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AJ Dybantsa ruled out of season opener
Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa will miss the season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on October 21, 2026 after spraining his ankle in a preseason game. The injury is listed as day‑to‑day, leaving hope for a quick return. Wizards staffer Greg Finberg confirmed the roster update via Twitter.
Preview: Wizards host Bucks in 2026 season opener
The Washington Wizards open the 2026 season at home against the Milwaukee Bucks on Oct. 21, 7 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena. The biggest storyline is rookie No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa, who suffered an ankle sprain in the preseason finale and is listed as day‑to‑day, leaving his debut in doubt. Washington also loses Tristan Vikcevic (hip) and is without Jamir Watkins for the season (ACL). The Bucks enter injury‑free. Dybantsa, a 6‑foot‑9, 217‑lb former BYU star who averaged 25.5 points in college, posted 12.8 points over four preseason games for the Wizards.
Wizards, Coulibaly don’t reach rookie-scale extension
The Washington Wizards miss the deadline to extend rookie Bilal Coulibary, sending the 22‑year‑old, No. 7 pick in the 2023 draft, into restricted free agency this summer. Coulibary averaged 11.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and posted elite defensive numbers – 1.3 steals, 1.0 blocks and 3.1 deflections per game, with a 86.5‑inch wingspan in the 99th percentile. He limited Giannis Antetokounmpo to 13 points in two matchups, underscoring his role as a primary defender. General manager Keefe praised his rim‑pressure and versatility. The Wizards open the 2026‑27 campaign on Oct. 28 against the Milwaukee Bucks.
2026-27 Forecast: Improved Wizards will compete for a play-in spot
The Washington Wizards aim to break their decades‑long losing streak in 2026‑27, targeting a play‑in spot after a blockbuster off‑season. The roster now boasts former All‑Stars Trae Young and Anthony Davis, rookie No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa, and a trade for Deandre Ayton, while veterans Khris Middleton and Anthony Gill add leadership. Coach Brian Keefe faces heightened scrutiny as the staff expands with assistant Adam Caporn, big‑man coach Patrick Ewing and advisor Steve Clifford. Forecasts predict Young will log about 2,375 minutes and Davis around 1,650, with Dybantsa poised to become the franchise’s future cornerstone. The article breaks down player projections using the author’s PPA metric, offering a data‑driven look at the Wizards’ revamped chances.
Wizards sign Reece Beekman to two-way deal
The Washington Wizards have signed Reece Beekman to a two-way contract, the team announced Saturday. Beekman, 24, spent four seasons at Virginia before going undrafted in 2024. He spent his rookie season with the Golden State Warriors and later the Brooklyn Nets. The 6-foot-3 guard played last season with the Osceola Magic — the Orlando […]
SB Nation Reacts: Wizards fans split on whether the team needs a rebrand
Earlier this week, we had discussions about the Washington Wizards considering a rebrand. And here are the survey results. Forty six percent, or a little less than half of respondents believed that the team needs a new logo, or colors or both. To me, again, I don’t think a new logo or colors are necessary. […]
Recap | Wizards drop preseason finale to Pelicans, 107-106
In their preseason finale, the Washington Wizards lost to a New Orleans Pelicans squad well-stocked with former Wizards, 107-106. The game itself was fine for preseason with the exception of No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa landing bad after getting bumped by Zion Williamson while taking a shot and rolling his ankle. It look painful and […]
Wizards at Pelicans Discussion
The Washington Wizards play their 4th and final preseason game in New Orleans starting at 8:00 p.m. today at the Smoothie King Center. Watch the game on Monumental Sports Network.
Wizards at Pelicans Preview: Washington wrap up preseason in New Orleans
Game Info When: Friday, October 16th at 8:00 p.m. ET How to watch: Monumental Sports Network, League Pass Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA Injury Report Wizards: Anthony Davis – Questionable (Rest), Khris Middleton – Questionable (Rest), Jamir Watkins – Out (Knee), Tristan Vukcevic – Out (Hip) Thunder: Dejounte Murray – Questionable (Toe) Pregame notes The final preseason […]
Wizards at Pelicans Preview: Washington wraps up preseason in New Orleans
Game Info When: Friday, October 16th at 8:00 p.m. ET How to watch: Monumental Sports Network, League Pass Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA Injury Report Wizards: Anthony Davis – Questionable (Rest), Khris Middleton – Questionable (Rest), Jamir Watkins – Out (Knee), Tristan Vukcevic – Out (Hip) Pelicans: Dejounte Murray – Questionable (Toe) Pregame notes The final preseason […]
Shakira Austin and Sonia Citron named to the WNBA All-Defensive Team
On Thursday, the WNBA announced that Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin was named the All-Defensive First Team. In addition, guard Sonia Citron was named to the All-Defensive Second Team. This is the first such honor for both players. Austin led the Mystics’ low post defense, where she grabbed 408 total rebounds and blocked 51 shots […]
Waka Flocka Flame to perform at Wizards home opener
The Washington Wizards announced Thursday that rapper Waka Flocka Flame will perform at halftime of the team’s home opener. The rapper, best known for songs like “No Hands” and “Hard in Da Paint,” will perform during halftime at the Wizards’ home opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on Oct. 21. The first 15,000 fans in attendance […]
Are the Mystics ready to move back to Capital One Arena full time?
