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AJ Dybantsa set to visit Wizards as No. 1 pick decision nears

The Wizards may be getting a closer look at the player many around the NBA believe will be the top pick in this month’s draft. According to Luke Adams of Hoops Rumors, citing reporting from David Aldridge and Josh Robbins of The Athletic, former BYU star AJ Dybantsa is expected to visit Washington in the coming days.

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Wizards' Year-Old Trade Escapades Spell Cautionary Tale as Draft Approaches

The NBA is booming as a viewing product entering June. All eyes are on the last two teams remaining in these ongoing NBA Finals as the New York Knicks

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'I Wasn’t This Slept on': Trae Young Makes Bold Prediction for Wizards Season With Message to Haters

While the NBA world’s attention remains fixed on the blockbuster Finals series, Trae Young unexpectedly tilts the spotlight back toward himself. Ironically, Knicks fans never really forgot Young in the first place.

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The exercise of comparing draft prospects has driven me nuts for years. For a time, seemingly every wing with a good vertical was the next Michael Jordan.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

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Trae Young puts the NBA on notice with a bold remark about the Wizards

Trae Young might have just served a warning for the rest of the NBA. After a rocky 2025-26 season, the Washington Wizards point guard is looking forward to a restart.

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Every Wizards Draft Rumor We’ve Heard So Far

Draft season is no stranger to rumors. It’s why some prefer the term “smoke screen season” when discussing the period between the NBA Draft Lottery and the NBA Draft.

Trae Young News / HITC / June 10

Jaylen Brown gives unfortunate reality check to Trae Young’s No. 1 seed in the East dreams

Jaylen Brown had a blunt reality check ready after Trae Young floated the idea of the Washington Wizards shocking the Eastern Conference next season. Young’s confidence is not new, but this version came with a different edge.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / June 9

Trae Young's potential extension range with Wizards

Since being acquired in a mid-season trade, Trae Young has been widely expected to forgo his $49.0MM player option for next season in order to sign a lucrative long-term deal with the Wizards.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

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Is it Time to Cross Caleb Wilson Off of the Wizards' Draft Board?

The NBA Draft is set to tip off in exactly two weeks, and Washington Wizards fans have welcomed an entirely new brand of anxious anticipation following the team's clinching of the No.

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Franchise shakeup? AJ Dybantsa seen as 2026’s can’t-miss prospect with Wizards holding top pick

While the Finals are still being played, teams around the league are already looking ahead. The 2026 NBA Draft is set for June 23 at Barclays Center, with the Washington Wizards holding the top pick after a difficult season.

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The Wizards hold the top pick and AJ Dybantsa awaits as the 2026 NBA Draft moves into view

While the Finals roll on, the rest of the league is two weeks from reshaping itself. The 2026 NBA Draft tips off June 23 at Barclays Center, and the Washington Wizards sit on the No.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / June 9

The Wizards Have A Type in the NBA Draft — Does AJ Dybantsa Fit It?

Washington Wizards general manager Will Dawkins has made six first-round picks during his three years in charge. And he has a type. Dawkins seemingly values four things when evaluating prospects: positional versatility, defensive impact, shooting, and long-term upside.

Trae Young News / Larry Brown Sports / June 8

Details emerge on Trae Young’s expected new contract

Trae Young and the Washington Wizards appear to have found their middle ground of sorts. The Wizards star guard Young is projected to sign a new contract extension with the team for three years and $120 million, veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported to Substack this week.

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Wizards' Trae Young Extension Details Continue Coming Into Shape

All eyes are on how the Washington Wizards plan on conducting themselves in this month's NBA Draft. The holders of the class' No. 1 pick have been unwilling to reveal their current scouting preferences as draft night approaches, a position they'll be likely to favor until the last possible moment over the coming two weeks.

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Wizards rumors: The $120 million contract extension Trae Young is expected to sign

Things may be looking up for the Washington Wizards as they own the No. 1 pick in next month’s NBA Draft. Many believe the Wizards will select AJ Dybantsa, a can’t-miss prospect at the wing position.

Trae Young News / DC Sports King / June 8

Sorry Trae Young, But AJ Dybantsa Taking Your Jersey is the Best Thing for Washington

Normally, incoming NBA rookies arrive with a healthy dose of humility, ready to carry veteran bags, sit at the back of the bus, and quietly accept whatever jersey number the equipment manager tosses in their locker.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / June 7

What The No. 1 Pick Means For Washington’s Long-Term Cap Sheet

The Washington Wizards entered 2026 with a projected $80 million in cap space for the 2026-27 season. But after acquiring four players before the February deadline — including Trae Young and Anthony Davis — and winning the No.

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How the Wizards Can Insert Themselves in a Jaylen Brown Trade

Usually, the NBA offseason serves as a time for teams to build around their superstars. This summer, it is different, as multiple teams are trying to trade away superstar.

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Jazz president Austin Ainge: We don’t know what Wizards will do at No. 1

The Jazz hold the second pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Who they end up selecting depends heavily on what the Wizards do in front of them. The problem? Utah has no idea what Washington is planning.

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Wizards finally have foundation in place, but bigger decisions await

For years, the Wizards were collecting draft picks, clearing cap space and searching for a direction. Now comes the harder part. As in, winning. According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, Washington enters the offseason with something it hasn’t had in a long time — a legitimate foundation.

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Washington Wizards 2026 NBA Draft Preview

The Washington Wizards finally did it. This past Mother’s Day, they secured the rights to the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. It took a season-long tank and a little bit of luck — it’s the first time since 2018 that the worst team won the lottery.

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Report: Anthony Davis Has Already Dropped Unexpected Hints About His Wizards Future Before Playing a Single Game

Anthony Davis hasn’t played a single game for the Washington Wizards yet, but questions about his long-term future with the franchise are already beginning to surface.

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Making Sense of the Wizards-Giannis Trade Rumors

If you had “The Washington Wizards assembling a super-team” on your 2026 NBA bingo card, go ahead and collect your winnings. For the better part of the last decade, the Wizards have been synonymous with the word “rebuilding.” They’ve stayed near the bottom of the Eastern Conference, stacking draft picks and trying to find a clear path forward.

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