NBA Draft Lottery Tracker 2026: Full Results, Pick Order for Round 1 – NESN
- The result was determined during the NBA Draft Lottery drawing held in Chicago on May 10, 2026.
- Washington entered the lottery event with a 14 percent chance of securing the top selection.
- 1 overall pick John Wall served as the lottery representative for the Wizards on May 10, 2026.
The Washington Wizards have secured the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The result was determined during the NBA Draft Lottery drawing held in Chicago on May 10, 2026.
Washington entered the lottery event with a 14 percent chance of securing the top selection. The Wizards ultimately landed the first pick, finishing ahead of the Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies, and Chicago Bulls, who will round out the top four selections of the draft.
John Wall Represents Washington
Former No. 1 overall pick John Wall served as the lottery representative for the Wizards on May 10, 2026. Following the announcement that Washington had won the top pick, Wall spoke about his connection to the franchise and the city.
Wall stated, I think my love just went up even higher for D.C.
He added that they love me even more now
and noted that the organization is in a great situation where you have a lot of options of what you want to do.
Roster Implications for the Wizards
The acquisition of the first overall pick allows Washington to add a potential superstar to a roster that already features Anthony Davis and Trae Young. The addition of a top-tier prospect is expected to provide the team with significant flexibility in how they build their core moving forward.
2026 NBA Draft First Round Order
The lottery results have established the order for the first 14 picks of the 2026 NBA Draft. While the top four were determined by the lottery drawing, the remaining positions were filled by the remaining lottery teams sorted by record.
- 1. Washington Wizards
- 2. Utah Jazz
- 3. Memphis Grizzlies
- 4. Chicago Bulls
- 5. LA Clippers (via Indiana Pacers)
- 6. Brooklyn Nets
- 7. Sacramento Kings
- 8. Atlanta Hawks (via New Orleans Pelicans)
- 9. Dallas Mavericks
- 10. Milwaukee Bucks
- 11. Golden State Warriors
- 12. Oklahoma City Thunder (via LA Clippers)
- 13. Miami Heat
- 14. Charlotte Hornets
The results highlight a significant shift for the Indiana Pacers, who now see their associated pick at No. 5 held by the LA Clippers.
Prospect Projections
With the lottery order now finalized, sports analysts have begun projecting which players will land with the top teams. According to a mock draft released by CBS Sports, AJ Dybantsa is projected to go No. 1 overall to the Washington Wizards.
The same projections suggest that Darryn Peterson will be the No. 2 overall selection, heading to the Utah Jazz.
The lottery results set the stage for the 2026 NBA Draft, as teams now have a clear timeline for their selection process and the opportunity to evaluate the top prospects available in the class.