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Ranking the Wizards' Top Three Two-Way Prospects

No one would ever accuse the Washington Wizards, fresh off of limping out of a league-low 17-win campaign, of "suffering from success," but asserting that most of their top-billed talents have been held back by their greater team-wide context is a fair contention to hold entering the 2026-27 season.

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Wizards Bolster Bench Scoring with Addition of Healthy Tre Mann

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.

Will Riley News / Bullets Forever / August 31

Can Riley improve fast enough to earn playing time with the newly competitive Wizards?

The Wizards got a fascinating prospect when they chose Will Riley 21st overall. He’s 6-9, skilled, has a funky tough-to-defend (especially if refs keep letting him use that carry elongated hesi dribble) game, and a good helping of competitive moxey.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 29

One Quiet Wizards Signing That Could Complicate Roster's Two-Way Contract Balance

When the Washington Wizards picked Jamir Watkins back up on a two-way deal this summer, only a certain sub-sect of in-the-know fans could appreciate the financial finagling that the franchise had just pulled off.

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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?

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The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

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Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / August 28

Bilal Coulibaly and Alex Sarr not in France’s latest FIBA World Cup qualifiers

The France men’s basketball team defeated Slovenia, 92-67 yesterday in Paris at Accor Arena. The Washington Wizards have Bilal Coulibaly and Alex Sarr as part of the pipeline.

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.

Bub Carrington News / Bullets Forever / August 28

Is Bub Carrington the second coming of a Defensive Player of the Year winner?

Another trip through The Statistical Doppelgänger Machine, and another case of ambivalence. On one hand, the comps feel about right. On another hand, they’re not that thrilling.

Anthony Davis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 27

ESPN insiders put Wizards’ Anthony Davis on trade request watch

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.

Will Riley News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 27

Diluting Doubts: Will Riley's Intriguing Case to Fill the Wizards' Backup PG Needs

When the Washington Wizards nabbed Tre Mann out of last week's complicated five-team trade, most fans greeted the addition with optimism. Here was an experienced

Cam Whitmore News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 26

How Worthwhile was the Wizards' Initial Cam Whitmore Investment?

The Washington Wizards finally added that final fringe-rotational point guard they'd been looking for last week, creeping into the Peyton Watson sign-and-trade between the Denver Nuggets and Cleveland Cavaliers by snatching up Tre Mann.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 26

Three Winners and Three Losers from the Wizards' Ongoing Offseason

By just about every estimation and metric, the Washington Wizards look poised to take a big step forward from their humble rebuilding days this upcoming fall.

Sharife Cooper News / Hoops Rumors / August 25

Sharife Cooper Signs With Liaoning Flying Leopards

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.

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.

Anthony Davis News / Yardbarker / August 24

Warriors may still land Anthony Davis under one condition

They could still keep tabs on Davis' situation in the nation's capital.

Warriors might still have a big trade up their sleeve, but there's a catch

Draymond Green fuels Nikola Jokic-to-Warriors trade rumors

Jokic could be sending a quiet warning after Peyton Watson leaves Denver

Writer pens hypothetical trade sending Bronny James to NBA contender

Clippers quietly set themselves up for major trade next season

Three free agents that make sense for the Cavaliers

Cam Whitmore News / Yardbarker / August 22

Cam Whitmore enters NBA purgatory after trade

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.

Cavs haven’t decided Cam Whitmore’s fate, could explore trade first

Rich Paul makes a notable admission about his client Peyton Watson

Nuggets replace Peyton Watson by signing future Hall of Famer

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

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The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

The 'FBS college football nicknames' quiz

The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz

The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

Bilal Coulibaly News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 21

Diluting Doubts: Bilal Coulibaly's Prove-It Year Contains Crucial Wizards Rotational Adjustment

There was once a time, not too long ago, when Bilal Coulibaly was at the epicenter of the Washington Wizards' future-oriented rebuild. He possesses much more in-house value than outside evaluators may assume, with much of his still-building legacy still tied to his importance to getting the teardown started.

Washington Wizards News / Fadeaway World / August 21

'You Can’t Light The Candle At Both Ends': Michael Jordan’s Harsh Reality Check To Wizards Teammate

Hall of Famer Michael Jordan is widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, but he wasn’t necessarily the greatest teammate. Former NBA player Brendan Haywood played alongside Jordan on the Washington Wizards from 2001 to 2003, and he spoke on the Straight Game Podcast about just how demanding he was.

Tre Mann News / Field Level Media / August 21

Wizards acquire G Tre Mann as part of 5-team trade

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 News / Larry Brown Sports / August 20

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).

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

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 / 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.