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Meet Jordan Ott’s coaching staff

On Bright Side, it’s always about the players. Whether it’s analyzing Devin Booker’s playmaking, Dillon Brooks’ defensive impact, or Collin Gillespie’s floor spacing, we’re always giving you the latest on the team and their main contributors. But something we don’t do often is give a glimpse of the people who put the players in spots […]

Dawkins: Sarr (foot) will be ready by start of season

During an appearance on The Sports Junkies on Tuesday morning, Washington Wizards general manager Will Dawkins said Alex Sarr will be ready for the beginning of the season. “Alex is getting really close. He’ll definitely be ready for the beginning of the season, and I anticipate he’ll play a little bit in the preseason.” Sarr, […]

Wizards unlikely to offer Anthony Davis a max extension

Anthony Davis and the Washington Wizards are entering the season saying the right things about their partnership, but a long-term commitment between the two sides remains far from certain. According to David Aldridge and Josh Robbins of The Athletic, there is “almost no chance” Washington gives Davis the maximum-salary extension he is seeking, with his […] The post Wizards unlikely to offer Anthony Davis a max extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Insider Reveals Wizards’ Plans for Anthony Davis Extension

Anthony Davis enters his first full season with the Washington Wizards without knowing whether the team sees him as part of its long-term plans. He is eligible for an extension, but Washington has not rushed into negotiations, leaving his future open as the February trade deadline approaches. The Athletic’s Josh Robbins reported that the Wizards […] The post Insider Reveals Wizards’ Plans for Anthony Davis Extension appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Wizards insiders know Anthony Davis trade rumors won’t die as Rich Paul plays ‘game’

Anthony Davis has stressed that he is looking forward to suiting up for the Washington Wizards, touting their balanced roster. Davis was linked to trade rumors in the offseason, but the Wizards reiterated they were keen on keeping the veteran forward, who will play a big role in the development of his young teammates. The […] The post Wizards insiders know Anthony Davis trade rumors won’t die as Rich Paul plays ‘game’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Wizards plans for Anthony Davis max extension revealed

The Washington Wizards are highly unlikely to offer Anthony Davis a maximum contract extension, and his long-term future with the franchise might be in doubt, according to David Aldridge and Josh Robbins of The Athletic . Davis became eligible this summer for a four-year extension worth approximately $275 million, but Washington and the 33-year-old are expected to engage in negotiations only by the end of the 2026-27 season . However, AD may no longer be a Wizard by that time. The 10-time All-...

Minor Roster Moves: Wizards, Magic, Bulls

The Wizards have signed free agent forward/center Skal Labissiere to an Exhibit 10 contract, the team announced today (via Twitter). Washington waived Jazian Gortman to create a roster opening for Labissiere. Gortman was also on an Exhibit 10 deal and could be headed to the G League to play for the Capital City Go-Go, the […]

Washington Wizards 2026-27 Preseason Preview

The Washington Wizards are entering a new era. After starting the rebuild process in 2023, the Wizards threw themselves into the deep end and lost…a lot. They dropped at least 64 games for three straight seasons and won just 17 in 2025-26. But through the dark years, Washington has gained young talent, the No. 1 […] The post Washington Wizards 2026-27 Preseason Preview appeared first on The Lead .

NBA Notes: Hornets, Coby White, Wizards, Alex Sarr, Bulls, Nic Claxton

Hornets The Hornets will be without Coby White for the entire preseason after the guard strained his left calf during training camp, the team announced. Charlotte has not given a timetable beyond that. It’s an unwelcome start for White, who re-signed with the Hornets on a three-year, $74 million deal this summer. Calf trouble limited […] The post NBA Notes: Hornets, Coby White, Wizards, Alex Sarr, Bulls, Nic Claxton appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Wizards Notes: Sarr, Davis, Young, Mann

Wizards big man Alex Sarr was a full participant in Monday’s practice, which included 5-on-5 with contact, writes Greg Finberg of Wizards Central (Substack link). Sarr underwent surgery in June to address a fracture in his right foot and was a partial participant in the first five days of training camp. Monday represented his first […]

Wizards’ Anthony Davis still salty about unanswered Lakers request that left him too ‘heavy’

Anthony Davis is on his second team since being traded by the Los Angeles Lakers, but one thing still bugs him about his tenure in L.A. Over the years, Davis has made it clear that he prefers not to be his team’s full-time center. But that’s exactly what the Lakers did during the last few […] The post Wizards’ Anthony Davis still salty about unanswered Lakers request that left him too ‘heavy’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Alex Sarr gets major return update after offseason surgery

The Washington Wizards received some major injury news on their young star Alex Sarr as they continue their preparation for the new season. According to Wizards reporter Josh Robbins of The Athletic , the team's plan for Sarr, who had surgery in mid-June to repair a fractured foot, is to hold off on contact drills during the first week of camp. He adds that Sarr should begin participating in full-contact work very soon, perhaps as early as Monday. The French big man suffered the injury on a co...

Trae Young addresses possible future Atlanta Hawks reunion

Trae Young is getting ready to have his first full season with the Washington Wizards following the trade in January and a season riddled with injuries. Young left the Atlanta Hawks after seven and a half seasons with the team and has recently said on The Baller Alert Show that he is leaving the door open on a potential return in the future. "Man, you never know. I plan on playing for a long time. That's why I wanted to leave the right way and for me to not have any bad blood with anybody in t...