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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. […]

Commanders roster rankings: Daron Payne is Washington’s No. 5 player

Editor’s note: We’ll count down the top 10 Commanders players on the 2026 roster regardless of position sporadically over the next few weeks. Before we get to it, here’s how we arrived at the ranking: Our Scott Bair, Scott Jennings and Mark Tyler compiled a top 13 – no ranking was identical —  with points assigned to each ranking slot from all three lists. We used these point values to […]

Ronnie 2K roasted to smithereens over viral picture with Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa

Washington Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa is in the spotlight after being drafted as the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft. Many are excited to see him strut his stuff in the league and try to carry the Wizards back to relevance. It is a lot of pressure for a 19-year-old, but Dybantsa is used […] The post Ronnie 2K roasted to smithereens over viral picture with Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NFL Teams Becoming Concerned With Brandon Aiyuk's Behavior

Brandon Aiyuk is trying to force his way out of San Francisco and into Washington, but his methods may be alienating the entire league in the process. After Aiyuk posted an Instagram video on Sunday night in which he chanted "Go Commanders! Go Commanders! Go Commanders! Raise Hail! Take Command!" ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the receiver's erratic behavior is actually scaring teams away. "I think every time he opens his mouth, he damages his standing with other teams and he scares othe...

Thursday Morning Fly By: No blockbusters today

*Tuesday sure was a doozy, and while yesterday mercifully wasn’t quite as busy around the league, we still had a bit of interesting activity unfolding. Here are the quick hits: The Capitals are staying busy, and locked down Alex Tuch in a sign-and-trade deal. [ TSN ] Speaking of getting locked down, the Sabres inked Zach Benson to a long-term contract. [ Sportsnet ] And the NHL is looking at expansion… again. [ ESPN ] *That’s a whole lot going on around the league, but ...

Orioles’ Trevor Rogers: ‘We’re just as frustrated as anybody because we know the talent…in this room’

Trevor Rogers will start Friday night’s game against the Washington Nationals. The 28-year-old left-hander was voted Most Valuable Oriole last year when he had a 1.81 ERA in 18 starts. Rogers was named the Opening Day starter and after three effective starts to begin the season, he hit a rough patch, went on the injured […]

Wizards add Felix Okpara in draft-night trade

The Washington Wizards acquired center Felix Okpara from the Orlando Magic during the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft, sending out picks No. 51 and No. 60 in exchange for the No. 46 selection, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. The deal was part of a busy second-round night, with Washington also involved in […] The post Wizards add Felix Okpara in draft-night trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Thursday Habs Headlines: 2026 NHL Draft heats up

Montreal Canadiens news and notes Brendan Gallagher will be named an honorary citizen by the city of Montreal on Thursday. [ CBC ] Don’t be surprised if the Canadiens trade their first-round pick ahead of Friday’s NHL Draft for a second straight year. [ Montreal Gazette ]  Around the league and elsewhere Last week’s 2026 PWHL Draft delivered an unforgettable night. [ NHL ] Buffalo Sabres forward Alex Tuch is heading to the Washington Capitals in a sign-and-trade ...

Wizards, Magic, Bucks Officially Finalize Three-Team Trade

The Wizards, Magic, and Bucks have finalized a pair of draft-night deals initially reported separately, officially completing them as a single three-team transaction. All three teams announced the trade in press releases. The terms of the deal are as follows: Wizards acquire the draft rights to Felix Okpara (No. 46 pick; from Magic) Magic acquire […]

Wizards GM Will Dawkins reveals Anthony Davis extension timeline after 2026 NBA Draft

The Washington Wizards are on the rise, and they are widely expected to take a huge leap this upcoming season, especially with the arrival of AJ Dybantsa, the first overall selection of the 2026 NBA Draft. Washington took advantage of the trade market in February, acquiring All-Stars Anthony Davis and Trae Young to expedite their […] The post Wizards GM Will Dawkins reveals Anthony Davis extension timeline after 2026 NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa makes Trae Young promise after going No. 1

BROOKLYN — Tuesday night reminded Washington Wizards fans why they stuck through so many years of pain. The Wizards selected star BYU forward AJ Dybantsa No. 1 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, and they now have the long-term alpha they’ve missed since the John Wall era. The 19-year-old explained to ClutchPoints on Tuesday how […] The post Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa makes Trae Young promise after going No. 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Bucks trade for No. 60 pick, select Malique Lewis

The Milwaukee Bucks did not have a selection when the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft began, but that changed when they acquired the No. 60 overall pick from the Orlando Magic for cash considerations. The Washington Wizards held this pick going into the night, but sent it to the Magic for the draft […]

“Cut Me”: Brandon Aiyuk Publicly Dares 49ers to Do the Extreme For a Commanders Move

Brandon Aiyuk has turned his standoff with the San Francisco 49ers into a public spectacle now. During the course of this June, the wide receiver has made it very clear that he wants to play with the Washington Commanders. The 49ers have no use for him anyway, and Aiyuk would get to start a new chapter in […] The post “Cut Me”: Brandon Aiyuk Publicly Dares 49ers to Do the Extreme For a Commanders Move appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Drag Me To Hill: Phillies 5, Nationals 4

In Sam Raimi’s 2009 horror flick Drag Me To Hell, a woman makes a mistake at work and is eventually condemned to eternal damnation for it. This is highly relatable for the Nationals’ bullpen arms, who made a mistake at work and were sentenced to hell for it. Well, surrendering a pinch-hit go-ahead homer to […]

Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa sends major message to Washington on LinkedIn

The future is looking bright for the Washington Wizards with the arrival of AJ Dybantsa. As expected, the Wizards took Dybantsa as the top overall pick of the NBA Draft on Tuesday, adding another blue-chip talent to the roster. Experts are very high on Dybantsa, touting him as a three-level scorer and a franchise-altering rookie. […] The post Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa sends major message to Washington on LinkedIn appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa catches Mystics-Lynx game courtside after NBA Draft

AJ Dybantsa is wasting no time embracing the nation’s capital. Just days after the Washington Wizards made him the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the rookie forward turned up courtside for the Washington Mystics’ WNBA matchup against the Minnesota Lynx. The 19-year-old is already showing love to his new city, and […] The post Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa catches Mystics-Lynx game courtside after NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Wizards To Acquire No. 46 Pick Felix Okpara From Magic

The Magic have reached an agreement to trade the rights to No. 46 overall pick Felix Okpara to the Wizards, reports Jeff Goodman of Field of 68 (Twitter link). In exchange for Okpara, Orlando is acquiring the 51st and 60th picks from Washington, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Okpara emerged as a […]

Zach Benson, Sabres agree to $52.5 million contract extension

The Buffalo Sabres have had a busy offseason so far, trading Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday before sending Alex Tuch to the Washington Capitals on Wednesday. General manager Jarmo Kekalainen is not done, however, as he took care of major internal business regarding young forward Zach Benson. Benson and the Sabres have […] The post Zach Benson, Sabres agree to $52.5 million contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints .