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May 11, 2026 12 min

Why The Wizards Should Keep The Top Pick

from Get A Bucket Show Hosted by Tré

Send us Fan Mail We react to the Washington Wizards winning the number one pick and the early rumors that they might trade it away. We make the case that AJ Dybantsa is the best choice in the NBA Draft 2026 and that chasing a quick contender move could cost Washington its next true franchise star. • Wizards finally landing the top pick after years near the bottom • Trade down talk and why we think it is a mistake • AJ Dybantsa as the best player in the class • Why availability questions change the Trae Young and Anthony Davis calculus • Wizards young core and how AJ fits with wings and Alex Sarr • Other lottery names we still like such as Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer, Caleb Wilson, Darius Acuff Jr • Realistic expectations for year one scoring and long-term upside Let me know your comments below. What do you think the Wizards should do and what sort of draft trade should we get? Support the show https://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!

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Send us Fan Mail We react to the Washington Wizards winning the number one pick and the early rumors that they might trade it away. We make the case that AJ Dybantsa is the best choice in the NBA Draft 2026 and that chasing a quick contender move could cost Washington its next true franchise star. • Wizards finally landing the top pick after years near the bottom • Trade down talk and why we think it is a mistake • AJ Dybantsa as the best player in the class • Why avai...

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Why The Wizards Should Keep The Top Pick

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  1. 0:00 Welcome To Get A Bucket
  2. 0:26 Wizards Win The No. 1 Pick
  3. 1:19 The Trade Down Rumors Start
  4. 4:49 Why AJ DeBonsa Must Go First
  5. 6:48 Other Prospects Worth Considering
  6. 8:36 Building A Lineup Around AJ
  7. 10:42 Playoff Reality Check For Washington
  8. 11:12 Your Turn: Trade Or Draft

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