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Wizards Cut Ties With Anthony Davis Trade Piece After Informing Star to Stay at Home

The Anthony Davis era in Dallas came to an end much sooner than many expected. The Mavericks sent the veteran forward to the Washington Wizards alongside several other players in a blockbuster deal.

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Is Bam Adebayo Playing Tonight vs the Washington Wizards? Injury Report (February 8)

With 27 wins and 26 losses, the Miami Heat are reeling at 8th in the Eastern Conference. The faithful fans had hoped that the front desk would pour some cash into the trade deadline and at least get them competitive but with that ship having sailed already, Bam Adebayo is the only hope they have for a playoff spot.

Dante Exum News / Hoops Rumors / February 8

Wizards Waive Dante Exum

The Wizards have placed veteran guard Dante Exum on waivers, the team announced today (via Twitter). Exum was one of the four players Washington acquired from Dallas in the Anthony Davis blockbuster ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / February 7

Multiple reports say Wizards newcomer Anthony Davis out for season

All signs continue to point toward Anthony Davis being done for the season. A league source confirmed to The Athletic that Davis is unlikely to play again in 2025-26, with the Wizards expected to provide a formal update in the coming days.

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The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players with to score 25 points and grab 15 rebounds in the same game at least 60 times can you name in five minutes?

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / February 7

Wizards Sit Everyone, Fall Behind by 34, and Somehow Still Kinda Make It Interesting

This matchup with the Brooklyn Nets was the Wizards’ most important game of the season, and they came prepared. Shorthanded because of the Anthony Davis

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 7

Wizards Lose Against Nets, But Win in Another Way

The Washington Wizards went into their matchup against the Brooklyn Nets with only eight players available. Some of those players were injured or not with the team due to the Anthony Davis trade.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / February 7

Wizards at Nets final score: Washington loses 127-113 in weekend matinee

The Washington Wizards lost to the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday afternoon, 127-113 on the road. While the result is certainly good for Washington’s 2026 first round draft pick hopes, it’s still disappointing considering the fact that they beat the Detroit Pistons earlier this week.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / February 7

How the new-look Wizards should approach the 2026 NBA Draft

The pressure is on for the Washington Wizards to be competitive during the 2026-27 season after two bold moves to acquire perennial All-Star point guard Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks and future Hall of Fame big man Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks.

NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / February 7

Washington Wizards at Brooklyn Nets Preview, Prediction & Odds | February 7, 2026

After a fun NBA trade deadline, the Washington Wizards and their undermanned lineup will take on the Brooklyn Nets with bettors having a potential fun matchup.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 7

NBA Notes: Wizards, Anthony Davis, Knicks, Jose Alvarado, Blazers

The Wizards are expected to take the long view with Anthony Davis. Davis, acquired from the Mavericks ahead of the deadline, is likely to sit out the remainder of the 2025-26 season as he recovers from groin and hand injuries, league sources tell NBA insider Chris Haynes.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / February 7

Wizards’ Newest Star Out For Season, Will Debut in 2026-27

The Washington Wizards took a huge risk by trading for 10-time NBA All-Star Anthony Davis just before the trade deadline. The deal signaled a return to postseason basketball in the nation’s capital, and it appears that the 2020 NBA Champion wants to be fully ready for next season.

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Anthony Davis News / Field Level Media / February 7

Wizards' Anthony Davis expected to sit out rest of season

Newly acquired Anthony Davis is not expected to make his debut with the Washington Wizards until the 2026-27 season, NBA TV reported. Davis, 32, has ligament damage in his left hand as well as a groin injury.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / February 7

Should The Washington Wizards Bring Back This G-League Stud?

The Washington Wizards certainly have a roster full of surprises this season. Alex Sarr has taken a massive jump on both ends of the floor, now leading the league in blocks.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / February 7

ESPN Not As Optimistic As Fans After Wizards Latest Blockbuster

The Washington Wizards completed a rare double-dip in the NBA trade world this season, acquiring two former All-Stars in Trae Young and Anthony Davis. The Wizards have gone from rebuild to contention in the matter of a month, and it no doubt will be the beginning of a very competitive era in D.C.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / February 7

1 Wizard With Everything To Lose After Washington’s Blockbusters

The Washington Wizards completed an entire roster flip in just over a month, with trades for former All-Stars Anthony Davis and Trae Young. Now past the trade deadline, a few of Washington’s young standouts will no doubt be feeling the pressure to perform well.

Washington Wizards News / Larry Brown Sports / February 7

Wizards’ plan for Anthony Davis after blockbuster trade is revealed

The Washington Wizards are not taking any chances with new All-Star acquisition Anthony Davis.

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Jaden Hardy News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 6

Jaden Hardy Could Throw a Wrench in Wizards Rotation

By now, the entire NBA world has likely been informed of the blockbuster deal that sent All-NBA big man Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards in exchange for salary-filling talent and draft assets.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 6

Revived Wizards move forward against skidding Nets

The Washington Wizards and Brooklyn Nets share similar struggles this season, although they will move forward with vastly different strategies. While the

Will Riley News / NBA Draft on SI / February 6

Wizards Rookie Will Riley Leads Washington to Win Against Pistons

The 2025 NBA Draft class continues to impress as the 2025-26 season continues. The likes of Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel and VJ Edgecombe, among others, have shined in their first year, while other players throughout the class have also had solid rookie seasons.

Washington Wizards News / Fadeaway World / February 6

Wizards Turned Bradley Beal And Kyle Kuzma Into Trae Young, Anthony Davis, And 5 First-Round Pick Swaps

On January 1, 2026, the Washington Wizards were 9-24. The season felt like more of the same: empty offense late in games, a young roster still learning, and a fan base that had heard “rebuild” before.

Trae Young News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 6

Wizards’ Trae Young welcomes Anthony Davis to D.C. with epic throwback picture

The Washington Wizards are coming off a huge 126-117 win over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night, a victory that, due to circumstances, have elicited mixed feelings among fans.

Will Riley News / Field Level Media / February 5

Will Riley, short-handed Wizards upset Pistons

Will Riley led eight Washington players in double figures with 20 points as the undermanned Wizards surprised the host Detroit Pistons 126-117 on Thursday.

Washington Wizards News / The Lead / February 5

Anthony Davis Trade Immensely Raises Wizards’ Ceiling

The Washington Wizards acquired two star players almost a month apart each at a low cost. The most recent, Anthony Davis, is undeniably great when healthy.

Jaxson Hayes News / Yardbarker / February 6

Ugly mascot incident shows NBA was too soft on Lakers center Jaxson Hayes

Wednesday, Jaxson Hayes got suspended one game for assaulting an NBA mascot. That's one more than he got for assaulting his former girlfriend.

Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes suspended by NBA for the strangest reason

Trae Young News / HITC / February 4

Washington Wizards’ revamped projected lineup after Anthony Davis and Trae Young trades

The Washington Wizards have signalled a clear change in direction with the acquisitions of Anthony Davis and Trae Young. Those two moves instantly raise expectations and place greater emphasis on how quickly the roster can come together.