Washington Wizards · 2026 NBA Draft · Pick #1 · (17-65)
Top Positional Needs:
- SF
- PG
- Rim protector
Round 1 Pick #1
Projection: AJ Dybantsa (SF, BYU)
Why: 14% lottery odds tied with IND and BKN. If the Wizards win the lottery, Dybantsa fits their long rebuild as a 6-9 jumbo wing to build around.
Alternates: Darryn Peterson (SG, Kansas), Cameron Boozer (PF, Duke)
Round 1 (extra) Pick #21 (from Utah via Minnesota)
Projection: Jayden Quaintance (C, Kentucky)
Why: Rim protection plus frontcourt athleticism for the rebuild; young upside to develop alongside Dybantsa.
Alternates: Chris Cenac Jr. (C, Houston), Koa Peat (PF, Arizona)
Round 2: no pick
R2 #31 traded to MIN via Utah.