There’s nothing better than chaos on NBA Draft night. Remember 2013, when we were trying to figure out if Nerlens Noel or Victor Oladipo would go first to the Cleveland Cavaliers? And then they surprised everybody with Anthony Bennett? That’s the kind of pandemonium we should be looking for on Tuesday.I’m not going to come out here and give you a regular mock draft when we have Sam Vecenie and John Hollinger on staff. No, no, no. However, there are some scenarios in which a mock draft can be informed by chaos, and the unexpected becomes reality.So I’m presenting you with a chaotic mock first round that has some truth to it but explores the possibilities of surprise picks. And, of course, at some point, we will trade Giannis Antetokounmpo somewhere. What could teams secretly want? Who are some prospects being overlooked or overvalued? Let the chaos begin:1. Washington WizardsCameron Boozer | 6-8 forward | 18 years old | DukeI know, right? What a loop this would throw everybody for! I was doing a radio hit with a local sports show in D.C. recently and was asked about the tough decision the Wizards had to make at No. 1. I figured I was being led toward talking about picking AJ Dybantsa versus Darryn Peterson. Nope! They were asking me if the Wizards should take Dybantsa or Boozer. No offense to Boozer, but this never even really crossed my mind, and I started doubting everything I’ve heard so far in the draft process. Maybe all of this smoke and mirrors is leading toward a surprise Boozer selection at the top. Put him next to Alex Sarr and Anthony Davis, and you don’t really have to worry much about his defense.Why Cameron Boozer produces and wins at every levelSam Vecenie2. Utah JazzDarryn Peterson | 6-5 guard | 19 years old | KansasWait, what? Why wouldn’t the Jazz go for Dybansta if he falls to No. 2? As Tony Jones let us know this past week, the Jazz are torn between all three of the top prospects. Dybantsa staying in Utah to begin his career would be an awesome story. But remember two things: 1) This is a chaos mock draft, and 2) Peterson solves a potential problem for the Jazz. Keyonte George became good at the wrong time for them. He was mediocre at best his first two seasons before becoming awesome for them in Year 3. That sets him up for a massive contract extension this October or a restricted free agency offer sheet next summer. With Peterson in tow, you can have him more in the George role, keep Walker Kessler in this restricted free agency and roll out your massive front line and move Ace Bailey into a starting wing position full-time. This is as much about Peterson’s talent as it is about preparing yourself for the eventual second-apron payroll threshold.3. Memphis GrizzliesAJ Dybantsa | 6-9 wing | 19 years old | BYUWhat an incredible win for the Grizzlies in this chaos scenario. Dybantsa is the best player in the class. I understand people who believe in Peterson more, but the measurables with the athleticism and the game of Dybantsa put him over the top for me. The Grizzlies have so many good, young role players, but Dybantsa gives them a clear view of the timeline. They’d have a young star to build around. The question then becomes whether or not they want to keep Ja Morant for any of it. Or maybe they wait to see if he can increase his trade value?4. Chicago BullsDarius Acuff Jr. | 6-2 guard | 19 years old | ArkansasAlmost everybody is certain that Caleb Wilson will be the pick at No. 4. He probably should be, too. But the idea of adding Acuff as their next star is far more enticing to me. He can score from everywhere, and he’s one of the best 3-point shooters in the draft. He’s a good playmaker but can also play off-ball when Josh Giddey is orchestrating the offense. He won’t be Derrick Rose, but he’d be another star point guard for the Bulls at some point.5. LA ClippersBrayden Burries | 6-4 guard | 20 years old | ArizonaStill no Wilson! Ridiculous, right? The Clippers reportedly had Burries in for a workout, and it went extremely well. They’ve been linked to taking someone like Keaton Wagler because of their trade deadline acquisition of Darius Garland, so this bevy of point guard options doesn’t make a ton of sense. But someone like Burries stretching the floor and giving them decent size next to Garland and another scoring option behind Garland and Kawhi Leonard makes a lot of sense. It would be tough to pass on Wilson and Wagler, but sometimes a workout can sway you.6. Brooklyn NetsCaleb Wilson | 6-9 wing | 19 years old | North CarolinaFinally, someone lands Wilson. I’m not sure this is the right spot for him. You like the fit