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Wizards’ No. 1 pick not necessarily viewed as lock

The Wizards may be on the clock at No. 1, but around the league, there is less certainty than you might think. While most public mock drafts have Washington selecting AJ Dybantsa without much debate, that sentiment is not fully shared inside NBA circles.

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Wizards like momentum as No. 1 pick looms: ‘Train leaving the station’

The Wizards may finally be turning a corner. After years of rebuilding, Washington enters the offseason with the No. 1 overall pick and a roster that looks far more competitive on paper.

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One Wild Card Jazz Asset for the Wizards to Target in Trade Talks

The Washington Wizards haven't enjoyed many positions of leverage over their patient, meticulous rebuild. Though it may have taken more swings than they may have once envisioned, the draft lottery has finally blessed a team in desperate need of a superstar prospect in 2026, gifting the Wizards the No.

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AJ Dybantsa Breaks Silence After Reaction To Wizards Landing No. 1 Pick Goes Viral

Former BYU star AJ Dybantsa is the favorite to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and he was in attendance at the McCormick Place convention center on Sunday for the draft lottery.

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Wizards’ Decision Will Cause Domino Effect at 2026 NBA Draft

The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery is officially over, and teams now know where they’re drafting, and are preparing accordingly for the transformational two-night event.

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The 25 best rookie seasons in NBA history

Rookies are exciting for teams and their fans because they represent potential, hope for the future. While it can take years to see how a prospect will pan out, sometimes it clicks right away.

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Wizards GM reveals intriguing connection to AJ Dybantsa

The Washington Wizards have amassed just 50 victories across the last three seasons, which is 14 wins less than what the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder achieved during the 2025-26 campaign.

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AJ Dybanstsa drops bold claim on why Wizards should draft him

With the Washington Wizards having the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, it appears that the consensus is that BYU star Dybantsa will be the selection.

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Exclusive: Bub Carrington’s heartfelt understanding of Wizards fan loyalty

VIRGINIA — The Washington Wizards have gone from national obscurity to one of the NBA’s hottest topics since drafting guard Bub Carrington No. 14 overall out of the University of Pittsburgh in June 2024.

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Wizards Executives Remaining Reluctant to Reveal Next Move

The Washington Wizards tasted their greatest bit of recent success this past weekend in winning the top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but they haven't let that stroke of good fortunate distract from their main objective.

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Washington Wizards GM Will Dawkins: NIL negatively impacts NBA Draft depth

More than 360 collegiate underclassmen entered their names into the 2021 NBA Draft. But, five years later, that number has plummeted to just 71 underclassmen going through this year’s draft process.

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Wizards Look to Surpass Previous No. 1 Pick Success Story

No one would ever call the Washington Wizards a particularly-lucky performer in the NBA Draft lottery reveal process, with a few recent tragedies scarring a fan base that didn't know what to do with itself when their odds finally carried them to a successful, pick-leading finish this past weekend.

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The 25 best No. 2 overall draft picks in NBA history

The No. 1 pick is the prize of the draft. That's obvious, but sometimes, the second pick can be almost, or even more, valuable. These are the greatest No.

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Air Jordan 11 ‘Cool Grey’: Resale Prices, Wizards Era Legacy & Where to Buy

The Air Jordan 11 Retro “Cool Grey” (Style Code: CT8012-005) sits near the top of the pyramid on almost everybody’s all-time Air Jordan 11 list. I’ve been wearing Jordan 11s since their 1996 debut, and the first time I saw them felt like meeting a soulmate.

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Wizards seemingly zeroing in on AJ Dybantsa with No. 1 pick

The Wizards finally caught the break they’ve been chasing. After years of spinning their wheels, Washington landed the No. 1 overall pick and a chance to reshape everything.

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AJ Dybantsa odds-on favorite to go No. 1 to Wizards

The Washington Wizards are widely expected to take BYU forward AJ Dybantsa after winning the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft lottery. Field Level Media's Ethan Ward immediately put Dybantsa atop his draft board, and sportsbooks made him the odds-on favorite to go No.

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Wizards’ case for No. 1 pick trade after winning 2026 NBA Draft Lottery

The Washington Wizards shocked the basketball world on Sunday when they won the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, securing the right to select first overall at Barclays Center on June 23.

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What Are the Best and Worst Washington Wizards Jerseys Ever?

As the Washington Wizards’ long and unsuccessful 2025-26 season neared its curtain call, the franchise gave fans something to celebrate. With spring in full bloom, Washington announced the return of its iconic cherry blossom jerseys for next season.

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Wizards’ Projected Starting 5 If They Take AJ Dybantsa With The No. 1 Pick In 2026 NBA Draft

The NBA draft lottery is in the books, and for the first time since 2018, the team with the worst record in the NBA has won it. The Washington Wizards finished with a woeful 17-65 record in this 2025-26 season, and have now secured the No.

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How Anthony Davis trades have impacted the draft lottery in recent years

The Washington Wizards secured the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery last Sunday, marking the first time since 2010 that the franchise earned the top selection.

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The Wizards’ No. 1 pick matters because the rebuild part is already supposed to be over

Washington won the NBA draft lottery on May 10th after finishing 17-65 with the league’s worst record. That gives the Wizards the No. 1 pick on June 23, but the bigger detail is that the franchise is already talking like the teardown stage is finished.

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Wizards president had surprising admission after winning No. 1 pick

The Washington Wizards are reportedly not going all-in on AJ Dybantsa just yet. The Wizards got blessed by the basketball gods on Sunday afternoon as they landed the No.