What happened: The Washington Wizards won the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery on Sunday, securing the No. 1 overall pick. The result gives Washington the first selection in June after entering the lottery tied for the best odds. The top four came out Wizards, Jazz, Grizzlies and Bulls.

Why it matters: This is a major offseason swing for the Wizards, who finished 17-65 and now control the top of a class widely discussed around prospects such as AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer. It also reshapes the rest of the lottery board for teams that missed on No. 1 and shifts attention immediately to Washington's draft decision.

What to watch: Watch for front-office and prospect reaction as mock drafts reset around Washington at No. 1. The next key milestones are the draft combine window in Chicago and the June 23 first round.