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Wizards select Dybantsa #1; Jazz, Grizzlies pick Peterson, Boozer

5/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Washington Wizards are projected to select Dybantsa No. 1 in the 2026 NBA Draft on June 23-24.
Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies are projected to pick Peterson at No. 2 (20.2 pts) and Boozer at No. 3 (22.5 pts).
Atlanta Hawks may trade down from No. 8 to No. 12 for Labaron Philon Jr.
Chicago Bulls are projected to target Labaron Philon Jr. at No. 15 as a long-term guard.

History

Historical Context

After the 1984 NBA draft—held June 19 at Madison Square Garden—Chicago selected Michael Jordan third overall; his 28.2 points per game rookie season helped lift the Bulls from a 27-55 record toward playoff contention. That draft, famed for Hall-of-Fame talent, set a precedent for drafts reshaping franchises, a pattern echoed in 2026 as the Wizards position themselves to select a top prospect.

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Story summary

Washington Wizards are projected to select Dybantsa No. 1 in the 2026 NBA Draft on June 23-24.
Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies are projected to pick Peterson at No. 2 (20.2 pts) and Boozer at No. 3 (22.5 pts).
Atlanta Hawks may trade down from No. 8 to No. 12 for Labaron Philon Jr.
Chicago Bulls are projected to target Labaron Philon Jr. at No. 15 as a long-term guard.

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