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Wizards Target Dybantsa for No. 1, Jazz Consider Trade

6/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

AJ Dybantsa (BYU forward) skipped pre-draft workouts, only visiting team facilities and dinner before the June 23 draft.
Analyst Jeremy Woo says the margin between Dybantsa and guard Darryn Peterson is razor-thin, ranking Dybantsa top.
The Washington Wizards, lottery winners, are weighing Dybantsa against Peterson for the No. 1 pick.
The Utah Jazz could move up to No. 2 to select Dybantsa if the Wizards trade the pick, a move Jazz owner favors.

History

Historical Context

In June 1985 the NBA held its first draft lottery, letting seven non-playoff teams each draw an envelope for the top pick; the New York Knicks won and selected Georgetown center Patrick Ewing, signing him to a six-year $17 million rookie contract. The 162-player, seven-round draft was meant to curb tanking and still shapes modern lottery strategies for teams like the Washington Wizards.

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Story summary

AJ Dybantsa (BYU forward) skipped pre-draft workouts, only visiting team facilities and dinner before the June 23 draft.
Analyst Jeremy Woo says the margin between Dybantsa and guard Darryn Peterson is razor-thin, ranking Dybantsa top.
The Washington Wizards, lottery winners, are weighing Dybantsa against Peterson for the No. 1 pick.
The Utah Jazz could move up to No. 2 to select Dybantsa if the Wizards trade the pick, a move Jazz owner favors.

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