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Who gets No.1 pick in 2026 NBA draft? Wizards win big in draft lottery
TL;DR
The Washington Wizards won the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft lottery, held on May 10. They had a 14% chance of winning after a 17-65 season.
Key points
- Washington Wizards won the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft lottery
- The lottery took place on May 10 in Chicago
- Wizards had a 14% chance of winning after a 17-65 season
- John Wall represented the franchise at the event
- Several future draft picks attended the lottery
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The NBA draft lottery is a time of great anticipation for the entire league, but especially for 14 of the 30 teams.
The Washington Wizards received the No. 1 pick in the lottery on Sunday, May 10 during a full production in Chicago hosted by the league. They were one of three teams with a 14 percent chance of capturing the top pick after going 17-65 in the 2024-2025 NBA season. Former All-Star John Wall, who retired last season, was on hand to represent the franchise.
There were several future draft picks in attendance, including AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cam Boozer, who were with their mothers on Mother's Day.
The event took place ahead of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals where the New York Knicks seek to sweep the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Which team won the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft lottery?
The Washington Wizards won the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft lottery.
What was the Washington Wizards' record in the 2024-2025 NBA season?
The Washington Wizards had a record of 17-65 in the 2024-2025 NBA season.
Who represented the Washington Wizards at the 2026 NBA draft lottery?
Former All-Star John Wall represented the Washington Wizards at the 2026 NBA draft lottery.