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Report: Wizards are drawing a line with Anthony Davis

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.

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Wizards’ Anthony Davis fuels rumors with video amid LeBron James free agency

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.

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How many of the NBA players to make at least 250 triples in one campaign can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Yardbarker / July 23

How Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis may be impacting LeBron James' free-agency delay

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.

NHL's Jets, PGA Tour roast Heat for LeBron James mishap

NBA insider thinks LeBron James should sign with this team

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The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

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.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / July 22

Anthony Davis, Wizards in no rush on contract extension

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.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 22

What Trae Young said about Anthony Davis’ future as contract extension talks loom

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.

Anthony Davis News / Larry Brown Sports / July 22

Report reveals Wizards' plans for Anthony Davis

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.

Trae Young News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 22

Wizards' Young Stars Get Shut Out from Summer League Awards

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

AJ Dybantsa News / Stadium Rant / July 22

The Truth About AJ Dybantsa’s 12.5% Defensive Shooting Statistic

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.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / July 22

Shaquille O’Neal Hilariously Responds To AJ Dybantsa’s Bold Claim: 'He Better Call His Doctor'

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.

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AJ Dybantsa News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 21

Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa gets expected response from Shaq after claiming he’d dunk on him

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.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / July 21

How Anthony Davis’ Ongoing Extension Talks Could Impact LeBron James’ Free Agency

As one of the most accomplished athletes in history, LeBron James has earned every right to decide how his basketball story ends. Fortunately for us, he’s already decided to play again next season, but where he’ll end up is anyone’s guess.

Anthony Davis News / Hoops Wire / July 21

Wizards’ Anthony Davis extension could become NBA’s next storyline

The entire NBA offseason remains centered on one question: Where will LeBron James ultimately land? But according to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, another situation could soon command plenty of attention around the league.

AJ Dybantsa News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 21

Wizards’ biggest AJ Dybantsa concern after 2026 NBA Summer League

Now that Summer League is over, Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa won’t play in another organized game until the preseason. The 2026 No. 1 overall pick played in the first two contests in the Wizards’ Summer League slate, and he scored nearly all of his points from inside the arc.

Khris Middleton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 21

Why Khris Middleton is ‘really excited’ to return to Wizards

The Washington Wizards have had an eventful offseason, headlined by drafting AJ Dybantsa with the number one pick out of BYU. The Wizards recently also swung a trade to reunite with wing Khris Middleton, who previously played with the team up until the trade deadline last year, when he was dealt to the Dallas Mavericks.

Trae Young News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 21

Wizards star Trae Young’s agent thinks Trae Young’s $212 million contract extension is great

The Washington Wizards showed great faith in Trae Young when they signed him to a $212 million four-year deal last month. The 27-year-old only recently expressed confidence in the fact that he will be back to playing his best basketball in Washington next season after sitting out the majority of last campaign.

Anthony Davis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 21

Wizards star Anthony Davis’ 82-game declaration has Jeff Teague ready to risk ‘a hundred bands’

Anthony Davis is one of the most-gifted centers in the modern game, but there is little doubt that the consistent injuries have resulted in his career never quite reaching the heights he looks destined for whenever he has a continued stretch of games.

AJ Dybantsa News / The Lead / July 16

AJ Dybantsa Will Save the Washington Wizards

The Wizards have done it. The culmination of a brutal three-year tank, resulting in a combined 50 wins, is that AJ Dybantsa is a Washington Wizard. The first-ranked prospect in his class for years, Dybantsa has been touted as a franchise-changing level prospect.

Will Riley News / DC Sports King / July 16

Wizards Must Find Fit for Will Riley in Top-10 Rotation

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.