Spurs 2026 Mock Draft: San Antonio Prioritizes Depth Around Wemby

Mere hours before the 2026 NBA Draft commences, the San Antonio Spurs hold four selections as they look to reload following an NBA Finals defeat.

San Antonio has assembled one of the brightest young cores league-wide, and draft night presents GM Brian Wright with an opportunity to continue building a championship-caliber supporting cast around Victor Wembanyama.

Here's who we believe are the best and most realistic fits to help the Spurs return to the Finals and potentially get over the hump next season:

Wembanyama's generational physical traits have already changed the trajectory of San Antonio's franchise. Peat would provide a different kind of force. 

The Arizona product's strength, rebounding upside, and ability to embrace contact would allow Wembanyama to continue operating as a defensive free safety rather than absorbing every physical interior matchup. 

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Scouts have highlighted Peat's ability to make quick reads with the ball in his hands. The 19-year-old has great vision with his back to the basket, which would add a dynamic aspect to Mitch Johnson's offensive scheme. 

San Antonio also dipped into the Arizona pipeline last summer when it selected Carter Bryant 14th overall. 

There may not be a more Spurs-y player in the class than Karaban. Think modern-day Matt Bonner with better wing mobility and connective passing. 

The UConn legend may not possess the highest ceiling among his peers, but few prospects enter the league with a clearer understanding of how to impact winning. Just ask Huskies head coach Dan Hurley, who went on record saying Karaban "changed his life."

In many ways, Karaban represents the type of forward San Antonio has already found success with in fellow BIG EAST product Julian Champagnie. The Spurs have seen firsthand the value of surrounding Wembanyama with low-usage wings who can space the floor, and Karaban could be a cost-controlled option as the franchise prepares for future financial decisions.

How about a double-dip? San Antonio goes back to the UConn well for the third time in as many years, securing Reed as Wembanyama's backup of the future. 

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While Wembanyama has redefined what it means to be a center with his otherworldly skill set, it never hurts to have a more traditional big in the frontcourt. That's what you're getting with Reed. 

The UConn big man brings the strength, rebounding, and interior presence that every contender needs deep into the postseason, giving the Spurs another option when matchups call for size.

His presence would eventually make Luke Kornet expendable, allowing San Antonio to recoup second-round draft capital while adding another cost-controlled contributor to the supporting cast. 

San Antonio rounds out its 2026 class by adding another lethal shooter.

Saunders may not be the flashiest prospect remaining on the board, but few players available this late would have an easier pathway toward contributing for a contender.

The BYU product's ability to space the floor, move without the ball, and capitalize on defensive attention created by others makes him an ideal fit alongside the Spurs' established core.

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With Wembanyama, Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle commanding defensive attention, Saunders wouldn't be expected to create advantages, but rather capitalize on those created by others. 

However, this selection may never be made by San Antonio. With three rookies already added earlier in this mock and a roster fresh off an NBA Finals appearance, the Spurs could easily look to move this pick for future draft capital rather than adding a fourth first-year player.