Wizards Still Unsure on who to Draft

We are just under two weeks away from the NBA Draft, and it is an exciting time for any Washington Wizards fan. The number one pick can change everything about a franchise, especially for one that has not seen a 50-win season in decades. Things are looking bright for the Wizards thanks to this first overall pick. Even with all this excitement, the front office still does not know who to draft first overall.

Wizards Front Office Still Weighing Options

WASHINGTON WIZARDS GENERAL MANAGER WILL DAWKIN — Jan 9, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards general manager Will Dawkins introduces newly acquired Wizards guard Trae Young (not pictured) at a press conference prior to the Wizards' game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Josh Robbins of The Athletic recently reported that the Wizards have not yet solidified a prospect for the first pick. With the draft just a few days away, this can sound scary. This is completely normal, though, and the team has made some progress on who they would take.

In his recent report, Robbins stated that a source close to him says that the team is down to two prospects. The full quote goes, “A team source said the prevailing opinion among team officials is that two prospects have separated themselves from everyone else.”

From @JoshuaBRobbins today: “A team source said the prevailing opinion among team officials is that two prospects have separated themselves from everyone else.”

It seems we are slowly getting closer to figuring out who the Wizards draft at first overall.
— Bryson Akins (@BrysonAkinsNBA) June 10, 2026

The question is, who are these two prospects? Well, we do not know that, and we may never know both of them. We will know who one of those players is: whoever is drafted first overall. That second player may remain a mystery forever, but based on past drafts, we can take a guess at who these two players are.

Will Dawkins loves his long and athletic wings. This was evident when he drafted Bilal Coulibaly and traded for Will Riley. It is just a player archetype he loves to draft. This suggests that AJ Dybantsa is one of those players. He also seems like the most likely to be drafted first overall at the moment.

The last two guys in the top tier of players, though, do not fit into the player archetype the team usually goes for. Darryn Peterson is an explosive guard, but many questions remain about his health. Cameron Boozer is a known winner, but scouts question whether he is athletic enough for the NBA. There is one variable, though, that can lead to a good guess about who the second player is: position.

KANSAS JAYHAWKS GUARD DARRYN PETERSON AND BYU COUGARS FORWARD AJ DYBANTSA — Jan 24, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) looks to pass against BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) during the first half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

This team lacks solid big-man depth. Peterson is a guard, whereas Boozer is a modern-day center or power forward. He can pass, score at three levels, and has an amazing offensive IQ. While Peterson is very explosive, this team is more likely to take Boozer due to his size and the fact that he plays a position the team needs to bolster.

We are never going to know who the second player is who created the separation, only the first. Whatever happens at the draft, though, Wizards fans can bet on the fact that any of the top three players will change the whole trajectory of the franchise.

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