Atlanta Hawks: Midseason 2026 NBA Draft check-in, No. 1 contenders, Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa
Brad Rowland hosts Episode 2152 of the Locked on Hawks podcast, and he is joined by NBA Draft analyst Brian Schroeder for Part 1 of a 2-part discussion. The conversation focuses on the 2026 NBA Draft through the lens of the Atlanta Hawks, with Part 1 diving into the contenders for the No. 1 overall pick: Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson, and AJ Dybantsa.
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12 Comments
Can't wait 'till you're talking about what a "great team" the Hawks have become. It'll happen, Brad.
I hate watching college sports. They're essentially armatures. Discussions about potential picks interest me to catch me up.
I want Cam Boozer
Hope everything’s good w/ ur apartment by now.
As long as it’s top 4 IM happy
Gonna be fun to read comments when the Hawks get pick 5. 😈
No Risacher in the rising stars game? What a joke. Why are there G league players when there are NBA players getting snubbed.
Boozer or bust
I like Peterson because I like the Jayhawks, but even I'm not sure how this calf cramping every game business has not stuck to him at all. I've been hard pressed to find experts that aren't taking him at 1 and there have been stretches of games this season where Kansas has looked better without him. I wonder if the Hawks might pass on him at 1 for the simple fact that this Porzingis deal has blown up in our face in dramatic fashion.
Boozer is a great prospect, but every teams choice should be AJ Dybansta or Darryn Peterson. They're clearly 1a or 1b in my opinion. Don't get me wrong about Boozer, but having him over them two is insane to me. That would be foolish if the Hawks drafted Boozer. He's basically a slightly better version of Onyeka Okongwu. Wouldn't make any sense, but knowing this organization I wouldn't be surprised 😕😐
Sorry about your apartment Brad, I’ve said a prayer for you
Had to sign my brother up for your patreon after I heard about your apartment. Hang in there king!