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Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / July 5

Vanterpool Moving To Wizards’ Front Office; Caporn New Top Assistant

Wizards lead assistant coach David Vanterpool is transitioning to a position in the team’s front office, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic (Twitter links), who reports that Adam Caporn will be Washington’s new top assistant.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 5

Wizards move Brian Keefe’s top assistant to front office after Patrick Ewing hire

The Washington Wizards have overhauled their roster since January, and now they’re making staff changes. They made another move in the latter regard on Sunday after hiring Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing as an assistant coach on Saturday, per The Athletic’s Josh Robbins.

Patrick Ewing News / DC Sports King / July 5

Georgetown Legend Patrick Ewing Returns to D.C.: How ‘Big Pat’ Will Transform the Wizards’ Frontcourt

Few names command instant reverence across Washington, D.C., basketball circles quite like Patrick Ewing. Forty-two years after leading the Georgetown Hoyas to the 1984 NCAA National Championship, the Hall of Fame center is once again calling the nation’s capital home.

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Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / July 5

NBA Free Agency 2026 Day 6 discussion

Today is July 5. The fireworks are over. The barbecues are over. NBA Free Agency still exists. And the Washington Wizards made a lot of coaching news yesterday.

Washington Wizards News / Field Level Media / July 4

Report: Patrick Ewing, Steve Clifford joining Wizards staff

Patrick Ewing is returning to the coaching ranks, joining the Washington Wizards as an assistant to head coach Brian Keefe, ESPN reported on Saturday. Ewing, 63, had been serving as an ambassador for the New York Knicks, with whom he starred from 1985-2000.

Rich Paul News / Fadeaway World / July 4

Rich Paul Says Wizards Are 'Sleeper Team' To Win The East Next Season

The Knicks are king in the NBA Eastern Conference, but they will face plenty of challengers in their quest to repeat as champions. Following the Jaylen Brown trade, all the attention is on Philadelphia right now, but there’s another squad that’s in a position to make some noise in 2026-27.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 4

Patrick Ewing lands NBA coaching job

Patrick Ewing is continuing his coaching career where it all began. The Washington Wizards have reportedly hired Ewing to serve as an assistant coach under head coach Brian Keefe.

Patrick Ewing News / Hoops Rumors / July 4

Patrick Ewing To Join Wizards’ Coaching Staff

Former NBA star Patrick Ewing has agreed to become an assistant coach under Brian Keefe in Washington, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).

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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.

Deandre Ayton News / Bullets Forever / July 4

The Deandre Ayton trade signals the Wizards are finally serious about competing

Will Dawkins has made a habit of buying low on assets deemed negative by their previous teams. He did so with Trae Young, then Anthony Davis and now Deandre Ayton, who all enter Washington under similar circumstances: Their former teams wanted nothing to do with them, and yet the Wizards wanted everything to do with them.

Anthony Davis News / Stadium Rant / July 4

Anthony Davis Trade Rumors: 3 Potential Landing Spots

Anthony Davis has recently been thrown around in NBA trade rumors for many reasons. Regardless, the Washington Wizards have shut down talks and claim they are sticking with their great big man.

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Bilal Coulibaly News / Bullets Forever / July 3

France at Belgium final score: Bilal Coulibaly scores 13 in Les Bleu’s 80-72 win in Antwerp

Goedenavond allemaal. De Franse nationale mannenbasketbalploeg heeft zaterdagavond in de Lotto Arena in Antwerpen de Belgische nationale mannenploeg met 80-72 verslagen in groep G van de kwalificaties voor de FIBA World Cup.

Deandre Ayton News / DC Sports King / July 3

Wizards Just Collecting Names? Inside the Surprise DeAndre Ayton Trade

When the news dropped that the Washington Wizards had acquired former No. 1 overall pick DeAndre Ayton from the Los Angeles Lakers, the initial reaction across the D.C.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 3

Wizards trade grade for Deandre Ayton deal with Lakers

The Washington Wizards had their most promising roster in years entering Friday, but with a glaring hole at backup center. Although that spot is still a question long-term, they now have what they need for next season.

AJ Dybantsa News / Hoops Rumors / July 2

AJ Dybantsa Among First-Round Picks To Sign On Thursday

Five first-round picks signed their rookie scale contracts throughout the day on Thursday. A couple of the players are expected to take part in the Salt

Washington Wizards News / The Lead / July 2

The Washington Wizards Hit On All Marks at the 2026 NBA Draft

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.

Anthony Davis News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Wizards Make Major Anthony Davis Trade Decision Amid Ongoing Rumors: Report

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.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 1

Inflexible Wizards Continue Running Low on Free Agency Options

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.

Anthony Davis News / Larry Brown Sports / June 30

Wizards' plan for Anthony Davis revealed amid trade rumors

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.

Trae Young News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30

Wizards’ Trae Young teases big Washington free agency move with 1 emoji

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.

Anthony Davis News / Yardbarker / June 30

Warriors have surprising untouchable player in Anthony Davis trade?

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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.

AJ Dybantsa News / Yardbarker / June 30

Wizards earn high mark for selecting AJ Dybantsa in NBA Draft

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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.

Washington Wizards News / Yardbarker / June 23