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Wizards' Draft Night Leverage Inflates Following AJ Dybantsa's Latest Comments

The Washington Wizards are being as characteristically secretive as ever regarding their plans for spending the top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, a wise strategy in their effort to maintain control over the rest everyone else's boards over the coming month.

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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.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / May 29

3 Trades The Wizards Could Make Around The No. 1 Pick

The 2026 NBA Draft starts with the Washington Wizards, which means they hold all the cards surrounding the No. 1 pick. If Washington stays put, it will have the first choice in what’s considered one of the most talented draft classes of the last decade.

NBA News / The Spun / May 28

Cameron Boozer Named Only 'Superstar' In 2026 NBA Draft Class

Cameron Boozer probably isn't going to go No. 1 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. But maybe he should. While the Washington Wizards are likely to select BYU freshman A.J.

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Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 28

The One Wizards Player Who Is Most Likely to Get Traded

Love it or hate it, trades are always bound to happen during the offseason. Most of the time, the trades are draft-day deals that see teams jump up or just exchange second-round picks to take a player the organization believes in.

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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.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 27

Wizards' Refusal to Bail Out the Knicks May Have Saved the NBA

Everything has come up New York Knicks at the most ideal time of the NBA calendar. The most dominant team in these active playoffs have now won 11 consecutive games in advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time in a quarter-century, boasting the star power and well-rounded roster depth that's proven necessary across this talented era.

Washington Wizards News / DC Sports King / May 27

Inside the Unbelievable 18-Year Wizards Streak for NBA Finals

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Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 26

Should the Wizards Bet the House on Giannis Antetokounmpo

The offseason is always a fun and adventurous time for any fan, as this is when rumors start spreading like wildfire. In the past few seasons, the Washington Wizards were left out of these rumors, however.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / May 26

Anthony Davis targets Austin Reaves in newest episode of prank show

Washington Wizards star Anthony Davis is enjoying his offseason with some shenanigans. He’s the host of the TBS prank show called Foul Play, in which he has already pranked a number of high-profile athletes.

Anthony Davis News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 26

Wizards Fans Should Anticipate Composed Discipline Amidst Anthony Davis Extension Talks

The Washington Wizards have an obviously-ordered to-do list lying ahead of their 2026 offseason, and the stakes attached to their big names both young and old set the stage for an all-time exciting series of choices for young fans to anxiously anticipate.

Landry Shamet News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 26

Reflecting Back on the Subtle Silver Linings of the Wizards' Lost Landry Shamet Era

Washington Wizards fans have grown to expect graduates from their team on bigger stages than the ones that the long-underachieving franchise can provide, but the growing trend of previous contributors going on to flourish elsewhere says more about randomness and luck than it does about the state of the organization.

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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.

D'Angelo Russell News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 26

D'Angelo Russell, the Wizards' Lingering Loose End

The Anthony Davis trade left Washington Wizards fans with more to talk about than anything than they could handle. Even if it hadn't been announced as suddenly as it was, the move convinced fans that the franchise was serious about escaping the lengthy rebuild following the Trae Young trade still lingering in Washington's air.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / May 25

LeBron James’ Reunion With Anthony Davis On The Cards As Wizards Reportedly Show Interest

The 41-year-old LeBron James is mulling over a potential 24th season in the NBA as he enters unrestricted free agency this summer. While most signs indicate that he would play for at least another season and likely run it back with the Lakers, his priority still remains to be on a championship-contending team.

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LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / May 24

Wizards viewed as possible wildcard in LeBron James sweepstakes

The Wizards may not be a team commonly linked to LeBron James, but according to veteran NBA insider Brandon Robinson, some around the league view Washington as a potential wildcard if James decides to leave the Lakers.

Washington Wizards News / EssentiallySports / May 24

Wizards Quietly Positioned as LeBron James Landing Spot for Anthony Davis Reunion: Report

The NBA has yet to enter its offseason. However, trade rumors and speculations are running overtime. Especially with LeBron James sitting quietly in free agency, everyone wants to know what’s next.

Washington Wizards News / Larry Brown Sports / May 22

Wizards player left telling comment on post about AJ Dybantsa

One Washington Wizards player already seems to be welcoming AJ Dybantsa as his next teammate ahead of the 2026 NBA draft. Dybantsa, the projected No. 1 overall pick, recently took on popular Twitch streamer PlaqueBoyMax in a friendly game of 1-on-1.

Anthony Davis News / Larry Brown Sports / May 20

Wizards’ reported plan for Anthony Davis is revealed

The Washington Wizards appear to be prioritizing asset management above all with Anthony Davis. Washington is expected to keep their 10-time All-Star big man Davis into next season, Sean Deveney of Heavy.com reported on Tuesday.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / May 19

Wizards keeping entire top tier in play at No. 1 overall

AJ Dybantsa may be the current favorite to go No. 1 overall. That doesn’t mean the Wizards have fully locked anything in yet. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Woo, rival teams still don’t view Dybantsa as a guaranteed choice atop the 2026 NBA Draft, even though he landed at No.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / May 19

Rival teams reportedly don't view AJ Dybantsa as a lock to be selected by Wizards with No. 1 pick

While AJ Dybantsa has emerged as the “presumptive favorite” to be selected No. 1 overall in next month’s draft and is the first player off the board in the latest mock draft from ESPN, Jeremy Woo reiterates that rival teams don’t view the BYU forward as a lock to be taken by the Wizards with the top pick.

Ted Leonsis News / Hoops Wire / May 18

Wizards owner Ted Leonsis: ‘Deconstruction’ of roster needed, but over

The Wizards have been bad for a while now. Really bad. They’ve won 15, 18 and 17 games over the past three seasons. But owner Ted Leonsis says there are no regrets about tearing the whole thing down.

Washington Wizards News / NBA Draft on SI / May 17

Assessing the Wizards' Options with the No. 1 Draft Pick

For the first time in 16 years, the Washington Wizards have officially landed the No. 1 overall pick. Washington is amid a rebuild, having already taken talents like Alex Sarr, Tre Johnson, Bilal Coulibaly, Kyshawn George and more.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15