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Wizards fans make it clear how they feel about former Vol Felix Okpara after just one NBA Summer League game

Former Tennessee Volunteers center Felix Okpara made his NBA Summer League debut on Thursday night with the Washington Wizards. Former Tennessee Vols center Felix Okpara made his NBA Summer League debut for the Washington Wizards on Thursday night in Las Vegas.

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Wizards top pick AJ Dybantsa equals Blake Griffin’s Summer League record in eye-popping debut

AJ Dybantsa wasted no time making a statement. The No.1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft exploded for 27 points in his Summer League debut on Thursday, leading the Washington Wizards to a 92-88 win over the Utah Jazz in Las Vegas.

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The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA players with the most three-pointers made in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

The 'Oldest 4 3-pointer playoff games' quiz

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NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

Washington Wizards News / Fadeaway World / July 9

Trae Young Gives Honest Impressions Of AJ Dybantsa During Summer League Showdown vs. Darryn Peterson

Washington Wizards guard Trae Young is preparing for his first season out of Atlanta, and the vibes couldn’t be better. Despite his new team being historically irrelevant, Trae is looking forward to leading a new era of Wizards basketball that could redefine their place in the NBA hierarchy.

Anthony Davis News / Larry Brown Sports / July 9

Anthony Davis' new contract demands have been revealed

Anthony Davis is shooting for the moon at 33 years old. The Washington Wizards star big man Davis is expected to seek a full max contract extension from the team, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported this week.

Tre Johnson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 9

Tre Johnson’s ‘intentional’ mic drop on No. 1 Summer League goal

For the first time in several years, the Washington Wizards are getting national attention. However, 2025 No. 6 overall pick Tre Johnson isn’t one of their main players being talked about after an injury-shortened rookie campaign.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

Trae Young News / DC Sports King / July 9

Trae Young’s $212M Wizards Deal Exposed by NBA Insider

The timeline has been buzzing ever since the Washington Wizards locked Trae Young into a massive four-year, $212.8 million extension. But in the frenzy of the NBA offseason, a wild rumor has started spreading like wildfire across social media.

Anthony Davis News / Fadeaway World / July 9

Wizards’ Updated Asking Price For Anthony Davis May Be Too Steep For Warriors

The Golden State Warriors are viewed as one of the many teams in need of roster upgrades this offseason. Despite re-signing some key players like Kristaps Porzingis and De’Anthony Melton, the Warriors’ current roster doesn’t inspire much confidence.

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The '60-point NBA games' quiz

The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz

The '2026 National League All-Stars' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

NBA News / EssentiallySports / July 9

'Have to Strongly Consider': Anthony Davis-to-Warriors Trade Remains Possible as Jimmy Butler Creates Key Advantage for Wizards

The Washington Wizards have publicly insisted that Anthony Davis is part of their long-term plans. GM Will Dawkins recently said the organization wants AD at the Capital and plans to discuss a contract extension once he becomes eligible in August.

Trae Young News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 9

Trae Young’s bold promise will have Wizards fans thinking of playoffs

The Washington Wizards are among the intriguing teams to watch out for next season. All eyes will be on AJ Dybantsa if he can live up to the hype of being the No.

Washington Wizards News / DC Sports King / July 8

Khris Middleton Returns with Wizards to Anchor Young Dynamic Core

The Washington Wizards’ aggressive offseason maneuvering continued this week with a sprawling six-team sign-and-trade agreement. The front office is reuniting with veteran forward Khris Middleton, while officially closing the book on D’Angelo Russell’s brief, inactive tenure in the District.

Trae Young News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 8

Wizards rumors: Brian Windhorst claims Trae Young promise was made after trade in order to tank

Before the Washington Wizards and Trae Young agreed to a four-year $212 million contract this summer, the organization reportedly made a promise to the veteran point guard.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 8

Khris Middleton Won't Upset Wizards' Wing Rotation in Return Stint

At this moment, the Washington Wizards aren't a Khris Middleton away from anything. Whether we're discussing enhanced tank odds, a since-retired goal that

AJ Dybantsa News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 8

Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa already getting rave reviews from teammates

Heading into his second season with the Washington Wizards, Will Riley is already impressed with first-overall pick AJ Dybantsa. After it was announced that Patrick Ewing is joining the Wizards’ coaching staff, Dybantsa welcomed the signing with glee this week.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 8

Warriors might still make desperate Davis move because of James

Warriors might still make desperate Anthony Davis move because of LeBron James

James and Davis share a strong friendship and won an NBA championship together with the Los Angeles Lakers.

One Lakers decision may have cost them LeBron James

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The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

D'Angelo Russell News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 8

Wizards' D'Angelo Russell Dilemma Meets Best-Case Scenario Ending

When D'Angelo Russell willingly opted into the final year of his ongoing contract, fans assumed- or, at least, hoped- that the Washington Wizards had a plan for disposing the expendable veteran.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 8

Three Things to Watch for During Wizards Summer League Games

NBA Summer League is upon us, which means fans can finally see first overall pick AJ Dybantsa in action. Their first game is also going to be a fun one, as they are going up against the Utah Jazz and second overall pick Darryn Peterson.

Khris Middleton News / Ball Exclusives / July 7

Khris Middleton returns to Washington Wizards in huge six-team trade

14-year NBA veteran Khris Middleton is returning to the Washington Wizards in a sign-and-trade that’s part of a larger six-team trade, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Felix Okpara News / Hoops Rumors / July 7

Wizards Sign Felix Okpara To Two-Way Deal

The Wizards have filled their open two-way contract slot by signing 46th overall pick Felix Okpara to a two-way deal, per NBA.com’s official transaction log.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / July 6

Wizards Confirm Changes To Coaching Staff For Next Season

The Wizards confirmed in a press release on Monday that they have made a few changes to their coaching staff for next season. Nearly all of the coaching updates were previously reported, but they have now been made official by the team.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / July 5

Vanterpool Moving To Wizards’ Front Office; Caporn New Top Assistant

Wizards lead assistant coach David Vanterpool is transitioning to a position in the team’s front office, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic (Twitter links), who reports that Adam Caporn will be Washington’s new top assistant.

Patrick Ewing News / Stadium Rant / July 5

Patrick Ewing Joins Washington Wizards As Assistant Coach

Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing is returning to an NBA sideline. The Washington Wizards have hired the legendary New York Knicks center to be an assistant coach on Brandon Keefe’s coaching staff.

Washington Wizards News / Field Level Media / July 4

Report: Patrick Ewing, Steve Clifford joining Wizards staff

Patrick Ewing is returning to the coaching ranks, joining the Washington Wizards as an assistant to head coach Brian Keefe, ESPN reported on Saturday. Ewing, 63, had been serving as an ambassador for the New York Knicks, with whom he starred from 1985-2000.