The Washington Wizards finally landed the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft lottery—and now the pressure is on. A growing chorus of fans and analysts are urging Washington to consider trading that top spot, all for one specific reason: so the Utah Jazz can select AJ Dybantsa.

Dybantsa's connection to Utah runs deep. The 19-year-old, originally from Massachusetts, finished high school at Utah Prep Academy in 2024 before playing his lone college season at BYU in Provo. His NIL deal—reportedly worth millions—was funded in part by Jazz owner Ryan Smith and CEO Danny Ainge, both proud BYU alums. That has fueled speculation that Utah is determined to keep Dybantsa in the state.

When asked directly if the Jazz would make a move for Dybantsa, Smith didn't exactly deny it. After securing the No. 2 overall pick in the lottery, Utah is tantalizingly close to making that dream a reality. "We're trying to win a championship, so everything should be on the table," Smith told the Desert Voices podcast. "Jazz president Austin Ainge and Danny have been known to do some pretty crazy stuff on draft night. The next 40 days, you're going to see some madness in the NBA. And it might or might not be with us."

But here's the twist: the Wizards might want Dybantsa for themselves. He turned heads at the combine this week with jaw-dropping athleticism, and no one is certain whether Dybantsa is eager to stay in Utah. Add in other elite prospects like Darryn Peterson, Caleb Wilson, and Cameron Boozer, and this year's draft is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing in recent memory.

The bottom line? Whether Washington genuinely wants Dybantsa at No. 1 or is simply using him as leverage, they'll be his biggest fan until that pick is called on June 23. Either they plan to take him, or they need the Jazz to believe they will. So, Utah: how much are you willing to give up to get your guy?