What happened: The Washington Wizards won the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery on Sunday, securing the No. 1 overall pick in the June 23 NBA Draft. Washington entered the lottery tied for the best odds at 14% after finishing the 2025-26 season with a 17-65 record. ESPN's post framed the immediate question around who the Wizards should take first.

Why it matters: The result gives Washington control of a widely watched draft class and a major decision point for its roster build. AP reported this is the franchise's first No. 1 overall pick since 2010, and it comes after the league's worst record this season. It also adds another major offseason marker for the Wizards as they move from lottery luck to prospect evaluation.

What to watch: Watch for pre-draft reporting out of the Chicago combine and for sharper signals on Washington's preference at No. 1. The next major milestone is the first round of the NBA Draft on June 23.