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May 10, 2026: The day the Wizards franchise changed forever. When Mark Tatum opened up the 13th envelope, showing a purple music note, the Wizards had officially gotten the first pick in the NBA Draft for the first time in 16 years. After three seasons of tanking, the rebuild was complete. But a time that […] The post Wizards Must Take the Simple Path and Draft AJ Dybantsa appeared first on The Lead .
The Washington Wizards haven't even picked him yet, and projected first overall pick AJ Dybantsa is already making some lofty demands.
Many draft experts believe the Washington Wizards will select either AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft. But the 2026 Naismith Men’s Basketball Player of the Year, Cameron Boozer, is still in the mix for Washington atop the draft. Boozer averaged 22.5 points and 10.2 rebounds per […]
So, you saw the title above. Why ask it? We live in a world which is human. Things happen in life. Maybe Monumental Basketball President or Washington Wizards General Manager Will Dawkins have a change of heart and pick someone not named AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer or Caleb Wilson. What does it mean, and why? […]
The Washington Wizards finally did it. This past Mother’s Day, they secured the rights to the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. It took a season-long tank and a little bit of luck — it’s the first time since 2018 that the worst team won the lottery. However, the work doesn’t end here. […] The post Washington Wizards 2026 NBA Draft Preview appeared first on The Lead .
It’s officially NBA Draft season, which means teams have began conducting predraft workouts with prospects from the 2026 draft class. The Washington Wizards, who own the No. 1 pick, have the power of choice with their first-round selection. While many believe it’s a two-horse race between AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson to be the No. […]
With the NBA Finals right around the corner and the offseason already here for the rest of the league, Milwaukee Bucks’ star Giannis Antetokounmpo is taking some time to enjoy traveling internationally. His latest stop was Budapest, Hungary as he attending the UEFA Champions League Final. In the process, Giannis was spotted rocking a “Wizards” […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo wears ‘Wizards’ Air Jordan 3 sneakers in Budapest appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The dream scenario for the Washington Wizards isn’t simply landing AJ Dybantsa, assuming he is the No 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The dream scenario is landing Dybantsa while already having established stars around him. If the Wizards enter the 2026-27 season with Trae Young, Anthony Davis, and Dybantsa, they would have one […]
The 2026 NBA Draft starts with the Washington Wizards, which means they hold all the cards surrounding the No. 1 pick. If Washington stays put, it will have the first choice in what’s considered one of the most talented draft classes of the last decade. Should another team covet the top choice enough to make […]
The Washington Wizards experienced nearly triple their revenue in new full season ticket revenue and have triple the sales of new season tickets compared to last year, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic. Robbins’ report came after an interview with Monumental Sports & Entertainment Chief Revenue Officer Jim Van Stone. Let’s give ExPatDE a […]
Virtually everyone thinks the Washington Wizards will pick AJ Dybantsa with the number one overall selection in the upcoming NBA Draft. Yesterday, Greg Finberg checked in with draft experts and eight of eight named Dybantsa as the top pick. At -390, FanDuel has Dybantsa as the overwhelming favorite to go first. His top rival is […]
Welcome to our Wizards player review series. We’ll go through each guy that played meaningful minutes and look back on their season. Here’s Sharife Cooper. Sharife Cooper has had a winding basketball journey, bouncing around China, Turkey, Greece, and France after a year of sparse minutes as a rookie with the 2021-22 Hawks. The Wizards […]
The 2026 NBA Draft is coming up in less than a month. And with the Washington Wizards holding the No. 1 pick, they have a chance to get a true franchise player for the rest of the 2020s into the 2030s. The consensus No. 1 pick is former Brigham Young star AJ Dybantsa. And here, […]
For the first time in years, all eyes are on the Washington Wizards ahead of the NBA Draft, but it's anyone's guess who they will select with the first overall.
The streak continues. Former Washington Wizards players Landry Shamet (2023-24), Dillon Jones (2025-26) and Trey Jemison III (2023-24) made the 2026 NBA Finals with the New York Knicks on Monday. It marked the 18th straight year that a former Wizard will grace an NBA Finals roster — a streak that dates back to 2009. Below […]
The Washington Wizards are reportedly among a long list of potential suitors for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has already been connected to the likes of the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks and Miami Heat, among others.
LeBron James is an unrestricted free agent. Again. But this time, the Washington Wizards are involved. According to Brandon Robinson of ScoopB, the Wizards are a dark horse contender for James, who just finished the 2025-26 season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Here’s the money quote from Robinson: The gravity of Washington’s pitch centers around Anthony […]
A pair of young Wizards are set to play international basketball this summer. Bilal Coulibaly and Alex Sarr were named to France’s 16-player squad for the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers, the team announced Thursday. Sarr and Coulibaly will join fellow NBA players Rudy Gobert, Zaccharie Risacher and Maxime Raynaud on the French squad in […]
The Wizards completed a successful tank and have the first overall pick in the draft, which likely has the league fuming, showing that tanking works.
The 2026 NBA Draft Combine was held from May 10-17 in Chicago with the Washington Wizards being the center of attention. Obviously, when Washington has the No. 1 pick, that is to be expected. However, in the last week, we have heard rumblings of the Utah Jazz looking to trade up to No. 1. The […]
The Wizards landing the No. 1 pick may have quietly ended any realistic chance of their star becoming available this summer
It's no secret that the Utah Jazz have a large stake in BYU superstar AJ Dybantsa. How often does a projected number-one overall pick actually want to play in Utah above any other destination in the NBA, and then how often has said player arrived from one
The Washington Wizards have the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. They recently acquired Trae Young and Anthony Davis who will be around a young core that features Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly and the No. 1 pick. But let’s say that the Wizards are a team that players do NOT want to get […]
When the Lakers traded for Rui Hachimura in 2023, they were acquiring a disgruntled wing, upset that the Wizards were not willing to commit to him long-term. The player who helped them to the second round of the 2026 playoffs years later had changed drastically, embracing his role on a team and franchise that has […]
Earlier this week, former NBA player Jason Collins died at the age of 47 after a battle with glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer. He played 13 years in the NBA, including part of the 2012-13 season for the Washington Wizards where he played six games. While he was with the Wizards, Collins announced that […]