The Washington Wizards selected AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on June 23, 2026, at Barclays Center in New York. The 6-foot-9 forward, who played one season at Brigham Young University, joins a Wizards roster featuring Trae Young and marks the franchise’s first No. 1 pick since 2010. The … Read more
Trae Young and the Washington Wizards agreed to a new four-year, $212.9 million maximum-salary contract on June 22, 2026. The deal, which includes a player option for the final season, follows Young’s decision to decline his $49 million player option for the upcoming year, according to reports from The New York Times and CBS Sports. … Read more
The Washington Wizards hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, which takes place this Tuesday, June 22. While the front office has conducted extensive due diligence on Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, analysts widely expect the team to select BYU forward AJ Dybantsa to anchor their rebuilding core. The Case for Selecting … Read more
“The 2026 NBA Draft is shaping up with Washington Wizards selecting Darryn Peterson at No. 1, according to CBS Sports, while USA Today confirms the top four picks will include AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson. The draft, set for June 23, has sparked debates over player potential and team strategies.” Top 4 Picks … Read more
Washington Wizards guard Trae Young is expected to decline his $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 season, making him an unrestricted free agent. ESPN’s Marc Spears reported the move, with the Wizards remaining the front-runner to re-sign him despite interest from other teams. Young, 27, was acquired via trade in January and averaged 15.2 … Read more
“The 2026 NBA Draft is shaping up as one of the most competitive classes in recent memory, with the Washington Wizards reportedly prioritizing BYU wing AJ Dybantsa as their top target, according to NBA.com. Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz are focusing on playmaking guard Darryn Peterson, as outlined in a detailed mock draft analysis from The … Read more
The Washington Wizards have confirmed the retention of Brian Keefe as head coach for the upcoming NBA season, ending speculation about his future with the franchise. The decision comes after the team concluded a demanding 2023-24 campaign with a 17-65 record, the worst in the league. Keefe, who was promoted to head coach in April … Read more
WASHINGTON D.C. – The Oklahoma City Thunder, reigning NBA champions, will not visit the White House during their trip to Washington this weekend, despite a long-standing tradition of championship teams being hosted by the U.S. President. The decision, announced Friday, comes as the Thunder prepare to face the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on … Read more
Magic Host Wizards with Playoff Implications for Orlando ORLANDO, FL – The Orlando Magic will welcome the Washington Wizards to the Kia Center on Thursday, March 12, 2026, for a regular season NBA matchup. While the two teams find themselves on vastly different trajectories this season, the game carries significant weight for Orlando as they … Read more
MIAMI, FL – Tuesday night witnessed a performance for the ages as Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo scored 83 points against the Washington Wizards, etching his name into the NBA record books. The explosion surpassed even the legendary Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game from 2006, securing the second-highest single-game scoring total in NBA history, behind only … Read more