Wizards pick AJ Dybantsa No. 1 as Jazz and Grizzlies add Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer
The Washington Wizards selected AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, while the Utah Jazz chose Darryn Peterson and the Memphis Grizzlies took Cameron Boozer in the first round.
Washington selected forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick in Tuesday night’s 2026 NBA Draft. The Utah Jazz added point guard Darryn Peterson later in the first round, and the Memphis Grizzlies chose forward Cameron Boozer with their first-round selection. The three picks round out a night of moves that saw several teams address positional needs and add young talent with potential to develop at the professional level.
The Wizards, who held the top slot after a series of trades, opted for Dybantsa, a versatile wing known for his scoring and defensive versatility at the college level. The Jazz, looking to bolster their backcourt depth, selected Peterson, a guard praised for his scoring ability and playmaking in his final collegiate season. Memphis, aiming to add size and interior scoring, took Boozer, a forward who demonstrated strong rebounding and post play in college.
Analysts noted that each player brings a different skill set that could fit the respective teams’ rebuilding strategies, though all will need to adjust to the NBA’s physicality and speed.
