Washington Wizards win 2026 NBA Draft Lottery
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Key Points:
- The Washington Wizards won the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, securing the first overall pick for the first time since 2010 when they selected John Wall.
- The Wizards had a 14% chance of winning the top pick, tied with Brooklyn and Indiana, and have endured three consecutive seasons with the worst records in franchise history.
- Utah, Memphis, and Chicago will select second, third, and fourth respectively, with the LA Clippers obtaining the fifth pick through a trade with the Pacers.
- The 2026 NBA Draft is scheduled for June 23 in New York, with the draft combine set to begin Monday in Chicago.
