Washington Wizards: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

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20 NBA players who peaked in their 30s

An athlete's peak tends to coincide with the youthfulness of their 20s. Sometimes, though, that apex happens when they've had more time to marinate in experience, and that's sometimes true in the NBA.

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.

NBA 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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AJ Dybantsa News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 29

AJ Dybantsa calls Tracy McGrady comp the ‘best compliment’

Washington Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa has already drawn comparisons to several NBA stars, but there’s one comparison that stands above the rest in his mind.

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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.

Washington Wizards News / Stadium Rant / July 29

NBA Rumors: Wizards’ Pursuit Of DeMar DeRozan Is A Huge Risk

The Washington Wizards are reportedly in talks with DeMar DeRozan, a six-time All-Star who ranks 16th in NBA history with 26,711 career points and turns 37 in August.

DeMar DeRozan News / Hoops Rumors / July 29

Wizards Reportedly Have Interest In DeMar DeRozan

After recently identifying the Heat, Nuggets, and Cavaliers as suitors for free agent forward DeMar DeRozan, ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter video link) said during an appearance on NBA Today on Tuesday that the Wizards are another team that has been in contact with DeRozan within the past few days.

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Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 29

Early Record Projections Undercut Wide-Ranging Wizards Possibilities

This offseason's coming back down to earth following LeBron James' most recent decision (that's with a lowercase "d" this time), and he leaves behind a free agency class with very few impact contributors left worth signing.

DeMar DeRozan News / Bullets Forever / July 28

Report: Wizards have held conversations with DeMar DeRozan

The Washington Wizards have held “some conversations” with DeMar DeRozan, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Tuesday. ESPN reported that DeRozan, who turns 37 in August, has drawn interest from the Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets and Cleveland Cavaliers in free agency.

AJ Dybantsa News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 27

Five Challengers to Threaten Wizards' AJ Dybantsa and his Rookie of the Year Push

The favorites to take home the NBA's Rookie of the Year award are due to keep getting lightly shuffled over the quieter coming months between Summer League and this fall's regular season tip-off, but Washington Wizards fans can expect their new centerpiece to remain a fixture in the ever-changing odds.

LeBron James News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 26

LeBron James Answers One Wizards Question While Raising Another

The Washington Wizards, longtime punching bags of the east, are no strangers to the LeBron James experience. They remained within close proximity of the contenders he captained throughout the 2000s, with the 22x All-Star and all-time leading scorer trouncing Gilbert Arenas' Wizards in three consecutive first round matchups between 2006-08.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 26

Four NBA teams are built to rule Eastern Conference in 2026-27

After the flurry of offseason transactions across the Eastern Conference, which four teams now sit atop the conference hierarchy entering the 2026-27 season?

Why LeBron James picking 76ers is far from safe choice

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Anthony Davis News / DC Sports King / July 26

Wizards Are Brilliantly Drawing Line on Anthony Davis $275M Extension

As the calendar flips toward August 6, the Washington Wizards face the most consequential front-office decision of their offseason. When Anthony Davis officially becomes eligible for a contract extension, it will set the tone for the franchise’s entire competitive trajectory.

Washington Wizards News / The Lead / July 25

What to Take Away From the Wizards’ Summer League

The Washington Wizards concluded their most anticipated Summer League season in years with a 3-2 record. The excitement centered around No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa making his debut, but he wasn’t the only story.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 24

New update addresses Kyrie Irving rumor; former teammate gives LeBron James free-agency advice

The LeBron James Saga just keeps getting stranger and stranger. Here's the latest.

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Anthony Davis News / Larry Brown Sports / July 24

Report: Wizards are drawing a line with Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis apparently will not be getting his (extremely lofty) wish. The Washington Wizards would like to agree to a new long-term deal with their star big man Davis, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported on Thursday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 23

How Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis may be impacting LeBron James' free-agency delay

As of Wednesday, there was no indication that free-agent superstar LeBron James was close to revealing where he will play during the 2026-27 NBA season.

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NBA insider thinks LeBron James should sign with this team

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