NBA Mock Draft Updated After Lottery: Wizards Pick Cameron Boozer or AJ Dybantsa?

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Duke's Cameron Boozer is among the top prospects in the 2026 NBA draft.

No matter the NBA mock draft, you’ll likely find three players battling to be the No. 1 pick. Heavy Sports’ latest NBA mock draft is no different. The Washington Wizards have won the NBA Draft Lottery and hold the No. 1 pick but the decision may be obvious.

After spending much of the college basketball season as the favorite, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson appears to be losing a lot of the pre-draft buzz to BYU star AJ Dybantsa. Perhaps the biggest name for fans is Duke big man Cameron Boozer who cannot be ruled out as a top option.

Heading into the NBA draft lottery, three teams had the best chance to snag the No. 1 pick at 14%: Wizards, Indiana Pacers and Brooklyn Nets. One NBA playoff team stood out with surprising chances as well thanks to a 2025 draft day trade.

The Atlanta Hawks were to receive the better pick between the Milwaukee Bucks or New Orleans Pelicans. This gave the Hawks more than a 43% chance to land a top-four pick, per the NBA’s Draft Lottery probabilities.

Atlanta was not so fortunate and now sit with the No. 8 pick, while the Bucks get to keep their selection. There is still good news for the teams that missed out on one of the top picks as this appears to be a loaded draft class.

Be sure to also check out Heavy Sports’ Sean Deveney’s latest mock draft which comes with intel from top NBA front office decision makers.

Here’s a look at our latest NBA mock draft.

NBA Mock Draft 2026: Updated Picks After Lottery

Here’s our first NBA mock draft following the draft lottery results. The Pacers not only missed out on the top pick but will lose the No. 5 selection to the Los Angeles Clippers as part of a previous trade.

Additionally, the Brooklyn Nets fell to No. 6 despite strong odds to land the top pick.

Who Will the Wizards Select With the No. 1 Pick?

Ahead of March Madness, I had the good fortune of being in Kansas City for the Big 12 tournament. I was already leaning towards Dybantsa being my top prospect, but seeing the star in person solidified his status.

At this point, it feels like piling on Peterson to rehash all the questions about his availability in one of the weirdest college basketball seasons we have witnessed in recent years. Perhaps the move to the NBA will give Peterson a much-needed fresh start.

The Jazz have plenty of guards but still remain the early favorite to be Peterson’s landing spot with the No. 2 pick.

With the combination of size (6-foot-9), length (6-foot-11 wingspan) and scoring ability, there are shades of NBA legend Tracy McGrady to Dybantsa’s game. There is no such thing as a can’t-miss prospect, but it is hard envisioning the BYU star not succeeding in the NBA.

The Wizards can potentially form a new big three with Dybantsa, Trae Young and Anthony Davis.

NBA Draft Lottery: The Wizards Are Big Winners as Pacers Lose Pick to Clippers

Heading into the NBA Draft Lottery, the Wizards were tied with the best odds to secure the No. 1 pick. The Pacers had the same odds and not only missed out on the top spot but will lose the No. 5 pick to the Clippers as part of a prior trade.

Additionally, the Nets were also tied for the best odds but dropped to No. 6.

So, who will the Wizards select with the No. 1 pick? Time will tell, but smart money is on Dybantsa.