Washington Wizards hold first pick for 2026 NBA Draft on June 23
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The Washington Wizards will have the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, taking place on June 23 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. AJ Dybantsa from BYU is considered the leading candidate for the selection, with Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, Caleb Wilson, and Darius Acuff Jr. also among the frontrunners. This year's draft continues the tradition of high-profile prospects entering the league, following the selections of notable players in the previous years. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see which player will be announced by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.
- •2026 NBA Draft set for June 23 in Brooklyn
- •Wizards select first overall in the upcoming draft
- •AJ Dybantsa is the top candidate for selection
- •Other notable prospects include Peterson and Boozer
- •Draft highlights a history of significant players drafted first overall
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — NBA Draft history: Complete list of every first overall pick since 1947
"From Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Tim Duncan to Magic Johnson, several superstars have been selected No. 1.
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