Wizards win NBA Draft Lottery

The Washington Wizards have won the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, giving them the first overall pick in a class considered to be one of the deepest in years.

The Wizards, who had a 14% chance of winning, beat out the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets for the top spot.

Consensus number one prospect AJ Dybantsa is expected to be the Wizards' choice, with scouts praising his elite scoring ability and defensive potential.

The draft, scheduled for late June in New York, will be a critical opportunity for the Wizards to accelerate their rebuilding process around a new franchise cornerstone.