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2026-08-06 20:10:08

Wizards, Davis Delay Contract Talks Until Season Starts

Anthony Davis and the Wizards delayed extension talks until after the season's first 20 games, allowing both sides to evaluate fit and performance. Davis, eligible for $275 million, joins Trae Young to boost Washington's rebuild. read more

2026-07-13 05:40:05

Dybantsa Drops 23 as Wizards Stay Perfect

AJ Dybantsa scored 23 points and 7 rebounds, leading the Wizards to a 2-0 summer league record. The No. 1 pick may be done playing in Las Vegas, showing defensive potential with 3 steals and 2 blocks. read more

2026-07-10 22:50:05

Trae Young Signs $212M Deal to Lead Wizards Rebuild

Trae Young re-signed with Washington for $212M, excited to lead a revamped Wizards roster featuring Anthony Davis and No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa. He aims to prove his worth and transform the team into playoff contenders after three losing seasons. read more

2026-07-08 02:40:05

Khris Middleton Returns to Wizards in Six-Team Trade

Khris Middleton rejoins Washington on a three-year, $17.6M deal via a six-team sign-and-trade involving Dallas, Detroit, Memphis, LA Clippers, and Milwaukee. The 34-year-old veteran brings championship experience and playoff production to the Wizards. read more

2026-07-01 00:30:05

Wizards refuse all trade offers for Anthony Davis

The Washington Wizards refuse to trade Anthony Davis, viewing him and Trae Young as rebuild cornerstones. Davis is eligible for a four-year, $275 million extension. The Warriors eye a LeBron James reunion but lack tangible progress on Davis. read more

2026-06-24 02:40:08

Dybantsa drafted first, already wants Youngs number

Trae Young welcomes AJ Dybantsa to Washington Wizards after No. 1 pick in 2026 draft. Dybantsa wants jersey number 3, currently held by Young. Young hints at future discussion. Dybantsa wore number 3 at BYU and high school. read more

2026-06-24 01:10:06

Wizards pick AJ Dybantsa first overall in 2026 NBA draft

The Washington Wizards selected BYU’s AJ Dybantsa first overall in the 2026 NBA draft, aiming to end their three-year rebuild. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 25.5 points and joins John Wall as a No. 1 pick, expected to boost Washington’s playoff hopes. read more

2026-06-22 19:50:05

Trae Young signs $212 million deal with Wizards

Trae Young intends to sign a four-year, $212 million deal with the Wizards, including a player option. He declined his $49M option to commit long-term, aiming to lead Washington’s young core alongside Anthony Davis toward playoff contention. read more

2026-06-18 04:10:05

Trae Young Declines Player Option, Hits Free Agency

Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97M player option, becoming a free agent Monday. Washington remains the front-runner, but multiple teams have interest. Young averaged 9.8 assists over eight seasons and aims to lead the Wizards' young core. read more

2026-06-15 14:20:10

Top prospect Peterson limits pre-draft access to Wizards

Top NBA prospect Darryn Peterson visited the Wizards, the No. 1 pick owners, and won’t meet other teams. Rival AJ Dybantsa visited both Washington and Utah. Peterson averaged 20.2 points at Kansas but missed 11 games due to creatine-induced cramping. read more

2026-05-12 12:40:04

Wizards Win NBA Draft Lottery, Breaking Long Curse

After decades of misfortune, the Washington Wizards won the NBA draft lottery, securing the No. 1 pick for the first time since 2010. John Wall, the team's lucky charm, represented Washington as their rebuild finally struck gold, ending a painful three-season stretch. read more

2026-05-11 11:40:38

Inside NBA draft lottery: Heart-pounding drama revealed

Inside the NBA lottery room, tension was high as Wizards won top pick, Jazz jumped to No. 2, and Grizzlies secured No. 3. The sealed event was heart-pounding, with team futures changed by 14 ping-pong balls. read more

2026-05-10 21:10:06

Wizards Win NBA Draft Lottery, Secure No. 1 Pick

The Washington Wizards won the 2026 NBA draft lottery and will pick first overall, followed by Utah, Memphis, and Chicago. The loaded draft class features top prospects AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson. The draft is June 23-24 at Barclays Center. read more

2026-05-10 20:40:06

Wizards Win NBA Draft Lottery, Land Top Pick

Washington Wizards won the 2026 NBA draft lottery despite worst record, breaking a seven-year trend. Jazz, Grizzlies, Bulls round out top four picks. The deep prospect class includes Dybantsa and Peterson for the No. 1 selection. read more

2026-03-02 23:10:09

Trae Young Set for Wizards Debut Thursday

Trae Young will debut for the Washington Wizards on Thursday vs. Utah, playing 17-20 minutes. The four-time All-Star, recovering from leg injuries, hasn't played since his January trade from Atlanta. read more