The Los Angeles Lakers, holding the 25th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, are projected to select forward Morez Johnson Jr. from Michigan, a versatile two-way player who helped his team win the NCAA championship. Key points: The Washington Wizards received the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery. The Los Angeles Lakers own the No. 25 pick in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft. Mock draft analysts predict the Lakers will choose Morez Johnson Jr., a forward from Michigan, with the No. 25 selection. Johnson averaged 13.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game, shooting 62.8% from the field and 37.9% from three-point range. He transferred from Illinois to Michigan and was a key contributor to Michigan's NCAA championship victory. #morezjohnsonjr. #lakers #losangeleslakers #lakersnews #lakersrumors #lakersoffseason #lakersdraft #lakersdraftnews #lakersdraftrumors #lakersmockdraft #michiganwolverines #michiganbasketball #nba #nbarumors #nbanews #nbamockdraft #nbamockdraft2026 #nbadraft #nbadraft2026 #nbadraftnews #mockdraft #mockdrafts #mockdraft2026