Washington Wizards: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 20

Should the Wizards Hire Jason Kidd as Head Coach

All signs point to the Washington Wizards keeping Brian Keefe as head coach for next season. After all, Will Dawkins did say he expects Keefe to be back as head coach.

Trae Young News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 19

Trae Young hilariously catches his usual stray after Knicks’ Game 1 win over Cavs

The Madison Square Garden faithful are famous for holding onto a grudge, and Washington Wizards star Trae Young is still public enemy No. 1. Even though the New York Knicks are currently battling the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals, New York fans could not resist taking a hilarious swipe at their favorite villain.

Anthony Davis News / Larry Brown Sports / May 20

Wizards’ reported plan for Anthony Davis is revealed

The Washington Wizards appear to be prioritizing asset management above all with Anthony Davis. Washington is expected to keep their 10-time All-Star big man Davis into next season, Sean Deveney of Heavy.com reported on Tuesday.

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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 / The Lead / May 19

The Wizards Must Explore All Options With the #1 Pick

For the first time in 16 years, the Washington Wizards will enter the NBA Draft with the top pick. For a franchise coming off a 17-65 season, which was the worst in the league, it’s a golden ticket.

Washington Wizards News / Total Pro Sports / May 19

Darby Allin Freaks Out After Anthony Davis and Sting’s Fake $100K Theft Setup

Anthony Davis pranks are getting out of hand. The Washington Wizards’ star center recently went cross-sports mode and brought up WWE superstar Sting for his new episode of the prank show.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / May 19

Wizards keeping entire top tier in play at No. 1 overall

AJ Dybantsa may be the current favorite to go No. 1 overall. That doesn’t mean the Wizards have fully locked anything in yet. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Woo, rival teams still don’t view Dybantsa as a guaranteed choice atop the 2026 NBA Draft, even though he landed at No.

Victor Wembanyama News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 19

How Prepared are the Wizards for Victor Wembanyama?

Victor Wembanyama is coming. The physical specimen of specimen hasn't won his first NBA title quite yet, as he still has to notch three more wins over

NBA News / FortyEightMinutes / May 19

NBA Draft Notes: Wizards, No. 2, Boozer, Steinbach, Mavericks, Bucks, Lopez

Some NBA Teams are seeing little gap between AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson, which form a clear top-4. Jeremy Woo of ESPN.com writes that rival teams don’t see Dybantsa as a lock to go No.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / May 19

Rival teams reportedly don't view AJ Dybantsa as a lock to be selected by Wizards with No. 1 pick

While AJ Dybantsa has emerged as the “presumptive favorite” to be selected No. 1 overall in next month’s draft and is the first player off the board in the latest mock draft from ESPN, Jeremy Woo reiterates that rival teams don’t view the BYU forward as a lock to be taken by the Wizards with the top pick.

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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.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 18

Rising Wizards Still Have a Public Perception Problem

Numerous recently- or presently-rostered Washington Wizards veterans have spoken glowingly about the franchise's positioning and potential amidst their quest to meaningfully contend for titles for the first time in decades.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 18

Wizards rumors: 3 teams contact Washington about No. 1 overall pick trade

Although the 2026 NBA Draft Combine is now over, the Washington Wizards will continue to do their due diligence on star prospects AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson.

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Ted Leonsis News / Hoops Wire / May 18

Wizards owner Ted Leonsis: ‘Deconstruction’ of roster needed, but over

The Wizards have been bad for a while now. Really bad. They’ve won 15, 18 and 17 games over the past three seasons. But owner Ted Leonsis says there are no regrets about tearing the whole thing down.

Washington Wizards News / NBA Draft on SI / May 17

Assessing the Wizards' Options with the No. 1 Draft Pick

For the first time in 16 years, the Washington Wizards have officially landed the No. 1 overall pick. Washington is amid a rebuild, having already taken talents like Alex Sarr, Tre Johnson, Bilal Coulibaly, Kyshawn George and more.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 15

How Wizards getting No. 1 pick could change Anthony Davis saga

At long last, the Washington Wizards are poised to add a superstar prospect to their young core after three seasons of bottoming out to chase draft lottery luck.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 15

What are the Odds the Wizards Trade the First Pick

Usually, when a team lands the first overall pick in the draft, they keep it and draft who they think will change the future of their franchise. The 2026 draft has not one, but four players with that kind of potential.

Washington Wizards News / Total Pro Sports / May 15

Surprise Team Could Land AJ Dybantsa if Washington Wizards Trade Top Pick

The Washington Wizards holding the No. 1 overall pick does not necessarily mean the 2026 NBA Draft order is locked into place. As per multiple reports emerging from the NBA Draft Combine, Washington has quietly signaled a willingness to explore trade scenarios involving the top selection.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 15

Rounding Up the Wizards' Draft and Monetary Assets Beyond 2026 Centerpiece

The Washington Wizards are as free from the shackles of other franchise's decisions as they've ever been over the course of their thorough deconstruction.