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Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / June 19
The Wizards are considering drafting Darryn Peterson over AJ Dybantsa, according to report 
The Washington Wizards are less than a week away from the NBA Draft. Hell, it’s next Tuesday, June 23! And the Wizards are rattling sabers behind closed doors.
Washington Wizards News / EssentiallySports / June 19
Wizards Receive 'Delightful' Anthony Davis Update After Trae Young’s Bold Free Agency Decision
The Wizards are walking on thin ice. Just a day after reports emerged that Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million player option and enter free agency, another question surfaced around the franchise’s future: Anthony Davis’ commitment. The timing naturally triggered the obvious questions.
Anthony Davis News / Hoops Wire / June 18
Anthony Davis reportedly wants to remain with Wizards long term
The Wizards may have more stability than some expected. Not only is Trae Young widely expected to re-sign with Washington after declining his player option, but Anthony Davis reportedly wants to stick around, too.
The 'NBA assist champions' quiz
How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 18
Wizards Mock Draft Version 4.0
The NBA draft is just days away, and the Washington Wizards are set to be active. Not only do they have the first overall pick, but reports now say they are interested in trading for another lottery pick.
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 / Washington Wizards on SI / June 18
Reporters' Roundtable: Deciphering the Wizards' Draft Preferences
The masses have accepted that there's no more information left to wring out of the Washington Wizards' NBA Draft strategy that hasn't already been leaked, as very little has seeped through their institutional cracks over the month since they won the lottery.
Washington Wizards News / FortyEightMinutes / June 18
Wizards Eyeing Trade To Become 4th-Ever No. 1 Pick Holder With Two Lottery Selections
The Washington Wizards are reportedly exploring a trade to acquire a second pick in the late lottery, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. The Wizards already hold the No.
Trae Young News / Hoops Wire / June 18
Trae Young expected to re-sign with Wizards on multiyear deal
Trae Young is expected to opt out of his contract with the Wizards. He is expected to test free agency. And he is expected to stay right where he is. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Young is likely to re-sign with Washington on what figures to be a very lucrative new deal.
Trae Young News / Hoops Rumors / June 18
Windhorst: Trae Young Still Expected To Re-Sign With Wizards
Word broke on Wednesday evening that Trae Young will decline a 2026/27 player option worth nearly $49MM in order to become a free agent, but that doesn’t mean the veteran point guard intends to leave Washington, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst.
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 18
John Wall Has a Clear Favorite for the Wizards in the 2026 NBA Draft
The Washington Wizards have the privilege to take the first pick in the 2026 NBA draft, and former Wizards star John Wall wants them to go the unpopular route.
Washington Wizards News / Larry Brown Sports / June 18
Report: Major development on Trae Young’s future with Wizards emerges
He appeared in only five games for the Wizards last season, averaging 15.2 points, 6.2 assists and 3.0 rebounds while shooting 59.5 percent from the floor.
Trae Young News / Field Level Media / June 17
Report: Wizards' Trae Young to become free agent after declining option
Trae Young appears headed for the open market, though his short stay with the Washington Wizards may not be over. Young plans to decline his $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 season and will become an unrestricted free agent on Monday, according to a report from Andscape on Wednesday.
Trae Young News / Hoops Wire / June 17
Wizards’ Trae Young plans to opt out, test free agency
Trae Young appears ready to bet on himself. According to ESPN’s Marc Spears, the Wizards star plans to decline his player option for next season and become an unrestricted free agent this summer.
Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 17
John Wall names his top choice for Wizards’ No. 1 NBA Draft pick
The Washington Wizards own the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft that kicks off on June 23. However, many are debating who should be the top selection between AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 17
Ranking the Wizards' Biggest Needs Before the NBA Draft (And How to Fill Them)
The Washington Wizards' secret plan has worked. Over a month after they dramatically beat out the rest of the lottery-bound field for the right to enjoy the 2026 NBA Draft's first overall selection spot, they've kept their mouths shut in refusing to allow a morsel of meaningful intel to escape D.C.'s war room.
Washington Wizards News / NBA Draft on SI / June 16
Assessing the Wizards' Biggest Need at the 2026 NBA Draft
The Washington Wizards are closer to exiting the rebuild than you think, and it isn't hard to tell. They've spent years in the basement of the NBA, developing prospects and building a core that can eventually break into the Eastern Conference postseason picture.
Alex Sarr News / DC Sports King / June 15
Unexpected Setback: Why Alex Sarr’s Surgery Tests the New-Look Wizards
The Washington Wizards’ highly anticipated offseason has hit an unexpected speed bump. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, center Alex Sarr underwent surgery in New York on Monday to repair a fractured right foot.
Washington Wizards News / FortyEightMinutes / June 15
Darryn Peterson Only Works Out For Wizards Despite Draft Rumors He’ll Fall Past No. 1
Kansas guard Darryn Peterson is taking an unusual approach to the pre-draft process. Peterson plans to work out only for the Washington Wizards and does not intend to grant any other team a meeting, per ESPN’s Shams Charania and Jeremy Woo, .
Washington Wizards News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15
Wizards star suffers concerning offseason injury
The Washington Wizards’ offseason is off to a somewhat concerning start thanks to an injury to center Alex Sarr. Sarr suffered a broken right foot during an offseason workout last week, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 15
Wizards rumors: AJ Dybantsa fully believes he’s going No. 1 after ‘perfect’ visit
With the 2026 NBA Draft kicking off on June 23, the question regarding who will go No. 1 overall to the Washington Wizards remains a mystery. While speculation grows that the pick could be AJ Dybantsa, the former BYU Cougars star sparked rumors on Monday after his official visit with Washington.
Washington Wizards News / Field Level Media / June 15
Report: Darryn Peterson only meeting with Wizards
Darryn Peterson has visited the Washington Wizards, who hold the No. 1 pick in next week's draft, and reportedly will not meet with any other teams. ESPN reported Monday that the former Kansas guard does not plan to sit down with the Utah Jazz, who own the No.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / June 15
Latest report indicates Darryn Peterson is confident he will go No. 1 overall in 2026 NBA Draft — but that's not a certainty
Peterson seems to be drawing the line in the sand at pick No. 1 ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft.
Washington Wizards News / Draft Nation / June 15
2026 NBA Draft Needs: Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards won the draft lottery and now hold the keys to their future. This time last year, the Wizards were cellar-dwellers looking to build around budding star Alex Sarr.
Kendrick Nunn News / AirJordanChronicles / June 14
Watch: Kendrick Nunn Injured After Altercation in Greek Basketball League Finals
Game 5 of the Greek League Finals was the deciding matchup of the season. Olympiacos and Panathinaikos entered the arena with everything at stake. However, the biggest and most shocking moment of the night came long after the basketball action ended, a tunnel altercation that left Kendrick Nunn injured.
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