Draft Capital
Washington has three draft picks in 2026. The Wizards guaranteed themselves a top 5 pick in this year’s draft by losing 26 of their last 27 games. The Wizards have a 14% chance of obtaining the top overall pick in Sunday’s lottery. They also have a 13% chance of picking second and third, a 12% chance of picking fourth, and a 48% chance of ending up with the fifth pick. Additionally, they own two second-round selections, No. 51 and No. 60.
Overall, the Wizards have at least 16 future draft picks between 2026 and 2032. The Wizards own seven future first-round picks, including two in 2029, and either nine or 10 second-round selections. In 2028, the Wizards own Denver’s second-round pick, though it is subject to a condition (picks 34-60).
Washington will unlikely pick up Watkins’s option unless a trade is made. However, the Wizards could decline his option and sign him to a two-way deal.
Ideal 2026 Draft Pick: AJ Dybantsa
AJ Dybantsa will likely be the No. 1 pick in this draft regardless of who ultimately wins the NBA draft lottery. Dybantsa would fit perfectly with the Wizards’ other core youngsters — Sarr, Johnson, Riley, Carrington, and Coulibaly. He gives the Wizards a big wing and possesses defensive upside.
Ranking Other Draft Picks
2. Cam Boozer: The 2026 NCAA basketball player of the year would give the Wizards three solid big men with the capability of backing up both Sarr and Davis.
4. Keaton Wagler and Brayden Burries: These two players project to be the choices if the Wizards fall out of the top-3. Both players would provide the Wizards’ scoring punch off the bench.
