2026 NBA Mock Draft: Nets bet big on Nate Ament at No. 6; Keaton Wagler slides down board
The 2026 NBA Draft takes place June 23-24 on ESPN platforms. A CBS Sports mock draft projects the Brooklyn Nets taking Nate Ament with the sixth overall pick. This projection comes amid general uncertainty regarding top 10 picks and guard prospects.
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CBS Sports is identified as the source projecting the Nets' selection of Nate Ament and the slide of Keaton Wagler.
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CBS Sports Projects Nets Selecting Nate Ament at No. 6
confidence 80%The 2026 NBA Draft takes place June 23-24 on ESPN platforms. A CBS Sports mock draft projects the Brooklyn Nets taking Nate Ament with the sixth overall pick. This projection comes amid general uncertainty regarding top 10 picks and guard prospects.
What's confirmed:
- The 2026 NBA Draft is scheduled for June 23-24 and will air on ESPN platforms.
- Mock drafts indicate uncertainty regarding the top 10 picks and guard prospects.
Still unconfirmed:
- The Brooklyn Nets will select Nate Ament with the sixth overall pick according to a CBS Sports mock draft.
- Prospect Keaton Wagler is sliding down the draft board according to CBS Sports.
- The Washington Wizards will draft AJ Dybantsa at number one.
- The Utah Jazz will draft Darryn Peterson at number two.
- The Memphis Grizzlies will draft Caleb Wilson at number three.
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2026 NBA Draft Projections: Nets Linked to Nate Ament at No. 6
confidence 70%The 2026 NBA Draft is scheduled for June 23-24 and will air on ESPN platforms. Mock drafts show uncertainty regarding the top 10 picks and guard prospects. Some projections suggest the Brooklyn Nets may select Nate Ament with the sixth overall pick.
What's confirmed:
- The 2026 NBA Draft will air exclusively on ESPN platforms on June 23-24.
- Nate Ament is a forward from Tennessee projected as a first round pick.
Still unconfirmed:
- Keaton Wagler has slid down the draft board.