2026 NBA Draft intel: Latest buzz on Wizards' No. 1 pick, trade chatter and prospects rising late (opens original article in a new tab)

The 2026 NBA Draft is highly anticipated with AJ Dybantsa as the top pick favorite, Utah considering moving up, and Caleb Wilson expected to be the fourth overall pick, while several point guards are in contention for top positions.

• AJ Dybantsa is heavily favored to be selected first by the Wizards in the 2026 NBA Draft
• Utah may attempt to move up to draft Dybantsa or take Cam Boozer second
• Caleb Wilson is expected to be the fourth overall pick by the Bulls, considered a top prospect
• Point guards Darius Acuff, Mikel Brown, and Keaton Wagler are among the top candidates for the fifth to twelfth picks