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Kevin Durant Trade Can Directly Benefit Wizards

Another Kevin Durant trade saga has come and gone, and though the Washington Wizards have yet to be graced by the Hall of Famer's presence, they may be directly influenced by his most recent change of scenery.

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Wizards Have Worst Odds of Winning Championship Next Season

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Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / June 23

Wizards Veteran Secures Another Season In Washington

After a far below-average past few seasons, the Washington Wizards are beginning to turn a corner. With reports of the Wizards being “ultra-aggressive” in trying to move up in the draft, it’s safe to say it’ll be a busy offseason for the front office.

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The NBA began awarding the NBA Finals MVP in 1969. How many of the winners since then can you name in six minutes?

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Bilal Coulibaly News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23

Wizards rumors: Washington could pull off similar Bilal Coulibaly draft-night trade with Jazz

The 2025 NBA Draft is near, and the Washington Wizards own the No. 6 pick overall. Rumors are buzzing that the team could be involved in a similar trade situation as they were in the 2023 draft when the organization traded up and selected Bilal Coulibaly.

Jalen Green News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 23

Should Wizards Make Offer for Jalen Green?

Now that the NBA season is completely over, the fun part begins. In just a couple of days, the NBA Draft will be here. The Washington Wizards will become an improved team with whoever they decide to draft.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 23

Former All-Star Opts to Remain With Wizards

The NBA Finals officially wrapped up over the weekend signaled the official start of the NBA offseason, with teams now allowed to negotiate current contracts with their players.

Khris Middleton News / Field Level Media / June 23

Report: Wizards' Khris Middleton picks up $33.3M option

Three-time All-Star forward Khris Middleton picked up his $33.3 million player option for the 2025-26 season with the Washington Wizards, ESPN reported Monday.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / June 23

Wizards’ Khris Middleton Picking Up Player Option On Contract

Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton has exercised his $33.3 million player option for the 2025-26 season, delaying free agency for another year, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23

Wizards rumors: Washington’s draft plans lead to Corey Kispert trade speculation

The Washington Wizards re-signed sharpshooting guard Corey Kispert in October, but they don’t need him anymore. The 26-year-old is one of the last holdovers from the team’s previous regime, and this front office wants to build around its own draft picks.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / June 23

This Wizards NBA Finals Record Finally Ends

The Oklahoma City Thunder gave the Washington Wizards a small victory after they won the NBA Finals. The Wizards have had a former player go on to win a championship every season dating back to 2017.

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Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / June 22

Wizards Willing To Trade 'Surprising Names' To Move Up In Draft

The Washington Wizards‘ rumors are beginning to pick up steam heading into draft night. With rumors and reports arising about potentially trading some rotational pieces, the Wizards have firmly inserted themselves in the chaos.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 22

Why Wizards Shouldn’t Mortgage Future for Dylan Harper

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Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 22

Washington Wizards’ perfect outcome for No. 18 pick in 2025 NBA Draft

The Washington Wizards have long proven incapable of designing a successful blueprint. Three playoff wins and six losing seasons since 2018 prove as much.

Washington Wizards News / NBA Analysis Network / June 21

Two players the Washington Wizards are willing to trade up for in the NBA Draft

The Washington Wizards are a team that have not enjoyed a great deal of success in recent years. For the fourth year running, the team finished outside the playoff spots and in two of those seasons they have finished in the bottom two of the Eastern Conference standings.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 21

Wizards Could Trade Up for Top Point Guard Prospects

The Washington Wizards' front office has a history of pulling off sudden maneuvers for superior picks in the annual NBA Draft. This new iteration of the rebuild-focused Wizards have traded up in both of the first rounds that they've been in charge of, landing Bilal Coulibaly and Bub Carrington as rewards for their aggression.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 21

Examining the Path of Wizards Drafting Ace Bailey

The moment we have all been anxiously awaiting is almost here. Yes, the NBA Draft is something many teams eagerly look forward to even before the season starts.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 20

Wizards’ 10 worst NBA Draft day mistakes in history

The Washington Wizards are one of the worst NBA teams today. And after several losing seasons, the Wizards will be selecting with the sixth overall pick at the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft.

Washington Wizards News / The Lead / June 20

The Washington Wizards’ Best 2025 Draft Night Scenarios

The young core in Washington will get its newest member next week. Will Dawkins has gone all-in on a rebuild. The team had one of its worst seasons in franchise history and was poised to replicate its lottery luck in 2024.

Washington Wizards News / Hardwood Heroics / June 19

Washington Wizards Keen to Trade 1-Time Defensive Player of the Year to Increase Draft Capital, Per Insider

The Washington Wizards are looking to move on from Marcus Smart as part of their ongoing rebuild. The former Defensive Player of the Year is entering the final year of his contract, earning roughly $21.6 million in the 2025-26 season.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / June 17

Wizards expected to take patient approach to rebuild

The Wizards are expected to take a patient approach to their rebuild, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic, who hears from a team source that the front office plans to continue evaluating its young core through at least the end of the 2027/28 season.

Marcus Smart News / Fastbreak on SI / June 17

11-Year NBA Veteran Reportedly On Trading Block

Marcus Smart was traded to the Washington Wizards (via the Memphis Grizzlies) during the middle of the 2024-25 season. He finished the year with averages of 9.0 points, 2.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 39.3% from the field and 34.8% from the three-point range in 34 games.

Marcus Smart News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Wizards Receive Unfortunate Marcus Smart Trade Report on Monday

The Washington Wizards are among the worst teams in the NBA, and it may take them a while to become good again, pending any surprises. Even though that was the case this season, that didn't stop them from acquiring former Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart when they had the chance.

Corey Kispert News / Athlon Sports / June 16

3 Potential Trade Destinations for Wizards Forward Corey Kispert Before 2025 NBA Draft

The Washington Wizards are expected to shop Corey Kispert around in trade talks this offseason, potentially putting the former Gonzaga star on a new NBA team after four seasons in DC.

Washington Wizards News / FortyEightMinutes / June 16

NBA Draft: Ace Bailey Stock, Wizards, Jazz, Trade Rumors

Rounding up the latest ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft Some are drawn to Ace Bailey’s star potential, though there’s a lot of chatter behind the scenes that Ace Bailey is not a serious basketball player and scouts have some concerns over his how he’ll grow as a player.