The Washington Wizards headlined the highly anticipated 2026 NBA Draft. Entering the draft, this year’s class profiled as one of the most talented the league has seen in years.
The Wizards have waived guard Leaky Black, Michael Scotto reports for HoopsHype (via Twitter). Black has played two seasons in the NBA, first for the Hornets and last season for the Wizards.
It has been an interesting offseason thus far for the Washington Wizards as they have already made multiple moves. The Wizards began their offseason by landing the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft that they used to select A.J.
The Washington Wizards were never working with a full deck entering free agency, having to strengthen a nearly-complete roster that's yet to do much of any on-court winning.
How many of the players to average the most points per game for each NBA franchise in the 2018-19 season can you name in five minutes?
The Wizards have re-signed forward Jamir Watkins to a two-way contract, according to the NBA transactions log. Washington declined its $2.15MM option on Watkins, a 2025 second-round pick, and extended him a $2.39MM qualifying offer prior to free agency.
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
It’s no secret the Washington Wizards need to add depth behind their presumed starting frontcourt of Anthony Davis and Alex Sarr. Wizards general manager Will Dawkins said as much last week, stating the team’s desire to add another forward or center in free agency.
Casual basketball fans might see the stats and say that Will Riley is no Cooper Flagg or Kon Knueppel — but there’s more to the comparisons. Numbers alone don’t tell the whole story of the relentless pursuit and the countless hours in the gym that Will Riley has spent on his craft.
The Washington Wizards will likely be holding onto Anthony Davis this offseason despite rumors of a trade of the big man before he even played his first game for the team.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It appears there is one player the Warriors won't give up in their efforts to build a veteran supporting cast around Steph Curry.
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.
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.
AJ Dybantsa's sister may soon own the sweetest whip in her high school's parking lot.
Dybantsa isn't shying away from the responsibility if he's the No. 1 overall pick.
The Washington Wizards' decision at No. 1 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft first round may have just gotten easier.
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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