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The Washington Wizards are on the clock with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft

NEW YORK (AP) — The Washington Wizards are on the clock as the next team to make news in a busy June around the NBA.

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What happened NEW YORK (AP) — The Washington Wizards are on the clock as the next team to make news in a busy June around the NBA.
The headline split WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) frames it as "The Washington Wizards are on the clock with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft". WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC) frames it as "Wizards face pivotal decision with No. 1 pick in NBA Draft".
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WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami)News report · Jun 23, 2:57 PM

The Washington Wizards are on the clock with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft

NEW YORK (AP) — The Washington Wizards are on the clock as the next team to make news in a busy June around the NBA.

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WGN-TV (Nexstar, Chicago)News report · Jun 23, 3:03 PM

NBA draft: Who might the Bulls take with their two top-15 picks in Tuesday night's first round?

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The first round of the NBA draft is Tuesday night and will be televised live from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on ESPN and ABC, beginning at 7 p.m. The second round is Wednesday night.

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WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC)News report · Jun 23, 2:51 PM

Wizards face pivotal decision with No. 1 pick in NBA Draft

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Washington holds the top selection for the first time since drafting John Wall in 2010, with a loaded class and a franchise-altering choice on the clock.

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Jun 23, 2:51 PM: WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC) joined the source map.

Jun 23, 2:57 PM: WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) joined the source map.

Jun 23, 3:03 PM: WGN-TV (Nexstar, Chicago) joined the source map.

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