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NBA analyst says Wizards can be ‘top 5’ team in East with Anthony Davis next year

The Washington Wizards could take a major step forward in the Eastern Conference next season after acquiring Anthony Davis at February’s trade deadline, according to analysts discussing the team’s outlook.

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Anthony Davis Begins Individual On-Court Work, Out At Least Two More Weeks

Wizards big man Anthony Davis, out since January 8 due to ligament damage in his left hand, was reevaluated on Wednesday in Los Angeles and continues to make progress in his recovery, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link).

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Wizards' Anthony Davis (hand) cleared for individual activities

Forward/center Anthony Davis, yet to play for the Washington Wizards since a Feb. 5 trade, has been cleared to begin limited individual on-court basketball activities, the team announced Thursday.

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How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in six minutes?

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

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Wizards reveal Anthony Davis injury update after recent progress

Davis has been stuck on the sideline since Jan. 8 with ligament damage in his left hand, but his return to action might be getting closer.

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Patrick Beverley Turns Up the Heat on Trae Young With Brutal Trade Take

In January 2026, the Atlanta Hawks made a significant move by trading their star player, Trae Young, to the Washington Wizards in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.

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Jazz vs Wizards Prediction, Pick, Odds for Thursday, March 5

The Utah Jazz (18-44) and Washington Wizards (16-45) will meet in the NBA tonight, with Trae Young set to make his debut for Washington in this game. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Julian Reese News / TheSheGotGame / March 5

Angel Reese’s Brother Julian Reese Returns the Favor with Stylish Tribute

Angel Reese’s courtside support for her brother Julian’s NBA debut was emotional. But Julian had a tribute of his own for his superstar sister, making a statement with his footwear.

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Trae Young eager to make impact in Wizards' debut vs. Jazz

Trae Young plans to make his long-awaited debut for the Washington Wizards when they host the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. Young made the announcement in a video posted to his Instagram account on Monday.

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Everything You Need to Know Ahead of Wizards vs. Jazz

The Washington Wizards (16-45) are hosting the Utah Jazz (18-44) in what will be an ultimate test of tanking in the NBA. Both teams owe top-eight protected picks to NBA contenders, which means they have to lose to give themselves a better chance at keeping their pick.

Trae Young News / Hardwood Heroics / March 5

Trae Young Trade Sparks Delayed Reaction From 12-Year NBA Veteran Nearly 8 Weeks Later: 'Looky Looky What Happen?'

NBA star Trae Young is ready for the next chapter of his career with the Washington Wizards. On January 9, the Atlanta Hawks traded Young, a move that garnered online discussion among players, analysts, and fans.

Kyshawn George News / Hoops Rumors / March 4

Kyshawn George Has Partial UCL Tear, Will Be Reevaluated In Three Weeks

Kyshawn George suffered a partial tear of the UCL in his left elbow and will be reevaluated in three weeks, the Wizards announced (via Twitter). The team states that it plans to treat the injury “conservatively,” so there’s no guarantee that George will return before the season ends on April 12.

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Jaden Hardy's Wizards Future Could Be More Secure Than Fans Realize

Few incoming pieces of the Anthony Davis trade were expected to factor into the Washington Wizards' future outside of the deal's obvious centerpiece. In exchange for a cast of largely-expiring Wizards' third-stringers, the Dallas Mavericks took advantage of the opportunity to dump a few veterans with whom D.C.

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Cavs sign Wizards rising star’s brother, G League champion to two-way contract

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed Olivier Sarr to a two-way contract, the team announced on Wednesday. He is the older brother of Washington Wizards rising star Alex Sarr, and has appeared in 46 NBA games from 2021-24 in three seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Wizards Rookie Big Man is Already Impressing in First Few Games

The Washington Wizards were forced to throw rookie big man Julian Reese directly into the fire, starting him in each of his first two appearances. Washington recently snagged the 22-year-old on a two-way contract in hopes of finding some depth at the center spot.