2026 NBA Draft Lottery Results: Wizards Land No. 1 Pick

The Washington Wizards won the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, securing the No. 1 overall pick in a loaded draft class featuring top prospects like AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer.

2026 NBA Draft Lottery Order

While the 2026 NBA Playoffs continue, teams outside the postseason now officially know where they’ll be selecting in the upcoming NBA Draft. The Washington Wizards won the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery after entering with a 14% chance at landing the No. 1 pick, positioning themselves to add another young cornerstone to the franchise. Last year, the Dallas Mavericks shocked the league after winning the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery despite long odds entering the night. This year’s draft class is loaded with talent, featuring names like AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson. The Chicago Bulls also moved into the top four while owning another pick later in the draft, giving them flexibility heading into the offseason. With several rebuilding teams now holding valuable selections, the 2026 NBA Draft could play a major role in shaping the league’s future. Check out the full draft lottery order below.

1. Washington Wizards
2. Utah Jazz
3. Memphis Grizzlies
4. Chicago Bulls
5. Los Angeles Clippers (via Pacers)
6. Brooklyn Nets
7. Sacramento Kings
8. Atlanta Hawks (via Pelicans)
9. Dallas Mavericks
10. Milwaukee Bucks
11. Golden State Warriors
12. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Clippers)
13. Miami Heat
14. Charlotte Hornets

— Post Lottery —

15. Chicago Bulls (via Trail Blazers)
16. Memphis Grizzlies (via Suns)
17. Oklahoma City Thunder (via 76ers)
18. Charlotte Hornets (via Magic)
19. Toronto Raptors
20. San Antonio Spurs (via Hawks)
21. Detroit Pistons (via Timberwolves)
22. Philadelphia 76ers (via Rockets)
23. Atlanta Hawks (via Cavaliers)
24. New York Knicks
25. Los Angeles Lakers
26. Denver Nuggets
27. Boston Celtics
28. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Pistons)
29. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Spurs)
30. Dallas Mavericks (via Thunder)