Dybantsa and Peterson camps signal preferences ahead of NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 1:11 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson are generating headlines as the 2026 NBA Draft approaches. Dybantsa’s camp has been open to both Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards, while Peterson has only engaged with the Wizards, indicating a strong preference to be selected first overall by them. His family’s recent social media activity, including a post of him in a Wizards jersey, underscores this intention. The contrasting approaches taken by the two players and their families have heightened interest as teams finalize their draft strategies. The draft will occur next week, and Utah holds the No. 2 pick, focusing heavily on Dybantsa, Peterson, and Cameron Boozer as potential selections.
- •Dybantsa visited both Jazz and Wizards last week.
- •Peterson has only visited the Wizards and prefers to be drafted by them.
- •The Jazz draft at No. 2, eyeing Dybantsa and Peterson.
- •Peterson’s family shared a photo of him in a Wizards jersey.
- •Draft week is unfolding with increasing intrigue around team strategies.
- 1:11 AMYahoo Sports — AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson Camps Send Clear Signals Ahead of Draft Week
"AJ Dybantsa embraces a two-team race while Darryn Peterson fixates on Washington, sparking a high-stakes standoff for the Jazz and Wizards as the draft board tightens.
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