Washington Wizards: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Bad news emerges for Angel Reese’s brother Julian

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).

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The Statistical Doppelgänger Machine has the right comps for Kyshawn George

Next stop in The Annual Statistical Doppelgänger Machine Tour: Switzerland. Well, kinda. No skiing or fancy-schmancy watches or neutrality — just a look at which players in NBA history had seasons that looked the most like what Kyshawn George did last season.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / August 19

Wizards acquire Tre Mann in deal that sends Cam Whitmore to Cavs

The Washington Wizards are acquiring Tre Mann, a 2027 second-rounder from the Clippers and cash for Cam Whitmore, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Wizards also are sending Julian Reese to the Nuggets, who will waive Reese off his two-way deal, according to ESPN’s report.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 19

Three Reasons Why the Wizards Can Make the Playoffs

Brighter days are ahead for the Washington Wizards, as the rebuild is finally coming to an end. After an eventful offseason, this organization has set a clear tone that they are ready to compete.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

The '20-point, 10-rebound playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The '10 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

Tre Johnson News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 19

Diluting Doubts: Tre Johnson Prepares for Life as Wizards' Sixth Man Scorer

For the first time of the Washington Wizards' lengthy, draft-focused rebuild, local fans can prepare for one of their own getting the full, media-backed "Rookie of the Year treatment." Anytime AJ Dybantsa, the summer's No.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

DeMar DeRozan News / TWSN / August 19

The Washington Wizards Are DeMar DeRozan’s Best Landing Spot

While it hasn’t translated fully into success on the court, it is clear the Washington Wizards no longer view themselves as just a rebuilding roster that

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 19

How The Celtics Could Land Anthony Davis Before The Season Starts

Before the season’s even tipped off, Anthony Davis and the Wizards have already agreed to hold off on extension talks until roughly 20 games into 2026-27.

Trae Young News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 19

Why Wizards’ Trae Young will have the best season of his career in 2026-27

Ahead of the 2026-27 season, Washington Wizards guard Trae Young is motivated now more than ever. He had high expectations for the Atlanta Hawks last season — hopes of competing for a title.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 17

Whats Next for the Wizards After Russell Westbrook Declined a Two-Year Deal

Early in the offseason, Marc Stein reported that the Washington Wizards were interested in signing Russell Westbrook. Then, at some point, everything went quiet, and they reached out to Demar DeRozan.

Trae Young News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 14

How Trae Young plans to change the narrative in Washington

Heading into his first full season with the Washington Wizards, Trae Young looks to change the narrative. Young recently signed a four-year, $212.8 million maximum contract extension with the Wizards this summer.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 14

Three Toughest Scheduled Stretches for Wizards to Outlast

As if the NBA's regular season weren't already enough of a grind, packed to the gills with regular season outings alongside other in-season festivities, the newly-revealed matchup schedule provides little room for anyone to stop and catch their breath between October and April.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Alex Sarr News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 14

Diluting Doubts: Wizards' Alex Sarr Continues His Chase for Enduring Consistency

The Washington Wizards remain a general mystery among most prediction markets. The experts are unsure on how to quantify a team with this many moving parts, especially within the context of the packed Eastern Conference.

Anthony Davis News / Fadeaway World / August 13

Tracy McGrady Says Anthony Davis Will Play 65 Games Next Season: 'Wizards Will Be 6-7 Seed'

In the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks are the team to beat after winning the NBA championship. Below them are contenders like the Heat, Cavaliers, and 76ers, who all believe they are in the title mix for the upcoming season.

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The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

The 'Rookie passing leader by team' quiz

The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 18

The NBA's 'put up or shut up' starting five

These five former All-Stars had better produce this season or face irrelevancy much sooner than expected.

Raptors may have an alternative trade target amid Kawhi Leonard scandal

Bradley Beal's return to Clippers is another failed veteran opt-out

Warriors predicted to part ways with Draymond Green

Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg already has an enemy in NBA

Spurs’ Devin Vassell takes a funny shot at the Thunder

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 13

The top 25 NBA players of the past five years: 20-16

Part two of YardBarker’s Top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years is here.

Russell Westbrook announces retirement, caps off legendary NBA career

Russell Westbrook leaves legacy bigger than basketball after NBA retirement

The 'Most 25-point NBA games' quiz

Anthony Davis News / Athlon Sports / August 13

Anthony Davis Sends Message After NBA Retirement Announcement

Anthony Davis has enjoyed a successful NBA career by almost any standard. Entering his 15th season, he is an NBA champion, 10-time All-Star, and has earned five All-Defensive Team selections and five All-NBA honors.

Washington Wizards News / DC Sports King / August 13

Russell Westbrook Epic Wizards Season Cemented His Hall of Fame

When historians look back at the chaotic, high-octane, and deeply polarizing career of Russell Westbrook, they will naturally gravitate toward Oklahoma City.

Khris Middleton News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most playoff-3s by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to make the most postseason three-pointers for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

AJ Dybantsa News / Larry Brown Sports / August 8

AJ Dybantsa responds to fan suggesting he ask to be traded away from Wizards

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.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / August 7

NBA Moves: Wizards, Alondes Williams, Spurs, Taelon Peter, Hornets

The Wizards are bringing back guard Alondes Williams, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes, who reported that Williams has agreed to a deal with Washington.

Alondes Williams News / Hoops Rumors / August 7

Wizards To Sign Alondes Williams

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

Xavier Cooks News / AirJordanChronicles / August 6

Former Washington Wizards player apologizes after positive THC test leads to suspension

Former Washington Wizards player Xavier Cooks is resuming his NBL duties after serving the suspension, but not without a public apology. The Australian native tested positive for Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in June, served a one-month suspension, which ended on July 4.

Jamir Watkins News / Field Level Media / July 31

Wizards F Jamir Watkins recovering from ACL surgery

Second-year forward Jamir Watkins could miss the 2026-27 season for the Washington Wizards after undergoing surgery to reconstruct his torn left ACL. The Wizards said Watkins underwent surgery on Thursday at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

Jamir Watkins News / Hoops Rumors / July 30

Wizards’ Jamir Watkins Undergoes Surgery For Torn ACL

Wizards wing Jamir Watkins underwent successful surgery on Thursday to repair a torn ACL in his left knee, the team announced (via Twitter). According to Josh Robbins of The Athletic (Twitter link), Watkins’ injury occurred in Washington’s Summer League opener in Las Vegas on July 9, when the Wizards faced the Jazz.

DeMar DeRozan News / Yardbarker / July 30