Washington Wizards

The Washington Wizards have the potential to deliver basketball magic, but one thing could hold them back.

A second bidder has emerged in pursuit of an NBA expansion franchise in Seattle. BlackSun Private Equity, a New York-based firm that submitted a bid in August to bring the NBA back to Seattle, is working with the Tulalip Tribes to construct the arena on tribal-owned land if the bid succeeds. The groups are developing plans to build a new arena on land near Marysville, Washington, a town roughly 35 miles north of Seattle Nick Rathod, BlackSun's chief global strategy and communications officer,...

TOPSHOT - USA's #14 Anthony Davis dunks the ball in the men's Gold Medal basketball match between France and USA during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Bercy Arena in Paris on August 10, 2024. (Photo by Mark TERRILL / POOL / AFP) (Photo by MARK TERRILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) | POOL/AFP via Getty Images Thank you all for voting in our SB Nation Reacts survey this week. It was about when you thought a Washington Wizards player would make the USA Basketball men’s national team as a Wizar...

The Magic have signed free agent guards Malaki Branham and JD Davison, the team announced today (via Twitter). While the terms of the two agreements were not disclosed, Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel previously reported that Branham would be signing an Exhibit 10 contract with Orlando and he confirms Davison is on an Exhibit […]

Hawks Luguentz Dort has changed teams, but at least one of his new Hawks teammates is very familiar. Dort said he’s particularly excited about joining fellow Canadian Nickeil Alexander-Walker in Atlanta. The two go way back, having played together in high school and against each other plenty before reaching the NBA. “It’s amazing. Obviously, Nickeil […] The post NBA Notes: Hawks, Lu Dort, Pistons, Jalen Duren, Wizards appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Anthony Davis could ask the Washington Wizards for a trade if the team’s season starts poorly, according to ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk. Washington and Davis have mutually agreed to postpone discussions about a contract extension until after the regular season begins, leaving the veteran center’s long-term future unresolved. “Depending how the season begins for Washington, the […] The post Anthony Davis could seek Wizards trade if season goes wrong appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 23: Dwight Howard #21 of the Washington Wizards poses for photos with fans after an introductory press conference at the Capital One Arena on July 23, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

After years of irrelevance, Washington appears ready to hit the gas pedal. But in a competitive East, what is the ceiling for Dybantsa and the new-look Wizards?

Will Riley has potential. Will he do the work necessary to earn playing time as the Wizards seek to be competitive in 2026-27? | NBAE via Getty Images The Wizards got a fascinating prospect when they chose Will Riley 21st overall. He’s 6-9, skilled, has a funky tough-to-defend (especially if refs keep letting him use that carry elongated hesi dribble) game, and a good helping of competitive moxey. He had some good moments last season, though I was less enamored with even “the good stuff” than...

With the Lakers coming up short in their pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga, Jake Weinbach reveals how the Purple and Gold could revitalize their roster by acquiring P.J. Washington.

When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz via sign-and-trade, they projected to have a solid big-man tandem with Deandre Ayton as the backup. However, L.A. then went on to trade Ayton to the Washington Wizards for Jaden Hardy and two second-round picks. In a move that was made to replenish […]

The Nuggets have formally waived Julian Reese, per NBA.com’s transaction log. A 6’9″ forward/center who was signed to a two-way contract, Reese was traded from Washington to Denver last week as part of the Peyton Watson deal. The Nuggets were able to acquire Reese despite being over the second tax apron because two-way contracts don’t […]

The Cavaliers have waived Cam Whitmore, according to the official transaction log at NBA.com (hat tip to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype). Cleveland acquired Whitmore eight days ago as part of the five-team Peyton Watson deal. Reporting at the time indicated that the Cavaliers were “still working through” what to do with Whitmore, which suggested he […]

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 19: Cam Whitmore #1 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 19, 2025 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) | ...

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 22: Peyton Watson #8 of the Denver Nuggets celebrates with fans after the game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on January 22, 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 It’s been a rollercoaster of an offseason for the Cleveland...

The France men’s basketball team defeated Slovenia, 92-67 yesterday in Paris at Accor Arena. The Washington Wizards have Bilal Coulibaly and Alex Sarr as part of the pipeline. They were not named for the roster yesterday however. Sarr is recovering from foot surgery earlier this offseason, but he should be ready to go this fall. […]

There's belief within the NBA that Washington Wizards star Anthony Davis has his sights set on a new contract or a trade heading into the 2026-27 season.

Nov 25, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) boxes out Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con As underwhelming an option as he may have been, the Lakers’ chase for Jonathan Kuminga felt like a necessary one given the hole in their starting lineup. His decision to spurn purple and gold for the Wolves, then, leaves that hole in the sta...

What does The Statistical Doppelganger Machine say about Bub Carrington? | NBAE via Getty Images Another trip through The Statistical Doppelgänger Machine, and another case of ambivalence. On one hand, the comps feel about right. On another hand, they’re not that thrilling. On still another hand, I like a couple (one is someone I’ve suggested Carrington model himself after), and I’m generally okay with another. Like most Wizards fans, I like Carrington. In two seasons, he hasn’t missed a game...

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