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With the NBA Draft Lottery in the rear view mirror, we now know the official order for the 2026 NBA Draft. Indiana may have been the biggest loser, as its pick went to the Clippers after falling outside the top-4, with Brooklyn and Sacramento also going home disappointed.
Washington was the biggest winner, as it became the first team since 2019 to land the top pick after finishing with the league’s worst record. And with Memphis landing the third overall pick, the question is how this affects their approach with Ja Morant, who could be on the move this summer.
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Below is the first Rotoworld mock draft of the spring, with writers Raphielle Johnson and Kurt Helin making their picks and providing some analysis.
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Washington Wizards win NBA Draft Lottery, Utah Jazz jump up to second
This is the second year in a row that the team with Anthony Davis on its roster has gotten the No. 1 pick.
The Wizards winning Sunday’s lottery makes this the first time since 2019 that the team with the league’s worst record won the right to select first overall. While the franchise has loaded up on young wings in recent drafts, they aren’t in a position where they can afford to pass on a talent like Dybantsa. The former BYU star was effective on and off the ball offensively, and he has the length and athleticism needed to be a factor on the wing defensively. – Raphielle Johnson
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2. Utah Jazz: G Darryn Peterson, Kansas
Jazz fans may have dreamed of BYU’s Dybantsa, but they are going to love having the explosive Peterson next to Keyonte George in the backcourt for years to come. Peterson said he now understands what caused his cramping issues, and if true, and he finds his explosiveness again, he is the best shot creator and maker in the draft. – Kurt Helin
At this point in the draft process, there appears to be a feeling in some circles that Dybantsa, Peterson and Boozer have separated themselves from the pack. However, Memphis has shown a willingness in the past to go after “their guy” and disregard conventional wisdom. With Ja Morant’s future with the franchise undetermined, and that may be generous,…
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