Washington Wizards set to make first pick in 2026 NBA Draft
CBS NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 12:53 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The 2026 NBA Draft begins Tuesday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, with the Washington Wizards holding the first overall pick for the first time since 2010. BYU's AJ Dybantsa is the projected No. 1 selection, with Kansas' Darryn Peterson also in contention. Following the Wizards, the Utah Jazz will pick second, with Memphis, Chicago, and the LA Clippers rounding out the top five choices. Coverage of the first round starts at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN.
- •2026 NBA Draft starts June 23 at 8 p.m. ET.
- •Washington Wizards hold the first overall pick.
- •AJ Dybantsa is favored to be selected first.
- •Utah Jazz will pick second, Memphis third.
- •Live coverage available on ABC and ESPN.
- 12:53 AMCBS NBA — 2026 NBA Draft starts Tuesday: Where to watch first round, full order of picks, top prospects to know
- 10:32 PMCBS NBA — 2026 NBA Draft order: Complete list of all 60 picks with Wizards at No. 1
"Washington will get the party started when the Wizards make the first pick in the NBA Draft
"The Washington Wizards are on the clock as the 2026 NBA Draft begins on Tuesday night
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External links- CBS NBAJun 23, 2026, 12:53 AM2026 NBA Draft starts Tuesday: Where to watch first round, full order of picks, top prospects to know
Washington will get the party started when the Wizards make the first pick in the NBA Draft
- CBS NBAJun 22, 2026, 10:32 PM2026 NBA Draft order: Complete list of all 60 picks with Wizards at No. 1
The Washington Wizards are on the clock as the 2026 NBA Draft begins on Tuesday night
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