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NBA’s No. 1 Pick AJ Dybantsa Considered “Day-to-Day” Following Preseason Injury

The NBA has long awaited the debut of No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa, dating back to days spent dominating preps and college basketball. Following a preseason injury, there’s a chance fans will have to wait just a bit longer.

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Wizards sign Reece Beekman to two-way deal

The Washington Wizards have signed Reece Beekman to a two-way contract, the team announced Saturday. Beekman, 24, spent four seasons at Virginia before going undrafted in 2024.

Anthony Gill News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17

Wizards’ Anthony Gill claims Washington’s 15th roster spot after feel-good summer

Anthony Gill celebrated his 34th birthday on Saturday by locking up his place with the Washington Wizards for another season. The veteran forward entered

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / October 17

Wizards Convert Reece Beekman To Two-Way Contract

Point guard Reece Beekman will fill the Wizards’ open two-way slot, having had his Exhibit 10 contract converted to a two-way deal, the team announced today (via Twitter).

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AJ Dybantsa News / Field Level Media / October 17

Wizards monitoring top overall pick AJ Dybantsa (ankle)

No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa sustained a mild ankle sprain during the Washington Wizards' preseason finale against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, head coach Brian Keefe announced.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

AJ Dybantsa News / Hoops Rumors / October 17

Top Pick Dybantsa Rolls Ankle In Preseason Finale

There’s some uncertainty whether first overall pick AJ Dybantsa will be available when the Wizards open the regular season at home against Milwaukee on Wednesday, according to ESPN.

WNBA News

Sophie Cunningham calls out Angel Reese for 'dangerous' play on eve of WNBA Finals

Olivia Miles leads six-player WNBA All-Rookie team

WNBA playoffs: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

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A'ja Wilson joins illustrious company with fifth WNBA MVP award

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17

Trae Young’s advice to Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa as he stares down barrel of No. 1 pick pressure

Washington Wizards star Trae Young has a message for rookie AJ Dybantsa as the No. 1 overall pick prepares to navigate the expectations surrounding his first NBA season: prioritize winning over individual success.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 16

Three Storylines to Monitor Entering Wizards' Preseason Pelicans Finale

The Washington Wizards have just one collective task ahead of them before bracing for next week's regular season tip-off. They're set to make the trip down to New Orleans in a visit with the Pelicans, where they'll conclude their preseason schedule in matchup no.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 16

One Wizards Prospect Whose Journey to Rotational Trust May Take Longer than Expected

The excitement surrounding the 2026-27 Washington Wizards never would have brewed as highly as it has without the season that preceded it. Before they'd officially won the rights to draft headlining prospect AJ Dybantsa first-overall, or re-signed Trae Young to a long-term D.C.

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NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 16

Everything to Know Ahead of Wizards at Pelicans

The Washington Wizards want to finish preseason on a high note. The DMV hoopers have two wins and one loss in preseason, with that loss coming against the Brooklyn Nets.

AJ Dybantsa News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa’s dad knew he couldn’t ‘whoop his a**,’ but here’s how he made him cry after a C-

Before he was selected first overall in this year’s draft, Washington Wizards top prospect AJ Dybantsa was humbled by his father. Expectations are high for Dybantsa and the Wizards this upcoming season.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / October 15

Waka Flocka Flame to perform at Wizards home opener

The Washington Wizards announced Thursday that rapper Waka Flocka Flame will perform at halftime of the team’s home opener. The rapper, best known for songs like “No Hands” and “Hard in Da Paint,” will perform during halftime at the Wizards’ home opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on Oct.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa reveals Dwyane Wade’s all-time top 100 challenge ahead of rookie season

Entering his first NBA season, Washington Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa has the utmost confidence and revealed how Hall of Fame guard Dwyane Wade challenged his career goal.

Bub Carrington News / Fadeaway World / October 15

Bub Carrington Opens Up About His OCD Diagnosis And How It Has Affected His Career

As professional athletes, many NBA players are known to play through pain and injury for the sake of winning, despite how detrimental it could be in the long-term.

Brian Keefe News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 14

The One Wizards Duo that HC Brian Keefe Can't Afford to Keep Off the Court

The race for the position of the Washington Wizards' sixth man role remains very much alive. The starting lineup, having just gotten straightened out, poses plenty of needs, leaving the combination of Bilal Coulibaly, Deandre Ayton and Tre Johnson to continue vying for the coveted first spot off of Washington's bench.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 14

LeBron James Hints Wizards Can Surprise A Lot Of Teams In The East

LeBron James thinks the Washington Wizards could be one of the biggest surprises in the Eastern Conference during the 2026-27 NBA season. The four-time NBA champion spoke about the Wizards’ recent dramatic transformation, especially after the additions of Trae Young and Anthony Davis, which have accelerated the franchise’s rebuilding timeline.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / October 13

Wizards hear fans calling for rebrand, eye new uniforms for 2027-28

Wizards fans have been asking for a new look. The team has noticed. Washington executives told The Athletic that they’re well aware of the push for a rebrand, whether through social media, customer surveys or conversations with fans at games.

Washington Wizards News / NBA Analysis Network / October 13

Kendrick Perkins’ bold Washington Wizards statement backs Anthony Davis and Trae Young for playoffs

Over the past few seasons the Washington Wizards have been one of the worst teams in the NBA. Could that be set to change? The only reliable thing about the Washington Wizards in recent seasons has been their desire to embrace tanking.

NBA News / Stadium Rant / October 11

Wizards vs. Nets Prediction: The Winning Team Is So Obvious

The Wizards and Nets are both undefeated in preseason, but I do not think these two teams are actually on the same level. Brooklyn has looked solid, but Washington has more star power, more size and more ways to control the game.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / October 11

Wizards Sign Alondes Williams, Waive Skal Labissiere

The Wizards have signed free agent guard Alondes Williams to an Exhibit 10 contract, the team announced today (via Twitter). In a corresponding move, forward/center Skal Labissiere has been waived.

Washington Wizards News / HITC / October 11

Did Anthony Davis call Trae Young ‘small’ during heated on-court moment in preseason Wizards game?

The Washington Wizards defeated the Detroit Pistons 114-108 in a preseason game that got chippy while featuring the team’s two biggest stars. The Wizards are intent on proving that they will no longer be among the worst teams in the Eastern Conference, while the Pistons want to prove their No.

Trae Young News / Larry Brown Sports / October 10

Trae Young gets thrown out of a preseason game after a heated confrontation

Tensions flared during the third quarter of Saturday’s preseason game at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., between the Detroit Pistons and the Washington Wizards, with Trae Young at the center of it.

Andray Blatche News / EssentiallySports / October 9

'Too Friendly': Nick Young Tells Shannon Sharpe Wizards Cheerleader Was Fired for Fraternizing With Him and Andray Blatche

The Wizards’ wildest era had to be when Gilbert Arenas was the supreme overlord of the locker room. Between pranks and off-court shenanigans, some stories the mid-2000s Wizards are too unhinged to believe.

Washington Wizards News / The Lead / October 5

Washington Wizards 2026-27 Preseason Preview

The Washington Wizards are entering a new era. After starting the rebuild process in 2023, the Wizards threw themselves into the deep end and lost…a lot.