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Washington Wizards Secure No. 1 Pick After Lottery

PUBLISHED May 10, 2026, 4:07 PM ET

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CHICAGO — The Washington Wizards won the NBA Draft Lottery Sunday, securing the No. 1 overall pick for the June 23 draft after entering the drawing with a 14 percent chance. The result marks the first time Washington will hold the top selection since choosing John Wall in 2010. The lottery in Chicago also produced No. 2 for Utah, No. 3 for Memphis and No. 4 for Chicago while the Clippers hold No. 5 via trade; Washington finished 17-65 this season and will evaluate top prospects such as A.J. Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer ahead of the June 23 selection.

By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

NBA regular season concludes with Washington finishing 17-65.
Franchise moves in prior offseason added star players to Washington's roster.
Lottery held in Chicago with team representatives and media present.
Washington wins No. 1 overall; Utah No. 2; Memphis No. 3; Chicago No. 4.
NBA Draft scheduled for June 23 when Washington will make the top selection.

News Intelligence

The Wizards' No. 1 pick could shake up the NBA landscape. If you're a fan, this is exciting news. It could mean a stronger team next season. If you're into sports betting, keep an eye on the prospects. A.J. Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer are names to watch.

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Who Benefited

The Washington Wizards benefited by winning the No. 1 overall pick, giving team management a clear opportunity to select a projected top prospect on June 23 to accelerate roster construction alongside recent star acquisitions.

Who Impacted

Other lottery teams and their fans lost the chance at the No. 1 selection; franchises with lower lottery outcomes maintain longer rebuild timelines and missed immediate access to the top-ranked prospects.

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