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AJ Dybantsa Goes No. 1 to the Wizards in the 2026 NBA Draft

The wait is over, and the Washington Wizards have their franchise cornerstone. AJ Dybantsa is the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the selection everyone in D.C.

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How AJ Dybantsa Is Missing Piece to Unlock Trae Young, Wizards

The Washington Wizards have just completed the most fascinating, mind-boggling 18 months in modern NBA roster construction. First, the front office executed a striking double-heist at the trade deadline, taking Trae Young off Atlanta’s hands and grabbing Anthony Davis from Dallas while protecting their own lottery draft capital.

Anthony Davis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 24

Wizards GM Will Dawkins reveals Anthony Davis extension timeline after 2026 NBA Draft

The Washington Wizards are on the rise, and they are widely expected to take a huge leap this upcoming season, especially with the arrival of AJ Dybantsa, the first overall selection of the 2026 NBA Draft.

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What Trae Young said to number one AJ Dybantsa during post-NBA Draft phone call

Veteran point guard Trae Young has already taken AJ Dybantsa under his wing. The Washington Wizards are entering a new era, one where the 2026 No. 1 overall pick, AJ Dybantsa, will one day become the leader of the franchise.

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The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

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Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa sends major message to Washington on LinkedIn

The future is looking bright for the Washington Wizards with the arrival of AJ Dybantsa. As expected, the Wizards took Dybantsa as the top overall pick of the NBA Draft on Tuesday, adding another blue-chip talent to the roster.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 24

Watch AJ Dybantsa officially land in Washington after NBA Draft

AJ Dybantsa is officially a Wizard, and he arrived in Washington in style. Earlier this afternoon, Dybantsa, who was selected with the number one overall pick in this year’s NBA draft, arrived in Washington D.C.

Washington Wizards News / DC Sports King / June 24

Meet AJ Dybantsa and The Journey of the Wizards’ New Franchise Cornerstone

After years of misery, the Washington Wizards have found the player who will lead their next era. With the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Washington selected AJ Dybantsa, a versatile forward whose rise from Boston gyms to college superstardom has made him one of the most anticipated prospects in modern draft history.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 24

Wizards Management is Already Challenging AJ Dybantsa

Winning the No. 1 pick in an NBA Draft isn't for everyone. Some front offices around the league can get overwhelmed or antsy in attaching themselves too

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NBA Draft: Wizards second-round targets

After selecting AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick on Tuesday, the Washington Wizards have more work ahead on Day 2 of the 2026 NBA Draft. Washington owns picks No.

Trae Young News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 24

Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa makes ‘trolling’ confession about stealing Trae Young’s number

The Washington Wizards didn’t surprise anybody when they selected AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft, and he officially joins a team full of young talent, as well as a few veterans.

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Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / June 24

Is AJ Dybantsa finally the player who ends the Wizards’ rebuild?

Happy Wednesday everyone. In case you haven’t heard, the Washington Wizards selected AJ Dybantsa No. 1 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. So after one entire month of spamming you this guy’s name (and even a few other prospects), we finally know what the Wizards are moving in with their young roster.

Trae Young News / Bullets Forever / June 24

NBA Draft 2026: AJ Dybantsa sets the Wizards’ winning core in place

AJ Dybantsa is a Washington Wizard, and to a greater extent than we’ve seen in years, it feels like the Wizards’ core is set. Unlike many No. 1 picks, Dybantsa is not walking into a blank slate.

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Shams basically calls Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa a liar with ‘pretty hard workout’ revelation

AJ Dybantsa was making some noise leading up to the 2026 NBA Draft, as he was confident that he was going to be the one to hear his name called first by commissioner Adam Silver.

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Wizards, Thunder celebrate as biggest winners of 2026 NBA Draft

The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft is finished, and it was surprisingly more subdued. Unlike other years where there were more reaches and draft slides, this draft played out more or less by the books.

Trae Young News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23

Wizards’ Trae Young offers to talk No. 3 jersey ‘later’ with AJ Dybantsa after Draft

The Washington Wizards are loading up, as they made the much-anticipated selection of AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft. Dybantsa is joining a stacked Wizards young core that added veteran stars Trae Young and Anthony Davis, and they are now going to be expected to compete for a playoff spot during the 2026-27 campaign.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23

John Wall names his Wizards starting 5 after selecting AJ Dybantsa

The Washington Wizards’ rebuild might bear fruit as soon as next season, as they have built a stacked young core — with the number one overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft, AJ Dybantsa, expected to help take this team to the next level.

Washington Wizards News / Yardbarker / June 23

AJ Dybantsa can give his sister cool gift after going No. 1 to Wizards

AJ Dybantsa can give his sister some cool wheels after going No. 1 overall to Wizards in 2026 NBA Draft

AJ Dybantsa's sister may soon own the sweetest whip in her high school's parking lot.

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Wizards select BYU F AJ Dybantsa No. 1 overall in NBA draft

The Washington Wizards opened the NBA draft on Tuesday night by selecting BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick. The Wizards tabbed Dybantsa over Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, who had a checkered college season at Kansas last season.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / June 23

Wizards draft AJ Dybantsa with No. 1 overall pick

As long expected, the Wizards have used the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft to select AJ Dybantsa.

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Anthony Davis Reportedly Wants Max Extension; Wizards Could Explore Trade Market

Anthony Davis‘ future with the Washington Wizards may not be as secure as many assumed. While Wizards president Michael Winger recently stated that Davis wants to remain in Washington, new reporting from NBA insider Jake Fischer suggests there could be another layer developing behind the scenes.

Washington Wizards News / Yardbarker / June 23