Lottery jackpot: Wizards land No. 1 overall pick in NBA Draft:
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Wizards Secure Top NBA Draft Pick in 2026 LotteryOn May 10, 2026, the Wizards earned the No. 1 pick for the first time since 2010 after a 17-65 season.
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- The Washington Wizards won the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, earning the first overall pick in a star-studded draft class.
- The team finished with the league's worst record at 17-65, aiming to rebuild after several difficult seasons.
- Over the past three years, the Wizards compiled a 50-196 record and missed the playoffs for five consecutive years.
- The NBA Draft is scheduled for June 23-24 in New York, featuring top prospects AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson.
Today is another encouraging day for Wizards fans and our entire organization. To choose first among this inspiring group of athletes is a welcomed opportunity, and challenge, for our group. We look forward to adding another high performing young player to our ascending team.— Michael Winger, Wizards president, in a news release
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