The Washington Wizards moved up in the second round to draft Tennessee forward Felix Okpara on Wednesday night, one night after making BYU forward AJ Dybantsa the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft.
What happened?
The Wizards began the night with two second-round picks before acquiring the No. 46 pick from Orlando to add size with Okpara (6-11, 242).
The Wizards' last result was a 101-104 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on 2025-02-22.
Why it matters for Washington Wizards
The Wizards have assembled a fair number of capable young players, but none has stood out as a legitimate star. With the No. 1 pick, Washington had a chance to rectify that.
What comes next?
The Wizards agreed to a four-year contract extension with point guard Trae Young on Monday. The Atlanta Hawks on Monday agreed to acquire wing Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder for second-round draft picks in 2030 and 2032.
| Team | Player | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Wizards | AJ Dybantsa | 1 |
| Washington Wizards | Felix Okpara | 46 |
| Atlanta Hawks | Kingston Flemings | 8 |
| Atlanta Hawks | Zuby Ejiofor | 23 |
| Atlanta Hawks | Henri Veesaar | 52 |
| Miami Heat | Nate Ament | - |
| Miami Heat | Ryan Conwell | 37 |