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Wizards' Early Summer League Returns Provide Answer to Lingering Free Agency Question

A quick rundown of the Washington Wizards' stacked Summer League roster, followed by a simple glance over to a Las Vegas sideline full of present and rising

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Three Wizards Who May Already Be Too Good for Summer League

It's customary for all prestige NBA Summer League prospects to make multiple appearances once they make the trip to Las Vegas, even if they do prove themselves a level ahead of the rest of their semi-professional competition.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 11

Wizards GM addresses elephant in room with Trae Young, AJ Dybantsa

For years, the Washington Wizards haven’t had enough talent to field a competitive squad. Now, they have so much talent that they have to discuss how to keep everyone involved.

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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

The 'No. 3-scorer by NBA franchise' quiz

The 'NBA Finals leading scorers' quiz

Anthony Davis News / EssentiallySports / July 11

'RIP': Anthony Davis Sends Heartfelt Message After Tragic Loss of Beloved Dog

When people bring pets to their homes, they welcome them into their families. Over time, these furry beings become constant companions, trusted friends, and an irreplaceable part of everyday life.

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The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / July 11

Rich Paul says that Anthony Davis will play for the Wizards

The Washington Wizards’ summer of 2026 has centered around AJ Dybantsa’s professional debut in the Summer League. And so far, Deandre Ayton is coming to Washington, Khris Middleton is returning and Patrick Ewing is returning to coach with the first NBA team he ever coached for.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 10

AJ Dybantsa outplayed Darryn Peterson in messy Summer League matchup

The showcase game on the opening night of NBA Summer League featured a matchup between the top two picks in the 2026 Draft. No. 1 triumphed in a game featuring a ton of young talent and a ton of fouls.

Hornets' first-round picks have opposite performances in Summer League debuts

NBA Draft trade may haunt Knicks as Cameron Carr shines in Summer League

Which Suns sophomore has the most to prove in 2026 Summer League?

The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 10

Rich Paul won’t bite on Max Kellerman’s Anthony Davis trade bait amid Wizards-Warriors rumors

The Washington Wizards have been busy in the offseason, building a balanced roster that could be a sleeper in the Eastern Conference. The Wizards could have a 10-man rotation of Anthony Davis, Trae Young, AJ Dybantsa, Khris Middleton, Alex Sarr, Deandre Ayton, Kyshawn George, Tre Johnson, Bub Carrington, and Bilal Coulibaly.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

NBA News / DC Sports King / July 10

AJ Dybantsa Outplays Darryn Peterson in Epic Summer League Debut

For the fourth time in their basketball careers, AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson shared the floor. But for the first time in their rivalry, the stage was the NBA Summer League.

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The 'Women's Wimbledon champions' quiz

The 'Most three-pointers by NBA team' quiz

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz

Washington Wizards News / A to Z Sports / July 10

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.

AJ Dybantsa News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 10

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.

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.

Washington Wizards 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.