ESPN Mock Draft Projects 60 Picks as Wizards Weigh Dybantsa or Peterson at No. 1
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Updated · ESPN · Jun 22
ESPN Mock Draft Projects 60 Picks as Wizards Weigh Dybantsa or Peterson at No. 1
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Jun 22
Summary
One day before the 2026 NBA draft, ESPN’s latest 60-pick mock has Washington still undecided at No. 1, with AJ Dybantsa viewed by rival teams as a slight favorite over Darryn Peterson.
That choice is described as razor-thin: Dybantsa offers downhill scoring and paint pressure, while Peterson brings elite shooting and shot creation, with roster fit also shaped by Trae Young’s expected long-term stay.
The mock keeps the top four largely stable after Washington and Utah, projecting Cameron Boozer to Memphis at No. 3 and Caleb Wilson to Chicago at No. 4, before a more trade-sensitive second tier begins at No. 5.
Trade uncertainty hangs over the lottery, with the Clippers, Hawks, Mavericks and Thunder all seen as flexible, while Oklahoma City already cleared a roster spot by moving Aaron Wiggins for two second-round picks.
Giannis Antetokounmpo remains the biggest variable: teams expect any Bucks decision before the draft to unlock wider movement, with Milwaukee signaling a retool and aiming to emerge with multiple first-round selections.