NBA

Wizards guard makes shocking claim while admitting team tanked to land No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa

October 3, 2026

Washington guard Bub Carrington recently acknowledged that his franchise deliberately restricted its potential during the previous campaign to secure the top draft position, which ultimately resulted in the acquisition of forward AJ Dybantsa. During a media appearance, the second-year player noted that the roster operated under internal constraints last year but is now fully unleashed alongside returning veterans and coaching staff.

During the prior season, the franchise recorded a league-low seventeen victories against sixty-five defeats, positioning them favorably in the lottery. The organization also executed major trades for prominent injured stars Anthony Davis and Trae Young, though neither contributed significantly on the court at the time.

League officials are reportedly not planning to discipline the team for the candid remarks regarding their past strategy.