Washington Wizards

The Wizards have exercised their rookie scale team options for next season on five players selected in the first round of the 2024 and 2025 drafts, according to a team press release. Here are those five players, along with the salaries they’ll make in 2027/28 now that their options have been picked up: Alex Sarr […]

The Washington Wizards go on a brief one-game road trip, heading down south to Orlando, to face the Magic. After an impressive NBA Cup win over the Hornets, holding the opponent to only 79 (!) points, they now face arguably a hungry Orlando team that hasn’t had a great start to their season (2-3 record so far). In fact, the Wizards are coming with a better record (3-3). Here’s the preview! Game info When: : Monday, November 2, 2026, 7:30 p.m. ET Where: Kia Center, Orlando, FL How to watch: Le...

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 19: Ivica Zubac #40 of the Los Angeles Clippers competes for position against Alex Sarr #20 and Kyshawn George #18 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on January 19, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Wa...

It was AJ Dybantsa’s regular-season home debut in Washington. As he did in Cleveland on Wednesday, the first pick of the 2026 draft showed signs of his enormous potential, with 17 points and eight rebounds in 30 minutes. The buzz every time he touched the ball was palpable, the release of energy noticeable when he made a 3-pointer and followed up an Anthony Davis miss with a thunderous offensive rebound dunk in the fourth quarter. (The dunk was wiped out when Dybantsa was called for offensive...

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 30: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards reacts to a play against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of the NBA Cup game at Capital One Arena on October 30, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Wizards won 95-79 la...

We’re about five games into the NBA season, which means it’s probably too early to draw any real conclusions. So naturally, let’s draw a few conclusions. Five thoughts from around the league … 5. I think the Hawks have a shot to be this year’s version of the 2025 Pacers. Actually, I think the Pacers do, […] The post Five NBA thoughts: Grizzlies surprise, Celtics impress, Wizards entertain appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Mavericks Kyrie Irving had been working his way back into form. Friday looked a lot more like the version the Mavericks were waiting for. Irving scored 16 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter and added nine assists as Dallas handed the Rockets their first loss, 116-111. As Austin Veazey of Mavs On SI […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, Wizards, AJ Dybantsa, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire.

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 11: Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) walks into the Senate Chamber on December 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. Two opposing health care bills intended to avert rising health care premiums failed. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) | Getty Images U.S. Senator Ron Wyden’s advocacy to keep the Trail Blazers in Portland started years before the Paul Allen Trust even began the process of selling the franchise. After ownership of the team was transferred to a group led by Tom Dundon, ...

After Washington Wizards’ top prospect AJ Dybantsa made his NBA debut, he talked about what he’s learned from Anthony Davis. Dybantsa finished with 19 points against the Cleveland Cavs. Then, he helped the Wizards beat the Charlotte Hornets 95-79 in his first NBA Cup matchup. After the win, Dybantsa revealed how Davis has influenced his […] The post Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa reveals biggest lesson he’s learned from Anthony Davis so far appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Wizards rode a swarming and stingy defense to overcome a slow offensive start and beat the Charlotte Hornets, 95-79 in their opening NBA Cup contest of 2026. Washington asserted themselves midway through the second quarter, closing the half on a 16-8 run to take a 51-46 halftime lead. The run continued when play resumed in the second half with the Wizards blasting the Hornets 28-13 in the third period. The fourth quarter was a lead-retention grind — the Wizards cause abetted by a Charlott...

The Houston Rockets were without Alperen Sengun for their NBA Cup clash against the Dallas Mavericks. However, Kevin Durant has suited up, and he got cleared for takeoff. The 38-year-old showed he still had those hops as he blew by PJ Washington on a drive. He then threw the ball down all over Mavs center […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant puts on personal Dunk Contest vs. Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Rookie first overall pick AJ Dybantsa led the Washington Wizards, dominating the Charlotte Hornets 95-79 on Friday night. The post Wizards dethrone Hornets to a 95- 79 home win appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Two days after losing their 17th straight game to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Washington Wizards return home to face the Charlotte Hornets — a team they’ve dropped five straight games to. The Wizards were out-rebounded 54-41 in their 110-103 loss to the Hornets on Monday. They allowed 21 offensive rebounds — 11 to Moussa Diabate […]

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 26: Tre Johnson #12 of the Washington Wizards looks on during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on October 26, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag...

Wizards AJ Dybantsa waited four games to make his NBA debut. Once he got out there, he didn’t look particularly interested in easing into things. The No. 1 overall pick scored 19 points on 8-of-12 shooting in Wednesday’s loss at Cleveland, adding two rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes. He had missed Washington’s […] The post NBA Notes: Wizards, AJ Dybantsa, Rockets, Fred VanVleet, Warriors appeared first on Hoops Wire.

DeMarcus Cousins believes the Minnesota Timberwolves should trade Rudy Gobert for Anthony Davis, arguing that the move would give the team another offensive option while Anthony Edwards recovers from a knee injury. Speaking on Gil’s Arena, the former NBA All-Star suggested Minnesota should pursue Davis and send Gobert to Washington. Cousins also argued the deal […] The post DeMarcus Cousins proposes Rudy Gobert-Anthony Davis trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Game Details Date Friday, October 30 Start Time 7 PM ET / 6 PM CT / 4 PM PT Location Capital One Arena, Washington DC How to Watch on TV Fans have regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: Washington Home Broadcast MNMT/WSOC-ABC Charlotte Away Broadcast WZBJ - WZBJ 24 How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Wizards fans in local market Monumental+ Hornets fans in local market DAZN Out-of-mark...

AJ Dybantsa scored 19 points in his NBA debut, but the Washington Wizards could not hold off the Cleveland Cavaliers, who rallied for a 121-111 victory on Wednesday night at Rocket Arena. Evan Mobley scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, while Peyton Watson added 22 points to help Cleveland extend its winning streak to […] The post AJ Dybantsa scores 19 in NBA debut as Cavaliers rally past Wizards appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Dallas Mavericks beat the injury-depleted Oklahoma City Thunder 120-96 on Wednesday night, using a season-best 16 made 3-pointers to hand the defending champions their first loss of the season. Cooper Flagg finished with 26 points and eight assists, while P.J. Washington added 18 points and nine rebounds as Dallas improved to 3-2. The Mavericks […] The post Mavericks cruise past Thunder as Dallas dominates from 3-point range appeared first on TalkBasket.net.