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AJ Dybantsa had an awkward moment with NBA legend sitting beside him

AJ Dybantsa might have to check out YouTube for a healthy dose of Dominique Wilkins highlights. The Washington Wizards rookie apparently had no idea who “The Human Highlight Film” was, as he was exposed while his NBA knowledge was being tested by Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green at Fanatics Fest in New York City over the weekend.

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Who Makes the Rotation? Predicting the Wizards' Top 10 Players

After three years spent prioritizing internal development over chasing impressive end-of-season win counts, the Washington Wizards finally seem prepared to enter this season as something resembling a nightly threat.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 19

The Most Tradeable Contracts on the Wizards Roster

The Washington Wizards have already made some moves and traded some contracts this offseason, but they could still be on the hunt. The team still has a roster spot available, and they have players who may not play at all for them but could still be valuable to a squad.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / July 18

Recap: Wizards beat Hawks to finish 2026 summer league

With both teams sitting their top prospects, the Wizards skeleton summer league squad beat the Hawks skeleton summer league squad, 91-83. Both teams had just eight players available.

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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?

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The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.

Washington Wizards News / Larry Brown Sports / July 18

Anthony Davis makes 2 very bold predictions for his 2026-27 season

Anthony Davis is calling his shots early this year. The Washington Wizards star Davis was interviewed by content creator More Myles at Fanatics Fest in New York, N.Y.

Anthony Davis News / Hoops Wire / July 18

Anthony Davis predicts he’ll play all 82, Wizards will win 40-plus

Anthony Davis is setting lofty expectations for 2026-27. Not just for the Wizards, but for himself. Appearing at Fanatics Fest, Davis told WizSkins he’ll suit up for all 82 regular-season games after injuries limited him to just 29 appearances since the blockbuster trade that sent him from the Lakers to the Mavericks in 2025.

Washington Wizards News / Fadeaway World / July 17

Anthony Davis Says He’s Had Conversations With LeBron James About Joining The Wizards

The Washington Wizards aren’t typically in the business of adding proven NBA legends to their roster, but their trajectory has been on the upswing lately following the trades for Trae Young and Anthony Davis.

Washington Wizards News / Larry Brown Sports / July 17

Trae Young drops hint about Wizards’ chances to keep Anthony Davis

Trae Young seems to believe Anthony Davis’ mind has already been made up about his place with the Washington Wizards. The Wizards traded for Young and Davis in back-to-back months during the 2025-26 season.

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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.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 17

Three Moves the Wizards Need to Make Before Training Camp

Even though the Washington Wizards still have another game to go before they've officially wrapped up the NBA Summer League-centric portion of their offseason schedule, most outsiders have already begun looking ahead to the next phases of their preparatory approach.

AJ Dybantsa News / The Lead / July 16

AJ Dybantsa Will Save the Washington Wizards

The Wizards have done it. The culmination of a brutal three-year tank, resulting in a combined 50 wins, is that AJ Dybantsa is a Washington Wizard. The first-ranked prospect in his class for years, Dybantsa has been touted as a franchise-changing level prospect.

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The 'FIFA World Cup champions' quiz

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The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 16

Grading the Wizards' Transaction-Filled Offseason So Far

The Washington Wizards aren't done building for the future. That isn't just some broad, dreamy assertion for the up-and-coming developers; they quite literally

AJ Dybantsa News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 16

Analyzing AJ Dybantsa's Odds to Convert on Kenny Smith's Bold Wizards Prediction

AJ Dybantsa will no longer bless Washington Wizards fans with his Summer League presence following the franchise's decision to shut the former No. 1 pick down for the offseason, but that doesn't mean there are any fewer reasons to openly discuss his sky-high potential within a quietly-stacked lineup.

Will Riley News / DC Sports King / July 16

Wizards Must Find Fit for Will Riley in Top-10 Rotation

Despite adding generational wing AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick and bringing in veteran star power to accelerate their competitive timeline, the Washington Wizards cannot afford to bury sophomore wing Will Riley on the bench during the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season.

AJ Dybantsa News / Bullets Forever / July 16

AJ Dybantsa’s Summer League by the numbers

Summer League serves as a proving ground for young NBA prospects. Some players, like Tre Johnson and Will Riley, quickly prove they’re too good for such competition.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 16

Kenny Smith shares wild AJ Dybantsa Wizards prediction alongside Trae Young, AD

The Washington Wizards positioned themselves quite nicely heading into the 2026-27 season with the trades they made back in February. They brought in Trae Young and Anthony Davis to expedite the team’s contending timeline all while relieving their young guys to lead the team to a playoff spot in the competitive Eastern Conference.

AJ Dybantsa News / DC Sports King / July 15