The Wizards shored up their center position for next season by acquiring DeAndre Ayton from the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s yet another trademark Will Dawkins trade — the price for Ayton was a guard they didn’t want and a couple second round picks. Add this move to a list that include paying nothing the team […]
The Lakers are trading center Deandre Ayton to the Wizards for guard Jaden Hardy and a pair of future second-round picks, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.
The Washington Wizards are FINALLY in the news for reasons other than AJ Dybantsa, Anthony Davis or Trae Young. Maybe Russell Westbrook as well? On Friday, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that the Wizards will acquire Deandre Ayton from the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Jaden Hardy and two of the Wizards’ second round […]
The 7-foot Ayton became expendabe after the Lakers acquired 24-year-old center Walker Kessler in a sign-and-trade deal with the Utah Jazz.
Good morning folks. It’s Thursday, July 2 and the third day of free agency. Jamir Watkins is back on a two-way deal. And Gabe Vincent is rumored to be one of the Wizards’ targets. Things can change at a moment’s notice. I’m writing this at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, and if things drastically change, […]
The Washington Wizards are moving beyond the “deconstruction” phase, and look poised to make moves toward a playoff run. And given the news about them not being willing to let Anthony Davis go in a trade? That tracks. In addition, the Wizards are interested in acquiring former Washington star Russell Westbrook, according to Marc Stein. […]
The Washington Wizards have no interest in trading All-Star forward Anthony Davis and are not listening to offers for him, a source told Andscape's Marc Spears.
The Washington Wizards declined Jamir Watkins’ $2.15 million team option for the 2026-27 season, Spotrac’s Keith Smith reported Monday. The Wizards reportedly extended a qualifying offer to Watkins, which makes him a restricted free agent this offseason. Watkins, 24, was selected No. 43 by Washington in the 2025 NBA Draft. He averaged 7.4 points and […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Wizards fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. So, you saw the news. Anthony Davis could go to the Golden State Warriors. Could he […]
The Golden State Warriors are attempting to trade for Washington Wizards forward Anthony Davis, Kevin O’Connor reported Sunday. Davis, 33, was acquired by the Wizards in a February trade that sent Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell and Dante Exum to Washington for Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Marvin Bagley III, Malachi Branham, three second-round picks and two first-round picks. Any […]
With the first pick in the 2026 draft, the Washington Wizards got the guy they think will spearhead the team’s offense and lead them into contention over the next decade-plus. Now comes the hard, fascinating, long-term work of turning AJ Dybantsa’s many strengths into an elite NBA player. Because Dybantsa will be just 19-years-old for […]
Washington Wizards fans are clearly encouraged by the franchise’s direction following the 2026 NBA Draft. In the latest SB Nation Reacts polls that we issue this week, 90 percent of respondents gave the selection of AJ Dybantsa an A grade, signaling overwhelming confidence in the organization landing the player many believe can become the face […]
If you haven’t seen it already, Greg Finberg wrote about reports about Trae Young planning to decline a $48.9 million player option for the 2026-27 season and become an unrestricted free agent this summer. Go ahead and read that article and come back because I’m not going to rehash all the details — I’m here […]
New NBA Trade Rumors including AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson
Monte Poole explains why the Golden State Warriors should be interested, but hesitant in 2026 NBA Draft prospect Hannes Steinbach from Washington.
Sarr was limited to 48 games last season due to hamstring and toe injuries. He missed Washington's final nine games.
Wizards center Alex Sarr has undergone surgery to repair a fractured right foot and is expected to be healthy for the start of the season, the team announced Monday.
Top NBA draft prospect Darryn Peterson has visited the Wizards but does not plan to grant another team a meeting, sources told ESPN.
Anthony Davis would shake things up for the Houston Rockets, possibly for the better.
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 […]
