Michael Jordan is most famously known for his dominance in the ’90s with the Chicago Bulls, a period that effectively defined his professional career. However, when noting Jordan’s brief stint with the Washington Wizards, former teammates like Jerry Stackhouse and Kwame Brown don’t have as many fond memories involving the NBA legend.
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.
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.
Despite getting drafted to the NBA a mere six years ago and never peaking higher than a solid role player, few contributors to the 2020s era of hoops have already experienced quite as many out-of-nowhere career turns as Saddiq Bey.
In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?
The September Washington Wizards are right back to fishing for talent to round out the depths of their upcoming roster- except unlike their Anthony Gill signing from a few days back, the franchise's most recent transaction is even-less-visibly pertinent.
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.
The national media does not know what to think about the Washington Wizards this season. Some say this is a playoff team, while others doubt they'll get over 30 wins.
It may have taken a month beyond when most Washington Wizards fans would have assumed heading into the summer, but they finally reached an official resolution regarding their final roster spot this week.
After months of openly-pondering which veteran they'd bring aboard with their final fully-guaranteed roster spot, the Washington Wizards finally made the decision that most fans were anticipating.
The Wizards are keeping one of their most trusted veterans around. Washington officially re-signed forward Anthony Gill, the team announced. Contract terms were not disclosed, though the deal is expected to be for one season near the veteran minimum.
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.
Pick a number between 32 and 54. There may be a reasonable case for the Wizards winning that many games. Bryson Akins of Wizards On SI recently projected Washington to finish 42-40, with a best-case ceiling of 54 victories and a worst-case floor of 32.
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.
The 2026-27 Washington Wizards represent why NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has meddled with the league's draft rules and tank-based enforcements as strictly as he has over the last calendar year.
The Washington Wizards are ready to take their rebuild into action. They have Anthony Davis, Trae Young on a max extension, and the No. 1 overall pick, AJ Dybantsa, giving the franchise three major pieces to build around.
NBA Draft picks are frequently treated as broadly-sacred negotiation chips in trade talks and asset rundowns, but not all pick rights were created equally.
US Open quarterfinalist Frances Tiafoe shouted out 2026 NBA Draft No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa with his celebration after defeating Daniil Medvedev. Tiafoe picked up a surprise 7-6 (1), 6-4, 7-6 (6) win over Medvedev, advancing to the quarterfinals for a matchup against Alex Michelsen as he tries to make a miracle run to the final on home soil.
The Washington Wizards have been making a ton of roster moves lately. That includes trading for both Trae Young and Anthony Davis. But they have yet to solve their biggest problem: head coach Brian Keefe.
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.
Can 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis and Trae Young lead the Washington Wizards to snap a six-year playoff drought? The Wizards should have a better idea two months into the 2026-27 regular season.
After spending last season with the Wizards, free agent guard Sharife Cooper has rejoined the Liaoning Flying Leopards of the Chinese Basketball Association, as Dario Skerletic of Sportando relays.
They could still keep tabs on Davis' situation in the nation's capital.
Playing for his NBA future may be what it takes for Whitmore to realize he's no longer a star, and transform himself into a useful NBA player.
The Washington Wizards acquired guard Tre Mann from the Charlotte Hornets as part of a five-team trade. The Wizards also received a 2027 second-round pick from the Los Angeles Clippers as part of the deal on Thursday.
Julian Reese is finding himself as collateral damage this week. The Washington Wizards power forward Reese was traded away by the team on Wednesday. Reese was sent to the Denver Nuggets as part of a multi-team sign-and-trade deal headlined by Peyton Watson going to the Cleveland Cavaliers (read the full details here).
These five former All-Stars had better produce this season or face irrelevancy much sooner than expected.
How many of the players to make the most postseason three-pointers for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
AJ Dybantsa had an interesting run-in with a fan with his NBA debut right on the horizon. The Washington Wizards draftee recently posed for a picture with a fan in a Boise State T-shirt.
The Wizards and free agent guard Alondes Williams have agreed to terms on a deal, agent Daniel Hazan tells NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link). Haynes
An Anthony Davis extension should not require much discussion inside the Washington Wizards’ front office. Davis is eligible for a four-year deal worth approximately $275 million, but offering it before he plays a single game for the franchise would be an absurd gamble.
DeRozan's free agency has stretched into late July after the Sacramento Kings waived him earlier in the month.
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