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Washington Wizards News / 5 GOATs / June 20
2026 NBA Draft: ESPN insider provides latest on Wizards’ ‘tough call’ between AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson
It seems the Washington Wizards are down to AJ Dybantsa (BYU) and Darryn Peterson (Kansas) for their choice with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft.
Washington Wizards News / Fadeaway World / June 20
Why The Wizards Should Select Darryn Peterson Over AJ Dybantsa With The No. 1 Pick
The Wizards finally have the type of pick that can change everything. After years of losing, collecting young players, and waiting for the right star, they now control the No.
Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / June 20
The pressure on the Wizards’ front office has never been higher 
Since 2023, the Washington Wizards front office’s plan was simple: lose games, accumulate draft assets, develop young players, and wait for the moment when the rebuild finally produced a legitimate cornerstone.
The 'NBA assist champions' quiz
How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?
Washington Wizards News / The Spun / June 19
Report: Wizards Torn Between AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson For No. 1 Pick
The Washington Wizards have not yet determined who they'll select with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. AJ Dybantsa, the Big 12 Freshman of the Year, has been the projected No.
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
Washington Wizards News / Larry Brown Sports / June 19
Wizards may be having second thoughts about the No. 1 pick
A new report suggests that the Washington Wizards may not be quite as decided on the No. 1 overall pick as the conventional wisdom has suggested. Multiple experts privately believe there is still a real chance that the Wizards draft Darryn Peterson ahead of AJ Dybantsa first overall, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.
Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 19
Unfolding AJ Dybantsa-Darryn Peterson debate for Wizards’ No. 1 pick in NBA Draft
On Tuesday, the Washington Wizards will experience the day they’ve waited for since president Michael Winger and general manager Will Dawkins took over in 2023.
Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 19
Wizards guard D’Angelo Russell makes $6 million decision ahead of 2026-27 season
Washington Wizards guard D’Angelo Russell has decided to remain with the franchise for the 2026-27 season. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, Russell has exercised his $6 million player option, ensuring he will stay under contract with Washington for another year rather than entering free agency this summer.
Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / June 19
Wizards’ D’Angelo Russell Picks Up 2026/27 Option
D’Angelo Russell has become the first veteran to pick up a player option this offseason, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, who reports (via Twitter) that the Wizards point guard has opted in for the 2026/27 season.
Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / June 19
Report: D’Angelo Russell opts in to $6M player option
Veteran guard D’Angelo Russell has opted in to his $6 million player option for the 2026-27 season, Jake Fischer reported Friday. Russell, 30, was acquired by the Wizards on Feb.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 19
The Wizards' Hunt for Another Lottery Pick: What's Worth Trading and Who's Worth Scouting?
The Washington Wizards couldn't have asked for a better result out of last month's live NBA Draft Lottery drawing. After years of toiling away in repeatedly ending up lower in the selection order than fans hope, their luck finally came through at a fortunate junction.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
Trae Young News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / June 19
Trae Young’s Free Agency Move Signals Confidence, Not Uncertainty
When news broke that Trae Young would decline his 2026‑27 player option, nearly $49 million on the table, the immediate reaction around the league was predictable: shock, curiosity, and a whole lot of speculation.
Washington Wizards News / HITC / June 19
AJ Dybantsa’s spot as the likely No. 1 pick increasingly threatened leading into NBA Draft night
AJ Dybantsa still looks like the safest bet at No. 1, but Darryn Peterson has turned the final stretch before NBA Draft night into a real Washington Wizards debate.
Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / June 19
Darryn Peterson gaining momentum for Wizards at No. 1?
The Wizards may be keeping everyone guessing right up until draft night. For months, the widespread assumption around the NBA has been that AJ Dybantsa would be the favorite to go No.
Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / June 19
Wizards Giving ‘Increased Consideration’ To Drafting Peterson No. 1?
Although the outside perception has largely been that AJ Dybantsa is the frontrunner to be selected first overall during next week’s draft, multiple draft experts believe there’s a real chance the Wizards will instead take Darryn Peterson, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link).
Anthony Davis News / Hoops Wire / June 18
Anthony Davis reportedly wants to remain with Wizards long term
The Wizards may have more stability than some expected. Not only is Trae Young widely expected to re-sign with Washington after declining his player option, but Anthony Davis reportedly wants to stick around, too.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 18
Reporters' Roundtable: Deciphering the Wizards' Draft Preferences
The masses have accepted that there's no more information left to wring out of the Washington Wizards' NBA Draft strategy that hasn't already been leaked, as very little has seeped through their institutional cracks over the month since they won the lottery.
Washington Wizards News / FortyEightMinutes / June 18
Wizards Eyeing Trade To Become 4th-Ever No. 1 Pick Holder With Two Lottery Selections
The Washington Wizards are reportedly exploring a trade to acquire a second pick in the late lottery, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. The Wizards already hold the No.
Washington Wizards News / AirJordanChronicles / June 18
John Wall Has a Clear Favorite for the Wizards in the 2026 NBA Draft
The Washington Wizards have the privilege to take the first pick in the 2026 NBA draft, and former Wizards star John Wall wants them to go the unpopular route.
Washington Wizards News / Larry Brown Sports / June 18
Report: Major development on Trae Young’s future with Wizards emerges
He appeared in only five games for the Wizards last season, averaging 15.2 points, 6.2 assists and 3.0 rebounds while shooting 59.5 percent from the floor.
Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 17
John Wall names his top choice for Wizards’ No. 1 NBA Draft pick
The Washington Wizards own the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft that kicks off on June 23. However, many are debating who should be the top selection between AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 17
Why this West team makes the most sense for Trae Young
The former No. 5 overall pick was limited to just 15 games in the 2025-26 season, and only five with Washington, so now the organization is at a crossroads.
Alex Sarr News / DC Sports King / June 15
Unexpected Setback: Why Alex Sarr’s Surgery Tests the New-Look Wizards
The Washington Wizards’ highly anticipated offseason has hit an unexpected speed bump. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, center Alex Sarr underwent surgery in New York on Monday to repair a fractured right foot.
Washington Wizards News / FortyEightMinutes / June 15
Darryn Peterson Only Works Out For Wizards Despite Draft Rumors He’ll Fall Past No. 1
Kansas guard Darryn Peterson is taking an unusual approach to the pre-draft process. Peterson plans to work out only for the Washington Wizards and does not intend to grant any other team a meeting, per ESPN’s Shams Charania and Jeremy Woo, .
Washington Wizards News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15
Wizards star suffers concerning offseason injury
The Washington Wizards’ offseason is off to a somewhat concerning start thanks to an injury to center Alex Sarr. Sarr suffered a broken right foot during an offseason workout last week, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / June 15
Latest report indicates Darryn Peterson is confident he will go No. 1 overall in 2026 NBA Draft — but that's not a certainty
Peterson seems to be drawing the line in the sand at pick No. 1 ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft.
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