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Jaylen Brown gives unfortunate reality check to Trae Young’s No. 1 seed in the East dreams

Jaylen Brown had a blunt reality check ready after Trae Young floated the idea of the Washington Wizards shocking the Eastern Conference next season. Young’s confidence is not new, but this version came with a different edge.

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Trae Young's potential extension range with Wizards

Since being acquired in a mid-season trade, Trae Young has been widely expected to forgo his $49.0MM player option for next season in order to sign a lucrative long-term deal with the Wizards.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 9

Is it Time to Cross Caleb Wilson Off of the Wizards' Draft Board?

The NBA Draft is set to tip off in exactly two weeks, and Washington Wizards fans have welcomed an entirely new brand of anxious anticipation following the team's clinching of the No.

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The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 30 points in a Finals game before their 25th birthday can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA active 50-point scorers' quiz

The 'Youngest 40-point playoff games' quiz

The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

Washington Wizards News / HITC / June 9

Franchise shakeup? AJ Dybantsa seen as 2026’s can’t-miss prospect with Wizards holding top pick

While the Finals are still being played, teams around the league are already looking ahead. The 2026 NBA Draft is set for June 23 at Barclays Center, with the Washington Wizards holding the top pick after a difficult season.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Washington Wizards News / NBA Analysis Network / June 9

The Wizards hold the top pick and AJ Dybantsa awaits as the 2026 NBA Draft moves into view

While the Finals roll on, the rest of the league is two weeks from reshaping itself. The 2026 NBA Draft tips off June 23 at Barclays Center, and the Washington Wizards sit on the No.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / June 9

The Wizards Have A Type in the NBA Draft — Does AJ Dybantsa Fit It?

Washington Wizards general manager Will Dawkins has made six first-round picks during his three years in charge. And he has a type. Dawkins seemingly values four things when evaluating prospects: positional versatility, defensive impact, shooting, and long-term upside.

Trae Young News / Larry Brown Sports / June 8

Details emerge on Trae Young’s expected new contract

Trae Young and the Washington Wizards appear to have found their middle ground of sorts. The Wizards star guard Young is projected to sign a new contract extension with the team for three years and $120 million, veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported to Substack this week.

Trae Young News / DC Sports King / June 8

Sorry Trae Young, But AJ Dybantsa Taking Your Jersey is the Best Thing for Washington

Normally, incoming NBA rookies arrive with a healthy dose of humility, ready to carry veteran bags, sit at the back of the bus, and quietly accept whatever jersey number the equipment manager tosses in their locker.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / June 7

What The No. 1 Pick Means For Washington’s Long-Term Cap Sheet

The Washington Wizards entered 2026 with a projected $80 million in cap space for the 2026-27 season. But after acquiring four players before the February deadline — including Trae Young and Anthony Davis — and winning the No.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 7

How the Wizards Can Insert Themselves in a Jaylen Brown Trade

Usually, the NBA offseason serves as a time for teams to build around their superstars. This summer, it is different, as multiple teams are trying to trade away superstar.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / June 6

Jazz president Austin Ainge: We don’t know what Wizards will do at No. 1

The Jazz hold the second pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Who they end up selecting depends heavily on what the Wizards do in front of them. The problem? Utah has no idea what Washington is planning.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 6

One Concern for Each Top Wizards Prospects to Alleviate

The Washington Wizards haven't had a luxury like this in years. Instead of having to sit and watch as organizational peers tee off the summer's NBA Draft, a position they've grown used to over the course of this active rebuild, they can finally treat hungry fans to the first pick at the litter.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most 20-point, 10-rebound seasons' quiz

The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / June 5

Why Darryn Peterson Might Be the Perfect Franchise Player for Washington

When the Washington Wizards go on the clock at the NBA Draft on June 23, they’ll have a wealth of options — each of whom could be The Franchise Player that leads them for the next decade or so.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / June 5

5 Plays That Explain Why AJ Dybantsa Could Become A Superstar

Superstars are hard to come by. That’s because they possess a rare combination of skills, excitement and star power that turn good teams into contenders.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 4

Three Team-Building Lessons for Wizards to Take Away from NBA Finals

Fans of the Washington Wizards can only pay so much attention to the cream of this summer's draft crop. They miss watching supporting local basketball as much as anyone who's followed a distantly-eliminated team, and unlike many other league-wide viewers, they have the pieces and the hope to soon make the jump into a higher class of competition.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 3

Analyzing Darryn Peterson's Fit with the Wizards

"Top-overall prospects" are just who rebuilding teams spend months -- or in the Washington Wizards' case, years -- fantasizing about, but there's a reason why the results of annual NBA Drafts are as erratic as they are.

NBA News / The Lead / June 2

Wizards Must Take the Simple Path and Draft AJ Dybantsa

May 10, 2026: The day the Wizards franchise changed forever. When Mark Tatum opened up the 13th envelope, showing a purple music note, the Wizards had officially gotten the first pick in the NBA Draft for the first time in 16 years.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / June 2

Wizards finally have foundation in place, but bigger decisions await

For years, the Wizards were collecting draft picks, clearing cap space and searching for a direction. Now comes the harder part. As in, winning. According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, Washington enters the offseason with something it hasn’t had in a long time — a legitimate foundation.

Washington Wizards News / The Lead / May 31

Washington Wizards 2026 NBA Draft Preview

The Washington Wizards finally did it. This past Mother’s Day, they secured the rights to the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. It took a season-long tank and a little bit of luck — it’s the first time since 2018 that the worst team won the lottery.

Anthony Davis News / Total Pro Sports / May 29

Report: Anthony Davis Has Already Dropped Unexpected Hints About His Wizards Future Before Playing a Single Game

Anthony Davis hasn’t played a single game for the Washington Wizards yet, but questions about his long-term future with the franchise are already beginning to surface.

Washington Wizards News / DC Sports King / May 27

Making Sense of the Wizards-Giannis Trade Rumors

If you had “The Washington Wizards assembling a super-team” on your 2026 NBA bingo card, go ahead and collect your winnings. For the better part of the last decade, the Wizards have been synonymous with the word “rebuilding.” They’ve stayed near the bottom of the Eastern Conference, stacking draft picks and trying to find a clear path forward.

Washington Wizards News / DC Sports King / May 27

Inside the Unbelievable 18-Year Wizards Streak for NBA Finals

In modern sports analytics, front offices dedicate extensive resources to identifying championship pedigrees and evaluating the developmental trees of elite coaching staffs.

Anthony Davis News / Larry Brown Sports / May 20

Wizards’ reported plan for Anthony Davis is revealed

The Washington Wizards appear to be prioritizing asset management above all with Anthony Davis. Washington is expected to keep their 10-time All-Star big man Davis into next season, Sean Deveney of Heavy.com reported on Tuesday.