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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.

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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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The NBA began awarding the NBA Finals MVP in 1969. How many of the winners since then can you name in six minutes?

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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, .

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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 / 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 / Hoops Rumors / June 15

Wizards Big Man Alex Sarr Undergoes Foot Surgery

As the Wizards ponder their options for the top overall pick in next week’s draft, their No. 2 overall pick from the 2024 draft will spend the summer rehabbing from a significant injury.

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.

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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 / 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.

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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 / Bullets Forever / June 15

The Wizards should draft AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick

During Will Dawkins and Michael Winger’s introductory press conference in June 2023, the duo outlined a multi-year plan to resurrect a dormant franchise in need of a major reset.

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.

Trae Young News / DC Sports King / June 14

‘Slept On’ Trae Young’s Bold Warning: Why the Wizards Will Surprise the East

If there’s one thing Trae Young has never lacked, it’s confidence. From his days launching logo threes at Oklahoma to silencing Madison Square Garden as the villain of New York, Young has built a career on defying expectations.

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 / Ball Exclusives / June 13

Watch: Former NBA player Kendrick Nunn punched during overseas brawl

Former NBA player Kendrick Nunn reportedly sustained an injury on Saturday when he was punched by Tyrique Jones at Game 5 of the Greek Basketball League Finals.

Trae Young News / Total Pro Sports / June 13

Trae Young Reveals the One Career Decision That Still Haunts Him and Believes It Cost Him a Championship

Trae Young had been in the trade news for a long time. Following a fallout with the Atlanta Hawks, it was evident that the 27-year-old is all but done with Atlanta.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 12

NBA Notes: Wizards, Trae Young, Nuggets, Peyton Watson, Hawks

Wizards guard Trae Young appears fully committed to his new situation in Washington. Speaking recently on The Pivot Podcast, Young acknowledged the criticism that has followed him in recent seasons and suggested he feels overlooked heading into 2026-27.