Washington Wizards: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 17

LeBron James Believes Anthony Davis Has a Point to Prove to Lakers, Mavs After Wizards Trade

The Wizards are losing games now to win something later. Washington sits near the bottom of the standings, yet its long-term outlook changed the moment two injured All-Stars landed on the roster.

Alondes Williams News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 17

Wizards Call Up G League Guard on 10-Day Contract

The Washington Wizards continue the revolving door of 10-day contracts, this time calling up guard Alondes Williams, ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Feb.

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Alondes Williams News / Hoops Rumors / February 16

Wizards Sign Alondes Williams To 10-Day Deal

5:00 pm: Williams’ 10-day deal is official, according to the Wizards. It will run through next Wednesday, covering the team’s next four games. 4:17 pm: The Wizards are signing guard Alondes Williams to a 10-day contract, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania (via Twitter).

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Will Riley News / The Lead / February 16

Washington Wizards’ Will Riley Is Worth Keeping an Eye On

The Washington Wizards aren’t short on promising young talent — rookie Will Riley has emerged as a spark plug off the bench. As they have taken the direction of the future, the Wizards are assembling a group of rookies and sophomores who are trending upward.

D'Angelo Russell News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 16

Wizards Guard Must Prepare for Diminished Free Agency Interest

D'Angelo Russell may be currently rostered with the Washington Wizards, but don't expect to see him running the fast break in D.C. anytime soon. Wizards'

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 16

Wizards New Star Considered Among NBA's Most Overrated

The Washington Wizards didn't just stumble their way into the Anthony Davis sweepstakes. Rumors surrounding the Dallas Mavericks' intentions to trade their

Anthony Davis News / Bullets Forever / February 16

Breaking down finger injuries like Anthony Davis’ with a medical expert

Washington Wizards post Anthony Davis has yet to play a game for his new team. And he realistically won’t play again until the start of the 2026-27 season when the Wizards are poised to make the postseason for the first time since 2020-21, at least on paper.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 16

These Two Wizards will Thrive post All-Star Break

With All-Star weekend through and the Washington Wizards well over halfway through the 2025–26 season, things have begun to wind down and certain players have begun to emerge.

Washington Wizards News / Total Pro Sports / February 16

Kyrie Irving Refuses ESPN Interview With Blunt On-Air Remark

With the Mavs unloading Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards, many thought the team would make a surprise move to deal Kyrie away and start from scratch.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Trae Young News / Bullets Forever / February 14

Breaking down MCL sprains like Trae Young’s with an expert

Washington Wizards guard Trae Young is the team’s biggest acquisition since Will Dawkins became the team’s General Manager. However, Young has an MCL sprain in his right knee and has yet to play a game.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / February 13

NBA Rising Stars 2026 recap: Team Vince wins championship

Team Vince won the 2026 NBA Rising Stars championship on Friday night with Washington Wizards guard Kyshawn George contributing in both contests. In the semifinals, Team Vince played Team T-Mac which also featured Wizards guard Bub Carrington and forward Tre Johnson.

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Anthony Davis News / Total Pro Sports / February 13

Mavericks Kept Anthony Davis in the Dark While Finalizing Wizards Blockbuster Trade

When the trade deadline dust settled, the shock wasn’t just that Anthony Davis had been moved. It was where and how. The Dallas Mavericks negotiated Davis’ blockbuster deal with the Washington Wizards without informing him or his agent, Rich Paul, that Washington was even a serious suitor.

Alex Sarr News / Athlon Sports / February 12

Alex Sarr's Injury Leads to NBA Rising Stars Development

Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr has been ruled out for at least two weeks following a right hamstring strain. Shams Charania of ESPN reported the development on Wednesday, adding that Sarr won't be able to play in the NBA Castrol Rising Stars game on Friday due to the injury.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 12

Wizards' Quiet Depth Prompting Power Rankings Jump

"Tank losses" have become a hot topic amongst the Washington Wizards' fan base; whenever they're faced up against another team near the bottom of the NBA's league-wide standings, dropping such a matchup is usually wise in worsening their own record and promoting their odds of landing a pick within the upper-most echelon in the draft.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / February 12

Newest Wizards Guard Has Stellar Debut Despite Loss

The Washington Wizards acquired a new guard right before the NBA trade market closed for the season. Not four-time NBA All-Star Trae Young, but former Dallas Maverick Jaden Hardy.

Washington Wizards News / Yardbarker / February 12

ESPN report casts doubt on Anthony Davis' extension chances

The Wizards acquired the 10-time All-Star big man for a package primarily made up of expiring salaries and mediocre draft picks.

Cooper Flagg news dampens excitement for NBA All-Star Weekend

Wizards' Alex Sarr sidelined for Rising Stars game due to hamstring strain

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Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / February 12

Wizards Sophomore Out Of Rising Stars Game Due To Injury

The Washington Wizards had three selections for the NBA’s Castrol Rising Stars Game this All-Star Weekend. Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George, and Tre Johnson are some of the league’s brightest talents.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 12

Cooper Flagg, Alex Sarr replacements for NBA All-Star Weekend festivities

Dallas Mavericks rookie star Cooper Flagg and Washington Wizards second-year standout Alex Sarr were expected to be two of the featured names participating in the 2026 Rising Stars during NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles.