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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1943, Paul Silas, American basketball player and coach (died 2022) was born. In 1956, Mario Soto, Dominican baseball player was born. In 1961, ÄŒSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1974, Gregory Shane Helms, American professional wrestler was born. In 1976, Dan Boyle, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2003, Benny Carter, American trumpet player, saxophonist, and composer (born 1907) passed away. In 2008, Bobby Murcer, American baseball player, coach, and sportscaster (born 1946) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Most No. 1 overall picks in NBA Draft history? Wizards set to break tie
While the No. 1 pick is supposed to change a franchise, some teams can't get it right. Here are the teams with the most No. 1 picks in NBA history.
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Associated Press
· Jun 23, 2026
The Washington Wizards are on the clock with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft
The Washington Wizards are on the clock as the next team to make news in a busy June around the NBA. The Wizards have the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft on Tuesday night, with AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer among the options after strong freshman seasons in college. The buzz is just winding down in New York after the Knicks won their first championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals.
RealGM Basketball Wiretap
· Jun 22, 2026
Hawks Acquire Aaron Wiggins From Thunder For Two Second-Round Picks
The Atlanta Hawks are acquiring Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for two second-round picks. The Hawks will send the Thunder their own pick in 2030 and the least favorable of their own pick and the Los Angeles Lakers pick in 2032. This move is part of the Thunder clearing space under the aprons to bring back other players. Wiggins, who is represented by Austin Brown, was set to count for just over 9 million on the books for Oklahoma City next season. Wiggins averaged 9.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 21.8 minutes across 65 games this past season. Wiggins shot 35.6 percent on three-pointers this past season. Atlanta, who earlier on Sunday agreed to an extension with veteran guard C.J. McCollum, now adds to their wing depth with Wiggins. The six-year veteran is under contract through the 2028-29 season, with the final being a team option.
NBC Sports
· Jun 23, 2026
2026 NBA Draft: Complete list of every pick from Round 1 and Round 2
Follow along here to see the picks updated as they are announced.
SB Nation
· Jul 9, 2026
Wizards vs. Jazz preview: Washington starts 2026 NBA Summer League on Thursday
The Washington Wizards 2026 NBA Summer League tips off tonight at 9 p.m. Eastern with the epic grudge match with the Utah Jazz the world has been anticipating for almost two weeks. That’s when Washington picked BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall selection, spurning Kansas guard Darryn Peterson. We all know what []
CBC | Sports News
· Jun 24, 2026
Wizards make AJ Dybantsa top pick in NBA Draft, Raptors take Allen Graves at No. 19
The Washington Wizards selected forward AJ Dybantsa, who led the nation in scoring in his one season at BYU, with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft on Tuesday night, while the Toronto Raptors selected forward Allen Graves 19th overall.
RAPPLER
· Jun 24, 2026
AJ to DC: Wizards pick BYU’s Dybantsa No. 1 overall in NBA draft
AJ Dybantsa becomes the third player selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Washington Wizards after Kwame Brown (2001) and John Wall (2010)
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Related coverage for "Most No. 1 overall picks in NBA Draft history? Wizards set to break tie": Associated Press — The Washington Wizards are on the clock with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft. RealGM Basketball Wiretap — Hawks Acquire Aaron Wiggins From Thunder For Two Second-Round Picks. NBC Sports — 2026 NBA Draft: Complete list of every pick from Round 1 and Round 2. SB Nation — Wizards vs. Jazz preview: Washington starts 2026 NBA Summer League on Thursday. CBC | Sports News — Wizards make AJ Dybantsa top pick in NBA Draft, Raptors take Allen Graves at No. 19. RAPPLER — AJ to DC: Wizards pick BYU’s Dybantsa No. 1 overall in NBA draft