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The Washington Wizards are shutting down AJ Dybantsa, Tre Johnson and Will Riley for the remainder of Las Vegas Summer League, The Athletic’s Joshua Robbins reported Tuesday. Dybantsa flashed his relentless rim pressure, elite athleticism and finishing ability through two contests. He scored 27 points — which tied Blake Griffin for the most by a […]
Washington Wizards rookie A.J. Dybantsa is done for the rest of the 2026 NBA Summer League.
Dwyane Wade has been silently mentoring Washington Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, ahead of his NBA debut in the upcoming 2026-2027 NBA season. According to Dybantsa, Wade has been giving him valuable advice throughout the draft process, including one that has since become a significant part of his […] The post Dwyane Wade Gives Valuable Advice For No. 1 Pick AJ Dybantsa appeared first on HEAVY .
The Wizards have made it clear what Anthony Davis' future looks like amid constant trade rumors.
After being selected by the Washington Wizards with the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft, AJ Dybantsa knows that he is performing under immense pressure. But his personal goals aren’t just ROTY and MVP. Thanks to Dwyane Wade, someone whose personal checklist includes every desirable NBA milestone, he’s reset his goals to meet […] The post “I Spoke to Dwyane Wade”: AJ Dybantsa Reveals How Heat Legend Inspired a Goal Beyond the NBA Hall of Fame appeared first on EssentiallySports .
After being selected by the Washington Wizards with the No. 1 pick of this summer’s draft, AJ Dybantsa is aware of the territory that comes with being the top pick, but the former BYU guard has much higher expectations for…
Although the trade chatter surrounding Anthony Davis has grown over the offseason, Wizard GM Will Dawkins is confident the big man will remain in Washington.
A potential battle between top-4 picks looms for the Washington Wizards on Tuesday as they take on the Chicago Bulls in their third NBA Summer League game. Game info When: Wednesday, July 14 at 8:00 p.m. ET Where: Thomas and Mack Center, Las Vegas How to watch: NBA on Prime, Monumental Sports Network, League Pass What to watch […]
The Wizards' future is bright, and part of the reason why is that the new face of the franchise, AJ Dybantsa, is already playing alongside his future co-star.
It’s safe to say that Will Riley is feeling confident. The former Illinois and current Wizards forward caught fire in his second NBA Summer League game. Riley had a game-high 32 points in 29 minutes. He also added 6 rebounds and 3 assists. His scoring ability was on full display in the victory, something Illinois […]
The lessons from past mistakes have helped the Wizards' new front office quietly build one of the most talented groups in the league.
Will Riley may not be stealing the headlines, but he will play a vital role for the Wizards next season.
Previously, the Golden State Warriors were reportedly luring Anthony Davis to secure LeBron James’ signature. But the Wizards’ front office put cold water on those trade plans. So far, there haven’t been any major developments. Now, a change in Steve Kerr’s staff has fans excited once again about the Davis-Bron reunion. The saga began when […] The post Warriors Hire LeBron James’ Former Head Coach to Intensify Rumors Over His Next Team appeared first on EssentiallySports .
AJ Dybantsa has big plans for the Washington Wizards in the 2026-27 season.
AJ Dybantsa's arrival immediately turns the eyes to Anthony Davis' future with the Wizards.
The Washington Wizards blew right past the Sacramento Kings on Sunday to stay undefeated in NBA Summer League play. The Wiz kids won 104-85 in front of a substantial crowd packed inside the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nev. AJ Dybantsa started the game off with a made triple after missing all 5 […]
AJ Dybantsa powered the Washington Wizards to a 104-85 victory over Darius Acuff Jr. and the Sacramento Kings in 2026 NBA Summer League action Sunday in Las Vegas.
After a narrow 92-88 win to open their 2026 Summer League, the Washington Wizards returned on Sunday to face Darius Acuff and the Sacramento Kings. Behind 32 points from Will Riley, the Wizards won 104-85 to remain undefeated in Las Vegas. Tre Johnson, who scored 26 points in Thursday’s victory, didn’t play on Sunday. Neither […]
The Washington Wizards play the Sacramento Kings in NBA Summer League action tonight at about 8 p.m. ET. Watch it on Monumental Sports Network or Prime Video. After beating the Utah Jazz in their first showing, I’d like to see the Wizards make a run at the Summer League playoffs and possibly a championship game. […]
Free agent guard Jaylen Nowell is headed to Turkey, having signed a contract with Besiktas (Twitter link via the team). A six-year NBA veteran, spent part of the 2024/25 season with the Pelicans and Wizards, appearing in eight games with New Orleans. He spent the bulk of that campaign in the G League with Washington’s […]
The Golden State Warriors have been linked to Anthony Davis all offseason, with reports suggesting Golden State viewed a Davis trade as the key to landing LeBron James in free agency. The Washington Wizards have shown little appetite for moving Davis, and now his own agent has weighed in on the matter.The answer was brief. […] The post Warriors Get Bad News on Anthony Davis Amid Trade Rumors appeared first on HEAVY .
Fresh off a four-point win over the Utah Jazz to open the 2026 NBA Summer League, the Washington Wizards take on the Sacramento Kings squad Sunday night at 7 p.m. Eastern. The Wizards got just about everything they could have hoped for in the opener. AJ Dybantsa, Tre Johnson, and Will Riley all impressed while […]
Trae Young's latest contract extension could spell doom for the Washington Wizards, as their cap room has shrunk to nothing in the blink of an eye.
Former NBA guard Garrison Mathews is close to signing with Olimpia Milan, according to Eurohoops sources, as the Italian club looks to strengthen its roster ahead of the new season. The 29-year-old sharpshooter appears set to continue his career in Europe after spending seven seasons in the NBA with the Washington Wizards, Houston Rockets, Atlanta […] The post Garrison Mathews close to Olimpia Milan appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Washington Wizards’ summer of 2026 has centered around AJ Dybantsa’s professional debut in the Summer League. And so far, Deandre Ayton is coming to Washington, Khris Middleton is returning and Patrick Ewing is returning to coach with the first NBA team he ever coached for. In Ewing’s case, keep in mind that as a […]