Particle.news
Download on the App Store

NBA Invites 73 Prospects to 2026 Draft Combine in Chicago

Tiered access to medicals under the CBA raises the stakes for teams and prospects.

Overview

  • The league named 73 invitees on Friday, setting the field for the May 10–17 combine at Wintrust Arena and the Marriott Marquis in Chicago.
  • BYU’s AJ Dybantsa, KansasDarryn Peterson and Duke’s Cameron Boozer headline the class, with recent mock drafts giving Dybantsa a slight edge for the No. 1 pick.
  • Scouts are watching Peterson’s health after missed time with a hamstring strain, cramping, a rolled ankle and flu-like symptoms during the season.
  • The combine opens with the Draft Lottery on May 10 and features measurements, drills, interviews and 5-on-5 play that can shift rankings.
  • New CBA rules require invited players to attend and route medical data to teams by projected draft tier, while G League Combine standouts may be added and feedback in Chicago will guide stay-or-go decisions by May 27 for NCAA players and June 13 for others.