Washington Wizards

The Washington Wizards have signed guard Jordan Schakel to a training camp deal, HoopsHype reported. Schakel returns to the organization after previously spending parts of three seasons with the Wizards and their G League affiliate, the Capital City Go-Go. His familiarity with the franchise and experience in the G League give Washington an experienced option […] The post Wizards sign Jordan Schakel appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Los Angeles Lakers have undergone wholesome changes this offseason. However, the biggest headline-grabbing change remains LeBron James’ exit, who has now formed a super-team with the Philadelphia 76ers. However, as far as season expectations are concerned, former Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas had a unique perspective. Speaking on Gil’s Arena, Arenas claimed that he […] The post Gilbert Arenas hits Lakers with ‘cheap season ticket’ diss after losing LeBron James appeared first on ...

Could the Wizards be kind of good this year? Maybe?

The Wizards have re-signed forward Anthony Gill, according to a team press release. Gill has appeared in 285 games (23 starts) in his six seasons in Washington, averaging 3.8 points and 1.9 rebounds per game. In 55 games (eight starts) last season, he averaged 5.8 points and 2.9 rebounds while shooting 62.8 percent from the […]

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 03: Isaiah Wong #21 of the Charlotte Hornets plays against the Washington Wizards during their game at Spectrum Center on February 03, 2025 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. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Dwight Murray Jr. and Isaiah Wong are officia...

Pick a number between 32 and 54. There may be a reasonable case for the Wizards winning that many games. Bryson Akins of Wizards On SI recently projected Washington to finish 42-40, with a best-case ceiling of 54 victories and a worst-case floor of 32. That is quite a neighborhood. It also reflects how difficult […] The post Wizards projected to finish 42-40, but just about anything seems possible appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Nuggets have emerged as a possible suitor to watch for free agent forward Cam Whitmore, reports Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). The 20th overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft, Whitmore was traded last month from the Wizards to the Cavaliers, who waived him in a cost-cutting move in order to […]

INGLEWOOD, CA - January 14: Kyshawn George #18 of the Washington Wizards, Bilal Coulibaly #0 of the Washington Wizards, Alexandre Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards, and Tre Johnson #12 of the Washington Wizards looks on during the game against the LA Clippers on January 14, 2026 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. 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 Li...

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 27: Caleb Love #2 and Rayan Rupert #21 of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrate after a play against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena on January 27, 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 OK, it’s not like they ...

Anthony Davis' contract situation with the Washington Wizards is up in the air due to specific demands, but is he worth a 4-year max extension?

The Wizards are promoting Amber Nichols from her current role of director of amateur evaluation to be the team’s new vice president of basketball operations and personnel, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter). According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link), the Mavericks made an unsuccessful attempt to hire Nichols this summer […]

Clippers guard Bradley Beal is take over the No. 3 jersey long associated with franchise legend Chris Paul, who has been recently outspoken about his treatment by the team.

The Dallas Mavericks are scarier than ever, especially in Luka Doncic’s early years. Before Kristaps Porzingis was sent to the Washington Wizards, the big man had a huge role with the Mavericks alongside Doncic. However, the 7-foot-2 Latvian center opened up the elephant in the room during his Dallas stint, which revolves around individual maturity. […] The post Kristaps Porzingis explains why his Dallas stint didn’t work out appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

In an interesting article for The Athletic, William Guillory, James L. Edwards III and Jared Weiss draft three 10-player teams using only players on their rookie scale contracts. The Spurs (Victor Wembanyama, No. 1; Dylan Harper, No. 3; Stephon Castle, No. 11), Wizards (AJ Dybantsa; No. 4; Alex Sarr, No. 18; Kyshawn George, No. 29) […]

Will the Wizards have a deep team in 2026-27? | NBAE via Getty Images Multiple times this summer, I’ve heard it claimed by fans, pundits, and current/former coaches, players, and front office types that the Wizards are deep. My instinctual reaction is skepticism. I delved into statistical analysis in part because so much of what I heard from the “experts” on TV when I was a kid didn’t seem accurate. I’d watch Player X (names redacted to protect the innocent) would grab a rebound, and I’d hear...

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Apparently the Kings could have had Trae Young. They just didn’t want everything that came with him. Before Young was traded from the Hawks to the Wizards, Atlanta offered him to Sacramento in a deal for Zach LaVine, according to Kings insider James Ham. Sacramento declined. “The Kings, of course, had been offered Trae Young at […] The post Kings reportedly rejected Trae Young-for-Zach LaVine trade before Wizards deal appeared first on Hoops Wire.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 11: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the first half against the Washington Wizards at Rocket Arena on February 11, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images All-time great players achieve that status by continually defy...

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: Devon Higgs #26 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket during the game against the Washington Wizards on July 18, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via ...