AJ Dybantsa Locked in as No. 1 Pick, but the Battle for Second Pick Heats Up Among 5 Teams

Posted on: 05/13/2026

The Utah Jazz are in a prime position. AJ Dybantsa, a wing from Brigham Young University, is widely expected to be selected first overall in the upcoming draft, with multiple team executives confirming this consensus over the weekend. The No. 1 spot appears all but decided. {IMAGE_1} However, the race for the second pick is far from settled. At least five teams are engaged in intense negotiations and evaluations, making the No. 2 selection the true wild card of this year’s draft. The uncertainty has sparked a flurry of trade rumors and strategic maneuvering, as each franchise weighs its options to secure the best possible talent. This unexpected twist has turned the spotlight away from the surefire top pick and onto the intriguing battle behind him.

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