Wizards select Dybantsa first overall in NBA draft as teams reshuffle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 3:13 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Washington Wizards selected BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick in the NBA draft held on June 23. This marks a significant move for the Wizards as they look to establish a franchise star. The Southeast Division saw multiple team changes, including the Miami Heat's acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks and the Atlanta Hawks trading for Aaron Wiggins. Other notable draft selections include Kingston Flemings by the Hawks and Hannes Steinbach by the Hornets. These changes indicate a busy offseason for the Southeast Division teams, potentially reshaping their competitive for the upcoming season.
- •Wizards draft AJ Dybantsa No. 1 in NBA draft on June 23.
- •Miami Heat acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo from Milwaukee.
- •Atlanta Hawks choose Kingston Flemings and trade for Aaron Wiggins.
- •Charlotte Hornets select Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson Jr.
- •Orlando Magic hire new coach Sean Sweeney as they adjust.
- 3:13 AMYahoo Sports — Wizards cap busy week for Southeast Division teams by taking Dybantsa No. 1 overall in NBA draft
"The Miami Heat claimed the biggest headline of the offseason when it acquired star Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night in exchange for a massive haul of players and draft picks. In another significant move Monday, Washington agreed to a four-year contract extension with point guard Trae Young.
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