The Wizards' silence is loud ahead of the NBA Draft, and that silence could mean multiple things.

With the New York Knicks sweeping their Eastern Conference finals series with the Cleveland Cavaliers, one of the NBA’s most incredible postseason streaks of recent vintage will continue. For the 18th straight season, a former Washington Wizards player will appear in the NBA finals.

The Washington Wizards can take several meaningful takeaways from these ongoing NBA Finals.

The Washington Wizards win the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery and will pick No. 1 in the 2026 NBA Draft. Tim Reynolds | The Associated Press • Download the NBA App • 2026 NBA Draft: 1-60 Draft Order • Draft Lottery: FAQ and how it works CHICAGO (AP) — The Washington Wizards won the Draft Lottery on Sunday and are poised to pick first overall for the first time since choosing John Wall in that spot in 2010.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is likely on the move this offseason, and there's a chance the Wizards can swoop in and make a big move.

Wizards win the NBA Draft Lottery with a 14% chance, positioning to select AJ Dybantsa as Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer await their fate.