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NBA Draft: Wizards second-round targets

The Washington Wizards drafted BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick. The team holds the No. 43 selection in the second round following a multi-team trade with the Bucks and Magic.

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Confirmed that AJ Dybantsa is a forward and has arrived in Washington.

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  1. Wizards Select AJ Dybantsa and Prepare for Second Round

    The Washington Wizards drafted BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick. The team holds the No. 43 selection in the second round following a multi-team trade with the Bucks and Magic.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Washington Wizards selected BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft.
    • The Wizards hold the No. 43 pick in the second round.
    • The Wizards participated in a multi-team trade involving the Bucks and Magic to shuffle second-round picks.
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  2. Wizards Select AJ Dybantsa First Overall in 2026 NBA Draft

    The Washington Wizards took BYU star AJ Dybantsa with the top pick of the 2026 NBA Draft. The team also participated in a multi-team trade involving the Magic and Bucks to shuffle second-round picks. They hold a selection at No. 43 in the second round.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Washington Wizards selected AJ Dybantsa from BYU with the top pick of the NBA draft.
    • AJ Dybantsa was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
    • The Wizards, Magic, and Bucks were involved in a multi-team deal to shuffle second-round picks.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Wizards have a pick at No. 43 in the second round on Thursday night.
    • College players dominated the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft.
    • AJ Dybantsa wore a pin honoring a late UK player.
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