Washington Wizards: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / July 5

NBA Free Agency 2026 Day 6 discussion

Today is July 5. The fireworks are over. The barbecues are over. NBA Free Agency still exists. And the Washington Wizards made a lot of coaching news yesterday.

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.

Jaylen Brown News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 4

Patrick Ewing lands NBA coaching job

Patrick Ewing is continuing his coaching career where it all began. The Washington Wizards have reportedly hired Ewing to serve as an assistant coach under head coach Brian Keefe.

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

Patrick Ewing News / Hoops Rumors / July 4

Patrick Ewing To Join Wizards’ Coaching Staff

Former NBA star Patrick Ewing has agreed to become an assistant coach under Brian Keefe in Washington, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).

NBA News / EssentiallySports / July 4

'Wizards Are Not Signaling': Insider Pours Cold Water on Warriors’ Anthony Davis Hopes Amid LeBron James Sweepstakes

LeBron James entering free agency has sent the Golden State Warriors chasing a dream that could reshape the NBA. Their boldest path reportedly centered on bringing Anthony Davis over from the Washington Wizards, creating a new Big 4 built to storm the West and contend for a championship.

Deandre Ayton News / Bullets Forever / July 4

The Deandre Ayton trade signals the Wizards are finally serious about competing

Will Dawkins has made a habit of buying low on assets deemed negative by their previous teams. He did so with Trae Young, then Anthony Davis and now Deandre Ayton, who all enter Washington under similar circumstances: Their former teams wanted nothing to do with them, and yet the Wizards wanted everything to do with them.

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.

Anthony Davis News / Stadium Rant / July 4

Anthony Davis Trade Rumors: 3 Potential Landing Spots

Anthony Davis has recently been thrown around in NBA trade rumors for many reasons. Regardless, the Washington Wizards have shut down talks and claim they are sticking with their great big man.

Bilal Coulibaly News / Bullets Forever / July 3

France at Belgium final score: Bilal Coulibaly scores 13 in Les Bleu’s 80-72 win in Antwerp

Goedenavond allemaal. De Franse nationale mannenbasketbalploeg heeft zaterdagavond in de Lotto Arena in Antwerpen de Belgische nationale mannenploeg met 80-72 verslagen in groep G van de kwalificaties voor de FIBA World Cup.

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Deandre Ayton News / Bullets Forever / July 3

Another Dawkins bargain: Wizards land DeAndre Ayton for next to nothing

The Wizards shored up their center position for next season by acquiring DeAndre Ayton from the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s yet another trademark Will Dawkins trade — the price for Ayton was a guard they didn’t want and a couple second round picks.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / July 3

Wizards acquire Deandre Ayton, according to report

The Washington Wizards are FINALLY in the news for reasons other than AJ Dybantsa, Anthony Davis or Trae Young. Maybe Russell Westbrook as well? On Friday,

AJ Dybantsa News / Hoops Rumors / July 2

AJ Dybantsa Among First-Round Picks To Sign On Thursday

Five first-round picks signed their rookie scale contracts throughout the day on Thursday. A couple of the players are expected to take part in the Salt

AJ Dybantsa News / Bullets Forever / July 2

AJ Dybantsa signs rookie contract worth $66.9 million

The Washington Wizards signed AJ Dybantsa to a rookie-scale contract on Thursday, the team announced. It’s a four-year, $66.91 million deal that carries a team option for the final two seasons.

Washington Wizards News / The Lead / July 2

The Washington Wizards Hit On All Marks at the 2026 NBA Draft

The Washington Wizards headlined the highly anticipated 2026 NBA Draft. Entering the draft, this year’s class profiled as one of the most talented the league has seen in years.

LeBron James News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 2

Breaking Down the Wizards' Long-Shot, Albeit Enticing LeBron James Pitch

The Washington Wizards' standard of play over the last decade hasn't earned more than a second glance out of LeBron James along his seemingly-endless march for one final taste of NBA championship glory.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 1

Inflexible Wizards Continue Running Low on Free Agency Options

The Washington Wizards were never working with a full deck entering free agency, having to strengthen a nearly-complete roster that's yet to do much of any on-court winning.

Jamir Watkins News / Hoops Rumors / July 1

Wizards Re-Sign Jamir Watkins On Two-Way Deal

The Wizards have re-signed forward Jamir Watkins to a two-way contract, according to the NBA transactions log. Washington declined its $2.15MM option on Watkins, a 2025 second-round pick, and extended him a $2.39MM qualifying offer prior to free agency.

Washington Wizards News / The Lead / July 1

Wizards’ Will Riley Never Stopped Working to Make the NBA

Casual basketball fans might see the stats and say that Will Riley is no Cooper Flagg or Kon Knueppel — but there’s more to the comparisons. Numbers alone don’t tell the whole story of the relentless pursuit and the countless hours in the gym that Will Riley has spent on his craft.

Anthony Davis News / Larry Brown Sports / June 30

Wizards' plan for Anthony Davis revealed amid trade rumors

Anthony Davis appeared in trade rumors over the past week, which was apparently news to the team that pays his salary. The 10-time All-Star was rumored to be headed to the Golden State Warriors in a deal that would supposedly entice former teammate LeBron James to make his way to the Bay Area as well.

Trae Young News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30

Wizards’ Trae Young teases big Washington free agency move with 1 emoji

The Washington Wizards have been quiet to start free agency, but there is still time for them to make a move or two to help improve their roster for next season.

Anthony Davis News / Yardbarker / June 30

Warriors have surprising untouchable player in Anthony Davis trade?

It appears there is one player the Warriors won't give up in their efforts to build a veteran supporting cast around Steph Curry.

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Russell Westbrook News / Hoops Wire / June 30

Wizards expressing interest in Russell Westbrook

The Wizards have had Russell Westbrook before. Why not try again? Granted, Westbrook-to-Washington is far from a certainty, but Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of the Stein Line report that the Wizards have shown at least a “level of interest.” Westbrook, 37, played for the Wizards during the 2020-21 season before being traded to the Lakers.

AJ Dybantsa News / Yardbarker / June 30

Wizards earn high mark for selecting AJ Dybantsa in NBA Draft

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Washington Wizards News / The Lead / June 29

The Washington Wizards Have Quietly Become a Playoff Contender

Last season, the Washington Wizards finished at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings with a 17-65 record. While calling them a potential playoff team may sound premature, this is no longer the same team they were at the start of the 2025-26 season.