NBC Sports NBA Mock Draft: Who do the Clippers take at No. 5?

Centered on the Clippers' No. 5 pick, NBC Sports' NBA Mock Draft anchors the draft's most consequential decision and its potential ripple effects across rosters. With the draft less than a week away, speculation centers on Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo and how a trade could reshape both the Bucks' plan and others' selections. The mock, produced by Raphielle Johnson and Kurt Helin, runs through all 60 picks and places the Clippers' hypothetical selection at No. 5 amid a crowded, talent-rich field. It also notes that the Clippers previously acquired Darius Garland, illustrating how one move can influence broader draft decisions and roster construction.