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The Washington Wizards are gearing up for a playoff comeback, and they are resting that responsibility on multiple-time All-Stars Anthony Davis and Trae Young. The pair will lead a team with a young and promising core. Players have an optimistic view of the upcoming season. They believe the culture will change within the team, which [...]
The Wizards apparently have an idea for resolving the Jalen Duren mess. The Pistons don’t seem particularly interested. Washington has shown interest in a deal that would send Anthony Davis to Detroit in exchange for Duren, according to Hunter Patterson and Sam Amick of The Athletic. League sources confirmed the Wizards’ interest, but the Pistons […] The post Wizards showed interest in Anthony Davis-Jalen Duren swap, but Pistons didn’t appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Washington Wizards are reportedly open to swapping Anthony Davis for Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren, but Detroit has turned down the offer.
The Washington Wizards' reported reluctance to consider trading Anthony Davis could apparently change if the Detroit Pistons decide to shop Jalen Duren.
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed 6’6 wing Jaylen Martin to an Exhibit 10 Contract. Martin has joined Portland’s training camp roster and is expected to play for the Rip City Remix of the G League this year. Joe Freeman of The Oregonian reported the news today. [subscripton required] Martin played for the Washington Wizards […]
It’s fitting that Phoebe Bridgers’ Lost Tour 2026 treats arenas, even one like Capital One Arena, home of the Washington Wizards and Capitals, almost like a sacred cathedral, given her angelic voice (which was on full display Tuesday night in D.C.). More artists should take Bridgers’ phone-free approach, as she’s doing with her ongoing tour. […] The post Phoebe Bridgers’ Lost Tour 2026 review: All phones should be banned from concerts appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Wizards know what everyone thinks about them. They’ve provided plenty of evidence. Washington has won just 50 games over the past three seasons, finishing with no more than 18 victories in any of them. This year’s group believes that needs to end. “It’s time to change the narrative,” guard Bub Carrington said as training […] The post Wizards say it’s finally time to ‘change the narrative’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
A deal for Detroit Pistons star Jalen Duren could erase years of smart rebuilding by the Washington Wizards.
Back in May, I asked if the end of the tanking era would usher in minutes for Justin Champagnie. My thinking on Champagnie hasn’t changed, but my answer has. Which is to say, I still think Champagnie is an average NBA player, and that if the Wizards hold an open competition for forward minutes, he […]
The guys surrounding the stars on the Wizards have the right attitude.
Anthony Davis isn’t promising the Wizards anything beyond this season. He’s also not worrying about it. Davis said at Media Day that he intends to play out the year before deciding what comes next with Washington. “When the season is over,” Davis said, via RealGM. “I’m going to go through the season, and kind of […] The post Anthony Davis will worry about Wizards future after season appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Golden State Warriors shouldn't even consider trading for Anthony Davis if the Wizards make him available, not even with Kristaps Porzingis' history.
The Washington Wizards are hoping to take a step forward this year with their new-look roster, headlined by number one overall draft pick AJ Dybantsa alongside veterans Trae Young and Anthony Davis. Young signed a massive contract extension with the Wizards this offseason as he looks to reinvigorate his career following last year’s trade from […] The post Did Wizards’ Trae Young take shot at Hawks, Zaccharie Risacher in AJ Dybantsa question? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Marc Spears named four teams interested in a Jalen Duren sign-and-trade, Washington included. #Pistons
Wizards Being the No. 1 overall pick usually comes with a fairly simple assignment: Please save us. AJ Dybantsa doesn’t quite see it that way in Washington. The Wizards haven’t won more than 18 games in any of the past three seasons, but Dybantsa said at Media Day that he doesn’t feel as if the […] The post East Notes: Wizards, AJ Dybantsa, Magic, Nikola Vucevic, Heat appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Anthony Davis will wait until next offseason to discuss a contract extension with the Washington Wizards. Here is why.
The Washington Wizards can't wait until after the season to decide on Anthony Davis' future.
Whether or not Anthony Davis will remain with the Washington Wizards long-term has been a major topic of discussion throughout the NBA offseason. Multiple teams have tried to trade for Davis in recent months, notably the Golden State Warriors, who inquired about his availability in their pursuit of both AD and LeBron James, but Davis […] The post Wizards’ Anthony Davis tries to shut down trade rumors with contract decision declaration appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Being the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft does not guarantee that you will have a big future in the biggest basketball league in the world. The Washington Wizards certainly have huge hopes for AJ Dybantsa, especially since the franchise failed to achieve team success with their previous No. 1 pick, John Wall, who […] The post AJ Dybantsa’s casual 1-word mic drop on Wizards No. 1 pick pressure appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Jalen Duren’s contract standoff with the Detroit Pistons is getting increasingly complicated. Multiple teams are reportedly monitoring the situation ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. Duren skipped Media Day and the start of training camp. That’s after rejecting Detroit’s reported five-year, $200 million offer. He is reportedly seeking a deal closer to his potential five-year, […] The post NBA rumors: Insider adds Wizards, Hawks to Jalen Duren sign-and-trade mix appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Anthony Davis is entering his first full season with the Washington Wizards focused on changing the team’s identity, establishing a defensive standard and helping the franchise’s young players. Speaking during Wizards media day on Monday, September 28, Davis said he is excited to return to the court after not playing since January because of a […] The post Anthony Davis addresses Wizards extension situation appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
AJ Dybantsa said he does not feel the pressure typically associated with being the No. 1 overall pick as he prepares for his rookie season with the Washington Wizards. Speaking during Wizards media day on Monday, September 28, Dybantsa said the veteran talent around him has allowed him to focus on learning rather than immediately […] The post AJ Dybantsa: “There’s not a lot of pressure on me” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
A new era of Wizards basketball is upon us. And there’s a new way to follow along with your favorite team. I’m launching a Substack called Wizards Central to cover the Wizards on-site and full-time. You can visit the site using this link: https://wizardscentral.com Subscribers will get access to coverage of all 82 games, including […]
The Washington Wizards need Deandre Ayton to buy into a reserve role, and questions should remain after Media Day.
The Washington Wizards' interest in Jalen Duren raises questions over Anthony Davis' future and may reopen the door to a massive Golden State Warriors trade.