2026 NBA Draft Lottery results
Key Questions
Who won the #1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery?
The Washington Wizards secured the #1 pick, projected for BYU scorer AJ Dybantsa. Dybantsa had a muted reaction on hand. Trade talk for the pick already emerging.
What were the top four picks in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery?
Wizards #1 (Dybantsa), Jazz #2 (Peterson), Grizzlies #3 (Boozer), Bulls #4 (Mara). Mocks updated immediately post-lottery. Top half of order set.
Did any teams make trades involving lottery picks?
Pacers traded their #5 pick and more for Zubac. Kevin Pritchard commented post-top-four protection. Jazz shows interest in trading up for #1.
What is the draft date and current hype?
The 2026 NBA Draft is June 23, with hype building amid playoffs. Instant reaction mocks and notes cover Pacers, Wizards, Jazz, Grizzlies. Lottery reactions mixed.
How did teams react to the lottery results?
Wizards celebrated worst-record reward; Dybantsa muted. Adam Finkelstein and others reacted on CBS. Some wished for different outcomes, but mocks rolled out.
Wizards #1 Dybantsa (BYU scorer), Jazz #2 Peterson, Grizzlies #3 Boozer, Bulls #4 Mara; Pacers trade #5+ for Zubac. Mocks updated, trade buzz for #1 pick (Jazz interest). Hype building to June 23 draft amid playoffs.