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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 […]
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 .
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 .
When AJ Dybantsa emerged as the favorite to be the number-one overall pick to the Washington Wizards, a difficult conversation was brought into light -- one that could not be ignored. If AJ was, in fact, the man for Washington, he would likely have to giv
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 .
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 Washington Wizards officially introduced No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa on Thursday, and the rookie already has two specific games […]
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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 .
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 may be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, but he's not getting Trae Young's No. 3 on the Washington 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 […]
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 .
This week, the Washington Wizards locked Trae Young into a new long-term deal, as many expected. However, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst […]
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. […]
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 .
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 .
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 […]
The 2026 NBA Vegas Summer League will open with a matchup between the top two picks in this year's 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 .
Washington Wizards general manager Will Dawkins discussed the trade rumors surrounding star forward Anthony Davis after the 2026 NBA draft came to a close.
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 .
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 […]
The Wizards' second-round swing hints they see something others don't.