The Utah Jazz caught a massive break in Sunday's NBA Draft Lottery, leaping from No. 4 to No. 2. But almost immediately, the buzz shifted from celebration to speculation: Could they swing a deal with the Washington Wizards to grab the No. 1 pick?

The reason is obvious. Projected top pick AJ Dybantsa is practically a hometown hero in waiting. Though he hails from Massachusetts, Dybantsa played his senior season at Utah Prep before starring at BYU—the alma mater of Jazz owner Ryan Smith, alternate governor Danny Ainge, and president of basketball ops Austin Ainge. Smith is a major BYU donor and helped fund the massive NIL package that brought Dybantsa to Provo. CBS Sports' Adam Finkelstein reported from the NBA Combine that Dybantsa hopes to stay in Utah. And when asked about moving up, Smith told The Deseret News that "everything should be on the table."

On the other side, Wizards team president Michael Winger has signaled Washington is open to trading down. For a small-market team like Utah, locking in a potential star who actually wants to be there is rare. Just ask Milwaukee how stressful it is to constantly fend off suitors for your franchise player. The stars seem aligned for a blockbuster move.

But let's pump the brakes a little. This isn't the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes. There's no single, undeniable No. 1 pick in this class. "We were surprised the broadcast made Dybantsa to Washington seem like such a foregone conclusion," one lottery-team scout told Finkelstein. Dybantsa leads the pack because of his elite combination of size, skill, and scoring—but he's not a generational lock.

So what would it actually take for Utah to jump from No. 2 to No. 1? The Jazz would likely have to part with more than just this year's pick. Would they be willing to include Ace Bailey, another top prospect, or future assets? It's a fascinating puzzle—and one that could reshape both franchises for years to come.