AJ Dybantsa leads Wizards to 92‑88 Summer League win over Jazz
Top pick AJ Dybantsa made his NBA Summer League debut for the Washington Wizards at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, scoring a game‑high 27 points on 7‑of‑18 shooting, adding seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block. The performance helped Washington defeat the Utah Jazz 92‑88, giving the No. 1 overall draft selection an early win over the No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson, who posted 24 points but committed eight turnovers.
Peterson’s 24‑point effort came on 6‑of‑18 shooting, and Utah’s narrow fourth‑quarter push was insufficient to overcome Washington’s physical defense. The game featured a highlight‑reel dunk by Dybantsa early in the first quarter and a strong supporting showing from Wizards teammates Tre Johnson (26 points) and Will Riley (17 points). After the game Dybantsa noted the win was the “most important” start to his professional career.
Additional coverage highlighted the broader Summer League schedule, previewing other top‑draft matchups and noting Dybantsa’s off‑court appearance in a chromed‑out Nike GT sneaker during practice, underscoring the hype surrounding the 2026 draft class.