2026 NBA Mock Draft 3.0: Picks 1-6

2026 NBA Mock Draft 3.0: Picks 1-6

Author: Locked On Podcast Network January 19, 2026 Duration: 34:38

Nathan Grubel (@DraftDeeper) and Maxwell Baumbach (@Baumboards) kick off the third 2026 NBA Mock Draft with the first six picks!

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