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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.

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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.

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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 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.

AJ Dybantsa News / NBA Draft on SI / September 28

Analyzing AJ Dybantsa's Target Shot Distribution for His Rookie Season

In an extremely talented draft class, AJ Dybantsa stood out as the most coveted prospect in large part due to his unteachable scoring talent. Standing

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / September 28

Wizards Media Day 2026: One interesting thing each player said

This post will be updated throughout the day WASHINGTON — Media days mark the unofficial start of the NBA season. For the Washington Wizards, the last three media days carried guarded optimism—excitement for the season ahead but pessimism entering another 60-plus-loss campaign.

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.

Anthony Davis News / Bullets Forever / September 26

When it comes to Anthony Davis, the Doppelganger Machine sees legends

The big things that came to mind when I sat down to analyze Anthony Davis were negatives: he misses a lot of games, and he’s aging — he’ll turn 34 in March.

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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.

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.

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Anthony Davis 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 Wire / September 24

Wizards’ Alex Sarr limited to begin camp, still expected ready for opener

Alex Sarr won’t be a full participant when Wizards training camp opens next week, but the team still expects him to be ready when the games count. General manager Will Dawkins told reporters Thursday that Sarr will participate on a limited basis as he completes his recovery from right foot surgery, per Josh Robbins of The Athletic.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / September 24

Every Strength Outlined by Wizards GM in Preseason Media Availability

For all of the complaints that some pundits have with the Washington Wizards- the demanding veterans, a potential prospect logjam, the unproven coaching staff tasked with balancing this subtly-lengthy priority list- they'll be, at the very least, markedly different from the sub-20-win operation that fans have come to know.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / September 24

Four takeaways from Wizards GM Will Dawkins’ presser

WASHINGTON — Washington Wizards general manager Will Dawkins called the 2026-27 campaign a “season of growth” when he met with the media on Thursday. Dawkins said that while the Wizards want to increase moments of competitive basketball, player development remains the No.

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.

Washington Wizards News / Fadeaway World / September 19

Washington Wizards Projected Starting Lineup And Rotation For 2026-27: Can They Crash The Play-In?

The Wizards went 17-65 last season, finished dead last in the East and ranked 28th in offensive rating and 30th defensively, but honestly, looking at this roster, now feels like looking at a completely different franchise.

Anthony Gill News / Hoops Rumors / September 15

Wizards Re-Sign Forward Anthony Gill

The Wizards have re-signed forward Anthony Gill, according to a team press release. Gill has appeared in 285 games (23 starts) in his six seasons in Washington, averaging 3.8 points and 1.9 rebounds per game.

Tre Mann News / DC Sports King / August 31

Wizards Bolster Bench Scoring with Addition of Healthy Tre Mann

The Washington Wizards have added more depth to their roster by trading for veteran sixth man Tre Mann. Recovering from a significant disc irritation in his back, Mann looks to return to his former level of play from before the injury.