Washington Wizards: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

Washington Wizards News / Yardbarker / June 30

Wizards earn high mark for selecting AJ Dybantsa in NBA Draft

The Washington Wizards were blessed to get the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. But it's stressful having that No. 1 option. They could have gone with any player. Plus, this year's draft class was rich with options.

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The '20-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 29

Update emerges on the Anthony Davis-Jimmy Butler trade possibility

Anthony Davis may end up getting traded by the Washington Wizards this offseason, but it will likely involve some further creativity. Washington is open to trading their 10-time All-Star big man Davis, veteran NBA writer Sam Amico of Hoops Wire reported on Monday.

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The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players with the most career triple-doubles for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz

The '30-point, 10-assist game leaders by team' quiz

The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz

Jamir Watkins News / Hoops Rumors / June 29

Wizards Decline Option On Jamir Watkins, Make Him RFA

The Wizards have declined their $2,150,917 option on 2025 second-round pick Jamir Watkins, reports Keith Smith of Spotrac (Twitter link). Watkins’ minimum-salary deal would have been non-guaranteed if Washington had exercised its option.

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

Anthony Davis News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 29

Should the Wizards Have Any Interest in the Warriors' Anthony Davis Trade Package?

The Washington Wizards spent the weeks entering this month's NBA Draft atop the list of teams to keep the closest eyes on, relatively-unfamiliar territory for a squad generally-accustomed to bottom-feeding and misfortune.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29

Wizards’ top trade, free agent targets after giving Trae Young $212 million contract, drafting AJ Dybantsa

So far this offseason, the Washington Wizards secured their long-term point guard by signing Trae Young and their franchise player by drafting BYU forward AJ Dybantsa No.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 29

Warriors going all-in on reverse youth movement

The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder battled for supremacy in the Western Conference last season behind stars in their early 20's. Now the Golden State Warriors want to counter those youth movements by getting even older.

Draymond Green adds fuel to LeBron James-to-Warriors noise with latest move

Lakers' offer might lead LeBron James to another shocking 'top suitor'

Five observations on the NBA after the draft and a wild run of trades

Jimmy Butler gets real on Warriors' future amid trade speculation

The 'LeBron's championship teammates' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 29

Why Warriors' reported plan to create an older, new 'super team' won't work

On the eve of free agency opening, a report set the NBA world by storm.

Warriors going all-in on reverse youth movement

Draymond Green adds fuel to LeBron James-to-Warriors noise with latest move

Warriors' pitch for LeBron James might include an Anthony Davis reunion

The 'Active 20-point, 10-rebound games' quiz

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.

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.

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The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 29

Warriors' pitch for James might include an Davis reunion

Warriors' pitch for LeBron James might include an Anthony Davis reunion

Following another disappointing campaign, the Warriors front office is willing to go the extra mile to give Steph Curry the help he needs to win another championship.

Lakers' latest move is a clue about LeBron James situation

Lakers' offer might lead LeBron James to another shocking 'top suitor'

Five observations on the NBA after the draft and a wild run of trades

The 'LeBron's championship teammates' quiz

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 29

Warriors Interested in Trading for Wizards Big Man

The offseason is always going to be filled with crazy rumors and ideas. It is often hard to sift through what is a real topic and what is made up by online aggregators.

AJ Dybantsa News / Bleacher Report / June 28

Watch: AJ Dybantsa is already in the lab

AJ Dybantsa News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 28

AJ Dybantsa makes bold playoff, Rookie of the Year prediction

Washington Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa isn’t shying away from lofty expectations as he prepares for his first NBA season. Speaking with ABC 7 News DC, the No.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 28

Wizards GM Voices Excitement over Second Round C's Fit

The Washington Wizards walked into this month's NBA Draft with one of the most intriguing big man rotations in the league, combining indisputable upside with fit and availability questions that can't be answered for months.

AJ Dybantsa News / EssentiallySports / June 28

No.1 Draft Pick AJ Dybantsa Makes ROY Expectations Clear Amid Kevin Durant’s Special Message

The Washington Wizards are ready to shed the last seed tags under the AJ Dybantsa era. After the franchise selected BYU phenom Anicet ‘AJ’ Dybantsa Jr.

AJ Dybantsa News / Bleacher Report / June 27

Watch: AJ Dybantsa goes from No. 3 to No. 4

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 27

Projecting the Wizards Starting Lineup and Rotation After the NBA Draft

Despite the NBA Draft's prominence at the centerpiece of most squad's summers, a lot of offseason still remains to endure between now and the start of autumn's regularly-scheduled matchup calendar.

Trae Young News / DC Sports King / June 25

How AJ Dybantsa Is Missing Piece to Unlock Trae Young, Wizards

The Washington Wizards have just completed the most fascinating, mind-boggling 18 months in modern NBA roster construction. First, the front office executed a striking double-heist at the trade deadline, taking Trae Young off Atlanta’s hands and grabbing Anthony Davis from Dallas while protecting their own lottery draft capital.

Washington Wizards News / Field Level Media / June 23

Wizards select BYU F AJ Dybantsa No. 1 overall in NBA draft

The Washington Wizards opened the NBA draft on Tuesday night by selecting BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick. The Wizards tabbed Dybantsa over Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, who had a checkered college season at Kansas last season.