Overview
- This weekend AJ Dybantsa told a podcast he did not do formal team workouts and instead conducted visits with NBA clubs, a move that surprised observers and changed how teams read his pre-draft access.
- Multiple draft experts have told reporters that the Washington Wizards are seriously weighing Kansas guard Darryn Peterson as the No. 1 pick, making Peterson a credible alternative to the long‑projected Dybantsa.
- Peterson canceled a planned workout with the Utah Jazz, a development publicized by ESPN reporters and cited by analysts as part of the late shift in momentum toward Peterson for the top pick.
- Dybantsa's father, Ace Dybantsa Sr., is managing his son's business and representation and says the family declined an agent in part because rookie salaries for top picks are fixed by the collective bargaining agreement.
- If Washington selects Peterson at No. 1, Utah at No. 2 would face a clear choice between Dybantsa and Duke's Cam Boozer or could pursue trade-down options, with final decisions likely to hinge on last‑minute medical checks, team conversations, and any draft-night deals.