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Thanks to some lottery luck, the Washington Wizards own the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft for the first time in 16 years. John Wall, the team’s top selection in 2010, was considered by many as the consensus No.

LeBron James News / Bullets Forever / May 25

NBA Free Agency 2026: The Wizards are a dark horse contender for LeBron James, according to report

LeBron James is an unrestricted free agent. Again. But this time, the Washington Wizards are involved. According to Brandon Robinson of ScoopB, the Wizards are a dark horse contender for James, who just finished the 2025-26 season with the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / May 25

LeBron James’ Reunion With Anthony Davis On The Cards As Wizards Reportedly Show Interest

The 41-year-old LeBron James is mulling over a potential 24th season in the NBA as he enters unrestricted free agency this summer. While most signs indicate that he would play for at least another season and likely run it back with the Lakers, his priority still remains to be on a championship-contending team.

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The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

How many of the players to score 30 points the most time in one playoff run for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 24

Wizards viewed as possible wildcard in LeBron James sweepstakes

The Wizards may not be a team commonly linked to LeBron James, but according to veteran NBA insider Brandon Robinson, some around the league view Washington as a potential wildcard if James decides to leave the Lakers.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / 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 / Washington Wizards on SI / May 23

Wizards' Early Predraft Workouts Reveal Second Round Priorities

Talk around the Washington Wizards' rumored strategies around how they'll approach their second round draft capital couldn't be any different than the hullabaloo surrounding their first-overall pick, the keystone asset in a loaded 2026 prospect class.

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.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 22

NBA Rumors: Wizards, Trae Young, Celtics, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Pistons

The Wizards have the No. 1 overall pick. They have a young roster. They have momentum entering the offseason. And they also have a pretty significant Trae Young decision looming.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 22

AJ Dybantsa could avoid rookie struggles thanks to Wizards’ new core

The Washington Wizards won the NBA Draft Lottery and own the No. 1 pick overall for the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft that begins on Monday, June 23. While the front office has the option to select any prospect available first overall, there is a serious belief that BYU Cougars forward AJ Dynantsa could be the pick at No.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 22

One Position Group the Wizards Shouldn't Needlessly Bolster

The team-building notion that "you can never have enough wings!" has heard very little pushback over recent years, and understandably so. The 2010s were a decade dominated by multi-positional forwards and big guards- LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard combined to win eight Finals MVP awards between 2012-20.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Washington Wizards on SI / May 21

Wizards Rookies Unsurprisingly Miss Out on End of Season Distinction

The Washington Wizards set a high standard for All-Rookie team showings last summer, parlaying an underwhelming 2024 NBA Draft class into one of the most impressive league-wide prospect roundups.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 20

Three Archetypes for the Wizards to Scout in 2026 NBA Draft

All eyes are on the Washington Wizards as the 2026 NBA Draft slowly inches forth. The timer on their first overall pick will start ticking in a little

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NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 20

Should the Wizards Hire Jason Kidd as Head Coach

All signs point to the Washington Wizards keeping Brian Keefe as head coach for next season. After all, Will Dawkins did say he expects Keefe to be back as head coach.

Washington Wizards 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.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / May 19

Wizards keeping entire top tier in play at No. 1 overall

AJ Dybantsa may be the current favorite to go No. 1 overall. That doesn’t mean the Wizards have fully locked anything in yet. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Woo, rival teams still don’t view Dybantsa as a guaranteed choice atop the 2026 NBA Draft, even though he landed at No.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / May 19

Rival teams reportedly don't view AJ Dybantsa as a lock to be selected by Wizards with No. 1 pick

While AJ Dybantsa has emerged as the “presumptive favorite” to be selected No. 1 overall in next month’s draft and is the first player off the board in the latest mock draft from ESPN, Jeremy Woo reiterates that rival teams don’t view the BYU forward as a lock to be taken by the Wizards with the top pick.

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.

Washington Wizards News / Total Pro Sports / May 15

Surprise Team Could Land AJ Dybantsa if Washington Wizards Trade Top Pick

The Washington Wizards holding the No. 1 overall pick does not necessarily mean the 2026 NBA Draft order is locked into place. As per multiple reports emerging from the NBA Draft Combine, Washington has quietly signaled a willingness to explore trade scenarios involving the top selection.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 14

Wizards rumors: Ramona Shelburne teases possibility of Darryn Peterson instead of AJ Dybantsa

The Washington Wizards recently earned the number one pick in the upcoming NBA Draft at the lottery, which took place on Sunday in Chicago. The Wizards now have the chance to add a blue-chip prospect to the mix after trading for veterans Trae Young and Anthony Davis this past season.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15

AJ Dybantsa may reportedly try to steer his way to one team

AJ Dybantsa may be doing whatever he can to stay home.

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Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 13

What shocked Darryn Peterson most about Wizards visit

The Washington Wizards recently lucked into the number one overall pick in the NBA Draft lottery, which took place on Sunday in Chicago. The Wizards will now have the first selection in a draft class that is projected by many to be among the deepest in recent NBA history.

Washington Wizards News / NBA Draft on SI / May 13

Wizards’ Decision Will Cause Domino Effect at 2026 NBA Draft

The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery is officially over, and teams now know where they’re drafting, and are preparing accordingly for the transformational two-night event.

Washington Wizards News / Yardbarker / May 10

Strong favorite pegged for Wizards with No. 1 pick in 2026 NBA Draft

The Washington Wizards won the NBA Draft lottery, landing the No. 1 pick for this year's event.

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AJ Dybantsa had interesting reaction to the draft lottery results

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Washington Wizards News / DC Sports King / May 10

Wizards need not to overthink picking No. 1 overall pick

The basketball gods have finally smiled upon the District. After a grueling 17-65 campaign during the 2025-26 season, the Washington Wizards’ patience has paid off.

Washington Wizards News / Yardbarker / May 10