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Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / June 19
Wizards’ D’Angelo Russell Picks Up 2026/27 Option
D’Angelo Russell has become the first veteran to pick up a player option this offseason, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, who reports (via Twitter) that the Wizards point guard has opted in for the 2026/27 season.
Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / June 19
Report: D’Angelo Russell opts in to $6M player option 
Veteran guard D’Angelo Russell has opted in to his $6 million player option for the 2026-27 season, Jake Fischer reported Friday. Russell, 30, was acquired by the Wizards on Feb.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 19
The Wizards' Hunt for Another Lottery Pick: What's Worth Trading and Who's Worth Scouting?
The Washington Wizards couldn't have asked for a better result out of last month's live NBA Draft Lottery drawing. After years of toiling away in repeatedly ending up lower in the selection order than fans hope, their luck finally came through at a fortunate junction.
The 'NBA assist champions' quiz
How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?
Trae Young News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / June 19
Trae Young’s Free Agency Move Signals Confidence, Not Uncertainty
When news broke that Trae Young would decline his 2026‑27 player option, nearly $49 million on the table, the immediate reaction around the league was predictable: shock, curiosity, and a whole lot of speculation.
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.
Washington Wizards News / HITC / June 19
AJ Dybantsa’s spot as the likely No. 1 pick increasingly threatened leading into NBA Draft night
AJ Dybantsa still looks like the safest bet at No. 1, but Darryn Peterson has turned the final stretch before NBA Draft night into a real Washington Wizards debate.
Anthony Davis News / Fadeaway World / June 19
Unrealistic Trade Idea Sends Anthony Davis Back To The Lakers, But Remains Unlikely
With the offseason underway, many eyes have turned toward the Washington Wizards, who are currently in possession of the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft. Given the opportunity to select a franchise player this season, the Wizards are in a great place to add to their current core of Anthony Davis and Trae Young.
Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / June 19
The Wizards are considering drafting Darryn Peterson over AJ Dybantsa, according to report
The Washington Wizards are less than a week away from the NBA Draft. Hell, it’s next Tuesday, June 23! And the Wizards are rattling sabers behind closed doors.
Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / June 19
Darryn Peterson gaining momentum for Wizards at No. 1?
The Wizards may be keeping everyone guessing right up until draft night. For months, the widespread assumption around the NBA has been that AJ Dybantsa would be the favorite to go No.
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.
Washington Wizards News / EssentiallySports / June 19
Wizards Receive 'Delightful' Anthony Davis Update After Trae Young’s Bold Free Agency Decision
The Wizards are walking on thin ice. Just a day after reports emerged that Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million player option and enter free agency, another question surfaced around the franchise’s future: Anthony Davis’ commitment. The timing naturally triggered the obvious questions.
Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / June 19
Wizards Giving ‘Increased Consideration’ To Drafting Peterson No. 1?
Although the outside perception has largely been that AJ Dybantsa is the frontrunner to be selected first overall during next week’s draft, multiple draft experts believe there’s a real chance the Wizards will instead take Darryn Peterson, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link).
Anthony Davis News / Hoops Wire / June 18
Anthony Davis reportedly wants to remain with Wizards long term
The Wizards may have more stability than some expected. Not only is Trae Young widely expected to re-sign with Washington after declining his player option, but Anthony Davis reportedly wants to stick around, too.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 18
Wizards Mock Draft Version 4.0
The NBA draft is just days away, and the Washington Wizards are set to be active. Not only do they have the first overall pick, but reports now say they are interested in trading for another lottery pick.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 18
Reporters' Roundtable: Deciphering the Wizards' Draft Preferences
The masses have accepted that there's no more information left to wring out of the Washington Wizards' NBA Draft strategy that hasn't already been leaked, as very little has seeped through their institutional cracks over the month since they won the lottery.
Washington Wizards News / FortyEightMinutes / June 18
Wizards Eyeing Trade To Become 4th-Ever No. 1 Pick Holder With Two Lottery Selections
The Washington Wizards are reportedly exploring a trade to acquire a second pick in the late lottery, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. The Wizards already hold the No.
Trae Young News / Hoops Wire / June 18
Trae Young expected to re-sign with Wizards on multiyear deal
Trae Young is expected to opt out of his contract with the Wizards. He is expected to test free agency. And he is expected to stay right where he is. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Young is likely to re-sign with Washington on what figures to be a very lucrative new deal.
Trae Young News / Hoops Rumors / June 18
Windhorst: Trae Young Still Expected To Re-Sign With Wizards
Word broke on Wednesday evening that Trae Young will decline a 2026/27 player option worth nearly $49MM in order to become a free agent, but that doesn’t mean the veteran point guard intends to leave Washington, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst.
Washington Wizards News / Larry Brown Sports / June 18
Report: Major development on Trae Young’s future with Wizards emerges
He appeared in only five games for the Wizards last season, averaging 15.2 points, 6.2 assists and 3.0 rebounds while shooting 59.5 percent from the floor.
Alex Sarr News / DC Sports King / June 15
Unexpected Setback: Why Alex Sarr’s Surgery Tests the New-Look Wizards
The Washington Wizards’ highly anticipated offseason has hit an unexpected speed bump. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, center Alex Sarr underwent surgery in New York on Monday to repair a fractured right foot.
Washington Wizards News / FortyEightMinutes / June 15
Darryn Peterson Only Works Out For Wizards Despite Draft Rumors He’ll Fall Past No. 1
Kansas guard Darryn Peterson is taking an unusual approach to the pre-draft process. Peterson plans to work out only for the Washington Wizards and does not intend to grant any other team a meeting, per ESPN’s Shams Charania and Jeremy Woo, .
Washington Wizards News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15
Wizards star suffers concerning offseason injury
The Washington Wizards’ offseason is off to a somewhat concerning start thanks to an injury to center Alex Sarr. Sarr suffered a broken right foot during an offseason workout last week, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 15
Wizards rumors: AJ Dybantsa fully believes he’s going No. 1 after ‘perfect’ visit
With the 2026 NBA Draft kicking off on June 23, the question regarding who will go No. 1 overall to the Washington Wizards remains a mystery. While speculation grows that the pick could be AJ Dybantsa, the former BYU Cougars star sparked rumors on Monday after his official visit with Washington.
Washington Wizards News / Field Level Media / June 15
Report: Darryn Peterson only meeting with Wizards
Darryn Peterson has visited the Washington Wizards, who hold the No. 1 pick in next week's draft, and reportedly will not meet with any other teams. ESPN reported Monday that the former Kansas guard does not plan to sit down with the Utah Jazz, who own the No.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / June 15
Latest report indicates Darryn Peterson is confident he will go No. 1 overall in 2026 NBA Draft — but that's not a certainty
Peterson seems to be drawing the line in the sand at pick No. 1 ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft.
Washington Wizards News / Draft Nation / June 15
2026 NBA Draft Needs: Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards won the draft lottery and now hold the keys to their future. This time last year, the Wizards were cellar-dwellers looking to build around budding star Alex Sarr.
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