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On YouTubeWashington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 10
Wizards Fans Finally Taste Justice Upon Draft Lottery Win
For years, fans of the Washington Wizards have had to hear lectures about "ethical tanking." This was the somewhat-naive idea that bottoming out and prioritizing
Washington Wizards News / The Spun / May 10
There's Already Talk Of A Trade For No. 1 Pick In 2026 NBA Draft
The Washington Wizards won the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Sunday afternoon. The Wizards had the worst record in the NBA in 2025-26. They had a 14 percent chance at getting the top-overall pick.
Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / May 10
Who could Wizards target at No. 1 in 2026 NBA Draft?
The Wizards are on the clock, and this is a good year to be there. The 2026 draft class has been viewed as one of the stronger groups in recent memory, with a handful of prospects at the top who could change a franchise.
The 'Active playoff scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with at least 1,500 points in the NBA Playoffs can you name in five minutes?
Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 10
Wizards’ case for drafting AJ Dybantsa No. 1 overall after winning 2026 NBA Draft Lottery
On Sunday afternoon, the Washington Wizards won the NBA Draft lottery, meaning they will be selecting first overall at the upcoming draft in June. The Wizards finished with the worst record in the NBA this past year, but now will have a chance to add a blue-chip prospect to the intriguing collection of talent they assembled throughout the season.
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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
Washington Wizards News / Larry Brown Sports / May 10
AJ Dybantsa had interesting reaction to the draft lottery results
AJ Dybantsa was on hand for Sunday’s NBA draft lottery, and the potential No. 1 pick had a muted reaction to the outcome. Dybantsa watched as the Washington Wizards landed the first overall pick, doing so for the first time since 2010.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 10
The Wizards Land the First Pick in the 2026 NBA Draft
Washington Wizards fans can finally breathe, as they have officially landed the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft. They had a 14 percent chance at this pick heading into the lottery.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 10
Wizards win 2026 NBA Draft lottery; Jazz to pick second
The ping-pong balls went their way. The Wizards, coming off the league’s worst record in 2025-26, have won the NBA draft lottery and will pick No. 1 overall.
NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / May 10
Who the Wizards Could Draft with the No. 1 Pick
The 2026 NBA Draft class has been heralded as one of the best in some time, offering up a quartet of talents that are set to transform a handful of select NBA teams.
Washington Wizards News / Yardbarker / May 10
2026 NBA Draft lottery: Wizards win top pick, top prospects and full order
The Wizards were tied for the best odds to get the top selection after finishing the season with a league-worst 17-65 record.
Trae Young News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 10
Wizards 2025-26 Player Grades: Trae Young
The Washington Wizards deployed 26 different players over the course of their 2025-26 campaign, yet just a little over half of them received letter grades from Wizards On SI writers Bryson Akins and Henry J.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 9
NBA Notes: Wizards, lottery, Hornets, Hawks, offseason
The Wizards know where they’re picking. They just don’t know exactly where. Washington is guaranteed a top-five selection in Sunday’s draft lottery and view this class as having as many as six potential stars at the top, according to David Aldridge and Josh Robbins of The Athletic.
What Each Draft Pick Means for the Wizards
The NBA Lottery is a time either filled with sorrow or celebrations. The past few seasons, the Washington Wizards have been filled with more sorrow than celebration.
Sharife Cooper News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 8
Wizards 2025-26 Player Grades: Sharife Cooper
For all of the relentless losing they sustained, the 2025-26 Washington Wizards had no shortage of come-up stories. And their positive development trends
Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / May 7
John Wall to represent Wizards at draft lottery 
It’s all coming full circle for the Washington Wizards. John Wall, the franchise’s No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft, will represent the Wizards at Sunday’s NBA Draft Lottery.
Wizards Wisely Select John Wall as Draft Lottery Representative
With mere days standing between the present and the NBA's live Draft Lottery drawing, the Washington Wizards have finally selected the person who'll make the trip to Chicago and physically represent the franchise's bid at the No.
Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 7
How John Wall is trying to bring ‘full-circle moment’ of luck to Wizards’ 2026 NBA Draft Lottery
Former Washington Wizards guard John Wall will represent the Washington Wizards on stage at the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, marking what he described as a “full-circle moment” tied to the franchise’s last No.
Brian Keefe News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 6
Anonymous NBA player shades Wizards’ Brian Keefe in savage Thanos fashion
The Washington Wizards ended the season with the NBA’s worst record at 17-65, and now head coach Brian Keefe is catching heat from players around the league.
Kevin Durant News / DC Sports King / May 5
The Brutal truth about a Kevin Durant Wizards homecoming
Every few offseasons, the whisper echoes through the Capital One Arena concourses and reverberates across social media: Could Kevin Durant finally come home?
Anthony Davis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 3
Wizards rumors: Multiple NBA insiders now suggest Anthony Davis trade could happen without playing 1 game
The Washington Wizards were one of the worst teams in the league this season, but they also showed that they were ready to go in the direction of competing.
Anthony Davis News / DC Sports King / May 1
Anthony Davis appears to be orchestrating his Wizards exit
When the February trade deadline dust had cleared and Anthony Davis was officially a Washington Wizard, the immediate reaction in the District was a mix of shock and reserved optimism.
Washington Wizards News / Ball Exclusives / April 30
Anthony Davis on Wizards: ‘We are a very bad basketball team’
The Washington Wizards have been near the bottom of the NBA for decades, they’ve only had two 46-win seasons in the 21st century. At this season’s trade deadline, they appeared to make a win-now move and traded for Anthony Davis as well as Trae Young.
Washington Wizards News / Stadium Rant / April 29
The Washington Wizards Could Be Sneaky Contenders In The 2026-27 Season
Everyone knows that the Washington Wizards have been the laughingstock of the NBA for the past few seasons, but next year could change all of that. They no longer have just a bunch of young guys that they throw onto the court, hoping for the best.
Bub Carrington News / The Lead / April 27
Who Are the Washington Wizards’ All-Time Iron Men?
Washington Wizards point guard Bub Carrington closed the 2025-26 season with 20 points and nine assists in an unassuming loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Brian Keefe News / Yardbarker / April 17
Wizards make decision on HC Brian Keefe after multiyear tank
The Washington Wizards saddled head coach Brian Keefe with a roster designed to lose games for the last three seasons.
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