Wizards win the Lottery + Wemby ejected; Wolves win

Wizards win the Lottery + Wemby ejected; Wolves win

Author: The Athletic May 11, 2026 Duration: 37:01

Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Zena Keita react to the Knicks sweeping the Sixers, discuss New York's title chances, and the controversy around Victor Wembanyama's ejection as the Wolves beat the Spurs. Then, the gang debates the winners and losers of the NBA Draft Lottery and whether the Wizards will trade the number one pick.


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