Trae Young

Washington Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, is not shy in admitting he has high expectations for his career.

LeBron James believes the Wizards could surprise the Eastern Conference after adding Trae Young and Anthony Davis.

The Washington Wizards are about to begin a new era led by forward AJ Dybantsa, Trae Young and Anthony Davis. Capital One Arena, their home venue, is also nearly done with a major renovation. And fans want a rebrand of the franchise. When teams are not particularly great on the court, field, ice, etc., I […]

Kendrick Perkins believes the Washington Wizards are capable of making a major leap in the 2026-27 NBA season, predicting that they will make the playoffs and finish among the Eastern Conference’s top six teams. “The Wizards are making the playoffs…they’re going to be a top 6 seed in the Eastern Conference,” Perkins said. “They’re going […] The post Wizards will be a top-six team in the East, says Kendrick Perkins appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The top pick in the 2026 NBA draft is just over a week away from making his rookie debut, and he's continuing to impress in preseason ahead of his first game.

Trae Young is in D.C. for the long haul. Your mileage may vary on the four-year max extension the Wizards handed him this summer, but it’s clear that the Wizards are committed to Young and his style. That opens a range of questions around how (and whether) he molds his game to mesh with the […]

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 10: Trae Young #3 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons on October 10, 2026 at Capital One Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima...

Washington Wizards point guard Trae Young and Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins were both ejected during a preseason clash between the two teams on Saturday night.

AJ Dybantsa made his second career preseason appearance as the Washington Wizards secured a 114-108 win over the Detroit Pistons in overtime on Saturday night.

The Washington Wizards are less than two weeks away from kicking off their 2026-27 regular season. The Wizards recently turned in an impressive performance against the New York Knicks in preseason, with Trae Young torching his former rival with an impressive showing alongside Anthony Davis and rookie AJ Dybantsa. Recently, Young revealed his lofty goal […] The post Wizards’ Trae Young makes it clear he’s hoping to reach NBA Finals this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins has higher expectations for the Washington Wizards entering the 2026-27 season than most NBA analysts. The return of four-time All-Star Trae Young is a big part of his prediction, as is a healthy Anthony Davis, alongside top prospect AJ Dybantsa. Davis dismissed a potential trade from the Wizards in preparation for the […] The post Kendrick Perkins drops extremely bold Wizards claim for 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

AJ Dybantsa's preseason debut was a promising one.

I think I think some thoughts about Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa. | Getty Images With a hat tip to OG NFL writer Peter King, and to Bill Simmons and the crew at Grantland and The Ringer, and to Zach Lowe, and to Eric Koreen, and to the legion of writers I’m ripping off with this format, here are 10 things I think I think about this year’s Washington Wizards: Trae Young will lead the NBA in assists per game for just the second time in his career. Young’s been a genius-level passer throughout his...

Four-time All-Star Trae Young remains open to the possibility that he could return to the Hawks near the end of his career.

Even though Trae Young is still in the early stages of a new chapter with the Washington Wizards, he won't close the door on one day potentially returning to his original team.

Can the Washington Wizards end the tank? With Anthony Davis, Trae Young, and DeAndre Ayton onboard, here are 3 historical paths and what each would mean for 2026-27. | NBAE via Getty Images After a brutal stretch of losing by design, the Wizards are going to try to start winning this year. The past three seasons, the team totaled 50 wins — tied with the 2021-24 Detroit Pistons for the 10th worst three-year stretch in NBA history. The worst stretch belongs to The Process Philadelphia 76ers, wh...

Trae Young isn’t pretending to be something he’s not. The Wizards guard knows nobody has ever confused him with Gary Payton defensively. But Young believes his new surroundings in Washington may make life considerably easier on that end. “I’m probably going to be the weak link defensively, but I can still give effort,” Young told […] The post Trae Young admits he’s Wizards’ defensive ‘weak link,’ promises effort appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Washington Wizards point guard Trae Young admitted to reporters that he might be the "weak link" on the defensive end, although he noted his ability to still give effort alongside the help he'll have behind him (h/t Henry J. Brown of Wizards on SI).

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 28: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards poses for a portrait during Media Day at CareFirst Arena on September 28, 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 on Thursday released their 2026-27 promotional schedule, whi...

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.