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Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 20
Wizards' New-Look Backcourt Rotation Further Forces Fit Questions
The last few weeks of the Washington Wizards' offseason have centered around the squad's choices in rounding out its roster, and a few noteworthy names have captured the fan base's attention as intriguing deep-cut bets.
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.
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).
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?
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.
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.
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
NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 19
How The Celtics Could Land Anthony Davis Before The Season Starts
Before the season’s even tipped off, Anthony Davis and the Wizards have already agreed to hold off on extension talks until roughly 20 games into 2026-27.
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.
DeMar DeRozan News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 18
Wizards Could Be Making Big Mistake in Flexing Financial DeMar DeRozan Advantage
DeMar DeRozan is no stranger to longtime fans of the Washington Wizards. He's spent the vast majority of his quietly-acclaimed 17-year career sharing a conference with the Wizards, giving D.C.
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.
Kyshawn George News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 18
Diluting Doubts: Kyshawn George's Path to Establishment as the Wizards' Overqualified Fifth Starter
We know about as much about the Washington Wizards as we could have realistically hoped when their offseason began a few months ago. Trades, signings and
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 17
Whats Next for the Wizards After Russell Westbrook Declined a Two-Year Deal
Early in the offseason, Marc Stein reported that the Washington Wizards were interested in signing Russell Westbrook. Then, at some point, everything went quiet, and they reached out to Demar DeRozan.
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.
Trae Young News / Fadeaway World / August 13
Trae Young Explains Why He Didn’t Always Give Maximum Effort On Defense Early In His Career
Trae Young is widely considered one of the best point guards in the game. Aside from his impressive long-range shooting, Young’s most noteworthy trait is arguably his playmaking ability.
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.
Anthony Davis News / Athlon Sports / August 13
Anthony Davis Sends Message After NBA Retirement Announcement
Anthony Davis has enjoyed a successful NBA career by almost any standard. Entering his 15th season, he is an NBA champion, 10-time All-Star, and has earned five All-Defensive Team selections and five All-NBA honors.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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