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The Wizards got a fascinating prospect when they chose Will Riley 21st overall. He’s 6-9, skilled, has a funky tough-to-defend (especially if refs keep letting him use that carry elongated hesi dribble) game, and a good helping of competitive moxey. He had some good moments last season, though I was less enamored with even “the […]
Bub Carrington could soon see his time in the Wizards' rotation cut with the inclusion of Tre Mann.
The Los Angeles Lakers avoided benching Deandre Ayton during his lone season with the team, but the big man is now in that position with the Wizards.
Even before he stepped into the NBA, Victor Wembanyama had become the next big generational superstar in the eyes of basketball purists. He’s since rapidly transformed into the face of a global basketball revolution. After an RoTY campaign, emerging from a health scare involving a shoulder blood clot that halted his sophomore campaign, becoming the […] The post 5 Things Victor Wembanyama Must Do to Become the NBA GOAT appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Los Angeles Lakers avoided fully embracing Anthony Davis in this role, but the Washington Wizards don't have a better option.
Julian Reese‘s stay with the Nuggets was even shorter than Cam Whitmore‘s stay with the Cavaliers. Denver has waived Reese, according to the NBA’s official transaction log, after acquiring the 23-year-old big man from Washington as part of last week’s five-team Peyton Watson trade. The move was expected. Reese was on a two-way contract, so the […] The post Nuggets waive Julian Reese, brother of WNBA star Angel appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Cleveland Cavaliers have waived Cam Whitmore and will stretch the remaining money on his contract over the next three seasons. Whitmore recently arrived in Cleveland from the Washington Wizards as part of the Peyton Watson sign-and-trade, but the Cavaliers were not expected to keep the 22-year-old forward on their roster. By using the waive-and-stretch […] The post Cavaliers waive Cam Whitmore appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Denver Nuggets on Friday waived Julian Reese after acquiring the 6-foot-9 forward/center from the Washington Wizards in the Peyton Watson sign-and-trade. The move, confirmed by NBA.com’s transaction log, had already been expected when Reese was included in the deal. Reese was traded to Denver on August 20, 2026, after spending the previous season with […] The post Nuggets release forward acquired in Peyton Watson sign-and-trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Cleveland Cavaliers have waived forward Cam Whitmore just days after acquiring him from the Washington Wizards. He now becomes a free agent. The Cleveland Cavaliers have waived Cam Whitmore, league sources told @hoopshype . Whitmore, the 20th pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, has averaged 10.5 points on 45% from the field and 35% from 3-point range in 17.3 minutes during three NBA seasons with the Rockets and Wizards. pic.twitter.com/y4FZJjhbhK — Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) August 28, 2026 Whi...
The Washington Wizards understand their position with Anthony Davis.
Kevin Durant didn’t expect Russell Westbrook to walk away from basketball just yet after he announced his retirement this offseason. Despite reportedly receiving interest from the Washington Wizards and Sacramento Kings, Westbrook ended a legendary career that will forever be linked with Durant’s. For Durant, seeing one of his closest former teammates retire hit differently. […] The post Kevin Durant Reacts to Russell Westbrook’s ‘Shocking’ Retirement appeared first on Basketball Forever .
The Washington Wizards can't solely depend on AJ Dybantsa to stay competitive this season, but they need him to be consistent.
Can 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis and Trae Young lead the Washington Wizards to snap a six-year playoff drought? The Wizards should have a better idea two months into the 2026-27 regular season. If not, Davis could once again be on the move, according to one ESPN NBA insider. Amid his third team in two seasons, […] The post ESPN insiders put Wizards’ Anthony Davis on trade request watch appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Orlando Magic have agreed to a deal with Malaki Branham, according to Michael Scotto. The 23-year-old guard joins Orlando after four NBA seasons split between the San Antonio Spurs and Washington Wizards. Branham was selected with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and has appeared in 216 regular-season games, including […] The post Magic sign Malaki Branham appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
After a fairly quiet June and July (in free agency, anyway), the Cavaliers have gone all in during August. They traded Dennis Schroder to the Hornets for Tre Mann. They traded Max Strus to the Clippers and Mann to the Wizards in a deal that brought them Peyton Watson (and Cam Whitmore). They agreed to […] The post Talkin’ Cavs: Breaking down Peyton Watson trade, James Harden deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .
After spending last season with the Wizards, free agent guard Sharife Cooper has rejoined the Liaoning Flying Leopards of the Chinese Basketball Association, as Dario Skerletic of Sportando relays. A former standout at Auburn, Cooper was drafted 48th overall by Atlanta in 2021 but spent just a single season in the NBA before playing in […]
Monumental Sports & Entertainment and DAZN on Tuesday announced a multi-year partnership to stream Wizards, Capitals, Mystics and Go-Go games on DAZN. The sides, sources tell Bullets Forever, are continuing to work toward finalizing the details of this multi-year agreement that allows viewers to watch every Wizards game live or on demand using the Monumental+ […]
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The Washington Wizards are evaluating how Anthony Davis fits into their future, and hopefully he'll stay healthy long enough for them to figure it out.
DeMar DeRozan is heading to Denver after agreeing to a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Nuggets, according to ESPN. DeRozan had several options after becoming a free agent, holding conversations with the Miami Heat, Washington Wizards and New Orleans Pelicans before ultimately choosing Denver. The Nuggets made a strong push in recent weeks, selling the […] The post DeMar DeRozan Picks Nuggets After Interest From Multiple Teams appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Jonathan Kuminga remains unsigned in late August, so naturally, the hypothetical trade machine is starting to warm up. The latest idea would send Kuminga to the Pacers in a three-team sign-and-trade involving the Hawks and Wizards. Rohan Roman of NBA on SI put together the proposal, which would look like this: Pacers receive: Jonathan Kuminga […] The post Trade proposal sends Jonathan Kuminga, Bilal Coulibaly to Pacers in three-team deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Washington Wizards traded for Deandre Ayton, but the big man may not be happy with his role.
The Wizards have accumulated such a deep roster that despite the talents of Cam Whitmore, he couldn't stick around.
DeMar DeRozan has agreed to sign a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Denver Nuggets, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. DeRozan, who is entering his 18th NBA season, was one of the top remaining free agents and had spoken with the Miami Heat, Washington Wizards and New Orleans Pelicans before ultimately choosing to sign with Denver and stay in the West. After failed trade attempts earlier this summer, DeRozan and the Sacramento Kings worked together to allow him to find more The post...
Michael Jordan let his Wizards teammate know they are not the same.