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76ers Eye 22nd Pick; Graves, Carr Ranked Top Prospects

5/14/2026

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Summary

76ers eye No. 22

The Philadelphia 76ers assess the 22nd pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after Combine.
Analysts rank Allen Graves (6’7.75 height, 7’0 wingspan) and Cameron Carr (6’4.5 height, 7’7.5 wingspan) at No. 22, likening Graves to Nic Batum and Naz Reid.
Sam Vecenie picks Amari Allen No. 22 (6’5.25 height, 34 % three-point) while Henri Veesaar appears in mocks shooting over 40 % from three, comparing Allen to Josh Hart.

Summary

Grizzlies Acquire Acuff

Memphis Grizzlies acquired freshman guard Darius Acuff Jr. from Arkansas, sending the No. 3 pick and Ja Morant to the Brooklyn Nets.
Memphis received the No. 6 pick, Nic Claxton and Terance Mann, while Brooklyn got the No. 3 selection.
Analysts say Acuff’s offensive leadership could become Memphis’ focal point despite defensive limitations, with the team likely leaning on Jaylen Wells, Cedric Coward and Zach Edey to offset gaps.

Summary

Wizards Choose #1

Washington Wizards chose No. 1 overall, their first top pick since John Wall in 2010.
The Kings dropped from No. 5 to No. 7 while the Jazz rose to No. 2, showing rare lottery volatility.
Karim Lopez would be the first Mexican-born player ever selected in the NBA first round.
At 23, Yaxel Lendeborg is older than typical lottery prospects, indicating a shift toward experienced talent.

History

Historical Context

By the early 2000s the NBA had begun reshaping rosters through high draft picks, exemplified by Kwame Brown becoming the first high-school player taken first overall in 2001 and the 2004 draft featuring roughly 40 % international selections. The 2003 draft continued this pattern, reinforcing the league’s shift toward youthful, globally sourced talent.

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76ers eye No. 22

The Philadelphia 76ers assess the 22nd pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after Combine.
Analysts rank Allen Graves (6’7.75 height, 7’0 wingspan) and Cameron Carr (6’4.5 height, 7’7.5 wingspan) at No. 22, likening Graves to Nic Batum and Naz Reid.
Sam Vecenie picks Amari Allen No. 22 (6’5.25 height, 34 % three-point) while Henri Veesaar appears in mocks shooting over 40 % from three, comparing Allen to Josh Hart.

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