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NBA Mock Draft: With 2026 lottery now set, AJ Dybantsa goes No. 1 to Wizards, Darryn Peterson No. 2 to Jazz
TL;DR
The 2026 NBA Draft lottery results are in, with the Washington Wizards securing the No. 1 pick, likely selecting AJ Dybantsa. The Utah Jazz follow at No. 2 with Darryn Peterson, while the Memphis Grizzlies, Chicago Bulls, and Los Angeles Clippers complete the top five.
Key points
- Washington Wizards win the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft
- AJ Dybantsa is projected to be selected first
- Utah Jazz will pick second, likely selecting Darryn Peterson
- Memphis Grizzlies, Chicago Bulls, and Los Angeles Clippers round out the top five
- The draft features several franchise-altering players
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The order for one of the most talented and deep NBA drafts in recent memory is now set. The Washington Wizards will get the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after they won the lottery on Sunday. The Utah Jazz will pick at No. 2, and the Memphis Grizzlies will select at No. 3. The Chicago Bulls check in at No. 4, and the Los Angeles Clippers round out the top five.
Right now, the odds favor AJ Dybantsa to go No. 1 to Washington. The former BYU star and scoring machine will return to the East Coast and work to rebuild a franchise that needs hope.
After the first pick, it gets more interesting. This draft is oozing with intrigue, with franchise-altering players all through the top 10.
Kansas' Darryn Peterson was ranked No. 1 coming out of high school and could easily be the best long-term player in the draft. There are some availability concerns, but Peterson has bested Dybantsa in head-to-head matchups in the grassroots and in college.
Another wrinkle is that former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer, the father of Duke's Cameron Boozer, is a Jazz scout who has the No. 2 pick. Utah has a decision to make between picking Boozer, Peterson, or North Carolina's Caleb Wilson. The UNC star may have the most long-term potential of anyone.
The biggest loser of the NBA Draft Lottery was the Indiana Pacers, who fell out of the lottery. The biggest winners? The Clippers.
Q&A
Who is expected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft?
AJ Dybantsa is favored to be the No. 1 pick, going to the Washington Wizards.
What teams have the top five picks in the 2026 NBA Draft?
The top five picks are held by the Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies, Chicago Bulls, and Los Angeles Clippers.
What position does AJ Dybantsa play?
AJ Dybantsa is a scoring machine and played at BYU, indicating he is likely a guard or forward.
Why is the 2026 NBA Draft considered deep and talented?
The draft is considered deep and talented due to the presence of multiple franchise-altering players throughout the top 10 selections.
