The Wizards will officially keep their top-8 protected pick in the 2026 NBA Draft

About this episode

Greg Finberg discusses the Washington Wizards' loss to the Chicago Bulls and the implications for their 2026 NBA Draft pick.

The Washington Wizards will officially keep their top-8 protected pick in the 2026 NBA Draft thanks to a 129-98 loss to the Chicago Bulls. Greg breaks down the loss and everything you need to know about the tank standings entering the final three games of the season. Enjoy!

People in this episode

Host: Greg Finberg

Topics covered

• NBA Draft
• Washington Wizards
• basketball
• tank standings
• season analysis

Keywords

• Washington Wizards
• NBA Draft
• Chicago Bulls
• tank standings
• basketball analysis

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Organizations: Washington Wizards, Chicago Bulls

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