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Washington takes AJ Dybantsa No. 1 in the 2026 NBA draft
By AP via Scripps News Group at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 24, 2026
· 3 min read
It has been nearly a half-century since Washington was a real championship contender in the NBA.Now, AJ Dybantsa's arrival represents a potential turning point for a franchise that could really use one.The Wizards took Dybantsa with the first overall pick in Tuesday night's NBA draft. The 6-foot-...
Key takeaway The Wizards took Dybantsa with the first overall pick in Tuesday night's NBA draft.
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Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? It has been nearly a half-century since Washington was a real championship contender in the NBA.Now, AJ Dybantsa's arrival represents a potential turning point for a franchise that could really use one.The Wizards took Dybantsa with the first overall pick in Tuesday night's NBA draft. The 6-foot-...
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