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

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

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

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
Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

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
Washington Wizards News / The Lead / June 29
The Washington Wizards Have Quietly Become a Playoff Contender

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

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

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

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
AJ Dybantsa News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 28
AJ Dybantsa makes bold playoff, Rookie of the Year prediction

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

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker
Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

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.

AJ Dybantsa News / EssentiallySports / June 28
No.1 Draft Pick AJ Dybantsa Makes ROY Expectations Clear Amid Kevin Durant’s Special Message

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.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 27
Projecting the Wizards Starting Lineup and Rotation After the NBA Draft

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.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
 The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz
 The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz
The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz
 The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz
The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz
 The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz
AJ Dybantsa News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 27
Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa reveals what he believes his NBA 2K rating should be

Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa reveals what he believes his NBA 2K rating should be

Washington Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa already has an idea of where he belongs in the virtual basketball world. During a recent interview with Complex Sports, the No.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 26
Why Wizards must avoid Anthony Davis extension after $212 million Trae Young deal

Why Wizards must avoid Anthony Davis extension after $212 million Trae Young deal

Thanks to shrewd asset and salary cap management, the Washington Wizards acquired four-time All-Star Trae Young and five-time All-NBA big man Anthony Davis for several expendable players and none of their own first-round picks last season.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 26
Why does Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa love basketball? Blame Spider-Man

Why does Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa love basketball? Blame Spider-Man

Washington Wizards’ first overall pick AJ Dybantsa revealed how his father pushed him toward picking up a basketball, and how the Spider-Man part of his origin story, is just a coincidence.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 26
Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: The Offseason Bust List Just Got Updated Overnight

Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: The Offseason Bust List Just Got Updated Overnight

Two days ago, the pre-trade bust analysis this piece updates: five offseason moves that could turn your draft pick into a bust identified five offseason moves that could create unexpected fantasy basketball 2026-27 busts.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 26
AJ Dybantsa and Trae Young Officially Settle Wizards' Light-Hearted Number Dispute

AJ Dybantsa and Trae Young Officially Settle Wizards' Light-Hearted Number Dispute

On one of AJ Dybantsa's many pre-draft podcast appearances, the top prospect of the 2026 NBA Draft raised eyebrows in clarifying his interest in maintaining his old No.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 26
AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson NBA Summer League matchup officially set

AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson NBA Summer League matchup officially set

With the NBA Draft officially over, many are now waiting to see the players in action, and that will happen during the Summer League. Fans of the Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz are ready for the battle of AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, and it will take place on July 9, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.

Trae Young News / DC Sports King / June 25
How AJ Dybantsa Is Missing Piece to Unlock Trae Young, Wizards

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

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.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / June 23
Wizards draft AJ Dybantsa with No. 1 overall pick

Wizards draft AJ Dybantsa with No. 1 overall pick

As long expected, the Wizards have used the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft to select AJ Dybantsa. 

Jazz select Darryn Peterson with No. 2 pick of NBA Draft
The 'NBA assist champions' quiz
Washington Wizards News / 5 GOATs / June 23
AJ Dybantsa drafted by Washington Wizards: Analysis, contract details, more

AJ Dybantsa drafted by Washington Wizards: Analysis, contract details, more

The Washington Wizards selected BYU forward AJ Dybantsa No. 1 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. He brings big-time potential as they look to kickstart a new era after adding college basketball’s top scorer from the 2025-26 season.

Anthony Davis News / Larry Brown Sports / June 22
Anthony Davis is being linked to 1 team in trade rumors

Anthony Davis is being linked to 1 team in trade rumors

The well may not be dry just yet for Anthony Davis. The Portland Trail Blazers would be “waiting with open arms” to trade for the Washington Wizards star big man Davis, NBA writer Jake Fischer reported Monday in a Bleacher Report feature.

Shams Charania News / Hoops Wire / June 22
Wizards narrowing focus to AJ Dybantsa at No. 1

Wizards narrowing focus to AJ Dybantsa at No. 1

The Wizards still haven’t tipped their hand publicly. But league-wide belief appears to be moving in one direction. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, rival teams increasingly expect Washington to select former BYU star AJ Dybantsa with the No.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / June 22
Wizards Eyeing AJ Dybantsa With No. 1 Pick?

Wizards Eyeing AJ Dybantsa With No. 1 Pick?

Rival teams believe the Wizards are targeting BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick, ESPN’s Shams Charania said on the network’s NBA Draft Preview show (YouTube link).

Trae Young News / Larry Brown Sports / June 22
Trae Young makes decision on his future with Wizards

Trae Young makes decision on his future with Wizards

Trae Young is cashing in on a major payday without having to leave the Washington Wizards. Young has agreed to a 4-year, $212 million contract extension to remain with the Wizards, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.

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The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz

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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