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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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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

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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?

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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.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

Anthony Davis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29

Wizards’ Anthony Davis tries to shut down trade rumors with contract decision declaration

Whether or not Anthony Davis will remain with the Washington Wizards long-term has been a major topic of discussion throughout the NBA offseason. Multiple

AJ Dybantsa News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29

AJ Dybantsa’s casual 1-word mic drop on Wizards No. 1 pick pressure

Being the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft does not guarantee that you will have a big future in the biggest basketball league in the world. The Washington Wizards certainly have huge hopes for AJ Dybantsa, especially since the franchise failed to achieve team success with their previous No.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / September 29

Greg Finberg launches Substack for full-time Wizards coverage

A new era of Wizards basketball is upon us. And there’s a new way to follow along with your favorite team. I’m launching a Substack called Wizards Central to cover the Wizards on-site and full-time.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / September 29

Wizards Veterans Look to Put Rivalry Aside in Preparing for Partnership

Anyone who thinks of the year 2021 and thinks it wasn't that long ago ought to refresh themselves on some of that NBA season's premier storylines. Notably,

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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.

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,

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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.

AJ Dybantsa News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 25

Why Wizards’ Will Dawkins expects big strides after adding AJ Dybantsa

The Washington Wizards are optimistic for the 2026-27 season after using the No. 1 overall pick on AJ Dybantsa. With more talent on this year’s roster, general manager Will Dawkins is expecting big things from the team, especially from Dybantsa.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / September 25

Wizards GM Sets Goals Ahead of Watershed 2026-27 Season

The Washington Wizards aren't only angling toward a higher level of contending because they've spent long enough bottoming out for draft capital, or because they're "supposed to" according to tightened league-wide tanking restrictions.

Washington Wizards News / Fadeaway World / September 24

Latest Update On Anthony Davis’ 4-Year, $276 Million Extension Talks With Wizards

Veteran big man Anthony Davis is on the verge of his 15th NBA season, and it’s still unclear if the Wizards are a temporary stop or a long-term home for the 10x All-Star.

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.