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The pressure on the Wizards’ front office has never been higher

Since 2023, the Washington Wizards front office’s plan was simple: lose games, accumulate draft assets, develop young players, and wait for the moment when the rebuild finally produced a legitimate cornerstone. Or at least the chance to draft one. That moment has arrived. The Wizards hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA […]

Mystics at Lynx preview: Washington heads to Minnesota on Father’s Day

The Washington Mystics play the Minnesota Lynx tomorrow evening on Father’s Day. Let’s preview this game. Game info When: Sunday, June 121, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN How to Watch: Monumental Sports Network Injuries: None to report What to watch for Well, well, well. The Mystics are now 7-7 this […]

Mystics at Liberty final score: Washington upsets New York, 86-83

Sometimes, David beats Goliath, y’all. That is what happened today when the Washington Mystics defeated the New York Liberty, 86-83 on Friday night at Barclays Center. The most impressive part of this game was the fourth quarter where the Liberty had an 8 point lead at one point. No one would have blamed Washington for […]

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Report: D’Angelo Russell opts in to $6M player option

Veteran guard D’Angelo Russell has opted in to his $6 million player option for the 2026-27 season, Jake Fischer reported Friday. Russell, 30, was acquired by the Wizards on Feb. 5 as part of a trade that sent Anthony Davis, Dante Exum and Jaden Hardy to Washington. He averaged 10.2 points and 4.0 assists across […]

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The WNBA will expand to a 50 game regular season in 2027

On Wednesday, the WNBA announced that the 2027 season will expand to 50 games, up from 44 in the 2026 season. This is not a surprise, considering that the league has expanded the season up from 34 games back in 2019. It is also allowed in the current collective bargaining agreement. Kareem Copeland of ESPN […]

Report: Trae Young plans to decline $48.97M player option

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 […]

Mystics at Sun final score: Sonia Citron leads Washington to 88-81 win

If I told you that Kiki Iriafen and Shakira Austin would not be able to play for the Washington Mystics tonight against the Connecticut Sun, I wouldn’t blame anyone who would think that the Mystics would lose this game. Even if it’s on the road against the league’s worst team. But if there’s one thing […]

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John Wall wants the Wizards to pick Darryn Peterson No. 1 overall

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 […]

Kyshawn George commits to Canada for World Cup qualifiers

Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George committed to play for Canada during this summer’s FIBA World Cup qualifying games, the team announced Tuesday. George will play three contests with Canada, starting July 3 in Hamilton, Onatrio. July 3: vs. Puerto Rico July 6: vs. Jamaica August 31: Opponent TBD This won’t be George’s first stint with […]

The Mystics’ rookies haven’t stood out yet in the 2026 season

It goes without saying that the 2026 Washington Mystics will live and die by how Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen and Shakira Austin do. In addition, Michaela Onyenwere, their only notable free agency addition, makes up Washington’s veteran core. They are also all four of Washington’s double digit scores per game. Washington’s roster outside of these […]

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Mystics at Sun preview: Washington looks to beat worst in the East

Sunday evening, the Washington Mystics will visit the Connecticut Sun in a town called Montville… in Connecticut. Here’s the preview: Game Info When: Wednesday, June 17 at 7 p.m. ET Where: Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, CT How to Watch: Monumental Injuries Mystics: Darianna Littlepage-Buggs (Day-to-Day) Sun: none Pregame notes The Washington Mystics will face the […]

Trae Young is back in trade rumors. Here’s what that means for the Wizards

Trae Young is back in trade rumors just five months after the Washington Wizards acquired him. Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported on Monday that while the expectation remains that Young will find a long-term deal with the Wizards, several teams, including the Miami Heat, are considering trade avenues to acquire the four-time All-Star […]

Ranking NBA Draft Prospects By How Well They’d Fit In Washington

We are a little under a week away from the 2026 NBA Draft and that means we are getting a little closer to seeing the Washington Wizards make one of the most important picks in their franchise history, with the #1 overall pick in the draft. This draft is littered with some amazing talent, but […]

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Why YODA Thinks Morez Johnson is the Best Michigan Prospect in the Draft

Since posting the YODA Big Board, the number one question I’ve gotten is about the somewhat unorthodox ranking of University of Michigan big guys — Yaxel Lendeborg, Aday Mara, and Morez Johnson Jr. Below are there ranks according to Ye Olde Draft Analyzer (YODA), my stat-based draft analysis tool, and the Rookie Scale Consensus Mock […]

Alex Sarr undergoes surgery for fractured foot

Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr underwent surgery to repair a fractured right foot on Monday, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Sarr, 21, suffered the injury during an offseason workout last week but is expected to return by the start of the 2026-27 season. Depending on the severity, foot fractures typically require 6-to-8 weeks for the […]

The Wizards should draft AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick

During Will Dawkins and Michael Winger’s introductory press conference in June 2023, the duo outlined a multi-year plan to resurrect a dormant franchise in need of a major reset. After years of chasing NBA titles with a play-in roster, Wizards ownership promised a different approach — one built on trust between an owner tired of […]

Mystics at Liberty final score: Washington blown out 86-64 on the road

Ugh, that’s all I can say about this one. The Washington Mystics were blown out by the New York Liberty, 86-64 on Sunday afternoon at Barclays Center in New York City. Basically one day after the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship since 1973, the Liberty followed that up with a win of […]

Why Caleb Wilson Might Be The Perfect Franchise Player For Washington

With the first pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Washington Wizards are almost certain to pick either AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson. They’re both impressive prospects who’d warrant being the top selection in nearly any draft. But 2026 is a rare year with four elite prospects who would normally be considered The Guy. So […]

Three former Wizards win NBA title with New York Knicks

Former Wizards players Landry Shamet, Trey Jemison III and Dillon Jones won an NBA championship with the New York Knicks on Saturday. It marked the ninth time in 10 seasons that at least one former Wizard has won the NBA title. Shamet spent the 2023-24 season in Washington before leaving in free agency and later […]

Mystics at Liberty preview: Washington looks to get back to .500 on Sunday

The Washington Mystics play the New York Liberty tomorrow afternoon. Let’s get to it. Game info When: Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET Where: Barclays Center, New York City How to Watch: Monumental Sports Network. NBA TV nationally. Injuries: For the Mystics, Dariana Littlepage-Buggs and Kiki Iriafen are day-to-day. The Liberty have no […]

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NBA Finals Game 5 discussion

Today is Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. New York leads the series 3-1 and the series heads back to San Antonio. Watch it at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC (WJLA-TV in the DMV). Yes, I know I posted this in the morning. In this […]