36. Washington Wizards - Jackson McAndrew
Creighton - 6'9" - Forward
When in doubt, you can't go wrong with a guy who can shoot, has good size, knows how to play the game, high basketball IQ abd is also fairly young. There's of guys on that Wizards team who need the ball in their hands - McAndrew can just space the floor and knock down open shots, which will help improve the chances of their other young guys developing well.
37. Washington Wizards - Karter Knox
Arkansas - 6'6" - Wing
At this point the Wizards have depth everywhere. I just went with best player available here. Also, someone who can shoot and is a little bit on the younger side which works for a young, rebuilding Washington team.
38. Sacramento Kings - Zuby Ejiofor
St. John's - 6'9" - Center
We took one point guard (Brown Jr.) and one wing (Sarr) for the Kings in this mock. Well it seems like they are always looking for a better backup center so why not go for one here? Their starting center is Domantas Sabonis and they drafted Maxime Raynaud in the 2nd round in the 2025 draft - those are both more finesse / offense oriented bigs. So for this pick I went with one who is more of a defender, someone who can really bring some defense, toughness, strength and phsyicality - to complement the offensive skill that Sabonis and Raynaud bring to the table.
39. San Antonio Spurs - Joseph Tugler
Houston - 6'7" - C/PF
Imagine how good defensively the Spurs could be with Wembanyama and Tugler on the floor together? You could also sub them in and our for each other, to keep one elite defensive big on the floor at all times.
40. Memphis Grizzlies - JT Toppin
Texas Tech - 6'8" - C/PF
With all of the injuries Memphis has been hit with to their front court to start the 25-26 season, I'm sure they wish they could have Toppin on the roster right now. It'll have to wait a year but the depth at the PF/C positions he'll bring are sure to be a welcome addition.
Some of their other bigs like Zach Edey and Brandon Clarke are limited as shooters (and Edey is limited as a switch defender) so I like the fit of Toppin - being a big with the potential to shoot the three ball a bit and also hold his own when defending switches.