The Wizards secured their first-round pick. What else have they accomplished?

WASHINGTON — They did it.The Washington Wizards have accomplished one of their primary goals for the 2025-26 season. In an NBA season tainted by a widespread tanking epidemic, Washington has lost enough games to ensure it will keep its protected first-round pick in June’s draft.The Wizards would have conveyed their first-round pick to the New York Knicks if the pick fell to ninth or worse in the draft order. But with their 129-98 loss Tuesday night to the Chicago Bulls, the Wizards dropped to 17-62, continuing their hold on the league’s worst record. If Washington remains in sole possession of last place, its worst possible result in next month’s draft lottery would be to receive the fifth pick. Even wins its final three games would drop it to no worse than the seventh.Advertisement