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Anthony Davis News / Fadeaway World / August 4
Anthony Davis Watch: Latest Details On Extension Talks With Wizards
It’s been a transformative summer for the Washington Wizards. Just a few months removed from their 15th-place finish in the East, they are poised to be among the most competitive teams in their division next season.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 4
Wizards Must Provide Answers to Offseason's Biggest Question This Week
The NBA Draft has come and gone. The majority of worthwhile free agents have already re-upped to new contracts. NBA Summer League wrapped up last month.
Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / August 4
A possible Anthony Davis extension headlines a crucial August for the Wizards 
It’s been a quiet few weeks for the Washington Wizards after a seismic June and July saw them select AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick, complete a promising Las Vegas Summer League and acquire several depth pieces.
Wizards Around the Web
The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Trae Young News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 3
Diluting Doubts: Trae Young's Fresh Wizards Start Begins with his Adaptability
For all of Trae Young's unequivocal strengths, there's a reason why he was available for so cheap this past NBA trade deadline. For years, he's been a system unto himself.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / August 3
The Wizards’ toughest extension decision isn’t Anthony Davis. It’s Bilal Coulibaly.
One of the surest signs that we’ve entered the NBA’s annual dog days: The Ringer’s Zach Lowe has gone on vacation. The only major piece of unfinished business on the league’s to-do list is a ruling on the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard allegedly conspiring to circumvent the salary cap.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 2
AJ Dybantsa takes a swipe at Luka Doncic
AJ Dybantsa is ready for his one-on-one against Luka Doncic. The Washington Wizards rookie phenom Dybantsa appeared this week on the “Road Trippin'” podcast with Channing Frye, Richard Jefferson, and Allie Clifton.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 1
AJ Dybantsa Can’t Wait To Guard Luka Doncic For One Specific Reason
Making the leap to the NBA is a surreal experience for young rookie athletes. As much as nerves and anxiety are prevalent, there’s also great excitement and anticipation over the challenges to come.
AJ Dybantsa News / NBA Draft on SI / August 1
NBA Draft Review: How AJ Dybantsa Fits the Wizards
On 2026 NBA Draft night, the Washington Wizards called AJ Dybantsa's name first, locking in their future star with the top overall pick. There were questions about what direction the Wizards would go, though they ended up shoring up talent on the wing in the long-term.
Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / August 1
Gilbert Arenas wouldn’t let players who made less than $5 million speak directly to him
Former Washington Wizards star guard Gilbert Arenas was one of the NBA’s best scorers for much of the 2000s. Now that his career is over, he has gradually begun to reveal more about his life as Washington’s superstar during that time.
Bilal Coulibaly News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 31
Reporters' Roundtable: What Bilal Coulibaly Extension Details Should Wizards Fans Expect?
By no means have the Washington Wizards put their fans through a sleepy summer of news. They laid their latest (and biggest) NBA Draft-related building block yet in welcoming AJ Dybantsa aboard the squad, and wasted no time in committing to his star backcourt-mate in Trae Young.
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.
Jamir Watkins News / Field Level Media / July 31
Wizards F Jamir Watkins recovering from ACL surgery
Second-year forward Jamir Watkins could miss the 2026-27 season for the Washington Wizards after undergoing surgery to reconstruct his torn left ACL. The Wizards said Watkins underwent surgery on Thursday at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
Washington Wizards News / EssentiallySports / July 31
'7th or 8th Option': AJ Dybantsa Ignores Richard Jefferson for Putting Deandre Ayton, Khris Middleton Above Him in Wizards Lineup
The No. 1 draft pick of 2026 has the clear aim of lifting his team into the playoffs. AJ Dybantsa stated his intentions on the ‘Road Tripping Podcast,’ and co-host Richard Jefferson wasted no time in his rookie hazing tactics.
Jamir Watkins News / Hoops Rumors / July 30
Wizards’ Jamir Watkins Undergoes Surgery For Torn ACL
Wizards wing Jamir Watkins underwent successful surgery on Thursday to repair a torn ACL in his left knee, the team announced (via Twitter). According to Josh Robbins of The Athletic (Twitter link), Watkins’ injury occurred in Washington’s Summer League opener in Las Vegas on July 9, when the Wizards faced the Jazz.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 30
Baffling suitor emerges for DeMar DeRozan
DeRozan's free agency has stretched into late July after the Sacramento Kings waived him earlier in the month.
AJ Dybantsa News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 29
AJ Dybantsa calls Tracy McGrady comp the ‘best compliment’
Washington Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa has already drawn comparisons to several NBA stars, but there’s one comparison that stands above the rest in his mind.
Washington Wizards News / Stadium Rant / July 29
NBA Rumors: Wizards’ Pursuit Of DeMar DeRozan Is A Huge Risk
The Washington Wizards are reportedly in talks with DeMar DeRozan, a six-time All-Star who ranks 16th in NBA history with 26,711 career points and turns 37 in August.
DeMar DeRozan News / Hoops Rumors / July 29
Wizards Reportedly Have Interest In DeMar DeRozan
After recently identifying the Heat, Nuggets, and Cavaliers as suitors for free agent forward DeMar DeRozan, ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter video link) said during an appearance on NBA Today on Tuesday that the Wizards are another team that has been in contact with DeRozan within the past few days.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 26
Four NBA teams are built to rule Eastern Conference in 2026-27
After the flurry of offseason transactions across the Eastern Conference, which four teams now sit atop the conference hierarchy entering the 2026-27 season?
Anthony Davis News / DC Sports King / July 26
Wizards Are Brilliantly Drawing Line on Anthony Davis $275M Extension
As the calendar flips toward August 6, the Washington Wizards face the most consequential front-office decision of their offseason. When Anthony Davis officially becomes eligible for a contract extension, it will set the tone for the franchise’s entire competitive trajectory.
Anthony Davis News / Larry Brown Sports / July 24
Report: Wizards are drawing a line with Anthony Davis
Anthony Davis apparently will not be getting his (extremely lofty) wish. The Washington Wizards would like to agree to a new long-term deal with their star big man Davis, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported on Thursday.
Felix Okpara News / Hoops Rumors / July 7
Wizards Sign Felix Okpara To Two-Way Deal
The Wizards have filled their open two-way contract slot by signing 46th overall pick Felix Okpara to a two-way deal, per NBA.com’s official transaction log.
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