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Sorry Trae Young, But AJ Dybantsa Taking Your Jersey is the Best Thing for Washington

Normally, incoming NBA rookies arrive with a healthy dose of humility, ready to carry veteran bags, sit at the back of the bus, and quietly accept whatever jersey number the equipment manager tosses in their locker.

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How the Wizards Can Insert Themselves in a Jaylen Brown Trade

Usually, the NBA offseason serves as a time for teams to build around their superstars. This summer, it is different, as multiple teams are trying to trade away superstar.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / June 6

Jazz president Austin Ainge: We don’t know what Wizards will do at No. 1

The Jazz hold the second pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Who they end up selecting depends heavily on what the Wizards do in front of them. The problem? Utah has no idea what Washington is planning.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / June 5

Why Darryn Peterson Might Be the Perfect Franchise Player for Washington

When the Washington Wizards go on the clock at the NBA Draft on June 23, they’ll have a wealth of options — each of whom could be The Franchise Player that leads them for the next decade or so.

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How many of the NBA players to average at least 20 points and 10 rebounds-per-game in at least five seasons can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Bullets Forever / June 5

5 Plays That Explain Why AJ Dybantsa Could Become A Superstar

Superstars are hard to come by. That’s because they possess a rare combination of skills, excitement and star power that turn good teams into contenders.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / June 5

Sell us on your favorite Wizards draft prospects — not just at No. 1

It’s June. The second game of the NBA Finals is later today. But here we are, still think about the 2026 NBA Draft on June 23-24, 2026. FanDuel Sportsbook will say that AJ Dybantsa is the No.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 4

Three Team-Building Lessons for Wizards to Take Away from NBA Finals

Fans of the Washington Wizards can only pay so much attention to the cream of this summer's draft crop. They miss watching supporting local basketball as much as anyone who's followed a distantly-eliminated team, and unlike many other league-wide viewers, they have the pieces and the hope to soon make the jump into a higher class of competition.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 4

AJ Dybantsa Clears Up Draft Doubt, but Wizards Fans Shouldn't Have Needed the Assurance

AJ Dybantsa is as calculated a prospective NBA Draft headliner as we've seen midway through the 2020s. After spending this past collegiate season dominating as BYU's lead scorer and creator, he grasps better than most how to catapult his social media-driven hype into an advertisement of his worth as a high-character building block.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 3

Why the Wizards Should Ignore their Former Star's Draft Advice

As suddenly as the NBA Draft Lottery can change a franchise's trajectory, most rebuilding organizations spend year(s) planning the welcoming process for the game-changing prospects they hope to implement into their vision.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 3

Why Gilbert Arenas tells AJ Dybantsa he wants Anthony Davis, Trae Young traded if he’s Wizards’ No. 1 pick

The Washington Wizards look poised to select BYU standout AJ Dybantsa with the number one pick they were recently awarded in the upcoming NBA Draft. Dybantsas figures to slide into the Wizards’ small forward slot and help fill out the roster around last year’s trade acquisitions, Trae Young and Anthony Davis.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 3

Analyzing Darryn Peterson's Fit with the Wizards

"Top-overall prospects" are just who rebuilding teams spend months -- or in the Washington Wizards' case, years -- fantasizing about, but there's a reason why the results of annual NBA Drafts are as erratic as they are.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Washington Wizards News / AirJordanChronicles / June 3

Gilbert Arenas Claims Wizards Need to Clear Roster of Stars to Make Room for No.1 Pick

Gilbert Arenas urged the Washington Wizards to trade Trae Young and Anthony Davis. Arenas argued the veteran stars must leave to clear space for AJ Dybantsa.

NBA News / The Lead / June 2

Wizards Must Take the Simple Path and Draft AJ Dybantsa

May 10, 2026: The day the Wizards franchise changed forever. When Mark Tatum opened up the 13th envelope, showing a purple music note, the Wizards had officially gotten the first pick in the NBA Draft for the first time in 16 years.

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Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / June 2

Wizards finally have foundation in place, but bigger decisions await

For years, the Wizards were collecting draft picks, clearing cap space and searching for a direction. Now comes the harder part. As in, winning. According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, Washington enters the offseason with something it hasn’t had in a long time — a legitimate foundation.

Washington Wizards News / HITC / June 2

Potential No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa issues major warning to Trae Young before 2026 NBA Draft

AJ Dybantsa already has one request in mind if the Washington Wizards call his name in the 2026 NBA Draft. The comment came off as lighthearted, but it pointed to a real jersey-number issue that could follow him into the league.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 1

How Can the Wizards Help AJ Dybantsa Meet His Goals?

If you caught AJ Dybantsa on the right night during his electric one-and-done stint at BYU, inking him in as the top prospect of this summer's NBA Draft would've felt like the easiest evaluation of prospect hunting season.

Washington Wizards News / The Lead / May 31

Washington Wizards 2026 NBA Draft Preview

The Washington Wizards finally did it. This past Mother’s Day, they secured the rights to the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. It took a season-long tank and a little bit of luck — it’s the first time since 2018 that the worst team won the lottery.

Anthony Davis News / Total Pro Sports / May 29

Report: Anthony Davis Has Already Dropped Unexpected Hints About His Wizards Future Before Playing a Single Game

Anthony Davis hasn’t played a single game for the Washington Wizards yet, but questions about his long-term future with the franchise are already beginning to surface.

Washington Wizards News / DC Sports King / May 27

Making Sense of the Wizards-Giannis Trade Rumors

If you had “The Washington Wizards assembling a super-team” on your 2026 NBA bingo card, go ahead and collect your winnings. For the better part of the last decade, the Wizards have been synonymous with the word “rebuilding.” They’ve stayed near the bottom of the Eastern Conference, stacking draft picks and trying to find a clear path forward.

Washington Wizards News / DC Sports King / May 27

Inside the Unbelievable 18-Year Wizards Streak for NBA Finals

In modern sports analytics, front offices dedicate extensive resources to identifying championship pedigrees and evaluating the developmental trees of elite coaching staffs.

Washington Wizards News / Fadeaway World / May 24

Michael Jordan’s Touching Reason For Playing Through Injury During Tenure With Wizards

Michael Jordan stunned the basketball world in 2001 when he came out of retirement for the second time to play for the Washington Wizards at the age of 38.

Washington Wizards News / Larry Brown Sports / May 22

Wizards player left telling comment on post about AJ Dybantsa

One Washington Wizards player already seems to be welcoming AJ Dybantsa as his next teammate ahead of the 2026 NBA draft. Dybantsa, the projected No. 1 overall pick, recently took on popular Twitch streamer PlaqueBoyMax in a friendly game of 1-on-1.

Anthony Davis News / Larry Brown Sports / May 20

Wizards’ reported plan for Anthony Davis is revealed

The Washington Wizards appear to be prioritizing asset management above all with Anthony Davis. Washington is expected to keep their 10-time All-Star big man Davis into next season, Sean Deveney of Heavy.com reported on Tuesday.

Ted Leonsis News / Hoops Wire / May 18

Wizards owner Ted Leonsis: ‘Deconstruction’ of roster needed, but over

The Wizards have been bad for a while now. Really bad. They’ve won 15, 18 and 17 games over the past three seasons. But owner Ted Leonsis says there are no regrets about tearing the whole thing down.

Washington Wizards News / NBA Draft on SI / May 17

Assessing the Wizards' Options with the No. 1 Draft Pick

For the first time in 16 years, the Washington Wizards have officially landed the No. 1 overall pick. Washington is amid a rebuild, having already taken talents like Alex Sarr, Tre Johnson, Bilal Coulibaly, Kyshawn George and more.