The Washington Wizards hold the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and are projected to select BYU forward AJ Dybantsa. The Utah Jazz own the second selection and have shown strong interest in the 6-9 wing. Multiple projections have Dybantsa off the board before Utah reaches the podium.

Dybantsa brings the perimeter creation and athletic finishing the Jazz need next to Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler. Adding him would give Utah a versatile scorer who can initiate offense while fitting alongside Keyonte George. Settling for the next available option risks another season of complementary pieces rather than a true offensive engine.

Draft night will force the Jazz to pivot immediately to Darryn Peterson or the best remaining prospect at No. 2. Any trade-up attempt carries steep costs in future assets that Danny Ainge has shown little willingness to pay. Utah enters the night with a clear fallback plan built around its current young core.