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Anthony Davis Gives Ominous Details About his Future with the Wizards

Washington Wizards media day gave us some insight into how the team will operate this season. The team clearly emphasizes becoming a better defensive unit, as Brian Keefe has talked about it a lot.

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Conflicting reports emerge on Wizards’ interest in Jalen Duren

The Washington Wizards have been floated as a potential trade destination for Jalen Duren over the past week. It remains unclear whether there is any actual fire amid the billowing smoke.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 30

Wizards showed interest in Anthony Davis-Jalen Duren swap, but Pistons didn’t

The Wizards apparently have an idea for resolving the Jalen Duren mess. The Pistons don’t seem particularly interested. Washington has shown interest in a deal that would send Anthony Davis to Detroit in exchange for Duren, according to Hunter Patterson and Sam Amick of The Athletic⁠.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / September 30

Wizards say it’s finally time to ‘change the narrative’

The Wizards know what everyone thinks about them. They’ve provided plenty of evidence. Washington has won just 50 games over the past three seasons, finishing with no more than 18 victories in any of them.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

The '20-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

Trae Young News / Washington Wizards on SI / September 30

Trae Young Hopes to Avoid Becoming Wizards' Defensive Distraction

When Trae Young first landed with the Washington Wizards this past January by way of an Atlanta Hawks-initiated midseason dumping, the immediate concern surrounding his chances to revamp his career in D.C.

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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 / September 30

Buy low, play now: Why NBA teams should be begging the Wizards for Justin Champagnie

Back in May, I asked if the end of the tanking era would usher in minutes for Justin Champagnie. My thinking on Champagnie hasn’t changed, but my answer has.

Anthony Davis News / Hoops Wire / September 29

Anthony Davis will worry about Wizards future after season

Anthony Davis isn’t promising the Wizards anything beyond this season. He’s also not worrying about it. Davis said at Media Day that he intends to play out the year before deciding what comes next with Washington.

Khris Middleton News / Washington Wizards on SI / September 29

Wizards Fans Should Start Preparing for More Khris Middleton than they Bargained For

The Washington Wizards love themselves some Khris Middleton. Look wherever you want, on and off the court, for proof. He started all 48 outings he participated

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29

Did Wizards’ Trae Young take shot at Hawks, Zaccharie Risacher in AJ Dybantsa question?

The Washington Wizards are hoping to take a step forward this year with their new-look roster, headlined by number one overall draft pick AJ Dybantsa alongside veterans Trae Young and Anthony Davis.

Anthony Davis News / Washington Wizards on SI / September 29

Anthony Davis Aims to Leverage Mavericks Experience into Wizards Mentorship Role

Things looked very different for Anthony Davis a year ago today. He was just coming off of first NBA Media Day photoshoot with the Dallas Mavericks, where he prepared to partner up with a pair of fellow former No.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 29

East Notes: Wizards, AJ Dybantsa, Magic, Nikola Vucevic, Heat

Being the No. 1 overall pick usually comes with a fairly simple assignment: Please save us. AJ Dybantsa doesn’t quite see it that way in Washington. The Wizards haven’t won more than 18 games in any of the past three seasons, but Dybantsa said at Media Day that he doesn’t feel as if the franchise’s turnaround has been dumped entirely on him.

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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.

AJ Dybantsa News / NBA Draft on SI / September 28

Analyzing AJ Dybantsa's Target Shot Distribution for His Rookie Season

In an extremely talented draft class, AJ Dybantsa stood out as the most coveted prospect in large part due to his unteachable scoring talent. Standing

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / September 28

Wizards Media Day 2026: One interesting thing each player said

This post will be updated throughout the day WASHINGTON — Media days mark the unofficial start of the NBA season. For the Washington Wizards, the last three media days carried guarded optimism—excitement for the season ahead but pessimism entering another 60-plus-loss campaign.

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The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / September 28

The Doppelganger Machine finds Ayton at a career crossroads

With training camp opening tomorrow, there’s time for one or two trips on The Statistical Doppelganger Machine. Next up: the guy who figures to be the team’s backup big man this season, DeAndre Ayton.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / September 27

Wizards announce 2026 training camp roster

The Washington Wizards announced their 2026-27 training camp roster on Sunday. Guard: Trae Young, Tre Johnson, Bub Carrington, Tre Mann Wing: AJ Dybantsa,

Reece Beekman News / Bullets Forever / September 27

Wizards sign Reece Beekman, three others to Exhibit 10 deals

The Washington Wizards have signed four players to Exhibit 10 contracts, the team announced Sunday. Reece Beekman Trevor Keels Chris Livingston Steve Settle III The team also announced it waived KeShawn Murphy, who recently signed an Exhibit 10 deal.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / September 28

NBA Preview: Wizards finally have reasons to believe

The Wizards lost 196 games over three seasons in pursuit of this moment. They finally have their reward. AJ Dybantsa arrived as the No. 1 overall pick in June, giving Washington the type of young centerpiece that can change the direction of an entire organization.

Alex Sarr News / Hoops Rumors / September 24

Wizards’ Sarr Will Be Partial Participant In Camp, Remains On Track For Season

Wizards big man Alex Sarr will be a partial participant when training camp opens next week, general manager Will Dawkins told reporters on Thursday, per Josh Robbins of The Athletic (Twitter link).

Trae Young News / Larry Brown Sports / September 22

Trae Young takes a shot at his former team Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks are now on the other end of Trae Young’s villain persona. Young, the Washington Wizards star point guard, appeared this week on the “Curious Mike” podcast with Michael Porter Jr.

Washington Wizards News / AirJordanChronicles / September 22

Wizards’ projected starting 5 sparks playoff buzz despite lack of respect

The Washington Wizards’ massive rebuild has given them a front seat to qualifying for the playoffs. However, the betting odds still aren’t giving them enough respect. The Wizards’ lineup will look very different from last season.

Washington Wizards News / Fadeaway World / September 21

Montrezl Harrell Says Wizards’ Roster Looks Like A Disaster

Although the Washington Wizards ended the 2025-26 season in the bottom rung of the Eastern Conference, they may not remain in the same spot for long. With the roster moves at the trade deadline this year, along with their offseason additions, Washington is primed to be more competitive.