The buzz in Chicago this week at the NBA Draft Combine is that the top of the 2026 draft board might not be as locked in as everyone thought. After Sunday's lottery, the consensus was clear: AJ Dybantsa to the Wizards at No. 1, Darryn Peterson to the Jazz at No. 2, Cameron Boozer to the Grizzlies at No. 3, and Caleb Wilson to the Bulls at No. 4. But behind the scenes, the chatter is telling a different story.

One high-ranking scout from a lottery team didn't mince words when asked if Washington taking Dybantsa was a certainty. "Absolutely not," the scout told us. "We were surprised the broadcast made it seem like such a foregone conclusion." That's a bold statement from someone inside the room where decisions are made.

Dybantsa himself added fuel to the fire on lottery night. The BYU star hinted he's open to working out for more than one team—specifically, two. That's not the usual "I'm just happy to be here" line. It's a signal that the top pick might be up for grabs.

The most intriguing rumor floating around the combine? That Dybantsa wants to stay in Utah. He's been in the state for two years now, first at Utah Prep and then at BYU. His family has settled there, and word is they've grown to love it. That has some wondering if we might see some "workout shenanigans"—where Dybantsa could potentially skip a workout with Washington to force his way to the Jazz at No. 2.

It wouldn't be a new trick. The Wizards have used that same strategy themselves in recent years, most notably with Alex Sarr and, ironically, Ace Bailey—who now plays in Utah. So a 1-2 swap isn't out of the question, but it would likely need to be sparked by Dybantsa's camp. For now, most in Chicago consider it a long shot, but the draft floor is full of surprises.