AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and All Projected Rookie Contracts for Top 2026 NBA Draft Picks

BYU forward AJ Dybantsa and Kansas guard Darryn Peterson headlined the list of prospects that were selected in the first round of the 2026 NBA draft on Tuesday.

The Washington Wizards added Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick, while Peterson was drafted by the Utah Jazz at No. 2.

As incoming first-year players now prepare for their inaugural seasons with their respective teams, here's a look at the projected rookie contracts for all 30 first-round picks as the draft unfolds.

Rookie Contracts

1. Washington Wizards: AJ Dybantsa, 4-year, $66.9 million
2. Utah Jazz: Darryn Peterson, 4-year, $60 million
3. Memphis Grizzlies: Cameron Boozer, 4-year, $53.8 million
4. Chicago Bulls: Caleb Wilson, 4-year, $48.5 million
5. Los Angeles Clippers (via IND): Keaton Wagler, 4-year, $44 million
6. Brooklyn Nets: Mikel Brown Jr., 4-year, $39.9 million
7. Sacramento Kings: Darius Acuff Jr., 4-year, $36.5 million
8. Atlanta Hawks (via NOP): Kingston Flemings, 4-year, $33.4 million
9. Dallas Mavericks: Morez Johnson Jr., 4-year, $30.8 million
10. Milwaukee Bucks: Brayden Burries, 4-year, $29.2 million
11. Golden State Warriors: Yaxel Lendeborg, 4-year, $28.1 million
12. Oklahoma City Thunder (via LAC): Aday Mara, 4-year, $27 million
13. Miami Heat (traded to MIL): Nate Ament, 4-year, $26 million
14. Charlotte Hornets: Hannes Steinbach, 4-year, $25 million
15. Chicago Bulls (via POR): Dailyn Swain, 4-year, $24 million
16. Memphis Grizzlies (traded to DET via MEM): Bennett Stirtz, 4-year, $22.8 million
17. Oklahoma City Thunder (via PHI): Ebuka Okorie, 4-year, $21.7 million
18. Charlotte Hornets (from ORL via PHX): Christian Anderson Jr., 4-year, $20.6 million
19. Toronto Raptors: Allen Graves, 4-year, $19.7 million
20. San Antonio Spurs (via ATL): Jayden Quaintance, 4-year, $18.9 million
21. Detroit Pistons (traded to MEM): Karim Lopez, 4-year, $18.4 million
22. Philadelphia 76ers (from HOU via OKC): Labaron Philon Jr., 4-year, $17.8 million
23. Atlanta Hawks (via CLE): Zuby Ejiofor, 4-year, $17.3 million
24. New York Knicks (traded to LAL): Cameron Carr, 4-year, $16.8 million
25. Los Angeles Lakers (traded to NYK): Sergio De Larrea, 4-year, $16.3 million
26. Denver Nuggets (traded to SAS): Tarris Reed Jr., 4-year, $15.8 million
27. Boston Celtics: Chris Cenac Jr., 4-year, $15.3 million
28. Minnesota Timberwolves (traded to BKN): Joshua Jefferson, 4-year, $15.3 million
29. Cleveland Cavaliers (traded to SAC): Alex Karaban, 4-year, $15.1 million
30. Dallas Mavericks (traded to PHX via NYK): Koa Peat, 4-year, $15 million

Rookie Contract Projections via Spotrac

Players drafted in the first round will sign the NBA's standard four-year rookie contract, which contains two guaranteed seasons as well as team options for the third season and fourth season.

It isn't hard to imagine Dybantsa having both options exercised in the future, as he's coming off a phenomenal freshman year at BYU.

He averaged 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals per game while shooting 51.0 percent from the field and 33.1 percent from three-point territory. Dybantsa earned Big 12 Freshman of the Year honors as he helped lead the Cougars to a 23-12 record.

While injuries limited Peterson to 24 games as a freshman, he still made his presence felt for the Jayhawks when available.

He recorded 20.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.4 steals per game on 43.8/38.2/82.6 shooting splits during his 2025-26 campaign.