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The Washington Wizards are less than a week away from the NBA Draft. Hell, it’s next Tuesday, June 23! And the Wizards are rattling sabers behind closed doors. NBA Insider Marc Stein reported on his newsletter last night that they are taking a closer look at Kansas guard Darryn Peterson. With only a few days […]
Just days before the 2026 NBA Draft, the Washington Wizards have reportedly not finalized their plans for the No. 1 overall pick. According to The Athletic, BYU wing AJ Dybantsa remains firmly in consideration, but the organization has also devoted significant attention to Kansas guard Darryn Peterson. Sources cautioned against interpreting Peterson’s lack of a […] The post Wizards still weighing AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson at No. 1 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
In the latest Stein Line, Marc Stein provided new intel about who the Washington Wizards might be picking at #1, and it might be changing from the consensus. From Stein: With only a few days to go before Tuesday night’s first round of the NBA Draft, multiple draft experts have passed along that they legitimately […]
The Wizards are walking on thin ice. Just a day after reports emerged that Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million player option and enter free agency, another question surfaced around the franchise’s future: Anthony Davis’ commitment. The timing naturally triggered the obvious questions. Davis landed in Washington along with Young as part of the […] The post Wizards Receive “Delightful” Anthony Davis Update After Trae Young’s Bold Free Agency Decision appeared first on EssentiallySpo...
Although the outside perception has largely been that AJ Dybantsa is the frontrunner to be selected first overall during next week’s draft, multiple draft experts believe there’s a real chance the Wizards will instead take Darryn Peterson, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). One “well-placed insider” told Stein that Washington is […]
For the longest time now, we've been hearing that Anthony Davis would not be staying in Washington. Might not even play a game for them (he hasn't as of yet, sitting out the last three months of the season). He might try to get himself flipped elsewhere, to a team that's in contention, went the rumors. But lo and behold, an interview on Thursday tells us that AD may just be with the Wizards for the long haul. "He's communicated to me a strong interest in being part of what we're bu...
Although he was hired as the Magic‘s new head coach on June 1, Sean Sweeney wasn’t formally introduced to the media until Thursday because he had been serving as the Spurs’ associate head coach in the NBA Finals, writes Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press. “When we finally did get in front of him, it […]
Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic headlines Serbia’s preliminary roster for the July qualifying window for the 2027 FIBA World Cup, as BasketNews.com relays. Jokic will be joined by fellow NBA players Nikola Jovic (Heat) and Tristan Vukcevic (Wizards), though Bogdan Bogdanovic (Clippers) and Nikola Topic (Thunder; back surgery) won’t be available. Jokic nearly led the Serbian […]
The Wizards are reportedly exploring a trade for a second late-lottery pick, per The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor, which would make them the fourth team ever with the No. 1 pick plus another lottery selection.
Anthony Davis reportedly wants to stay in Washington as the Wizards prepare to add another cornerstone this summer.
The 2026 NBA draft is just a few days away, and final predictions are still trickling in before things commence on Tuesday.
The Washington Wizards have a big week coming up as they have the chance to select the best player in the NBA Draft with the No. 1 pick. Outside of that, they also have to worry about their own players, as Trae Young recently opted out of his $49 million contract. Young is now a […] The post Wizards rumors: Trae Young looking elsewhere after $49 million opt-out is ‘nonsense’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
While all eyes around the NBA are on the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes, there’s another pretty notable name whose future is […]
Trae Young is about to do something he has never done in nine NBA seasons: walk into free agency with no team holding his rights. That, more than anything said on a podcast, is the actual surprise here. The Washington Wizards guard plans to decline his $48.97 million player option for 2026-27 and become an […] The post Trae Young Makes Surprising Career Move Days After Eye-Catching Wizards Comment: “Imagine I Win a Championship in DC” appeared first on EssentiallySports .
When the Washington Wizards traded for Trae Young ahead of last season's deadline, Young signing a longer-term deal with the team almost felt like a foregone conclusion.
DHJ Quick Take: Young Opting Out to Hit Free Agency Washington Wizards guard Trae Young plans to decline his $48.9 million player option for the 2026–27 season, according to Marc J. Spears of ESPN. Young will enter unrestricted free agency this offseason. The Wizards acquired Young from the Atlanta Hawks in January. Young played in […]
Washington Wizards guard Trae Young is set to test the market in free agency, which will officially begin on Monday, as he will decline his $48.97 million player option. ESPN’s Marc J. Spears reported the development on Wednesday. It was the expected move from Young, who was traded to the Wizards in February after eight […] The post Wizards’ Trae Young plans to decline $49 million player option before free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Washington Wizards guard Trae Young is expected to decline his $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 season, ESPN’s Marc Spears reported Wednesday. The four-time All-Star guard will now become an unrestricted free agent on Monday. Spears reported that Young loves the team in D.C. and that Washington remains the “front runner,” which aligns with […]
Trae Young will reportedly test free agency after half a season with the Washington Wizards.
For the Washington Wizards, it can be fun to think about what trade offers are coming their way for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. To move back a spot, though, via a deal with the Utah Jazz, there'd better be a hefty chest of draft picks in return.
The Washington Wizards own the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft that kicks off on June 23. However, many are debating who should be the top selection between AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson. Franchise legend John Wall shared his take on the situation and revealed which prospect Washington should select on draft night. […] The post John Wall names his top choice for Wizards’ No. 1 NBA Draft pick appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Despite the fact that Darryn Peterson and his camp have gone all-in on becoming the number-one overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, BYU star AJ Dybantsa likely has something to say about that as he reportedly anticipates being the top selection after recei
The Chicago Bulls' draft decision is largely out of their hands at fourth overall. But the Washington Wizards could still keep their hopes alive.
Well, the 2026 NBA Draft is now less than one week away. And one of the Washington Wizards’ recent stars gave his endorsement on who he would like to see picked No. 1 overall. John Wall was recently asked who he would like to see drafted No. 1. He endorsed former Kansas guard Darryn Peterson […]
The Wizards can't let the noise surrounding Trae Young distract them from the fact that he wants to be there.