a lot more for the Bulls or Clippers, as the Nets really don’t have a ton of definite building blocks on their roster. They had a rough 2025 draft with five first-round picks, and maybe you can see one of them as a long-term solution (Egor Demin). They have Michael Porter Jr., but he could be a pretty good trade option at some point. Wilson doesn’t give them a No. 1 guy just yet, but he’s going to be a super role player at worst. Maybe he’s more in that Pascal Siakam mold at his peak?Caleb Wilson blends power, explosiveness and coordination in a way other players can’tSam Vecenie7. Sacramento KingsKeaton Wagler | 6-5 wing | 19 years old | IllinoisTough decision between Wagler, Kingston Flemings and Mikel Brown Jr. here, but taking good size at the lead guard position is a good idea for Scott Perry. I’m not totally convinced Wagler is a guy who can run an offense, but even as the secondary attacker/initiator, he seems like a great option. He can shoot, and he can score all over the floor. I want to see that first step and handle get a little quicker and tighter so he’s deadlier in isolation or pick-and-roll situations, but the Kings need to reshape this roster completely.8. Atlanta HawksAday Mara | 7-3 big | 21 years old | MichiganThis is chaos to me. It’s where Mara is being mocked just about everywhere as the bow tied around the Derik Queen trade from a year ago with New Orleans. The Hawks have two positions of need right now. They need a big man to slot Onyeka Okongwu into a more natural power forward position, and they need a lead guard. Dyson Daniels isn’t that guy, and re-signing CJ McCollum is a short-term solution. I just don’t really see it with Mara at the NBA level. I’m a big believer in taking the best player available, and I don’t believe it’s him. This would be drafting for a need but not the need.9. Dallas MavericksKingston Flemings | 6-3 guard | 19 years old | HoustonYes, they have Kyrie Irving, but bringing in Flemings allows the Mavericks to comfortably explore trade options that put things more on Cooper Flagg’s timeline. They had a great find in Ryan Nembhard, but he’s more of a backup point guard in the NBA. Flemings would provide even more athleticism and firepower to this young core. He and Flagg as a combination for the future is a lot of fun. Some of Flemings’ shooting might be questioned, but he’s electric on the court.Kingston Flemings and Cooper Flagg? Could that be pairing in Dallas? (William Purnell / Imagn Images)10. Milwaukee BucksMikel Brown Jr. | 6-4 guard | 20 years old | LouisvilleThis is a big win for the Bucks, with or without Giannis on the team. Brown is kind of a sneaky prospect in this draft. He could go a lot higher than this, and teams seem to be very impressed with his workouts and game. His shooting needs to improve, and some of that is just shot selection. Brown needs better pace to his game, but he is absolutely a guy who could make an All-Star team or two someday.11. Golden State WarriorsYaxel Lendeborg | 6-9 big | 23 years old | MichiganWe could go for chaos here, but let’s keep it simple for the Warriors. They’re going to look for guys who can play right away. Lendeborg fits that perfectly. The Warriors will tout his championship experience. He can do a little bit of everything. He’ll be able to defend right away. I’m not sure how high the upside is with him, but the floor is very high. This is about maximizing the immediate future in this final push with Stephen Curry and company.12. Oklahoma City ThunderNate Ament | 6-10 wing/forward | 19 years old | TennesseeThere were times early in the college season in which Ament might have been projected closer to the top five than the bottom part of the lottery. He had a pretty disappointing season, but scouts and executives are hoping that was just a bad college experience. Here, the Thunder get to add a 6-foot-10, springy forward they can mold into one of their prototypical role players. He’s a perfect project.13. Miami HeatKoa Peat | 6-7 wing | 19 years old | ArizonaYes, a surprise! Peat was a monster among high school and college players when he was on his way to the NBA. There are reasonable questions about whether he can play this way against grown men. He can defend multiple positions, he can handle the ball and he’s a solid passer. He’s a good scorer in the midrange and around the basket. The question will be whether he can shoot. He’s worth the project here for Miami because … wait a second … I’m getting word…We have a trade to announce! This is a three-team deal between the Milwaukee Bucks, Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers.