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Ranking the Wizards' Biggest Needs Before the NBA Draft (And How to Fill Them)

The Washington Wizards' secret plan has worked. Over a month after they dramatically beat out the rest of the lottery-bound field for the right to enjoy the 2026 NBA Draft's first overall selection spot, they've kept their mouths shut in refusing to allow a morsel of meaningful intel to escape D.C.'s war room.

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Report: Trae Young plans to decline $48.97M player option

Washington Wizards guard Trae Young is expected to decline his $48.9 million player option for the 2026-27 season, Marc Spears reported Wednesday. The four-time All-Star guard will now become an unrestricted free agent on Monday.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / June 17

John Wall wants the Wizards to pick Darryn Peterson No. 1 overall

Well, the 2026 NBA Draft is now less than one week away. And one of the Washington Wizards’ recent stars gave his endorsement on who he would like to see picked No.

Kyshawn George News / Bullets Forever / June 17

Kyshawn George commits to Canada for World Cup qualifiers

Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George committed to play for Canada during this summer’s FIBA World Cup qualifying games, the team announced Tuesday.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / June 17

Why this West team makes the most sense for Trae Young

The former No. 5 overall pick was limited to just 15 games in the 2025-26 season, and only five with Washington, so now the organization is at a crossroads.

Trae Young is being linked to one surprising team in trade rumors

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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 Draft on SI / June 16

Assessing the Wizards' Biggest Need at the 2026 NBA Draft

The Washington Wizards are closer to exiting the rebuild than you think, and it isn't hard to tell. They've spent years in the basement of the NBA, developing prospects and building a core that can eventually break into the Eastern Conference postseason picture.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / June 16

Wizards keeping everyone guessing with No. 1 pick

The Wizards own the No. 1 overall pick in next week’s NBA Draft. Good luck figuring out what they’re planning to do with it. Per ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Washington continues to do extensive homework on the draft’s top prospects, including AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson.

Washington Wizards News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / June 16

Wizards’ Young Cornerstone Faces Another Test: Alex Sarr Undergoes Foot Surgery but Expected Back for 2026‑27

For the Washington Wizards, the offseason was supposed to be about momentum, about finally turning the page from years of rebuilding and leaning into a future built around youth, star power, and long‑awaited optimism.

Trae Young News / Larry Brown Sports / June 16

Trae Young is being linked to 1 surprising team in trade rumors

Trae Young might be off to yet another stop in the Southeast Division. The Miami Heat could potentially pursue the four-time All-Star guard Young in an offseason trade, according to a report on Monday by veteran NBA writer Jake Fischer.

Trae Young News / Hoops Wire / June 16

Trae Young drawing interest, but Wizards still expected to keep him

The expectation around the NBA remains that Trae Young will stay with the Wizards. That’s also what Hoops Wire has been hearing. Nevertheless, rival teams continue to monitor the situation.

Trae Young News / Hoops Rumors / June 16

Multiple Teams Interested In Wizards’ Trae Young

Although the expectation remains that Trae Young will stay with the Wizards on a longer-term contract, multiple teams — including the Heat — are considering potential trade pursuits of the four-time All-Star, sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link).

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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.

Alex Sarr News / DC Sports King / June 15

Unexpected Setback: Why Alex Sarr’s Surgery Tests the New-Look Wizards

The Washington Wizards’ highly anticipated offseason has hit an unexpected speed bump. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, center Alex Sarr underwent surgery in New York on Monday to repair a fractured right foot.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 15

Everything Wizards Fans Should Know for the 2026 NBA Draft: Picks, Targets, Rumors, More

No one knows what, exactly, to expect out of the Washington Wizards during their transition into the NBA team to watch entering draft season's final push.

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Alex Sarr News / Field Level Media / June 15

$Wizards C Alex Sarr undergoes surgery for foot fracture$

Wizards C Alex Sarr undergoes surgery for foot fracture

Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr underwent surgery for a fractured right foot, the team announced, and is expected to be available at the start of the 2026-27 season.

Washington Wizards News / FortyEightMinutes / June 15

Darryn Peterson Only Works Out For Wizards Despite Draft Rumors He’ll Fall Past No. 1

Kansas guard Darryn Peterson is taking an unusual approach to the pre-draft process. Peterson plans to work out only for the Washington Wizards and does not intend to grant any other team a meeting, per ESPN’s Shams Charania and Jeremy Woo, .

Washington Wizards News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15

AJ Dybantsa expects to be drafted by 1 specific team

AJ Dybantsa thinks he knows where he will be going in the upcoming NBA Draft. Dybantsa’s recent workout with the Washington Wizards went “perfect,” and he is operating under the assumption that he will be the No.

Washington Wizards News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15

Wizards star suffers concerning offseason injury

The Washington Wizards’ offseason is off to a somewhat concerning start thanks to an injury to center Alex Sarr. Sarr suffered a broken right foot during an offseason workout last week, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 15

Wizards rumors: AJ Dybantsa fully believes he’s going No. 1 after ‘perfect’ visit

With the 2026 NBA Draft kicking off on June 23, the question regarding who will go No. 1 overall to the Washington Wizards remains a mystery. While speculation grows that the pick could be AJ Dybantsa, the former BYU Cougars star sparked rumors on Monday after his official visit with Washington.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 15

Darryn Peterson Makes His Case for Wizards' Attention

For weeks, it's seemed like AJ Dybantsa has remained the favorite to clinch the Washington Wizards' attention as the presumed No. 1 overall pick in this month's NBA Draft.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 15

Wizards Deciding Between Dybantsa, Peterson; Jazz Won’t Get Workout With Kansas Guard

After evaluating the top prospects, the Wizards have narrowed their selection to BYU forward AJ Dybantsa or Kansas guard Darryn Peterson with the No. 1 pick, Jeremy Woo of ESPN reports in his latest mock draft.

Washington Wizards News / Field Level Media / June 15

Report: Darryn Peterson only meeting with Wizards

Darryn Peterson has visited the Washington Wizards, who hold the No. 1 pick in next week's draft, and reportedly will not meet with any other teams. ESPN reported Monday that the former Kansas guard does not plan to sit down with the Utah Jazz, who own the No.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / June 15

Peterson seems confident he will go No. 1 in draft — but that's not a certainty

Latest report indicates Darryn Peterson is confident he will go No. 1 overall in 2026 NBA Draft — but that's not a certainty

Peterson seems to be drawing the line in the sand at pick No. 1 ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft.

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AJ Dybantsa expects to be drafted by one specific team

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Washington Wizards News / Draft Nation / June 15

2026 NBA Draft Needs: Washington Wizards

The Washington Wizards won the draft lottery and now hold the keys to their future. This time last year, the Wizards were cellar-dwellers looking to build around budding star Alex Sarr.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / June 14

For once, the Wizards are at least worth discussing

Which way will the Wizards go in 2026-27? That honestly may be the question of the offseason. Now, before we get started, here’s a subtle reminder: Washington has not reached 50 wins in a single season since 1979. No, really.

Kendrick Nunn News / EssentiallySports / June 14

Ex-Laker Kendrick Nunn Gets Punched in Tunnel After Heated On-Court Altercation

If you thought the NBA Finals were tense, the Greek League Finals would surprise you. It witnessed tempers flare both on the court and in the locker room.

Kendrick Nunn News / AirJordanChronicles / June 14

Watch: Kendrick Nunn Injured After Altercation in Greek Basketball League Finals

Game 5 of the Greek League Finals was the deciding matchup of the season. Olympiacos and Panathinaikos entered the arena with everything at stake. However, the biggest and most shocking moment of the night came long after the basketball action ended, a tunnel altercation that left Kendrick Nunn injured.

Kendrick Nunn News / Ball Exclusives / June 13