Orlando Magic
51. Izaiyah Nelson
- 2025-26 stats (South Florida): 15.9 ppg and 9.6 rpg
The Magic had just one pick in this draft, and they elected to add to the frontcourt depth with Nelson, a quality big body who can defend, run the rim, and rebound. At 51, Orlando wasn’t going to be a great guard, arguably their biggest need coming into the draft. But in the postseason, frontcourt depth proved very important. So Nelson is a perfectly fine pick for them.
Grade: B
Philadelphia 76ers
22. (via Houston) - Labaron Philon
- 2025-26 stats (Alabama): 22 ppg and 5.0 apg
One of the biggest trades of the regular season was the 76ers sending Jared McCain to OKC, a move they may have regretted. But they may have made up for it with Philon, viewed as a lottery pick candidate who slid down to 22. He’s a prolific scoring guard and someone who should give them depth on the perimeter. As their lone pick, it proved to be a great one.
Grade: A+
Phoenix Suns
30. (via Dallas and OKC) - Koa Peat
- 2025-26 stats (Arizona): 14.1 ppg and 5.6 rpg
At one point during the draft process, Peat had the potential of being a lottery pick, as he’s a quality athlete who defends and runs the floor well. But his lack of shooting proved to be too much for teams, causing him to fall to the end of the first round. However, Phoenix, a team in the middle of the Western Conference, doesn’t have a ton of flexibility and can afford to take a high-ceiling swing at Peat as their lone move in the draft.
Grade: A
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