2026 NBA Draft grades: Updating pick-by-pick analysis from AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer through Round 2
The 80th NBA draft took place on June 23 and 24 at Barclays Center. The Washington Wizards chose small forward AJ Dybantsa from BYU with the first pick. The event featured 60 total selections.
What changed
Added specific draft dates, the location of the event, and details regarding second-round trade activity.
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2026 NBA Draft Concludes with AJ Dybantsa Selected First Overall
confidence 90%The 80th NBA draft took place on June 23 and 24 at Barclays Center. The Washington Wizards chose small forward AJ Dybantsa from BYU with the first pick. The event featured 60 total selections.
What's confirmed:
- The Washington Wizards selected small forward AJ Dybantsa from BYU with the first overall pick.
- The first round of the draft occurred on June 23 and the second round followed on June 24.
- The draft featured 60 picks because no teams forfeited second-round selections for free agency violations.
- The 2026 NBA Draft was the 80th edition of the league's annual draft.
Still unconfirmed:
- The Toronto Raptors held the only original intact selection in the second round at No. 50.
- Twenty-nine of the 30 second-round picks were traded before or during the draft.
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2026 NBA Draft Analysis and Grades Complete
confidence 90%The 2026 NBA Draft has concluded with pick-by-pick analysis available through the second round. Washington selected AJ Dybantsa at No. 1, while Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer also featured as top talents. Analysis covers all 30 teams and every selection through No. 60.
What's confirmed:
- Washington selected AJ Dybantsa at No. 1.
- AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer were among the top talents in the draft.
- The 2026 NBA Draft included selections through No. 60.
- The draft was broadcast live on ABC and ESPN.
Still unconfirmed:
- AJ Dybantsa wore a Paris-made suit to the draft.