Following Potential 2026 Draftees

[Saint Cy of JFC]

If Bailey hits, it’s gonna be really hard to pass on Daryn Peterson.

That doesnt make any sense....

What does Bailey hitting or not hitting have anything to do with who we take in 2026? I dont think Peterson/AJ are that diametrically opposed to the point where roster construction would influence your pick. They are both do it all star guards.

 

[HadAnEffectHere]

That doesnt make any sense....

What does Bailey hitting or not hitting have anything to do with who we take in 2026? I dont think Peterson/AJ are that diametrically opposed to the point where roster construction would influence your pick. They are both do it all star guards.

Ace does not pass or dribble at all.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Ace does not pass or dribble at all.

Ok? Now tell me how that has anything to do with who you pick between AJ/Booze/Peterson

 

[HadAnEffectHere]

Ok? Now tell me how that has anything to do with who you pick between AJ/Booze/Peterson

I don't think it matters, I just don't think Ace is even slightly close to a "do it all guard." Ace isn't even a guard, he's a forward with very limited guard skills.

 

[RandyForRubio]

That doesnt make any sense....

What does Bailey hitting or not hitting have anything to do with who we take in 2026? I dont think Peterson/AJ are that diametrically opposed to the point where roster construction would influence your pick. They are both do it all star guards.

I think Peterson has more creation skills than AJ, which would pair well with Bailey, imo. I’m not sure AJ creates as much/as well, and my fear would be that if Bailey stagnates, you have two wings who don’t create as much as you’d like.

I’m very likely overthinking it, and will fully admit I don’t know the prospects that well. Just my initial thoughts.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Jazz will take the best talent they can get wherever they're drafting. Yes, on-ball creation would be nice, but if you can get Boozer or Dybantsa, take it and run. The Jazz can pick up an on-ball guard or wing somewhere down the road.

As it stands now, the Jazz still have three picks in the '27 draft, including their own, the Lakers pick and either the Twolves or Cavs.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I think Peterson has more creation skills than AJ, which would pair well with Bailey, imo. I’m not sure AJ creates as much/as well, and my fear would be that if Bailey stagnates, you have two wings who don’t create as much as you’d like.

I’m very likely overthinking it, and will fully admit I don’t know the prospects that well. Just my initial thoughts.

I can see that from the perspective of wanting a downhill attacking threat, if that's what Peterson is and it's what AJ is not.

 

[kabenac]

So let's see here....

If we end up with the worst record which is likely we will - at this point - likely choose from one of these guys:

-Dybansta - Highly-touted and will likely go #1
-Peterson - Combo guard who seems to have a nice game all around. I think he has a solid floor and a high ceiling so I like him
-Cam Boozer - Should have a solid floor and should go top-5
-Stokes - Meeeeeh
-Wilson or Fland - Boogie was smart to play another season. I bet his shooting will be much better and he'll go top-10. Wilson ain't got nothing on Bailey!

I really hope some of the top-10 guys blow up because at this point I'm only seeing three guys who are thought of as potential stars. If we get ****ed and pick again at 5 I don't want someone who lacks star potential.

I don't remember where Harper was in mocks prior to the season so anything can happen but if we pick top-3 in 2026 I think we'll be in a great position.

 

[SoberasHotRod]

So let's see here....

If we end up with the worst record which is likely we will - at this point - likely choose from one of these guys:

-Dybansta - Highly-touted and will likely go #1
-Peterson - Combo guard who seems to have a nice game all around. I think he has a solid floor and a high ceiling so I like him
-Cam Boozer - Should have a solid floor and should go top-5
-Stokes - Meeeeeh
-Wilson or Fland - Boogie was smart to play another season. I bet his shooting will be much better and he'll go top-10. Wilson ain't got nothing on Bailey!

I really hope some of the top-10 guys blow up because at this point I'm only seeing three guys who are thought of as potential stars. If we get ****ed and pick again at 5 I don't want someone who lacks star potential.

I don't remember where Harper was in mocks prior to the season so anything can happen but if we pick top-3 in 2026 I think we'll be in a great position.

Stokes is in the 2027 draft.

I'm the number one Fland fan in this board, but even I recognize that him being a top 10 pick next year is a long shot.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

So let's see here....

If we end up with the worst record which is likely we will - at this point - likely choose from one of these guys:

-Dybansta - Highly-touted and will likely go #1
-Peterson - Combo guard who seems to have a nice game all around. I think he has a solid floor and a high ceiling so I like him
-Cam Boozer - Should have a solid floor and should go top-5
-Stokes - Meeeeeh
-Wilson or Fland - Boogie was smart to play another season. I bet his shooting will be much better and he'll go top-10. Wilson ain't got nothing on Bailey!

I really hope some of the top-10 guys blow up because at this point I'm only seeing three guys who are thought of as potential stars. If we get ****ed and pick again at 5 I don't want someone who lacks star potential.

I don't remember where Harper was in mocks prior to the season so anything can happen but if we pick top-3 in 2026 I think we'll be in a great position.

The consensus at the moment appears to be that the top 5 are Peterson, Dybantsa, Boozer, Mikel Brown and Nate Ament. Then there's really solid talent in Cenac, Lopez, Yessoufou and maybe Quaintance.

 

[NUMBERICA]

Nah, Brown is not competing with any of those dudes unless they really disappoint. Teams dont want small guards.

Maybe he has grown recently, but he was 6'2 w/o shoes in 2024. I dont see teams really believing he's in that conversation with Boozer/Peterson/AJ

Still might be a nice consolation prize for whoever winds up with the worst record and gets ****ed by the ping pong balls.

 

[NUMBERICA]

Still might be a nice consolation prize for whoever winds up with the worst record and gets ****ed by the ping pong balls.

Like if he’s a real rare breed PG a la CP3/Nash/whatever in terms of impact, that is a great pick at 5, I don’t care what era or draft you’re talking about.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

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[kabenac]

The consensus at the moment appears to be that the top 5 are Peterson, Dybantsa, Boozer, Mikel Brown and Nate Ament. Then there's really solid talent in Cenac, Lopez, Yessoufou and maybe Quaintance.

I know nothing about Ament or Brown. I like the top-3 on my list though and would really like to land Peterson as he has a lot of hype - not that others don't but I have a good feeling about Peterson).