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Wizards Grab No. 1 Pick; Combine Highlights Prospects, Able Decides

5/18/2026

Summary

Wizards Secure #1

The Washington Wizards secured the No. 1 overall selection in the June 2026 NBA Draft.
The Chicago combine hosted 73 prospects, featuring Cameron Carr (Baylor) with 30 points on 14-of-25 shooting and Morez Johnson Jr. (Michigan) with a 39-inch vertical and 13.1 points per game.
Matt Able (North Carolina) must decide by May 27 midnight after meetings with the Pistons, Magic, Pacers and Suns.

Summary

Wizards Trade-down

Dan Favale proposes the Jazz swap their No. 2 pick for No. 1, sending Washington the No. 2 slot and 2027-29 protected first-rounders.
The Wizards’ acquisitions of Trae Young and Anthony Davis show a preference for immediate impact, prompting a trade-down.
Utah is urged to retain its top-five prospects—Lauri Markkanen, Keyonte George, Walker Kessler, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ace Bailey—while franchises chase AJ Dybantsa, forcing Washington to consider offers beyond Jazz deal.

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Wizards Secure #1

The Washington Wizards secured the No. 1 overall selection in the June 2026 NBA Draft.
The Chicago combine hosted 73 prospects, featuring Cameron Carr (Baylor) with 30 points on 14-of-25 shooting and Morez Johnson Jr. (Michigan) with a 39-inch vertical and 13.1 points per game.
Matt Able (North Carolina) must decide by May 27 midnight after meetings with the Pistons, Magic, Pacers and Suns.

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