NBA Draft History
- ESPN Illustration
Our Draft Archives
Get expert analysis from previous drafts here.
On The Clock
Washington Wizards
--
Round 1, Pick 1
Round 1, Pick 1
2025-26 Record: 17-65, 15th in Eastern Conference
Next Pick
Best Available
F
Round 1, Pick 1
2025-26 Record: 17-65, 15th in Eastern Conference
Best Fit
G
Round 1, Pick 1
2025-26 Record: 17-65, 15th in Eastern Conference
Next Pick
Round 1, Pick 2
Round 1, Pick 2
2025-26 Record: 22-60, 15th in Western Conference
Latest From The Draft
2026 NBA mock draft: Predicting all 60 picks, plus what we learned at the combine
Jeremy Woo's updated mock draft and predicting all 60 picks after an exciting week at the 2026 NBA combine.
NBA draft asset tiers: Why OKC and San Antonio are nowhere near done building
The NBA's two best teams are also members of a group of franchises that control much of the next eight drafts.
2026 NBA draft combine highlights: Biggest questions, risers and withdrawal watch
ESPN's NBA draft crew details the biggest takeaways from the second day of 5-on-5 scrimmages in Chicago.
NBA draft: 14 big questions after Wizards win lottery, Bulls jump
The lottery results are in, and the 14 lottery teams finally know where they'll pick in Round 1. We answered questions for each spot.
2026 NBA draft rankings: Stacking the top 100 prospects
With the NBA's early-entry deadline complete, it's time for an update on the best prospects in the 2026 class.
Draft Videos
Trade machine
- ESPN.com Illustration
You be the GM
Could your team land a superstar? Enter the teams and players into our Trade Machine, and we'll tell you if it works.
Draft News
![]()
NBA betting tips, DFS picks for Sunday: Can the Spurs even the series?
Jim McCormick breaks down Sunday's Game 4 and offers his favorite bets and DFS plays.
![]()
Chuck has had enough of the Wemby narrative
Charles Barkley is sick of the idea that the Thunder are playing too physically against Victor Wembanyama.
![]()
How can Wemby, SGA be contained?
P.J. Carlesimo breaks down how the Spurs should plan to contain Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and how the Thunder can slow down Victor Wembanyama ahead of Game 4.
![]()
Quentin Richardson: The Cavs can't stop Jalen Brunson
Quentin Richardson discusses the Cavaliers' lack of energy after their loss to Jalen Brunson and the Knicks in Game 3.
![]()
Why Victor Wembanyama's most dominant skill remains a mystery
What makes the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year so dangerous isn't that he blocks so many shots. It's that he prevents players from shooting in the first place.
![]()
New York looks to clinch conference finals against Cleveland in game 4
New York Knicks (53-29, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
