Washington holds the No. 1 pick. A.J. Dybantsa is the overwhelming favourite to go first. And the Giannis saga is far from over. Here is your complete guide to draft night.
By Staff Reporter · Published June 2026 · Barclays Center, Brooklyn · Round 1 starts 8 PM ET
Draft Night at a Glance
No. 1 Pick Venue Round 1 Tip-off Defending Champions
Washington Wizards Barclays Center, Brooklyn Tuesday, 8 PM ET New York Knicks
A.J. Dybantsa
BYU Forward · 6’9″ -750 to go No. 1 Projected: Washington Wizards
Dybantsa is the overwhelming favourite to be selected first overall by the Washington Wizards, backed by -750 odds on FanDuel Sportsbook. The BYU freshman is a rare blend of size, athleticism and shot-creation ability — he attacks the rim at will, operates with precision in the midrange, and draws fouls at an unusually high rate. Analysts project him as a point-forward with an MVP ceiling, provided he develops into a reliable three-point shooter and a more impactful defender. In Washington, he joins veterans Trae Young and Anthony Davis with room to grow alongside a talented young supporting cast. The only other player with short odds to challenge for the top spot is Darryn Peterson at +650 — everyone else is a considerable long shot.
⚡ Breaking: Trade talks involving Giannis Antetokounmpo are ongoing heading into draft night. No deal has been reached — but the offseason is just getting started.
The biggest story hovering over draft night has nothing to do with any prospect. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future in Milwaukee is increasingly uncertain, and the entire league is paying close attention. Trade discussions between the Bucks and potential suitors picked up ahead of the February trade deadline, but no agreement was finalised, pushing the situation firmly into the offseason.
Tensions reportedly escalated toward the end of the regular season when Milwaukee chose to shut Giannis down due to injury despite his desire to keep playing. Though he never made a public trade request, sources say he and his agent approached the Bucks about a move on at least two separate occasions.
“The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat have emerged as the two leading destinations for Antetokounmpo, with Jaylen Brown potentially at the centre of any Boston deal.”
— League sources
Whether a trade is completed before or after the draft remains unclear. What is clear is that a move of this magnitude would reshape the entire landscape of the league — and every front office is watching closely.
Teams with Multiple Round 1 Picks
- Atlanta Hawks No. 8, No. 23
- Charlotte Hornets No. 10, No. 18
- Chicago Bulls No. 4, No. 15
- Dallas Mavericks No. 9, No. 30
- Memphis Grizzlies No. 3, No. 16
- OKC Thunder No. 12, No. 27
Teams Without a Round 1 Pick
- Houston Rockets
- Indiana Pacers
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Orlando Magic
- Phoenix Suns
- Portland Trail Blazers
PickTeamRecord
5
Los Angeles Clippers
via IND
19–63
12
Oklahoma City Thunder
via LAC
42–40
17
Oklahoma City Thunder
via PHI
45–37
22
Philadelphia 76ers
via HOU
49–33
28
Brooklyn Nets
via MIN via DET
56–26
29
Cleveland Cavaliers
via SAS
58–24
PickTeamVia
31
New York Knicks
from WAS via OKC and HOU
32
Memphis Grizzlies
from IND via MIL
33
Minnesota Timberwolves
via BKN
35
San Antonio Spurs
from UTA via MIN
36
LA Clippers
from MEM via ATL and UTA
37
Oklahoma City Thunder
from DAL
38
Chicago Bulls
from NOP via BOS, DET, and POR
39
Houston Rockets
from CHI via WAS
40
Boston Celtics
from MIL via ORL
41
Miami Heat
from GSW via CHA, NYK, OKC, and ATL
42
San Antonio Spurs
from POR via NOP
43
Brooklyn Nets
from LAC via HOU
44
San Antonio Spurs
from MIA via IND
45
Sacramento Kings
from CHA via SAS, ATL, and NYK
47
Phoenix Suns
from PHI via HOU and OKC
48
Dallas Mavericks
from PHX via WAS
49
Denver Nuggets
from ATL via BKN and GSW
51
Washington Wizards
from MIN via DET and NYK
54
Golden State Warriors
from LAL via TOR, MIA, and CLE
56
Chicago Bulls
from DEN via MIN, PHX, CHA, and PHX
58
New Orleans Pelicans
from DET via NYK, BKN, PHX, ORL, and LAC
59
Minnesota Timberwolves
from SAS via IND
60
Washington Wizards
from OKC via SAS and MIA
