NBA mock draft 2026: The real drama starts at No. 5 with the LA Clippers
The Washington Wizards used the first overall pick to select AJ Dybantsa. The LA Clippers focused on the frontcourt during the draft by selecting three second-round players. Other top prospects in the draft included Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer.
What changed
The draft has concluded with Washington confirming their first pick and the Clippers finalizing their second-round selections.
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Washington Selects AJ Dybantsa First Overall in 2026 NBA Draft
confidence 90%The Washington Wizards used the first overall pick to select AJ Dybantsa. The LA Clippers focused on the frontcourt during the draft by selecting three second-round players. Other top prospects in the draft included Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer.
What's confirmed:
- Washington selected AJ Dybantsa No. 1 overall.
- The Washington Wizards won the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery.
Still unconfirmed:
- The Clippers were projected to take Darius Acuff at No. 5 in mock drafts.
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Wizards Hold No. 1 Pick in 2026 NBA Mock Draft
confidence 80%The Washington Wizards won the lottery sweepstakes and are projected to select AJ Dybantsa. Other top prospects include Darryn Peterson and Caleb Wilson. The LA Clippers are noted as a point of drama at the No. 5 spot.
What's confirmed:
- The Washington Wizards hold the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- AJ Dybantsa is projected as a top-two selection.
Still unconfirmed:
- Darius Acuff may be selected at No. 6.