Sunday Lottery Set to Crown 2026 No. 1 Pick as Wizards, Pacers, Nets Lead Odds

Sunday’s NBA Draft Lottery will determine the No. 1 pick among 14 non-playoff teams. Washington, Indiana and Brooklyn each hold a 14% chance, with Utah and Sacramento at 11.5%, then other odds descending to 9% (Hawks via New Orleans), 6.7%, and down to 0.5% for the Hornets. Picks 15–60 are locked in for now, and reforms to the lottery process are expected later. The piece also notes top projected prospects (e.g., AJ Dybansta and Darryn Peterson) and other likely top-five contenders in mock drafts.