Overview of 2026 Draft Class Players on Two-Way Deals for Upcoming NBA Season

This season is set to showcase several high-profile rookies from the 2026 NBA Draft, including prominent prospects such as AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson. In addition to these top players, there is a group of undrafted rookies vying for opportunities, as 19 undrafted players have received training camp invites, with hopes of securing two-way deals based on their performance.

A total of 27 players from the 2026 draft class have been awarded two-way contracts as the season approaches. These players are expected to spend considerable time in the G League but will have the opportunity to transition to standard NBA contracts in the future. Among those on two-way deals, 14 were undrafted, while 13 were second-round picks. Notably, Braden Smith, selected 38th overall from Purdue, is the highest-ranked player from this draft group to sign a two-way deal.

The following is a complete list of rookies with two-way contracts to start training camp:

- Michael Ajayi, Charlotte Hornets

- Tobe Awaka, Chicago Bulls

- Tyler Bilodeau, Brooklyn Nets

- Kylan Boswell, Charlotte Hornets

- Maliq Brown, San Antonio Spurs

- Rafael Castro, Houston Rockets

- Carson Cooper, Memphis Grizzlies

- Quadir Copeland, Houston Rockets

- Malik Dia, New Orleans Pelicans

- Josh Dix, Oklahoma City Thunder

- Tre Donaldson, Miami Heat

- Ja'Kobi Gillespie, San Antonio Spurs

- Bryce Hopkins, Denver Nuggets

- Graham Ike, Golden State Warriors

- Tobi Lawal, Dallas Mavericks

- Nick Martinelli, LA Clippers

- Dillon Mitchell, Boston Celtics

- Izaiyah Nelson, Orlando Magic

- Tyler Nickel, New York Knicks

- AK Okereke, Los Angeles Lakers

- Felix Okpara, Washington Wizards

- Ugonna Onyenso, Detroit Pistons

- Otega Oweh, Oklahoma City Thunder

- Jaron Pierre Jr., New Orleans Pelicans

- Jaylin Sellers, Chicago Bulls

- Braden Smith, Indiana Pacers

- Ernest Udeh Jr., Cleveland Cavaliers.