Washington Wizards win NBA draft lottery and earn first overall pick
The Washington Wizards won the NBA draft lottery on Sunday and secured the No. 1 overall pick in the June 23 draft. The Wizards had a 14% chance of winning and will pick first for the first time since selecting John Wall in 2010. The lottery results also determined picks for other teams, with Utah selecting No. 2, Memphis No. 3, and Chicago No. 4.
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4 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 3 bias groups.
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“Washington wins NBA draft lottery, chance to pick first on June 23”ABC ABC News LEFT-CENTER
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“Washington wins NBA draft lottery, chance to pick first on June 23” · AP News, PBS NewsHour
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Golden State Warriors will pick No. 11
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