2026 NBA Draft Order Officially Revealed — See Lottery Results
Summary
The 2026 NBA Draft order has been revealed, with the Washington Wizards earning the No. 1 overall pick after finishing with the worst record. The Indiana Pacers finished second-worst but will not keep their pick due to a trade giving it to the Los Angeles Clippers, who have the fifth pick.Key Facts
- The Indiana Pacers struggled in the 2025-26 NBA season, finishing with a 19-63 record.
- The Pacers lost star player Tyrese Haliburton to an Achilles injury during the 2025 NBA Finals.
- Washington Wizards had the worst record at 17-65 and won the No. 1 draft pick.
- The Pacers had a 14% chance to get the first overall pick but landed the fifth pick instead.
- Their first-round pick is “top-four protected,” meaning if it falls outside the top four, it goes to the Los Angeles Clippers.
- The Clippers acquired this pick in a trade for center Ivica Zubac.
- Experts say the 2026 draft class is one of the strongest in talent since 1996.
- Top prospects include AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson.
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