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.
After the flurry of offseason transactions across the Eastern Conference, which four teams now sit atop the conference hierarchy entering the 2026-27 season?
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.
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.
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.
At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.
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.
With LeBron James still undecided on a team for the 2026-27 season, rumors have speculated that he’s potentially interested in playing alongside Anthony Davis once again.
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.
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.
Anthony Davis and the Wizards appear content to let extension talks play out on their own timetable. According to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, neither side is rushing to reach a new deal as Davis approaches Aug.
The Washington Wizards signed four-time All-Star point guard Trae Young to a four-year, $212 million max deal in June, and they could ink another nine-figure contract before opening night.
When the Washington Wizards acquired Anthony Davis in a trade with the Dallas Mavericks, questions swirled about what the future holds for th former All-Star center.
The NBA announced the picks for All-Summer League First and Second Teams, lists that were determined based on everyone's performances at the games' Las Vegas, NV hub.
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.
Shaquille O’Neal recently sat down with Sports Illustrated for an interview. They resurfaced a video of AJ Dybantsa, the 2026 NBA Draft’s No.1 overall pick, claiming that if he could dunk on any player, past or present, he would ‘dunk’ on the seven-foot-one-inch-tall Lakers legend.
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.
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.
The Washington Wizards decided they had seen enough from the top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and shut down forward AJ Dybantsa for the rest of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, The Athletic reported Tuesday.
The showcase game on the opening night of NBA Summer League featured a matchup between the top two picks in the 2026 Draft. No. 1 triumphed in a game featuring a ton of young talent and a ton of fouls.