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NBA Draft Review: How AJ Dybantsa Fits the Wizards

On 2026 NBA Draft night, the Washington Wizards called AJ Dybantsa's name first, locking in their future star with the top overall pick. There were questions about what direction the Wizards would go, though they ended up shoring up talent on the wing in the long-term.

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Gilbert Arenas wouldn’t let players who made less than $5 million speak directly to him

Former Washington Wizards star guard Gilbert Arenas was one of the NBA’s best scorers for much of the 2000s. Now that his career is over, he has gradually begun to reveal more about his life as Washington’s superstar during that time.

Bilal Coulibaly News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 31

Reporters' Roundtable: What Bilal Coulibaly Extension Details Should Wizards Fans Expect?

By no means have the Washington Wizards put their fans through a sleepy summer of news. They laid their latest (and biggest) NBA Draft-related building block yet in welcoming AJ Dybantsa aboard the squad, and wasted no time in committing to his star backcourt-mate in Trae Young.

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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?

The 'NBA Hustle Award winners' quiz

The 'WNBA 20-point, 10-assist games' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

The 'Assist leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

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The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

The '4-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most NBA Finals points' quiz

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, who turns 37 in August, has drawn interest from the Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets and Cleveland Cavaliers in free agency.

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?

Why LeBron James picking 76ers is far from safe choice

Did one shot in NBA bubble help send LeBron to 76ers?

How Celtics inadvertently helped 76ers land LeBron

LeBron's decision might force Knicks' Jalen Brunson to do the unthinkable

Mario Hezonja back in NBA, signs deal with the Cavaliers

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.