Which 2026 NBA Draft Prospect Could be Best for Wizards?

He can handle the ball, has coordinated driving ability, a fluid jumpsuit and the bones of a solid play-making game, potentially making him the next in line of Paul George or Jayson Tatum-esque jumbo wings.

An offensive player like that would certainly benefit Washington, especially given the team has largely gambled on defensive-minded players.

2. Cam Boozer, Duke

Many think Dybantsa is set to be the better pure scorer, though incoming Duke five-star Cam Boozer might have the better overall game with physicality, interior scoring, full court play-making and plenty of defense.

At 6-foot-9, his combo forward style would lend itself especially well alongside Sarr, who stands as an essential 7-foot wing, roving as a shot-blocker and hitting threes on occasion.

Boozer would be able to play “small-ball” alongside Sarr, helping to guard bigs with his strength while also offering a similar amount of floor-stretching and close-range offense.

1. Darryn Peterson, Kansas

While a versatile forward could certainly benefit the Wizards, they’d be hard pressed to pass up on Darryn Peterson, the top guard prospect and potentially the draft’s top option in general.

At 6-foot-5, he already has a pro skillset, showing off poised three-level scoring centered around a fluid and coordinated movement style. His defense is well above average, too, and his play-making for a two-guard is workable to the point many think he’ll have positional versatility.

The Wizards just took a shot on two-guard Tre Johnson, but there’s plenty of room to develop both, especially given Peterson’s caliber.