What's next for the Wizards after winning the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft? | Off The Bench

What’s next for the Wizards after winning the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft? | Off The Bench

May 14, 2026



What’s next for the Wizards after winning the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft? | Off The Bench

Chase Hughes and Chris Miller are back to talk a little bit more about the Washington Wizards winning the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Then, hear from some of the top prospects at the draft combine, as well as Wes Hall, on what this all means for the Wizards and their fans.

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What’s next for the Wizards after winning the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft | Off The Bench

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  4. I think DRAFT AJ @ 1, trade AD to warriors or okc for their lottery picks this draft & future assets.. draft Labaron Philon @ 11, combine 51 & 60 and future 2nds to move up in the 2nd round get a defensive big.. sign walker Kessler and Jeremy grant then let that team mature together

  7. Trade the pick to UTAH for #2, their 1st round pick next season and Ace Bailey. Then trade the #2 pick to Bulls for #4 pick and their 1st round pick next year. Then draft Caleb Wilson, or Cam Boozer at #4. Next year you have 2 possible lottery picks even if Wizards make playoffs.

    Starting lineup next year.

    Trae Young PG
    Ace Bailey SG
    Caleb Wilson SF
    Anthony Davis PF
    Alex Sarr C

    With quality depth on the bench

  9. Your interview with AJ was very revealing Imho. He has an energy about him, as if he’s ready to launch. To me Tre Johnson has that same energy; barely contained. Tre had trouble with that energy that I believe was probably coaching related. Several of the young Wizards need to be set free to fly this season. Bilal’s problem is injury. And his poor training in France. But he’s the quickest on the roster. AJ and Tre must be allowed to fly and corrected afterwards. Same with Alex Sarr. AJ will be the Wiz’s SGA, I believe. Riley is rising. I have a question: why is preseason so short in the NBA? Watching Peterson’s interview this popped in my mind: he’s the next Michael Westbrook. Don’t get between him and the basket. He’s taller……

  11. We haven't been in the Eastern Conference final since 1979, and only one one championship (in the prior season 1978); this all pre-dates adopting the 3 point line on a trial basis. Michael Jordan, Chris Webber, Juwan Howard, Gilbert Arenas, Antawn Jamison, Larry Hughes, Caron Butler, Rod Strickland, John Wall, Bradley Beal, Marcin Gortat and Nenê could all ball but franchise accomplished nothing of note since the 1970s. Things may change now.

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