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Will Riley News / DC Sports King / July 16
Wizards Must Find Fit for Will Riley in Top-10 Rotation
Despite adding generational wing AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick and bringing in veteran star power to accelerate their competitive timeline, the Washington Wizards cannot afford to bury sophomore wing Will Riley on the bench during the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season.
AJ Dybantsa News / Bullets Forever / July 16
AJ Dybantsa’s Summer League by the numbers 
Summer League serves as a proving ground for young NBA prospects. Some players, like Tre Johnson and Will Riley, quickly prove they’re too good for such competition.
Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 16
Kenny Smith shares wild AJ Dybantsa Wizards prediction alongside Trae Young, AD
The Washington Wizards positioned themselves quite nicely heading into the 2026-27 season with the trades they made back in February. They brought in Trae Young and Anthony Davis to expedite the team’s contending timeline all while relieving their young guys to lead the team to a playoff spot in the competitive Eastern Conference.
The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA players with the most three-pointers made in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
Jeremy Lin News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 16
Jeremy Lin reveals what would surprise him about Wizards
The Washington Wizards have assembled quite the talented core, although being good on paper doesn’t automatically translate to wins on the basketball court.
The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars
At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.
Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / July 16
Wizards vs. Clippers final score: Washington outpaced by LAC, 108-94
The Washington Wizards lost their second game in as many nights on Wednesday against a Los Angeles Clippers team that also sat their top-5 pick. The Keaton Wagler-less Clippers outlasted the AJ Dybantsa-less Wizards in a 108-94 affair at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
AJ Dybantsa News / AirJordanChronicles / July 15
'The culture is shifting': AJ Dybantsa reacts to Wizards showing up for Summer League
Washington Wizards rookie forward AJ Dybantsa welcomed support from his veteran teammates at the Summer League in Las Vegas. On Monday, July 13, a lot of the Wizards players sat courtside for the game against the Sacramento Kings.
AJ Dybantsa News / DC Sports King / July 15
Wizards Already Seen Enough from AJ Dybantsa for Summer League
Two games in Las Vegas were all the Washington Wizards needed to see from No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa before officially shutting him down for the remainder of the NBA Summer League.
NBA News / Bullets Forever / July 14
Wizards vs. Bulls: Washington dealt first Summer League loss by Chicago, 99-87
The Washington Wizards had their NBA Summer League record blemished for the first time Tuesday in a 99-87 loss to the Chicago Bulls at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
Washington Wizards News / AirJordanChronicles / July 14
'You Don’t Draft Him to Have Him Spot Up':Tim MacMahon Questions AJ Dybantsa’s Fit With Trae Young
Renowned journalist Tim MacMahon has raised concerns over the star rookie of the Washington Wizards, AJ Dybantsa, for his playing style not being the right fit with veteran star Trae Young.
AJ Dybantsa News / Larry Brown Sports / July 14
Wizards make AJ Dybantsa decision after strong Summer League play
Washington Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa looked every bit like the No. 1 overall pick with his strong play at the Las Vegas Summer League. In two games, AJ Dybantsa scored a total of 50 points with 14 rebounds.
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 / Field Level Media / July 14
Wizards shut down No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa for rest of Summer League
The Washington Wizards decided they had seen enough from the top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and shut down forward AJ Dybantsa for the rest of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, The Athletic reported Tuesday.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 14
NBA Notes: Wizards, AJ Dybantsa, Timberwolves, Suns, Luke Kennard
The Wizards have seen enough from AJ Dybantsa. According to Josh Robbins of The Athletic, the No. 1 overall pick won’t play again in the Las Vegas Summer League after totaling 50 points and 14 rebounds in his first two games.
Will Riley News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 14
Will Riley is Forcing Wizards Hand Regarding Roster Construction
NBA Summer League is wrapping up, which means the majority of the Wizards' first and second-year players are shutting down. This ultimately should not be surprising, as the team usually does not risk injury to its top prospects.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / July 14
'I Spoke to Dwyane Wade': AJ Dybantsa Reveals How Heat Legend Inspired a Goal Beyond the NBA Hall of Fame
After being selected by the Washington Wizards with the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft, AJ Dybantsa knows that he is performing under immense pressure.
Anthony Davis News / Fadeaway World / July 13
Wizards GM Shuts Down Anthony Davis Trade Rumors With Strong Message
Since acquiring Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks ahead of the February trade deadline, there has been considerable speculation that the Washington Wizards would move him this offseason.
Will Riley News / DC Sports King / July 13
Will Riley Stole the Show in Vegas with Spotlight on Wizards-Kings’ Rookies
All eyes inside the Thomas & Mack Center on Sunday were glued to the marquee rookie attraction: Washington’s No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa going head-to-head with Sacramento’s Darius Acuff Jr.
Washington Wizards News / A to Z Sports / July 10
Wizards fans make it clear how they feel about former Vol Felix Okpara after just one NBA Summer League game
Former Tennessee Volunteers center Felix Okpara made his NBA Summer League debut on Thursday night with the Washington Wizards. Former Tennessee Vols center Felix Okpara made his NBA Summer League debut for the Washington Wizards on Thursday night in Las Vegas.
Washington Wizards News / Fadeaway World / July 10
Trae Young Gives Honest Impressions Of AJ Dybantsa During Summer League Showdown vs. Darryn Peterson
Washington Wizards guard Trae Young is preparing for his first season out of Atlanta, and the vibes couldn’t be better. Despite his new team being historically irrelevant, Trae is looking forward to leading a new era of Wizards basketball that could redefine their place in the NBA hierarchy.
Anthony Davis News / Larry Brown Sports / July 9
Anthony Davis' new contract demands have been revealed
Anthony Davis is shooting for the moon at 33 years old. The Washington Wizards star big man Davis is expected to seek a full max contract extension from the team, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported this week.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 8
Warriors might still make desperate Anthony Davis move because of LeBron James
James and Davis share a strong friendship and won an NBA championship together with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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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