The Lakers’ offseason makeover isn’t finished yet. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Los Angeles is trading veteran center Deandre Ayton to the Wizards in exchange for guard Jaden Hardy and second-round picks in 2031 and 2032. The move comes just days after the Lakers landed Walker Kessler in a blockbuster sign-and-trade with the Jazz, making […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly traded center Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards on Friday.
The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to trade Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Jaden Hardy and the Wizards’ 2031 and 2032 second-round picks, according to ESPN. Following the deal, the Lakers are expected to continue searching for a backup center behind Walker Kessler. League sources say Andre Drummond, Jonas Valanciunas, and […]
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The Lakers’ roster shuffling has continued with another trade that also lands them some sorely-needed draft capital. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, LA is trading Deandre Ayton to the Wizards for Jaden Hardy and two second round picks. Finally, Rob Pelinka got Anthony Davis his center. This deal will only open up about an […]
The Lakers are trading center Deandre Ayton to the Wizards, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). According to Charania, Washington will send guard Jaden Hardy, a 2031 second-round pick, and a 2032 second-round pick to Los Angeles in exchange for Ayton. The first overall pick in the 2018 draft, Ayton signed with the Lakers […]
The Washington Wizards signed AJ Dybantsa to a rookie-scale contract on Thursday, the team announced. It’s a four-year, $66.91 million deal that carries a team option for the final two seasons. Here’s a breakdown of Dybantsa’s cap hit each season, according to Spotrac. 2026-27: $14,748,0002027-28: $15,485,7602028-29: $16,223,0402029-30: $20,457,254 Factoring in Dybantsa’s cap hit, the Wizards […]
AJ Dybantsa is officially a member of the Washington Wizards.
The Washington Wizards headlined the highly anticipated 2026 NBA Draft. Entering the draft, this year’s class profiled as one of the most talented the league has seen in years. Fortunately for Washington, it had the opportunity to pick first overall. After weeks of debate over whether AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson should hear their name called […]
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The Wizards have one main roster hole to address, and these 3 free agents could be ideal targets.
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 bringing back guard Jamir Watkins on a two-way contract, according to NBA insider Michael Scotto, who reported the signing on Wednesday. Watkins appeared in 50 games for Washington during the 2025-26 season and now remains with the organization as it continues reshaping its young roster. Watkins, 24, averaged 7.4 points, 3.9 […]
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The Washington Wizards have waived two-way forward Leaky Black, NBA insider Michael Scotto reported on Wednesday, July 1. The move opens one of the organization’s two-way roster spots as the franchise continues reshaping its roster following the 2026 NBA Draft. Black, 27, appeared in 15 NBA games for Washington during the 2025-26 season, making nine […]
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Three of the draft picks the Celtics are acquiring from the Sixers in their shocking Jaylen Brown blockbuster appear to be relatively straightforward. Those three selections are reportedly as follows: The Sixers’ 2031 first-round pick (unprotected). Either the Warriors’, Thunder’s, or Bucks’ 2028 second-round pick (whichever is most favorable). Either the Wizards’, Trail Blazers’, or […]
BYU product and the newest member of the Washington Wizards, AJ Dybantsa, was touted as the obvious number-one pick in the months leading up to the NBA Draft. And the Wizards followed suit, opting to take the 6'9" offensive annihilator with a refined skil
It’s been quite a journey for the Golden State Warriors’ 2030 first-round pick. It first changed hands in the summer of 2023, when the Warriors sent half of their “second timeline” to the Washington Wizards (Jordan Poole, Ryan Rollins, Patrick Baldwin, Jr.), a 2027 second, and the 2030 first-rounder for whatever was left of Chris […]
The Wizards have waived 6’6″ guard/forward Leaky Black, Michael Scotto reports for HoopsHype (via Twitter). Black has played two seasons in the NBA, first for the Hornets and last season for the Wizards. He appeared in 12 games in Washington, averaging 7.1 points and 5.0 rebounds on .388/.345/.875 shooting splits in 28.9 minutes per night, […]
The Wizards have one clear target to pursue based on the current free agency market.
The Wizards made their stance on Anthony Davis' future crystal clear.
The Wizards have re-signed forward Jamir Watkins to a two-way contract, according to the NBA transactions log. Washington declined its $2.15MM option on Watkins, a 2025 second-round pick, and extended him a $2.39MM qualifying offer prior to free agency. That made him a restricted free agent. The Athletic reported afterward that the Wizards would likely […]
It’s no secret the Washington Wizards need to add depth behind their presumed starting frontcourt of Anthony Davis and Alex Sarr. Wizards general manager Will Dawkins said as much last week, stating the team’s desire to add another forward or center in free agency. Nearly a day into the NBA’s legal tampering period, several teams […]
Casual basketball fans might see the stats and say that Will Riley is no Cooper Flagg or Kon Knueppel — but there’s more to the comparisons. Numbers alone don’t tell the whole story of the relentless pursuit and the countless hours in the gym that Will Riley has spent on his craft. Riley’s development through […]
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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 Celtics will compete with the Hawks, Hornets, Bulls, and Wizards in the East's Group C this year in the NBA Cup.
The Washington Wizards are NOT interested in trading center Anthony Davis, according Marc Spears of Yahoo Sports. There have been rumblings that the Wizards could trade him to the Golden State Warriors. But apparently, this isn’t the case now. Keep in mind that things can change real quick during this time of the year in […]
The Washington Wizards are in East Group C for next season’s NBA Cup, the NBA announced Tuesday. They’ll play the following opponents during group play: @ Atlanta Hawks@ Chicago Bullsvs. Boston Celticsvs. Charlotte Hornets Washington is 1-11 across the first three seasons of the NBA Cup. Their lone win came last November in a 132-113 […]