How many of the players with to score at least 40 points in a game on at least 30 occasions in their career since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976 can you name in five minutes?
The Washington Wizards are moving beyond the “deconstruction” phase, and look poised to make moves toward a playoff run. And given the news about them not being willing to let Anthony Davis go in a trade?
LeBron James leaving the Los Angeles Lakers has injected many NBA teams with newfound excitement. Despite not being in the prime of his career, even at 41, LeBron James is easily a top-15 player in the NBA right now.
The Washington Wizards don't intend to trade veteran forward Anthony Davis after acquiring him at last season's trade deadline, ESPN reported on Tuesday.
How many NBA Rookie of the Year winners from the lottery era (1985 to present) can you name in five minutes?
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 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.
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.
When most NBA fans see the Washington Wizards, they see a down-and-out franchise who'll greatly appreciate all that comes with AJ Dybantsa. The headlining
Anthony Davis‘ name has popped up in trade rumors, especially involving Golden State, but the Wizards are apparently not interested in dealing the veteran big man.
For some period of time over the weekend and on Monday, it appeared that Washington Wizards center Anthony Davis may be involved in another trade.
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.
The Wizards are shutting down the Anthony Davis trade speculation. At least for now. According to Marc J. Spears of Andscape/ESPN, Washington is not entertaining trade offers for Davis and isn’t listening to inquiries from rival teams.
This week's invited more deadlines for NBA teams to operate within as full-out free agency sits mere hours away. Franchises were on the clock just yesterday in choosing which team-based extension options they'd like to pick up, putting the Washington Wizards on the hot seat regarding one of their instant-impact rookies.
Free agency is about to kick off, and the Washington Wizards have the cap space to make a good addition. They also have the option to add more free agents, as trades could open a roster spot.
There has been plenty of speculation about the Warriors' plans as they look to make a huge splash and capitalize on the remaining Steph Curry window.
It appears there is one player the Warriors won't give up in their efforts to build a veteran supporting cast around Steph Curry.
What is an offseason without talking about Russell Westbrook? Westbrook is a free agent after playing one season with the Sacramento Kings. At this stage in his illustrious career, it is unclear if he will still garner interest.
Russell Westbrook is once again on the free-agent market, and the former MVP has made it clear that he intends to continue playing in the NBA next season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As long expected, the Wizards have used the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft to select AJ Dybantsa.
The NBA implemented a lottery system beginning with the 1985 draft. Since then, 41 players have gone No. 1 overall. How many of the top overall picks from the NBA's lottery era can you name in five minutes?
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