NBA analyst Zach Kram ranks the top 11 rookies from the 2026 draft based on Las Vegas summer league performances. Injured first-rounders Jayden Quaintance and Karim Lopez missed action, but every other first-round pick appeared in multiple games. Honorable mentions go to Cavaliers' Meleek Thomas (28.3 PPG), 76ers' Labaron Philon Jr., and Raptors' Allen Graves.

At No. 11, Kings guard Darius Acuff Jr. showed playmaking flair but struggled with efficiency (35% FG) and defense. Clippers' Keaton Wagler (No. 10) flashed shooting but lacked explosiveness. Hawks' Kingston Flemings (No. 9) impressed defensively but shot 32% overall. Mavericks' Morez Johnson Jr. (No. 8) stood out in two games with 75% inside shooting and 11 combined blocks/steals.

Warriors' Yaxel Lendeborg (No. 7) displayed NBA-ready skills at age 23, including transition scoring. Nets' Mikel Brown Jr. (No. 6) offered solid two-way play. Bucks' Brayden Burries (No. 5) led guards with 22.3 PPG on 50% shooting and 12:1 assist-to-turnover ratio. Bulls' Caleb Wilson (No. 4) launched 8.3 threes per game at 48%, though his 23% free-throw shooting and 5 assists vs. 13 turnovers raise concerns.