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Wizards Land No. 1 Pick, Target BYU Star Dybantsa

5/12/2026

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Wizards Secure No. 1

NBA announced the 2026 draft order, giving Wizards the No. 1 pick, which they are expected to use on BYU forward AJ Dybantsa.
The Jazz, Grizzlies, Bulls, Clippers, Nets, Kings, Hawks and Warriors pick Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer, Caleb Wilson, Keaton Wagler, Darius Acuff Jr., Kingston Flemings, Mikel Brown Jr., Aday Mara.
Later picks include Nate Ament, Yaxel Lendeborg, Labaron Philon and Koa Peat for Milwaukee, Oklahoma City, Miami and Charlotte.

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Dybantsa Leads

The mock consensus gives AJ Dybantsa an average rank of 1, projecting him first.
Darryn Peterson ranks second with a consensus average of 2.25, while Cameron Boozer is third at 2.875.
The mock list reaches No. 12 with Chris Cenac Jr. for Oklahoma City, then Cameron Carr (No. 13, Charlotte) and Christian Anderson (No. 14, Toronto).
Analysts say the Wizards’ odds were ever in their favor, stressing the need for a star.

Summary

Hawks Gain Top-Four

Wizards, Pacers and Nets have a 14% chance at the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery.
A 2025 trade gives the Hawks the higher of Bucks’ or Pelicans’ picks, giving them a 43% chance for a top-four selection.
If the Clippers’ pick falls outside the top four, the Thunder will take that slot.
BYU forward AJ Dybantsa, a 6-foot-9 player with a 6-foot-11 wingspan, draws comparisons to Tracy McGrady.

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Wizards Secure No. 1

NBA announced the 2026 draft order, giving Wizards the No. 1 pick, which they are expected to use on BYU forward AJ Dybantsa.
The Jazz, Grizzlies, Bulls, Clippers, Nets, Kings, Hawks and Warriors pick Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer, Caleb Wilson, Keaton Wagler, Darius Acuff Jr., Kingston Flemings, Mikel Brown Jr., Aday Mara.
Later picks include Nate Ament, Yaxel Lendeborg, Labaron Philon and Koa Peat for Milwaukee, Oklahoma City, Miami and Charlotte.

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