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Deandre Ayton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 10
Shaq savagely dunks on Deandre Ayton after trade to Wizards
In July, the Los Angeles Lakers traded center Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards. They got guard Jaden Hardy and two second-round draft picks in return.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 10
Predicting the Wizards' Likeliest Final Offseason Move
Welcome to August in the NBA news world. Most teams have already made their biggest decisions of the offseason; draft picks have been selected, outgoing free agents have been welcomed in to new homes, rosters have been (mostly) rounded out.
Trae Young News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 9
Wizards’ Trae Young gets shoutout from old bitter rival after summer run
The Washington Wizards are just over two months away from kicking off the 2026-27 season with a very different team than they had a year ago. This time around, number one overall draft pick AJ Dybantsa will be flanked by veteran All-Stars Trae Young and Anthony Davis, each of whom was acquired by Washington at last year’s deadline.
The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Washington Wizards News / Fadeaway World / August 9
6 Players Who Don’t Belong On The Wizards’ Roster
The Washington Wizards are finally building toward something. They have a young core worth getting excited about, a new No. 1 overall pick in AJ Dybantsa, and a developing big man in Alex Sarr.
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 on ClutchPoints / August 8
Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa’s hilarious response to trade request question from fan
Washington Wizards’ prized rookie AJ Dybantsa might be the number one overall pick, but he is also like millions of other young people committed to the world of content creation.
Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / August 8
Four candidates for the Wizards’ final roster spot 
Preseason hoops begin in less than two months. And the Washington Wizards remain one standard contract short of the NBA limit. The Wizards currently roster 14 players on standard deals.
Washington Wizards News / EssentiallySports / August 8
AJ Dybansta Responds to Wizards Trade Questions Amid Anthony Davis Extension Update
The Washington Wizards might be looking at a renaissance fresh off selecting the No. 1 player, AJ Dybantsa, in the 2026 NBA Draft. But there are a lot of details to iron out with his veteran teammates, including Anthony Davis, Trae Young, Khris Middleton and others.
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.
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.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 7
Wizards' Latest Free Agent Signee Shouldn't Detract from Offseason's Master Plan
The Washington Wizards, tasked with just a few lingering questions following their reported tabling of Anthony Davis' extension talks, threw the fans another bone to wrap up the week.
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
Anthony Davis News / AirJordanChronicles / August 7
Anthony Davis Won’t Sign Wizards Extension Before Season, per Report
While Anthony Davis is now eligible to extend his stay with the Washington Wizards during this offseason, multiple reports have suggested that it will not be the case for the time being.
Anthony Davis News / Hoops Wire / August 6
Anthony Davis, Wizards likely to wait on extension talks
Anthony Davis is now eligible to sign a contract extension with the Wizards. That doesn’t mean one is coming anytime soon. According to Josh Robbins of The Athletic, Washington and Davis are expected to wait until the regular season is underway before discussing a new deal.
Anthony Davis News / Field Level Media / August 6
Report: Extension-eligible Anthony Davis, Wizards wait on contract talks
Anthony Davis and the Washington Wizards are not rushing into contract talks as he became eligible for an extension on Thursday, according to reports. The Athletic reported no significant talks toward a new deal have taken place before the two sides.
Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / August 6
Anthony Davis, Wizards Not Expected To Discuss Extension This Offseason
Today – August 6 – marks the third anniversary of Anthony Davis signing his previous contract extension with the Lakers, which means he’s newly eligible to sign another extension with the Wizards.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 6
Anthony Davis extension would be absurd gamble for Wizards
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.
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.
Washington Wizards News / EssentiallySports / July 31
'7th or 8th Option': AJ Dybantsa Ignores Richard Jefferson for Putting Deandre Ayton, Khris Middleton Above Him in Wizards Lineup
The No. 1 draft pick of 2026 has the clear aim of lifting his team into the playoffs. AJ Dybantsa stated his intentions on the ‘Road Tripping Podcast,’ and co-host Richard Jefferson wasted no time in his rookie hazing tactics.
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
Baffling suitor emerges for DeMar DeRozan
DeRozan's free agency has stretched into late July after the Sacramento Kings waived him earlier in the month.
Washington Wizards News / Stadium Rant / July 29
NBA Rumors: Wizards’ Pursuit Of DeMar DeRozan Is A Huge Risk
The Washington Wizards are reportedly in talks with DeMar DeRozan, a six-time All-Star who ranks 16th in NBA history with 26,711 career points and turns 37 in August.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 26
Four NBA teams are built to rule Eastern Conference in 2026-27
After the flurry of offseason transactions across the Eastern Conference, which four teams now sit atop the conference hierarchy entering the 2026-27 season?
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