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For most of the past two decades, the Washington Wizards have been bad. During that 20-year span, they’ve managed an above .500 record just six times. Their cumulative regular season winning percentage was 40.2% — second worst in the league. Only the Sacramento Kings (39.6%) were worse. And the Kings had to play in the […]
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The Washington Wizards entered 2026 with a projected $80 million in cap space for the 2026-27 season. But after acquiring four players before the February deadline — including Trae Young and Anthony Davis — and winning the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, the Wizards sit just $11 million below the luxury tax. […]
The Houston Rockets could add Anthony Davis to their roster without giving up too much if the Washington Wizards are interested in a move. Davis was acquired by Washington during the season when the Wizards looked to improve the roster for next season. However, there have been multiple comments from Davis talking about Washington’s negative […] The post Houston Rockets Best Trade Package For Anthony Davis Revealed appeared first on HEAVY .
Duke forward Cameron Boozer explained why he believes the Washington Wizards should select him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
In a one-on-one interview with Ari Alexander of 7News Boston (Twitter video link), AJ Dybantsa praised both the Wizards and the Jazz and said he was confident he’ll end up being the No. 1 overall pick in a few weeks, as Jackson Payne of The Deseret News relays. Washington controls the first pick and Utah […]
When the Washington Wizards go on the clock at the NBA Draft on June 23, they’ll have a wealth of options — each of whom could be The Franchise Player that leads them for the next decade or so. In the first two parts of this ongoing series, we’ve looked at AJ Dybantsa and Cam […]
Superstars are hard to come by. That’s because they possess a rare combination of skills, excitement and star power that turn good teams into contenders. But acquiring one becomes easier when a team owns the No. 1 pick — like the Washington Wizards do in the 2026 NBA Draft. AJ Dybantsa, who averaged a Division-I-best […]
It’s June. The second game of the NBA Finals is later today. But here we are, still think about the 2026 NBA Draft on June 23-24, 2026. FanDuel Sportsbook will say that AJ Dybantsa is the No. 1 pick and so will everyone’s mom, dad, sibling, better half and dog. Even Dybantsa thinks so himself. […]
From the moment the Washington Wizards won the NBA Draft Lottery, the camera immediately swung to BYU star AJ Dybantsa, whose facial expression carried tremendous value for a fanbase who believed they were looking into the eyes of their franchise's newest
BYU forward AJ Dybantsa strongly believes the Washington Wizards will make him the No. 1 overall pick in this month's draft.
"That team instantly would be in the playoffs with you," former Wizards superstar Gilbert Arenas said to AJ Dybantsa in a recent conversation. BYU star AJ Dybantsa heard "No Chill Gil" share what he would do if he could choose the draft order, and the ans
I’m sure all of us are still intoxicated after the Jazz stole the show and acquired the second overall pick in this year’s NBA draft, despite the firm adamance of Wizards fans that the Jazz are miserable unless they move on from rookie Ace Bailey. What stands out, though, is that this is the only […]
Recently, AJ Dybantsa was on the “Gilbert Arenas Show,” a podcast with the former Wizards star. Contrary to previous rumblings that he preferred to stay in Utah because he went to Brigham Young, Dybantsa answered questions about him as a potential Wizards player, including which number he would want to wear. If they draft me, […]
The Washington Wizards look poised to select BYU standout AJ Dybantsa with the number one pick they were recently awarded in the upcoming NBA Draft. Dybantsas figures to slide into the Wizards’ small forward slot and help fill out the roster around last year’s trade acquisitions, Trae Young and Anthony Davis. However, recently, former NBA […] The post Why Gilbert Arenas tells AJ Dybantsa he wants Anthony Davis, Trae Young traded if he’s Wizards’ No. 1 pick appeared first on ClutchPoints .
May 10, 2026: The day the Wizards franchise changed forever. When Mark Tatum opened up the 13th envelope, showing a purple music note, the Wizards had officially gotten the first pick in the NBA Draft for the first time in 16 years. After three seasons of tanking, the rebuild was complete. But a time that […] The post Wizards Must Take the Simple Path and Draft AJ Dybantsa appeared first on The Lead .
The Washington Wizards haven't even picked him yet, and projected first overall pick AJ Dybantsa is already making some lofty demands.
Many draft experts believe the Washington Wizards will select either AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft. But the 2026 Naismith Men’s Basketball Player of the Year, Cameron Boozer, is still in the mix for Washington atop the draft. Boozer averaged 22.5 points and 10.2 rebounds per […]
So, you saw the title above. Why ask it? We live in a world which is human. Things happen in life. Maybe Monumental Basketball President or Washington Wizards General Manager Will Dawkins have a change of heart and pick someone not named AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer or Caleb Wilson. What does it mean, and why? […]
The Washington Wizards finally did it. This past Mother’s Day, they secured the rights to the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. It took a season-long tank and a little bit of luck — it’s the first time since 2018 that the worst team won the lottery. However, the work doesn’t end here. […] The post Washington Wizards 2026 NBA Draft Preview appeared first on The Lead .
It’s officially NBA Draft season, which means teams have began conducting predraft workouts with prospects from the 2026 draft class. The Washington Wizards, who own the No. 1 pick, have the power of choice with their first-round selection. While many believe it’s a two-horse race between AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson to be the No. […]
With the NBA Finals right around the corner and the offseason already here for the rest of the league, Milwaukee Bucks’ star Giannis Antetokounmpo is taking some time to enjoy traveling internationally. His latest stop was Budapest, Hungary as he attending the UEFA Champions League Final. In the process, Giannis was spotted rocking a “Wizards” […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo wears ‘Wizards’ Air Jordan 3 sneakers in Budapest appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The dream scenario for the Washington Wizards isn’t simply landing AJ Dybantsa, assuming he is the No 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The dream scenario is landing Dybantsa while already having established stars around him. If the Wizards enter the 2026-27 season with Trae Young, Anthony Davis, and Dybantsa, they would have one […]
The 2026 NBA Draft starts with the Washington Wizards, which means they hold all the cards surrounding the No. 1 pick. If Washington stays put, it will have the first choice in what’s considered one of the most talented draft classes of the last decade. Should another team covet the top choice enough to make […]
The Dallas Mavericks’ Anthony Davis trade return looks weaker as 2026 NBA Draft depth shrinks and late first-round pick value declines.