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The Washington Wizards are on the clock with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk BRIAN MAHONEY, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the NBA draft and the Washington Wizards' options can be found through ValleyCentral sports news, which is following the developments in the NBA.
The NBA draft is set to take place on Tuesday night, and the Washington Wizards have the top pick. This gives them the first opportunity to select a player. The team's choice is highly anticipated, with several strong candidates available.
Some of the potential picks include players who had notable freshman seasons, such as AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer. Further details about the NBA draft and the Washington Wizards' options can be found through ValleyCentral sports news, which is following the developments in the NBA.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The NBA draft is set to take place on Tuesday night, and the Washington Wizards have the top pick. This gives them the first opportunity to select a player. The team's choice is highly anticipated…
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