motor big who finishes lobs and dominates the offensive glass.

Watch No spacing or perimeter skill — rim-dependent.

Outlook Energy backup center and lob-and-rebound specialist.

Comp Paul Reed

#52

Henri VeesaarAtlanta Hawksdrafted by LA Clippers

C · 7'0" · 227 lb

North Carolina (Estonia) · Junior · Age 22

17.0 PPG, 8.7 REB, 61% FG, 43% 3PT

Strength Genuine floor-spacing seven-footer (43% 3PT) with passing feel and rebounding.

Watch Strength/physicality on defense; declining FT rate (62%).

Outlook Stretch-five and pick-and-pop big off the bench.

Comp Kelly Olynyk

#53

Ugonna OnyensoDetroit Pistonsdrafted by Houston

C · 6'11" · 237 lb

Virginia (Nigeria) · Senior · Age 21

6.5 PPG, 4.9 REB, 2.9 BLK, 57% FG (led class in block rate)

Strength Best pure shot-blocker in the class — rim protection that translates immediately.

Watch Very limited offense, part-time minutes profile.

Outlook Defensive-anchor backup center.

Comp Bismack Biyombo

#54

Lajae JonesGolden State Warriors

SF · 6'7" · 220 lb

Florida State · Senior · Age 22

12.7 PPG, 5.7 REB, 33% 3PT

Strength Prototypical 3-and-D size (6'7", 220) with two-way versatility and big-stage scoring.

Watch Inconsistent outside shot (33%) undercuts the archetype.

Outlook Developmental two-way wing, likely a two-way deal to start.

Comp Josh Okogie (raw)

#55

Nick MartinelliLA Clippersdrafted by New York

SF · 6'7" · 224 lb

Northwestern · Senior · Age 22

23.0 PPG (led Big Ten), 6.2 REB, 51/42/81

Strength Elite proven shot-making and scoring craft — a two-time Big Ten scoring champ.

Watch Below-the-rim and average length — separation/defense questions.

Outlook Bench scorer and movement shooter; two-way/G League path.

Comp Doug McDermott

#56

Vsevolod IshchenkoDallas Mavericksdrafted by Chicago (Lakers cash)

SG · 6'3"

Lokomotiv Kuban (Russia) · International · Age 21

8.7 PPG, 4.5 REB, 2.1 AST, 46% 3PT (VTB)

Strength Elite-for-size shooting (46% 3PT) on a 6'8" frame with combo-guard passing.

Watch Loose handle, modest athleticism, unconventional release.

Outlook Draft-and-stash low-usage 3-and-D wing.

Comp Sam Merrill

#57

Narcisse NgoyLA Clippersdrafted by Atlanta

C · 7'0" · 235 lb

Poitiers (France) · International · Age 21

10.7 PPG, 11.7 REB, 2.7 BLK, ~70% FG

Strength Elite rim protection and rebounding for a near-seven-footer; anchors the paint.

Watch One-dimensional offense, no range; a drop defender exposed in space.

Outlook Traditional defensive-minded backup center (committed to Auburn).

Comp Mitchell Robinson

#58

Jaron Pierre Jr.New Orleans Pelicansvia Detroit

SG · 6'5" · 210 lb

SMU · Senior · Age 23

17.6 PPG, 4.9 REB, 2.1 AST, 37% 3PT

Strength High-volume shot-making scorer with guard size who hits tough off-the-dribble jumpers.

Watch Score-first with limited playmaking; little upside at 23.

Outlook Bench microwave scorer; realistically a two-way candidate.

Comp Cam Thomas

#59

Trey Kaufman-RennMinnesota Timberwolvesvia San Antonio

PF · 6'9" · 240 lb

Purdue · Senior · Age 23

14.2 PPG, 8.3 REB, 2.5 AST, 58% FG

Strength Elite interior efficiency with advanced footwork and soft touch through contact.

Watch No spacing (15% 3PT) and below-average rim protection.

Outlook High-effort backup big who scores inside.

Comp Montrezl Harrell

#60

Malique LewisMilwaukee Bucksdrafted by Washington

SF · 6'8" · 218 lb

SE Melbourne (NBL) · International · Age 21

7.1 PPG, 4.3 REB, 2.2 AST, 39% 3PT (NBL)

Strength Athletic, long (~7'1" wingspan) point-of-attack defender who guards 1-4 and shoots it.

Watch Inconsistent self-creator who can be passive.

Outlook Developmental 3-and-D wing.

Comp Dorian Finney-Smith (lite)

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