The wait is over for the District. In a massive turn of fortune for the franchise, the Washington Wizards have officially won the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery. This marks the first time since 2010 (when they selected John Wall) that Washington will hold the first overall selection. In a poetic moment for fans, it was Wall himself, acting as the team’s on-stage representative, who watched the ping-pong balls fall in favor of the Wizards.
The Full 2026 NBA Draft Lottery Results and Draft Order
The 2026 NBA Draft lottery results are finalized. Here is the official order for the first 14 picks of the 2026 NBA Draft:
- Washington Wizards
- Utah Jazz
- Memphis Grizzlies
- Chicago Bulls
- Los Angeles Clippers (via trade with Pacers)
- Brooklyn Nets
- Sacramento Kings
- Atlanta Hawks
- Dallas Mavericks
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Golden State Warriors
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Miami Heat
- Charlotte Hornets
Rebuilding with the #1 Pick
Entering the night, the Wizards were tied with Brooklyn and Indiana for the best odds at the top spot (14%). After enduring a grueling 17-65 season, the worst in the franchise’s 65-year history, the rebuilding process just received a massive adrenaline shot.
The season was defined by struggles, including a historic night where the team allowed Miami’s Bam Adebayo to score 83 points, the second-highest single-game total in NBA history. However, having already swung major trades to acquire Trae Young and Anthony Davis last season, Washington is now in a position to add a premier young talent to a roster suddenly looking like a potential contender in the Eastern Conference.
Next Steps: The NBA Draft Combine & Key Dates
The focus now shifts from luck to scouting. The 2026 NBA Draft Combine begins tomorrow, Monday, in Chicago, where the top prospects will be measured and interviewed by front offices.
- NBA Draft Combine: Starts Monday, May 11, 2026
- 2026 NBA Playoffs: Continuing.
- 2026 NBA Draft: June 23, 2026 (New York City)
Official 2026 NBA First Round Draft Order
Note: Picks 1-14 were determined by the Draft Lottery. Picks 15-30 are set by regular-season record. You can print this page for your first round draft tracker too.
| Pick | Team | Trade Notes |
| 1 | Washington Wizards | Lottery Winner |
| 2 | Utah Jazz | |
| 3 | Memphis Grizzlies | |
| 4 | Chicago Bulls | |
| 5 | LA Clippers | from Indiana |
| 6 | Brooklyn Nets | |
| 7 | Sacramento Kings | |
| 8 | Atlanta Hawks | from New Orleans |
| 9 | Dallas Mavericks | |
| 10 | Milwaukee Bucks | |
| 11 | Golden State Warriors | |
| 12 | Oklahoma City Thunder | from LA Clippers |
| 13 | Miami Heat | |
| 14 | Charlotte Hornets | |
| 15 | Chicago Bulls | from Portland |
| 16 | Memphis Grizzlies | from Orlando (via Phoenix) |
| 17 | Oklahoma City Thunder | from Philadelphia |
| 18 | Charlotte Hornets | from Phoenix (via Orlando) |
| 19 | Toronto Raptors | |
| 20 | San Antonio Spurs | from Atlanta |
| 21 | Detroit Pistons | from Minnesota |
| 22 | Philadelphia 76ers | from Oklahoma City (via Houston) |
| 23 | Atlanta Hawks | from Cleveland |
| 24 | New York Knicks | |
| 25 | Los Angeles Lakers | |
| 26 | Denver Nuggets | |
| 27 | Boston Celtics | |
| 28 | Minnesota Timberwolves | from Detroit |
| 29 | Cleveland Cavaliers | from Atlanta (via San Antonio) |
| 30 | Dallas Mavericks | from OKC (via Washington/Philly) |
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