The NBA Draft lottery is on Sunday, and the Denver Nuggets are not one of the 14 teams stressing about where they will land. The Nuggets hold the 26th pick in June's draft, and while it is challenging to find sure-fire talent in the late first round, there should be some potential difference-makers on the board for them.
With the Nuggets in a tight financial situation, the opportunity to acquire a rotation-caliber player on a rookie contract would be huge, and there is one particular prospect who could make all the difference. Here is a look at my 2026 mock draft for the Nuggets at pick 26:
6'9" | Forward | 22 | Iowa State
Joshua Jefferson is coming off an All-American season as a senior with the Iowa State Cyclones, averaging 16.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. While Jefferson is on the older side as a 22-year-old prospect, his all-around game could greatly benefit the Nuggets. Not to mention, an older prospect better fits the Nuggets' timeline.
Jefferson is one of the most impressive passing forwards in this draft class with a point-forward skill set, and while he could certainly use an improved jumper at the next level, he has all the other...
Source: https://www.si.com/nba/nuggets/onsi/nuggets-mock-draft-denver-lands-versatile-all-american-forward
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