During the NBA draft lottery held on May 10, 2026, the Washington Wizards secured the first pick, likely selecting AJ Dybantsa from BYU, a leading scorer in the NCAA. The Utah Jazz are expected to pick Darryn Peterson from Kansas, while the Memphis Grizzlies are eyeing Duke’s Cam Boozer. Other notable prospects include Brayden Burries from Arizona for the Dallas Mavericks and Keaton Wagler from Illinois for the Brooklyn Nets. This draft class is anticipated to inject fresh talent into the league as teams prepare for the upcoming season.
