53. Houston Rockets - Nate Bittle
2025-26 stats (Oregon): 16.8 ppg and 6.9 rpg
Over five years at Oregon, the 6’11 big man developed into a quality post scorer who can also spread the floor. Houston needs more depth at both ball-handlers and center behind Alperen Şengün, as both Steven Adams and Clint Capela continue to get older.
54. Golden State Warriors (via Los Angeles Lakers) - Toibu Lawal
2025-26 stats (Virginia Tech): 12.3 ppg and 8.5 rpg
The 6’8 forward has been an elite defender throughout his college career, and the offensive game continues to develop as well. Lawal is the kind of developmental prospect the Warriors can afford to take in the hopes of finding the next version of Draymond Green.
55. New York Knicks - Tyler Bilodeau
2025-26 stats (UCLA): 17.6 ppg and 5.6 rpg
The 6’9 power forward developed into a quality floor spacer, shooting 46% from deep and 87% fom the free throw line. Even with the athleticism concerns, that should be good enough to get drafted. The Knicks offense would be a nice landing spot for him, as Bilodeau would benefit from the slashing guards and wings.
56. Chicago Bulls (via Denver) - Bruce Thornton
2025-26 stats (Ohio State): 19.9 ppg, 5.1 rpg, and 3.9 apg
With 136 starts in four years, Thornton is easily one of the most experienced players in the NBA Draft. He’s also one of the most efficient, coming off a year where he shot 55% from the field and 40% from deep with the Buckeyes. Without Coby White around, the Bulls could use another ball-handler who can come off the bench and even play next to Josh Giddey in the backcourt.
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