play How did AJ Dybantsa jump Darryn Peterson in Jeremy Woo's mock draft? (2:33) Jeremy Woo breaks down the race between AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson for top prospect in the NBA draft. (2:33) Anthony Gharib May 5, 2026, 08:54 PM ET The LA Clippers have not selected in the first round of the NBA draft for two consecutive years in over a decade. But, ahead of the draft lottery Sunday, there is a chance that streak is broken, thanks to the Indiana Pacers . LA traded center Ivica Zubac to the Pacers at the February trade deadline, receiving Bennedict Mathurin , Isaiah Jackson , two first-round picks and one second-round pick. One of those first-rounders is for this year. It is protected from picks Nos. 1 to 4 and 10 to 30. Therefore, if the ping-pong balls bounce to land the Pacers within picks Nos. 5 to 9, the pick will be awarded to the Clippers. LA is well aware of what it needs Sunday and hasn't been shy about expressing its chances.…