The Washington Wizards won the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, earning their first No 1 overall pick since selecting John Wall in 2010.
AJ Dybantsa has emerged as the likely No 1 selection, with projections pointing toward the Brigham Young University star.
Bleacher Report's Jonathan Wasserman compared Dybantsa's game to Jaylen Brown, noting: 'Dybantsa's case right now has the fewest holes.'
Dybantsa reacted to the lottery moment, saying: 'Standing here is kind of crazy. One of these teams is going to be home.'
With Dybantsa possibly joining the roster, the Wizards' projected lineup could look significantly more dangerous entering the 2026-27 season.
The lottery order after Washington included the Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies, and Chicago Bulls, while the Indiana Pacers fell to the No 5 slot, which now belongs to the Los Angeles Clippers.
