Cleveland Cavaliers to face top 2026-27 NBA Draft picks

The Cleveland Cavaliers are scheduled to face several top picks from the 2026-27 NBA Draft during the upcoming season.

On October 28, the Cavaliers will face the Washington Wizards, featuring the number one overall pick, AJ Dybantsa. Analysts have noted the Wizards' potential as Eastern Conference contenders following the addition of Dybantsa to a roster including Trae Young and Anthony Davis.

On November 16, Cleveland will play an away game against the Chicago Bulls, which features the fourth overall pick, Caleb Wilson. On November 18, the Cavaliers will host the Memphis Grizzlies, marking the debut of the third overall pick, Cameron Boozer. Boozer, a former National Player of Merit from Duke, has a familial connection to the franchise as the son of former Cavalier Carlos Boozer.