The 2026 NBA draft was the 80th edition of the National Basketball Association's annual draft. This was the first draft since 2021 with 60 picks, as no teams forfeited second-round draft picks for free agency violations. The first round of the draft was held on June 23, and the second round was held on June 24.[1] The Washington Wizards selected small forward AJ Dybantsa out of Brigham Young University first overall.