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Wizards’ Anthony Davis disputes ‘unhappy’ reports after Washington trade

Anthony Davis has a message for the skeptics: he’s happy, he’s healthy, and he’s ready to revitalize the Washington Wizards. After a whirlwind trade deadline deal that sent shockwaves through the league, the 10-time All-Star touched down in D.C.

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Wizards 2026 NBA trade deadline grade after Trae Young, Anthony Davis bombshells

The Washington Wizards haven’t had a winning season since 2017-18, but they’re doing everything they can to change that next year. They acquired four-time All-Star guard Trae Young and five-time All-NBA big man Anthony Davis over the last two months, signaling a new era in the nation’s capital.

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The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players with to score 25 points and grab 15 rebounds in the same game at least 60 times can you name in five minutes?

Jaden Hardy News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 6

Jaden Hardy Could Throw a Wrench in Wizards Rotation

By now, the entire NBA world has likely been informed of the blockbuster deal that sent All-NBA big man Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards in exchange for salary-filling talent and draft assets.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 6

Mavericks didn’t touch base with Rich Paul before Anthony Davis trade to Wizards

The Mavericks didn’t loop in Rich Paul before trading Anthony Davis to the Wizards, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Around the league, that raised eyebrows.

Washington Wizards News / Larry Brown Sports / February 6

Wizards spark controversy with Anthony Davis’ new jersey number

The Washington Wizards are giving Anthony Davis a jersey number that has been long out of commission. Washington announced this week that their new trade acqusition Davis will be wearing the jersey No.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 6

Revived Wizards move forward against skidding Nets

The Washington Wizards and Brooklyn Nets share similar struggles this season, although they will move forward with vastly different strategies. While the

Will Riley News / NBA Draft on SI / February 6

Wizards Rookie Will Riley Leads Washington to Win Against Pistons

The 2025 NBA Draft class continues to impress as the 2025-26 season continues. The likes of Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel and VJ Edgecombe, among others, have shined in their first year, while other players throughout the class have also had solid rookie seasons.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 6

Wizards Aren’t Losing Much in Trading AJ Johnson

Many fans of the Dallas Mavericks viewed the Washington Wizards' choice to trade for Anthony Davis as their doing the Mavs a solid. Davis was more than

Anthony Davis News / HITC / February 6

Anthony Davis to wear #23 for Washington Wizards, last worn by Michael Jordan

Anthony Davis will wear the No. 23 jersey for the Washington Wizards, a number that carries unique significance in franchise history. The 10-time NBA All-Star is set to return to No.

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Trae Young News / Bullets Forever / February 6

Wizards Youngsters Defeat the First-Place Detroit Pistons

In basketball and narrative terms, the Wizards’ 126-117 win over the first place Detroit Pistons was fun. Entertaining game with extended runs for both teams, great plays from guys on both teams, and drama about the outcome to the very end.

Sharife Cooper News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 6

Sharife Cooper Making Most of Opportunity in Wizards' Rotation

With the trade deadline passed and the Washington Wizards’ roster almost completely reconstructed, lots of questions have opened up about how the team will look long term.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 6

Wizards' Kyle Kuzma Trade Continues Paying Dividends

The Washington Wizards' monumental trade for Anthony Davis didn't emerge out of nowhere, despite the lack of reporting that surrounded the blockbuster.

Trae Young News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 6

Wizards’ Trae Young welcomes Anthony Davis to D.C. with epic throwback picture

The Washington Wizards are coming off a huge 126-117 win over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night, a victory that, due to circumstances, have elicited mixed feelings among fans.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 5

Wizards Shock Pistons in Post-Deadline Road Victory

The trade deadline often leaves teams in a state of flux, scrambling to fill rotations while waiting for new faces to arrive. On Thursday night, the Washington Wizards found themselves right in the eye of that storm.

Will Riley News / Field Level Media / February 5

Will Riley, short-handed Wizards upset Pistons

Will Riley led eight Washington players in double figures with 20 points as the undermanned Wizards surprised the host Detroit Pistons 126-117 on Thursday.

Washington Wizards News / The Lead / February 5

Anthony Davis Trade Immensely Raises Wizards’ Ceiling

The Washington Wizards acquired two star players almost a month apart each at a low cost. The most recent, Anthony Davis, is undeniably great when healthy.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / February 5

3 Wizards Trades That Led To Acquiring Their New All-Star Duo

The Washington Wizards have made ample trades in the last few years while attempting to rebuild their contention levels of the 2010s. From trading away franchise greats to their latest All-Star double-dip, the front office has been constantly making deals.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 5

Wizards Trade Deadline Grade: How We Rank Washington's Moves

The deadline has passed, and no team can make a trade in the NBA until the offseason. Some teams took advantage of the deadline, while others stayed with the team they already had.

Jaxson Hayes News / Yardbarker / February 6

Ugly mascot incident shows NBA was too soft on Lakers center Jaxson Hayes

Wednesday, Jaxson Hayes got suspended one game for assaulting an NBA mascot. That's one more than he got for assaulting his former girlfriend.

Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes suspended by NBA for the strangest reason

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / February 4

Wizards Second-Round Rookie Is Battling For Long-Term Role

The Washington Wizards made two crucial decisions for their franchise’s future during the 2025 NBA Draft. The first (and obvious one) was drafting Tre Johnson with the sixth overall pick.