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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.
Trae Young News / Bullets Forever / August 24
Trae Young’s historical comps have something in common, and that could be a problem 
Sometimes Past Me annoys Present Me. Today is one of those times. Past Me promised a statistical doppelgänger article about Trae Young. Present Me looked at the numbers and wants to write about Something Else.
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?
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.
NBA 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.
NBA 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.
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.
Kyshawn George News / Bullets Forever / August 20
The Statistical Doppelgänger Machine has the right comps for Kyshawn George
Next stop in The Annual Statistical Doppelgänger Machine Tour: Switzerland. Well, kinda. No skiing or fancy-schmancy watches or neutrality — just a look at which players in NBA history had seasons that looked the most like what Kyshawn George did last season.
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.
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).
Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / August 19
Wizards acquire Tre Mann in deal that sends Cam Whitmore to Cavs
The Washington Wizards are acquiring Tre Mann, a 2027 second-rounder from the Clippers and cash for Cam Whitmore, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Wizards also are sending Julian Reese to the Nuggets, who will waive Reese off his two-way deal, according to ESPN’s report.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 19
Three Reasons Why the Wizards Can Make the Playoffs
Brighter days are ahead for the Washington Wizards, as the rebuild is finally coming to an end. After an eventful offseason, this organization has set a clear tone that they are ready to compete.
Tre Johnson News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 19
Diluting Doubts: Tre Johnson Prepares for Life as Wizards' Sixth Man Scorer
For the first time of the Washington Wizards' lengthy, draft-focused rebuild, local fans can prepare for one of their own getting the full, media-backed "Rookie of the Year treatment." Anytime AJ Dybantsa, the summer's No.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 18
The NBA's 'put up or shut up' starting five
These five former All-Stars had better produce this season or face irrelevancy much sooner than expected.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 13
The top 25 NBA players of the past five years: 20-16
Part two of YardBarker’s Top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years is here.
Washington Wizards News / DC Sports King / August 13
Russell Westbrook Epic Wizards Season Cemented His Hall of Fame
When historians look back at the chaotic, high-octane, and deeply polarizing career of Russell Westbrook, they will naturally gravitate toward Oklahoma City.
The 'Most playoff-3s by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to make the most postseason three-pointers for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
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.
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
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.
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.
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