Nets Could Line Up for This ‘Elite Athlete' in the NBA Draft

For the teams that are no longer in the NBA postseason, the focus has squarely shifted to the upcoming NBA draft.

The action is drawing close, too. On Sunday, May 10, the NBA Draft Lottery takes place, marking when we’ll find out which teams get the top picks.

In a feature out on Saturday, May 9, Gary Parrish of CBS Sports gives his take on what to expect during this draft.

“The Wizards, Pacers and Nets have the best chances to secure the first pick — but it could also go to the Jazz, Grizzlies, Hawks, Mavericks, Bulls, Bucks, Warriors, Heat, Hornets or … Thunder,” Parrish states in the article. “Yes, Oklahoma City really could get the No. 1 pick, crazy as that sounds. If it happens, Monday will make for an incredible day of sports talk.”

Parrish has the Brooklyn Nets nabbing Caleb Wilson of North Carolina as the No. 3 selection. He was injured last season, but his draft stock is still high.

“Brooklyn needs a star and Wilson has the tools to become one if the perimeter shooting improves — and maybe even if it doesn’t,” he states in the piece. “His season ended prematurely because of multiple injuries, the first of which happened Feb. 10 in a loss at Miami. It was an awful development for North Carolina (that might’ve cost Hubert Davis his job), but it shouldn’t negatively impact Wilson’s stock much, if at all, other than how it robbed him of the chance to enhance his reputation and leave a real mark in Chapel Hill.”

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He adds of the player: “The Atlanta native is an elite athlete with a top-shelf motor who shined in matchups against Duke, Kansas and Ohio State. His range seems to be second at best, fourth at worst.”

Why Caleb Wilson of North Carolina is a Fit for the Nets

Wilson going to the Nets makes too much sense. Brooklyn has been hurting for years, so this draft is crucial to them, and nabbing Wilson could certainly help improve their shooting game.

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Unlike many of the players in the draft, Wilson is also ready to start in the NBA, and that’s the kind of talent the Nets need to remake their lineup going into the 2026-27 season.

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This story was originally published May 9, 2026 at 12:26 PM.