The Washington Wizards win the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery and will pick No. 1 in the 2026 NBA Draft. Tim Reynolds | The Associated Press • Download the NBA App • 2026 NBA Draft: 1-60 Draft Order • Draft Lottery: FAQ and how it works CHICAGO (AP) — The Washington Wizards won the Draft Lottery on Sunday and are poised to pick first overall for the first time since choosing John Wall in that spot in 2010.

The Washington Wizards may not be competing for a championship in the 2026 NBA playoffs, but they landed quite the prize that could one day result in a Larry O'Brien Trophy of their own.

Analyzing exactly how the Washington Wizards can game the new 3-2-1 lottery system by exploiting its play-in tournament boundaries has become an intriguing talking point of the NBA offseason. It has created an intriguing loophole for a franchise still euphoric from winning the 2026 draft lottery.

NBA executive Evan Wasch helped steer the league's committee that brought about the "3-2-1 lottery" system that begins in 2027.

In Washington, Dybantsa will help fill just about every need. He's a 6'9", ultra-athletic, powerful wing with elite footwork for creation, shotmaking and finishing. And he also happened to lead the NCAA in scoring this past season with 25.5 points per game.

The order for the 2026 NBA Draft has finally been determined after the long-awaited lottery drawing. The Washington Wizards will have the first overall pick, while the Utah Jazz choose second, the Memphis Grizzlies pick third,

The Washington Wizards won the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. This the fifth time in franchise history where Washington has won the top pick. After finishing the 2025-26 season with an NBA-worst 17-65 record,

The Washington Wizards received the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft during a full lottery production in Chicago hosted by the league.

The Washington Wizards won the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery and secured the No. 1 overall pick after finishing with the