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Trae Young News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 14
How Trae Young plans to change the narrative in Washington
Heading into his first full season with the Washington Wizards, Trae Young looks to change the narrative. Young recently signed a four-year, $212.8 million maximum contract extension with the Wizards this summer.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 14
Three Toughest Scheduled Stretches for Wizards to Outlast
As if the NBA's regular season weren't already enough of a grind, packed to the gills with regular season outings alongside other in-season festivities, the newly-revealed matchup schedule provides little room for anyone to stop and catch their breath between October and April.
Alex Sarr News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 14
Diluting Doubts: Wizards' Alex Sarr Continues His Chase for Enduring Consistency
The Washington Wizards remain a general mystery among most prediction markets. The experts are unsure on how to quantify a team with this many moving parts, especially within the context of the packed Eastern Conference.
The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?
Anthony Davis News / Fadeaway World / August 13
Tracy McGrady Says Anthony Davis Will Play 65 Games Next Season: 'Wizards Will Be 6-7 Seed'
In the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks are the team to beat after winning the NBA championship. Below them are contenders like the Heat, Cavaliers, and 76ers, who all believe they are in the title mix for the upcoming season.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 13
5 Most Interesting Matchups on the Wizards 2026-27 Schedule
The NBA schedule has finally been released, and it has caused a stir in some fan bases. Some fans think that their team deserved more nationally televised games.
Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / August 13
The top five Wizards home games to see this season 
The Washington Wizards finally have a team worth watching for more than whoever happens to be visiting Capital One Arena. With AJ Dybantsa beginning his NBA career in the nation’s capital, several home games stand out — especially when another top player comes to town.
Russell Westbrook News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 13
Wizards Forced to Reevaluate Offseason Strategy Following Russell Westbrook's Retirement
The Washington Wizards have remained as strategic as ever regarding their intentions to round out their roster in advance of the 2026-27 season. All they've
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 17
The NBA's 'put up or shut up' starting five
These five former All-Stars had better produce this season or face irrelevancy much sooner than expected.
Trae Young News / Fadeaway World / August 13
Trae Young Explains Why He Didn’t Always Give Maximum Effort On Defense Early In His Career
Trae Young is widely considered one of the best point guards in the game. Aside from his impressive long-range shooting, Young’s most noteworthy trait is arguably his playmaking ability.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 13
The top 25 NBA players of the past five years: 20-16
Part two of YardBarker’s Top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years is here.
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.
Anthony Davis News / Athlon Sports / August 13
Anthony Davis Sends Message After NBA Retirement Announcement
Anthony Davis has enjoyed a successful NBA career by almost any standard. Entering his 15th season, he is an NBA champion, 10-time All-Star, and has earned five All-Defensive Team selections and five All-NBA honors.
Washington Wizards News / DC Sports King / August 13
Russell Westbrook Epic Wizards Season Cemented His Hall of Fame
When historians look back at the chaotic, high-octane, and deeply polarizing career of Russell Westbrook, they will naturally gravitate toward Oklahoma City.
Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 12
Wizards’ Trae Young perfectly sums up Russell Westbrook
Washington Wizards star Trae Young and now-retired guard Russell Westbrook had their fair share of intense battles. They were always competitive with each other, a sign of mutual respect.
Russell Westbrook News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 12
Russell Westbrook's Greatest Moments as a Wizards Player
Why not? That is the motto Russell Westbrook lived by during his NBA career. Why not go and smash records people thought were impossible? Why not go out and win an MVP trophy?
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 12
Wizards Reveal Narrative-Packed NBA Cup Schedule
Most teams already have a complicated relationship with the NBA Cup. Even if it's only been in existence for three full seasons to this point, numerous squads have already had to walk the balance of going all-out for a few specific early-scheduled matchups while reckoning with the still-abstract meaning behind the trophy.
AJ Dybantsa News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 11
Diluting Doubts: Wizards Starting Lineup Needs AJ Dybantsa's Ancillary Skills
The majority of the Washington Wizards' offseason headlines have centered around general housekeeping affairs. Is the franchise overestimating Trae Young's influence relative to his general market value?
The 'Most playoff-3s by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to make the most postseason three-pointers for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
AJ Dybantsa News / Larry Brown Sports / August 8
AJ Dybantsa responds to fan suggesting he ask to be traded away from Wizards
AJ Dybantsa had an interesting run-in with a fan with his NBA debut right on the horizon. The Washington Wizards draftee recently posed for a picture with a fan in a Boise State T-shirt.
Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / August 7
NBA Moves: Wizards, Alondes Williams, Spurs, Taelon Peter, Hornets
The Wizards are bringing back guard Alondes Williams, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes, who reported that Williams has agreed to a deal with Washington.
Alondes Williams News / Hoops Rumors / August 7
Wizards To Sign Alondes Williams
The Wizards and free agent guard Alondes Williams have agreed to terms on a deal, agent Daniel Hazan tells NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link). Haynes
Xavier Cooks News / AirJordanChronicles / August 6
Former Washington Wizards player apologizes after positive THC test leads to suspension
Former Washington Wizards player Xavier Cooks is resuming his NBL duties after serving the suspension, but not without a public apology. The Australian native tested positive for Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in June, served a one-month suspension, which ended on July 4.
Jamir Watkins News / Field Level Media / July 31
Wizards F Jamir Watkins recovering from ACL surgery
Second-year forward Jamir Watkins could miss the 2026-27 season for the Washington Wizards after undergoing surgery to reconstruct his torn left ACL. The Wizards said Watkins underwent surgery on Thursday at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
Washington Wizards News / EssentiallySports / July 31
'7th or 8th Option': AJ Dybantsa Ignores Richard Jefferson for Putting Deandre Ayton, Khris Middleton Above Him in Wizards Lineup
The No. 1 draft pick of 2026 has the clear aim of lifting his team into the playoffs. AJ Dybantsa stated his intentions on the ‘Road Tripping Podcast,’ and co-host Richard Jefferson wasted no time in his rookie hazing tactics.
Jamir Watkins News / Hoops Rumors / July 30
Wizards’ Jamir Watkins Undergoes Surgery For Torn ACL
Wizards wing Jamir Watkins underwent successful surgery on Thursday to repair a torn ACL in his left knee, the team announced (via Twitter). According to Josh Robbins of The Athletic (Twitter link), Watkins’ injury occurred in Washington’s Summer League opener in Las Vegas on July 9, when the Wizards faced the Jazz.
DeMar DeRozan News / Yardbarker / July 30
Baffling suitor emerges for DeMar DeRozan
DeRozan's free agency has stretched into late July after the Sacramento Kings waived him earlier in the month.
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