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Washington Wizards Win 2026 NBA Draft Lottery
The Washington Wizards secured the top selection in the 2026 NBA Draft after winning the league's annual lottery drawing. The final top-four order places the Wizards first, followed by the Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies, and Chicago Bulls.
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The Washington Wizards won the 2026 NBA Draft lottery and will select first overall. The final top-four order is Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies, and Chicago Bulls.
Teams positioned lower in the order now face different offseason planning decisions.
The Bucks and other clubs weighing star trades this offseason would have preferred different lottery outcomes. The new order alters the value attached to future draft assets across the league. >"I had an executive tell me that the No. 1 pick this year is worth" — ESPN executive, 2026 (Morning Brew).
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