The Washington Mystics have finished their 2026 WNBA season with a 28-16 record after what was supposed to be a long term rebuild with a young roster. Instead, the young roster was rocket fuel toward what should be a long term WNBA championship contender in the years to come. Last season, Washington played all of […]
SB Nation Reacts: Should the Wizards do a team rebrand?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Wizards fans and fans across the country. Yesterday, I wrote about the Washington Wizards considering a rebrand. No, the Washington Bullets are NOT returning. Instead, the logo may change. The uniforms may change. […]
Kyshawn George shows added muscle in 21-point showing vs. Nets
WASHINGTON — Kyshawn George added eight pounds on lean muscle this offseason to become a more versatile defender. What he didn’t expect was how much it would help his offensive game as well. Namely, bodying his way into the paint for easy layups or kick-outs to open teammates. The 22-year-old wing tallied used that muscle […]
NBA reveals Wizards’ 2026 NBA Cup court
The NBA on Tuesday released designs for all 30 teams’ 2026 NBA Cup courts. Here’s a look at the Wizards’ court, which contains a similar red color as last season’s floor with an added gray exterior. The NBA Cup logo, as well as Emirates NBA Cup signage, is displayed throughout the court. The Wizards will […]
The Wizards are considering a rebrand after fan feedback
The Washington Wizards are about to begin a new era led by forward AJ Dybantsa, Trae Young and Anthony Davis. Capital One Arena, their home venue, is also nearly done with a major renovation. And fans want a rebrand of the franchise. When teams are not particularly great on the court, field, ice, etc., I […]
Wizards vs. Nets final score: Washington dealt first preseason loss, 131-122
The Washington Wizards are no longer perfect in the preseason, falling to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday in a 131-122 affair at Capital One Arena. Defense was optional in the first half. The Nets shot nearly 60% from the field in the first two quarters, with both teams making exactly 50% of their attempts from […]
Wizards vs. Nets discussion
The Washington Wizards host the Brooklyn Nets tonight at 7 p.m. ET. Watch on Monumental Sports Network. Renzo has the preview here. Go Wizards.
Three big questions about Trae Young as a Wizard
Trae Young is in D.C. for the long haul. Your mileage may vary on the four-year max extension the Wizards handed him this summer, but it’s clear that the Wizards are committed to Young and his style. That opens a range of questions around how (and whether) he molds his game to mesh with the […]
Wizards vs. Nets preview: Washington looks to stay hot against Brooklyn
The Washington Wizards host the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. Game Info When: Monday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. ET Where: Capital One Arena How to watch: Monumental Sports Network Injury Report Wizards: Jamir Watkins and Tristan Vukcevic are out. Khris Middleton and Tre Mann are day-to-day. What to watch for The Wizards and Nets enter their preseason tussle […]
Wizards sign Alondes Williams to Exhibit-10 deal
The Washington Wizards have signed Alondes Williams to an Exhibit-10 contract, the team announced Sunday. The deal, which doesn’t count toward Washington’s 15-man roster, allows Williams to participate in training camp with the Wizards while the team secures his G League rights. The 27-year-old has exhausted his two-way eligibility, so Washington will likely sign him […]
Where do Wizards youngsters go in a re-draft of the last three drafts?
The most recent episode of the Thinking Basketball podcast, hosted by Ben Taylor and Cody Houdek, featured a fascinating thought exercise: what would a draft lottery look like if we put the past three drafts into a single prospect pool? It was an interesting conversation that involves weighing the relative merits of players about whom […]
Wizards vs. Pistons final score: Washington survives 114-108 in OT thriller
The Washington Wizards’ clash with the Detroit Pistons on Saturday was arguably one of the greatest preseason contests in franchise history. The Wizards’ 114-108 overtime win at Capital One Arena had everything fans could have asked for. The first quarter was virtually every Wizards supporter’s wet dream for the upcoming season. Trae Young and AJ […]
Wizards vs. Pistons discussion
The Washington Wizards play the Detroit Pistons tonight at 7 p.m. ET. Watch on Monumental Sports Network. Read the preview here. Let’s get to 2-0 in this young preseason!
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