Washington Wizards: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Deandre Ayton News / Bullets Forever / July 3

Another Dawkins bargain: Wizards land DeAndre Ayton for next to nothing

The Wizards shored up their center position for next season by acquiring DeAndre Ayton from the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s yet another trademark Will Dawkins trade — the price for Ayton was a guard they didn’t want and a couple second round picks.

AJ Dybantsa News / Hoops Rumors / July 2

AJ Dybantsa Among First-Round Picks To Sign On Thursday

Five first-round picks signed their rookie scale contracts throughout the day on Thursday. A couple of the players are expected to take part in the Salt

Jaylen Brown News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA players with the most three-pointers made in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

The 'Oldest 4 3-pointer playoff games' quiz

The 'No. 3-scorer by NBA franchise' quiz

The 'NBA Finals leading scorers' quiz

Washington Wizards News / The Lead / July 2

The Washington Wizards Hit On All Marks at the 2026 NBA Draft

The Washington Wizards headlined the highly anticipated 2026 NBA Draft. Entering the draft, this year’s class profiled as one of the most talented the league has seen in years.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

LeBron James News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 2

Breaking Down the Wizards' Long-Shot, Albeit Enticing LeBron James Pitch

The Washington Wizards' standard of play over the last decade hasn't earned more than a second glance out of LeBron James along his seemingly-endless march for one final taste of NBA championship glory.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / July 1

Wizards Waive Leaky Black

The Wizards have waived guard Leaky Black, Michael Scotto reports for HoopsHype (via Twitter). Black has played two seasons in the NBA, first for the Hornets and last season for the Wizards.

Anthony Davis News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Wizards Make Major Anthony Davis Trade Decision Amid Ongoing Rumors: Report

It has been an interesting offseason thus far for the Washington Wizards as they have already made multiple moves. The Wizards began their offseason by landing the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft that they used to select A.J.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 1

Inflexible Wizards Continue Running Low on Free Agency Options

The Washington Wizards were never working with a full deck entering free agency, having to strengthen a nearly-complete roster that's yet to do much of any on-court winning.

Jamir Watkins News / Hoops Rumors / July 1

Wizards Re-Sign Jamir Watkins On Two-Way Deal

The Wizards have re-signed forward Jamir Watkins to a two-way contract, according to the NBA transactions log. Washington declined its $2.15MM option on Watkins, a 2025 second-round pick, and extended him a $2.39MM qualifying offer prior to free agency.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / July 1

NBA Free Agency: Five big men the Wizards could target

It’s no secret the Washington Wizards need to add depth behind their presumed starting frontcourt of Anthony Davis and Alex Sarr. Wizards general manager Will Dawkins said as much last week, stating the team’s desire to add another forward or center in free agency.

Washington Wizards News / The Lead / July 1

Wizards’ Will Riley Never Stopped Working to Make the NBA

Casual basketball fans might see the stats and say that Will Riley is no Cooper Flagg or Kon Knueppel — but there’s more to the comparisons. Numbers alone don’t tell the whole story of the relentless pursuit and the countless hours in the gym that Will Riley has spent on his craft.

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The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

The '2018-19 PPG leaders by team' quiz

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1

Wizards’ Anthony Davis throws shade at Rob Pelinka after Lakers’ spending spree

The Washington Wizards will likely be holding onto Anthony Davis this offseason despite rumors of a trade of the big man before he even played his first game for the team.

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The 'Most 40-point NBA games since 1976' quiz

How many of the players with to score at least 40 points in a game on at least 30 occasions in their career since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976 can you name in five minutes?

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / July 1

The Wizards are interested in acquiring Russell Westbrook, according to report

The Washington Wizards are moving beyond the “deconstruction” phase, and look poised to make moves toward a playoff run. And given the news about them not being willing to let Anthony Davis go in a trade?

LeBron James News / HITC / July 1

LeBron James’ 2012 tweet could mean good news for Washington Wizards fans

LeBron James leaving the Los Angeles Lakers has injected many NBA teams with newfound excitement. Despite not being in the prime of his career, even at 41, LeBron James is easily a top-15 player in the NBA right now.

Anthony Davis News / Field Level Media / June 30

Report: Wizards won't entertain trade offers for Anthony Davis

The Washington Wizards don't intend to trade veteran forward Anthony Davis after acquiring him at last season's trade deadline, ESPN reported on Tuesday.

Anthony Davis News / Larry Brown Sports / June 30

Wizards' plan for Anthony Davis revealed amid trade rumors

Anthony Davis appeared in trade rumors over the past week, which was apparently news to the team that pays his salary. The 10-time All-Star was rumored to be headed to the Golden State Warriors in a deal that would supposedly entice former teammate LeBron James to make his way to the Bay Area as well.

Trae Young News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30

Wizards’ Trae Young teases big Washington free agency move with 1 emoji

The Washington Wizards have been quiet to start free agency, but there is still time for them to make a move or two to help improve their roster for next season.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30

Insider updates Warriors' LeBron James, Jimmy Butler, Anthony Davis plans

There has been plenty of speculation about the Warriors' plans as they look to make a huge splash and capitalize on the remaining Steph Curry window.

Lakers' latest move is a clue about LeBron James situation

Warriors realize need for size by locking up Kristaps Porzingis

Draymond Green adds fuel to LeBron James-to-Warriors noise with latest move

Why Warriors' reported plan to create an older, new 'super team' won't work

The 'LeBron's championship teammates' quiz

Anthony Davis News / Yardbarker / June 30

Warriors have surprising untouchable player in Anthony Davis trade?

It appears there is one player the Warriors won't give up in their efforts to build a veteran supporting cast around Steph Curry.

Why Warriors' reported plan to create an older, new 'super team' won't work

Wizards earn high mark for selecting AJ Dybantsa in NBA Draft

Jimmy Butler gets real on Warriors' future amid trade speculation

Draymond Green adds fuel to LeBron James-to-Warriors noise with latest move

The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz

Russell Westbrook News / Hoops Wire / June 30

Wizards expressing interest in Russell Westbrook

The Wizards have had Russell Westbrook before. Why not try again? Granted, Westbrook-to-Washington is far from a certainty, but Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of the Stein Line report that the Wizards have shown at least a “level of interest.” Westbrook, 37, played for the Wizards during the 2020-21 season before being traded to the Lakers.

AJ Dybantsa News / Yardbarker / June 30

Wizards earn high mark for selecting AJ Dybantsa in NBA Draft

The Washington Wizards were blessed to get the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. But it's stressful having that No. 1 option. They could have gone with any player. Plus, this year's draft class was rich with options.

Victor Wembanyama, Spurs walk away from NBA Draft as huge winners

Why second-round NBA Draft pick Otega Oweh could be a steal for the Thunder

Five biggest surprises from the first round of the NBA Draft

Winners, losers from first round of the NBA Draft: Michigan reigns supreme, Kings disappoint

The '20-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

Washington Wizards News / The Lead / June 29

The Washington Wizards Have Quietly Become a Playoff Contender

Last season, the Washington Wizards finished at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings with a 17-65 record. While calling them a potential playoff team may sound premature, this is no longer the same team they were at the start of the 2025-26 season.