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Why Wizards must avoid Anthony Davis extension after $212 million Trae Young deal

Thanks to shrewd asset and salary cap management, the Washington Wizards acquired four-time All-Star Trae Young and five-time All-NBA big man Anthony Davis for several expendable players and none of their own first-round picks last season. Now, they must preserve as much flexibility as possible moving forward, which means not giving Davis a new deal. […] The post Why Wizards must avoid Anthony Davis extension after $212 million Trae Young deal appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Wizards add Cal forward John Camden to Summer League roster

The Washington Wizards have added undrafted free agent John Camden to their Summer League roster, DraftExpress reported Friday. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 13.8 points and 4.8 rebounds during his senior season at Cal. He shot 39.5% from 3-point range on nearly seven attempts per game. Camden, 24, also played for Memphis, Virginia Tech and Delaware. […]

Why does Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa love basketball? Blame Spider-Man

Washington Wizards’ first overall pick AJ Dybantsa revealed how his father pushed him toward picking up a basketball, and how the Spider-Man part of his origin story, is just a coincidence. After being selected first overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, this week, Wizards’ Dybantsa addressed the media in his new home. Ahead of his […] The post Why does Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa love basketball? Blame Spider-Man appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Wizards sign former UNC guard Seth Trimble

The Washington Wizards have signed undrafted free agent guard Seth Trimble, North Carolina basketball announced via X on Friday. The 6-foot-3 guard averaged 14.0 points and 3.8 rebounds on 47.8% FG during his senior season at North Carolina. He spent all four of his collegiate campaigns with the Tar Heels. Trimble, 21, was the No. […]

Wizards’ John Wall reveals documentary journaling his NBA journey

Former Washington Wizards guard John Wall revealed a documentary on his NBA journey is in the works. The five-time All-Star guard, who played nine seasons with the Wizards amidst a 13-year career, will be openly telling his story for the first time. After watching rookie AJ Dybantsa become the first overall pick in this year’s […] The post Wizards’ John Wall reveals documentary journaling his NBA journey appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Wizards Summer League 2026 schedule released

The Washington Wizards now know when fans will get their first look at No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa. The NBA released the 2026 Summer League schedule on Friday, with Washington set to play four games in Las Vegas beginning July 9. The Wizards will face the Utah Jazz, Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls and Los […]

AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson NBA Summer League matchup officially set

With the NBA Draft officially over, many are now waiting to see the players in action, and that will happen during the Summer League. Fans of the Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz are ready for the battle of AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, and it will take place on July 9, according to Brett Siegel […] The post AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson NBA Summer League matchup officially set appeared first on ClutchPoints .

And-Ones: Summer League, Expansion, Lottery, Kostas, More

The NBA has formally announced the schedule for its Las Vegas Summer League, which tips off on Thursday, July 9. The most notable of the games scheduled for that first Thursday is a matchup between Wizards vs. the Jazz at 9:00 pm Eastern time, which should pit the top two picks in the draft against […]

Wizards 2026 NBA Draft grades for every pick

The Washington Wizards picking BYU star AJ Dybantsa as the No. 1 overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft means that they have acquired the future face of the franchise. However, Dybantsa was hardly their only major acquisition from the draft, with the Wizards acquiring multiple stars who can be expected to play a considerable […] The post Wizards 2026 NBA Draft grades for every pick appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Will Dawkins: AJ Dybantsa led the country in scoring seeing double/triple teams

Here’s Washington Wizards GM Will Dawkins on his goals for 2026 No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa. (via Monumental Sports Network): “Day one, be a good person. Be in the community. Be authentic to who you are. We want guys to represent themselves and the organization in a way that they’re comfortable with. And just being […] The post Will Dawkins: AJ Dybantsa led the country in scoring seeing double/triple teams appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Why Wizards’ $212 million Trae Young deal intensifies pressure to win now

The Washington Wizards have had one of the most eventful weeks in franchise history, as they agreed to a four-year, $212 million max contract with star point guard Trae Young on Monday before drafting star BYU forward AJ Dybantsa No. 1 overall on Tuesday. Now, they’ll have their most talented rotation since they last made […] The post Why Wizards’ $212 million Trae Young deal intensifies pressure to win now appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa meets John Wall on first trip to Washington

Washington Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa met John Wall in his first trip to the nation’s capital since being selected first overall in this year’s draft. Dybantsa is joining forces with Wizards’ Trae Young, who just inked an extension, making the two Washington’s pillars of the near future. However, Dybantsa, spent some time with a retired […] The post Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa meets John Wall on first trip to Washington appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The 2 matchups Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa is looking forward to in rookie year

The Washington Wizards officially introduced No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa on Thursday, and the rookie already has two games circled on his calendar for the 2026-27 NBA season. Speaking during his introductory press conference, Dybantsa identified facing Kevin Durant and returning home to play at TD Garden as the two matchups he is most […] The post The 2 matchups Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa is looking forward to in rookie year appeared first on ClutchPoints .

John Wall’s most important advice to Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa after going No. 1

As BYU star AJ Dybantsa went No. 1 overall to the Washington Wizards in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday, he is already receiving advice from some of the franchise’s most memorable players. With Dybantsa joining Wizards stars Trae Young and Anthony Davis, the one team legend that he got advice […] The post John Wall’s most important advice to Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa after going No. 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

AJ Dybantsa will wear No. 4 with the Wizards

Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa will wear No. 4, he announced at his introductory press conference on Thursday. Other notable Wizards to wear No. 4 include: Chris Webber, Antawn Jamison and Russell Westbrook. Dybantsa, 19, was selected by Washington with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged a Division-I […]

Wizards sign KeShawn Murphy

The Washington Wizards have agreed to bring in former Auburn forward KeShawn Murphy on an Exhibit 10 contract after he went undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft. Murphy spent most of his college career at Mississippi State before transferring to Auburn for his final season, where he moved into a starting role and averaged 10.7 […] The post Wizards sign KeShawn Murphy appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Report: Wizards sign KeShawn Murphy to Exhibit-10 deal

The Washington Wizards have signed undrafted free agent KeShawn Murphy to an exhibit-10 contract, DraftExpress reported Thursday. Murphy, 23, averaged 10.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and two stocks per game with Auburn during the 2025-26 campaign. He spent his first three collegiate seasons at Mississippi State, where he averaged 6.7 points across 74 contests. […]