Sacramento Kings mock draft roundup: Expert picks ahead of NBA draft lottery
The Sacramento Kings will have the No. 5 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, according to sports experts' mock drafts and simulators.
For those not competing for a NBA championship, it's one of the most important times of the offseason. Draft season. First in order is the lottery on Mother's Day.
The anticipated event is here meaning no more simulations on what the 2026 NBA draft order might be and presumably which prospect will go where. Draft positioning will be determined beginning Sunday, May 10 at 3 p. m.
ET. The Sacramento Kings posted a 22-60 record during the 2025-26 season and are searching for a piece that can be a contributor to their future or even the face of the franchise. They have a pretty good chance at landing one of the top prospects.
Sacramento is in need of a point guard. Kings general manager Scott Perry made it clear during end-of-season interviews with reporters that Sacramento will take a "best player available" approach, as they did in 2025. Perry was brought in to the Kings brass following the 2024-25 season.