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Dybantsa Says He Skipped Pre-Draft Workouts for Every NBA Team

Top prospect declined all pre-draft workouts.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 201 min read
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What happened: AJ Dybantsa says he did not hold individual pre-draft workouts for any NBA team, telling listeners he only visited cities and met with front offices. "I didn't work out for none, I just visited the cities. Take me to the facility, take me to dinner, talk," he said. "I don't gotta workout. They know what I can do."

Why it matters: Skipping individual workouts is an unusual stance for a prospect tied to the top of the board, signaling confidence that his standing is already settled. The posture matters most for the team holding the No. 1 selection, the same pick the Wizards have been said to be weighing between Dybantsa and Peterson.

What to watch: Watch whether his decision to forgo workouts shifts how teams at the top of the draft evaluate him as selections approach.

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