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Wizards Hold No. 1 Pick, Eye Dybantsa or Peterson

6/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Washington Wizards will hold the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on June 23 in New York.
The Wizards have narrowed their selection to Dybantsa or Peterson, according to Jeremy Woo.
Betting sites list Peterson at +500 and Dybantsa at -600 at FanDuel, and at +475 and -550 respectively at DraftKings.
Peterson met with Wizards staff and also held a meeting with the Utah Jazz over the weekend.

History

Historical Context

The Knicks won the NBA’s first lottery in May 1985 and used the No. 1 pick on Georgetown center Patrick Ewing, signing him to a six-year $17 million rookie deal. That draft, held June 18, 1985, featured 162 players over seven rounds. Now the Washington Wizards hold the 2026 No. 1 pick, eyeing prospects such as Dybantsa and Peterson, hoping a top-pick boost.

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Story summary

The Washington Wizards will hold the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on June 23 in New York.
The Wizards have narrowed their selection to Dybantsa or Peterson, according to Jeremy Woo.
Betting sites list Peterson at +500 and Dybantsa at -600 at FanDuel, and at +475 and -550 respectively at DraftKings.
Peterson met with Wizards staff and also held a meeting with the Utah Jazz over the weekend.

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