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The Wizards will pick first again thanks to lottery luck, and AJ Dybantsa is the clear favorite to go No. 1 in the 2026 draft across ESPN, Yahoo, SB Nation, CBS, Bleacher Report, The Ringer, ClutchPoints, and NBC Sports, with other prospects like Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer also in the conversation.
Washington holds the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and hasn't decided whether to stay at the top or trade down. Analyst Sam Vecenie says AJ Dybantsa is the consensus No. 1 among evaluators (roughly 60%), with Cameron Boozer and Darryn Peterson as the next likely options. If Dybantsa is Washington's guy, they'll stay at No. 1; if not, they could explore a trade-down, potentially to the Jazz at No. 2, before the June decision.
As the 2026 NBA Draft approaches, AJ Dybantsa remains the likely No. 1 but isn’t guaranteed, with Darryn Peterson and others still in contention amid medical review concerns. Aday Mara’s strong combine has him climbing boards and could disrupt the top-8 run on guards. Don’t expect the Jazz to trade up for Dybantsa; Sacramento is eyeing Darius Acuff at No. 7, and Milwaukee could add more picks if Giannis moves.
NBA draft chatter shows no clear No.1: AJ Dybantsa is a tentative favorite, but teams aren’t treating him as a lock for the Wizards; a consensus top four of Dybantsa, Peterson, Boozer and Wilson exists with Peterson likely going to Utah, Boozer to Memphis, Wilson to Chicago. Peterson’s medicals and interview impressions are watched; Aday Mara is rising toward the lottery and could land around the 8th pick for Atlanta, while Milwaukee’s 10th pick and possible multiple selections fuel Giannis trade chatter. Brooklyn is tied to Mara and Nate Ament and could move; Sacramento aims for Darius Acuff at No.7 to address point guard needs; Phoenix may pursue a first-round addition beyond 47th. The draft landscape remains unsettled with teams weighing several prospects and moves.
NBC Sports releases 2026 NBA Mock Draft Vol. 2, with AJ Dybantsa projected to go first to the Washington Wizards and a full first‑round slate highlighted by players like Darryn Peterson, Caleb Wilson and Cameron Boozer, while noting the May 27 withdrawal deadline and NIL-era decisions that could influence college players’ paths.
Utah Jazz reportedly intends to move from No. 2 to No. 1 in the 2026 NBA Draft, with AJ Dybantsa open to staying in Utah. The Washington Wizards hold the top pick and are said to be open to moving down, fueling hypothetical Jazz–Wizards swap talks. While most teams might prefer to keep the No. 1 pick, Washington should listen to gauge value and options.
The Wizards, after landing the No. 1 pick via the lottery, should trade down to gain extra assets and target Cameron Boozer as the top on-board choice, with A.J. Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson as credible alternatives; the piece argues Boozer’s combination of scoring, rebounding and versatility makes him a strong immediate-impact fit for a quick rebuild.
BYU forward AJ Dybantsa emerged as a top 2026 NBA draft prospect at the Chicago Combine, posting elite measurements (6'8.5", 217 lbs, 7'0.5" wingspan, 8'10" reach) and the event’s top vertical, plus notable drills. Analysts from Bleacher Report and ESPN project him as a likely No. 1 pick for the Washington Wizards, who have added talent like Trae Young and Anthony Davis. Dybantsa averaged 25.5 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 3.7 APG and 1.1 SPG as a BYU freshman, with elite scoring and intangibles fueling optimism for a quick Wizards playoff push if drafted.
After the Wizards won the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, expectations are sky-high for the class, with AJ Dybantsa calling it perhaps the best ever and top teams (Washington, Utah, Memphis, Chicago) holding the first four picks. The top quartet will likely be Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson, but the class is deep and could rival the best in years, with medicals and trades in the coming weeks potentially reshuffling the order.
After the Draft Lottery reshaped the order, The Athletic's Sam Vecenie updates his post-lottery mock with AJ Dybantsa going No. 1 to the Wizards and Darryn Peterson No. 2 to the Jazz, followed by Cameron Boozer to the Grizzlies, Caleb Wilson to the Bulls, Keaton Wagler to the Clippers (via IND) and Darius Acuff Jr. to the Nets, among others. The piece also notes the lottery’s key shifts (Jazz’s leap to No. 2, Pacers losing a pick to the Clippers) and provides scouting context on each prospect’s strengths, shortcomings, and fit, along with considerations like injuries and pre-draft evaluations.
Rotoworld’s first 2026 NBA mock draft has Washington Wizards winning the lottery and taking AJ Dybantsa No. 1 overall, with Utah Jazz jumping to No. 2 and Memphis at No. 3 as Ja Morant rumors swirl; the piece outlines the full top-30 projections and notes the lottery’s winners and losers as well as the dynamics of the coming draft cycle.
Golden State earned the 11th pick in the 2026 NBA draft after an unlucky lottery, while coach Steve Kerr agreed to a two-year extension. GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. can use the pick to spark a retool around Steph Curry, either by drafting a young talent in a deep class led by AJ Dybantsa or by trading for a veteran star to chase another title.
The Utah Jazz earned the No. 2 pick in the NBA draft lottery, setting up a potential selection of AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, or Cam Boozer, as the team looks to pair a top prospect with a rising young core and pursue deep playoff runs in coming seasons.
Washington won the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft lottery as AJ Dybantsa positions himself to be the top pick in a deep class that also features Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, Caleb Wilson and Darius Acuff Jr, with teams weighing workouts, medicals and interviews to determine final selections.
The Washington Wizards won the NBA draft lottery and will pick first in next month’s draft, giving them a chance to select a franchise centerpiece—potentially BYU forward AJ Dybantsa—after years of near-misses and a long rebuild.