Washington holds Chicago's reported 2027 first-round pick as lottery approaches

A newly read report confirms Washington holds Chicago's first-round pick following the Ariel Atkins trade. The Nov. 15 lottery lists Washington with 161 chances, the third-most, and a 16.1% chance at No. 1; the April 12, 2027 draft date is set. The article offers no new detail on Chicago's own pick or any swap complications.