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Washington Wizards News / EssentiallySports / July 31
'7th or 8th Option': AJ Dybantsa Ignores Richard Jefferson for Putting Deandre Ayton, Khris Middleton Above Him in Wizards Lineup
The No. 1 draft pick of 2026 has the clear aim of lifting his team into the playoffs. AJ Dybantsa stated his intentions on the ‘Road Tripping Podcast,’ and co-host Richard Jefferson wasted no time in his rookie hazing tactics.
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.
The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
20 NBA players who peaked in their 30s
An athlete's peak tends to coincide with the youthfulness of their 20s. Sometimes, though, that apex happens when they've had more time to marinate in experience, and that's sometimes true in the NBA.
NBA 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.
AJ Dybantsa News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 29
AJ Dybantsa calls Tracy McGrady comp the ‘best compliment’
Washington Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa has already drawn comparisons to several NBA stars, but there’s one comparison that stands above the rest in his mind.
Washington Wizards News / Stadium Rant / July 29
NBA Rumors: Wizards’ Pursuit Of DeMar DeRozan Is A Huge Risk
The Washington Wizards are reportedly in talks with DeMar DeRozan, a six-time All-Star who ranks 16th in NBA history with 26,711 career points and turns 37 in August.
DeMar DeRozan News / Hoops Rumors / July 29
Wizards Reportedly Have Interest In DeMar DeRozan
After recently identifying the Heat, Nuggets, and Cavaliers as suitors for free agent forward DeMar DeRozan, ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter video link) said during an appearance on NBA Today on Tuesday that the Wizards are another team that has been in contact with DeRozan within the past few days.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 29
Early Record Projections Undercut Wide-Ranging Wizards Possibilities
This offseason's coming back down to earth following LeBron James' most recent decision (that's with a lowercase "d" this time), and he leaves behind a free agency class with very few impact contributors left worth signing.
DeMar DeRozan News / Bullets Forever / July 28
Report: Wizards have held conversations with DeMar DeRozan 
The Washington Wizards have held “some conversations” with DeMar DeRozan, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Tuesday. ESPN reported that DeRozan, 36, has drawn interest from the Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets and Cleveland Cavaliers in free agency.
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.
AJ Dybantsa News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 27
Five Challengers to Threaten Wizards' AJ Dybantsa and his Rookie of the Year Push
The favorites to take home the NBA's Rookie of the Year award are due to keep getting lightly shuffled over the quieter coming months between Summer League and this fall's regular season tip-off, but Washington Wizards fans can expect their new centerpiece to remain a fixture in the ever-changing odds.
LeBron James News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 26
LeBron James Answers One Wizards Question While Raising Another
The Washington Wizards, longtime punching bags of the east, are no strangers to the LeBron James experience. They remained within close proximity of the contenders he captained throughout the 2000s, with the 22x All-Star and all-time leading scorer trouncing Gilbert Arenas' Wizards in three consecutive first round matchups between 2006-08.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 26
Four NBA teams are built to rule Eastern Conference in 2026-27
After the flurry of offseason transactions across the Eastern Conference, which four teams now sit atop the conference hierarchy entering the 2026-27 season?
Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / July 26
The good, the bad and the grumpy: My Wizards summer league takeaways
Here’s the thing with being a cranky old guy — I have to kvetch before I can get to the good stuff. Here’s my gripe with the Wizards 2026 summer league: they shut guys down.
Anthony Davis News / DC Sports King / July 26
Wizards Are Brilliantly Drawing Line on Anthony Davis $275M Extension
As the calendar flips toward August 6, the Washington Wizards face the most consequential front-office decision of their offseason. When Anthony Davis officially becomes eligible for a contract extension, it will set the tone for the franchise’s entire competitive trajectory.
Washington Wizards News / The Lead / July 25
What to Take Away From the Wizards’ Summer League
The Washington Wizards concluded their most anticipated Summer League season in years with a 3-2 record. The excitement centered around No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa making his debut, but he wasn’t the only story.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 24
New update addresses Kyrie Irving rumor; former teammate gives LeBron James free-agency advice
The LeBron James Saga just keeps getting stranger and stranger. Here's the latest.
Anthony Davis News / Larry Brown Sports / July 24
Report: Wizards are drawing a line with Anthony Davis
Anthony Davis apparently will not be getting his (extremely lofty) wish. The Washington Wizards would like to agree to a new long-term deal with their star big man Davis, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported on Thursday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 23
How Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis may be impacting LeBron James' free-agency delay
As of Wednesday, there was no indication that free-agent superstar LeBron James was close to revealing where he will play during the 2026-27 NBA season.
AJ Dybantsa News / Stadium Rant / July 22
The Truth About AJ Dybantsa’s 12.5% Defensive Shooting Statistic
AJ Dybantsa has looked every bit like the No. 1 overall pick through his first two NBA Summer League games. The prospect is averaging 25 points, seven rebounds, two assists, 2.5 steals, and 1.5 blocks while making an impact on both ends of the floor.
AJ Dybantsa News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 21
Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa gets expected response from Shaq after claiming he’d dunk on him
Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa gave a glimpse of his all-around talent in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Although he only appeared in two games, it was enough to show that he is a superstar in the making.
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.
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