The 2026 NBA Draft lottery is set for Mother's Day, May 10, and for teams that missed the playoffs, it's all about the perfect ping-pong ball combination. This year's draft class is considered strong, which is why so many franchises engaged in strategic tanking to improve their odds. In fact, the trend has caught the attention of NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, who is reportedly considering major changes to the lottery system.

At the top of the board, four standout prospects have been generating buzz in varying orders: BYU's AJ Dybantsa, Kansas' Darryn Peterson, Duke's Cameron Boozer, and UNC's Caleb Wilson. However, the latest mock draft from USA TODAY Sports, powered by Microsoft Copilot's AI, reveals just how fluid this class really is. Compared to a version released just two weeks ago—with the same team order—the AI's new picks show significant movement beyond the top five.

The top five selections remained unchanged, but from there, the draft board saw plenty of reshuffling. New names were elevated into the first round based on fresh intel, while others dropped out of the top 30 entirely. With the NBA Draft lottery and Scouting Combine both taking place in Chicago over the next week, even more changes are expected.

Here's a look at the latest AI-powered mock draft heading into the lottery:

1. Washington Wizards: AJ Dybantsa, BYU (Wing, 6-9, Age 19)
The Wizards own the league's second-worst offense, and Dybantsa could instantly change that. The NCAA scoring champion and Julius Erving Award winner showcased his star power during BYU's March Madness run, dropping 35 points and 10 rebounds. As the Big 12 Rookie of the Year, he led the nation in unassisted points (680) by a wide margin—a stat that screams "go-to scorer" at the next level.