The Wizards have the No. 1 pick! Updated mock draf...

playThe moment the Wizards won the NBA draft lottery (0:44)Take a look at the moment the Wizards claimed the top pick in the NBA draft lottery. (0:44) The Washington Wizards officially have the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft. The Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls round out the top four picks. The Indiana Pacers lost their protected top-four pick to the LA Clippers, who got the No. 5 pick. AJ Dybantsa sits atop the mock as our projected No. 1 pick, with more left to play out on that front as the predraft process gets fully underway. All 30 NBA teams convene in Chicago this week for the draft combine, which begins tomorrow and runs through the end of the week. The NCAA withdrawal deadline is 11:59 p.m. ET on May 27, giving college players 10 days to make final decisions on turning pro. With the first-round order now fully set, here's my updated mock draft going into the combine: More NBA draft coverage: Biggest questions for every lottery team Draft order | Top 100 rankings | All mock drafts Combine preview | More The Wizards walked away as major winners on Sunday, winning the No. 1 pick for the first time since 2010. This is a shot in the arm for Washington, with the opportunity to add a franchise-level prospect after acquiring veteran stars Trae Young and Anthony Davis at the trade deadline. The Wizards lost 26 of their final 27 games to maximize their lottery positioning, which ultimately paid off. Mired in a protracted rebuild that has spanned multiple front offices and head coaches, Washington hasn't finished above .500 since 2017-18 -- something that may now change quickly. Dybantsa is a strong fit for Washington on paper, even with the Wizards' collection of younger wings, with his physicality and athletic tools giving him major two-way upside. He built a strong case at No. 1 over the course of an impressive freshman season, leading D-I in scoring and displaying growth as he learned to shoulder major offensive responsibility. NBA teams view his excellent size and powerful, physical style as hallmarks of a potential franchise-level talent. He has room for realistic growth as a perimeter shooter and defender, and checks all the boxes NBA teams look for in a future star at a coveted position. While NBA teams have come to view Dybantsa as the favorite at No. 1, expect the Wizards to conduct a thorough process involving other candidates, including Peterson, Boozer and Wilson. play0:34AJ Dybantsa lays out his NBA goalsAJ Dybantsa explains what being the No. 1 pick would mean to him and what's important for him to achieve in the NBA. Utah also walked away as a major winner, moving up to No. 2, which will be their highest selection since 2011. The Jazz positioned themselves at the trade deadline for a step forward next season, acquiring Jaren Jackson Jr. from the Grizzlies. Adding an elite talent will be a major boost in that direction. Utah has talented young perimeter players on the roster, including Ace Bailey and Keyonte George, but Peterson's shot-creation and elite long-range shooting would give them a potential top-tier scorer to build around. Peterson opened the season projected at No. 1, and despite his stock slipping a touch, isn't expected by NBA teams to be on the board for long. He told ESPN's Ramona Shelburne this week that his doctors determined creatine usage played a role in the cramping issues that limited him at Kansas. NBA teams are hoping for further clarity from his medical evaluation and interviews at this week's combine. A clean bill of health would help assuage lingering concerns and allow teams atop the draft to make a pure basketball decision. Memphis had just a 9.4% chance of landing this pick and will walk away thrilled with the opportunity to add an elite prospect to its young roster. The Grizzlies pivoted into a full tank after trading away Jaren Jackson Jr. at the deadline, losing 21 of their final 23 games, which paid off with a favorable draft position. While Ja Morant's future with the team remains unresolved, an eventual trade would be the final step of a full teardown, with Memphis positioned to keep building through the draft over the next few years. Whomever they select will give the team a new face for the future. Boozer's NBA-ready offensive game and ultra-reliable production would slot in neatly with the Grizzlies' personnel. Boozer lived up to lofty expectations this season, cleaning up player of the year awards and nearly leading Duke to the Final Four, largely carrying the team all season. He has the makings of a foundational, tone-setting player, and while his limited vertical lift might cap some of his upside at some point, it's hard to argue with the results he has gotten. Caleb Wilson, PF/C, North Carolina Freshman The Bulls had a 20.27% chance of moving into the top four and will be thrilled with this stroke of luck after tabbing Bryson Graham as their new lead executive last week. Chicago appears to be charting a patient course a

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