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Wizards select AJ Dybantsa first in the 2026 NBA Draft

CBS NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 11:40 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Wizards select AJ Dybantsa first in the 2026 NBA Draft
Summary

The 2026 NBA Draft took place on June 23 in Brooklyn, with the Washington Wizards making the first pick since 2010. They chose AJ Dybantsa from BYU, while the Utah Jazz selected Darryn Peterson from Kansas at No. 2. The Los Angeles Clippers picked Keaton Wagler at No. 5, followed by Mikel Brown Jr. at No. 6 for the Brooklyn Nets, as teams sought to bolster their rosters with top prospects. Draft coverage will continue as the second round unfolds and teams make further selections.

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Key Details
  • •Wizards pick AJ Dybantsa first overall
  • •Jazz choose Darryn Peterson at No. 2
  • •Clippers select Keaton Wagler with the fifth pick
  • •Nets draft Mikel Brown Jr. at No. 6
  • •Draft continues with more selections on June 24
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