Category: Washington Wizards

Warriors Reportedly Unwilling to Meet Asking Price for Anthony Davis, LeBron James Trade Package

Brandon King

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly unwilling to pay the steep price necessary to acquire Anthony Davis in a blockbuster deal that could have also reunited him with LeBron James. According to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, the Washington Wizards were seeking multiple unprotected first-round picks along with draft-pick swaps from Golden State in any trade involving Davis. The Warriors ultimately balked at that asking price, causing negotiations centered around a potential Davis-LeBron package to come to a halt. Golden State’s reluctance underscores the…

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Anthony Davis Makes Bold Prediction for Revamped Wizards: ‘I’m 100 Percent Healthy’

Brandon King

The Washington Wizards are entering the 2026-27 season with renewed optimism, and Anthony Davis is leading that charge with no shortage of confidence. Speaking about the upcoming campaign, Davis declared that he is “100 percent healthy” and has his sights set on playing in all 82 regular-season games, a feat he has never achieved in his 14-year career. For a player whose career has often been interrupted by injuries, he has never appeared in more than 76 games in a single season and participated in just 71 contests the past…

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Khris Middleton Returns to Wizards on Three-Year, $17.6 Million Sign-and-Trade Deal

Brandon King

The Washington Wizards are bringing back a familiar veteran presence. According to Shams Charania, veteran forward Khris Middleton has agreed to a three-year, $17.6 million sign-and-trade contract with the Wizards, marking his return to Washington after spending parts of the previous two seasons with the franchise. Middleton, a 14-year NBA veteran, gives the Wizards an experienced leader as the organization continues to develop its young core. Known for his steady scoring, playmaking, and championship pedigree, the three-time All-Star brings valuable leadership to a roster centered around emerging talent. The 33-year-old…

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Patrick Ewing Returns to NBA Sidelines as Assistant Coach for Washington Wizards

Brandon King

Basketball Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing is headed back to an NBA bench. According to ESPN, the Georgetown and New York Knicks legend has agreed to join the Washington Wizards as an assistant coach under head coach Brian Keefe. Ewing had most recently served as a basketball ambassador for the Knicks but will now return to a full-time coaching role in the nation’s capital. The move marks another chapter in Ewing’s extensive coaching career. Before taking over at his alma mater, Georgetown, in 2017, Ewing spent more than a decade…

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NBA Rumors: Anthony Davis Seeking Max Deal, Portland Expected to Show Interest

Brandon King

The future of Anthony Davis with the Washington Wizards may already be uncertain. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, Davis and his representatives are pursuing a maximum contract extension, a development that could make the veteran superstar a trade candidate if Washington is unwilling to meet his asking price. Fischer also noted that the Portland Trail Blazers are expected to have interest should Davis become available. Reports throughout the offseason have linked Portland to Davis as a fallback option if other superstar pursuits fail.   The Blazers reportedly explored acquiring…

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Trae Young Commits to Wizards on Massive Four-Year Extension

Brandon King

The Washington Wizards have secured the face of their franchise for the foreseeable future. According to ESPN, four-time NBA All-Star Trae Young intends to sign a four-year contract worth approximately $212 million to remain in Washington. The deal reportedly includes a player option in the fourth year, giving Young flexibility while providing the Wizards with long-term stability. Young declined his $49 million player option ahead of free agency in favor of negotiating a new long-term agreement, signaling a strong commitment to the organization and its future direction. Since arriving in…

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Bucks send Khris Middleton to Wizards for Kyle Kuzma

Brandon King

The Milwaukee Bucks have traded Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards for Kyle Kuzma.  As part of the deal, guard AJ Johnson and a draft pick are also heading to the nation’s capital, while forward Patrick Baldwin Jr and a second-round pick. Middleton, along with Giannis Antetokounmpo, was the longest-tenured Milwaukee Buck joined the team as an under-the-radar addition in the trade that sent Brandon Jennings to Detroit for Brandon Knight. The 39th overall in the 2012 NBA Draft turned himself into a standout player,  becoming a three-time All-Star and…

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Alex Sarr does work in NBA Summer League debut

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Courtesy of Fan Sided The Washington Wizards had a stroke of good fortune in this year’s NBA draft. In an unusual turn, top prospect Alex Sarr maneuvered his way out of the number one pick, deciding against working out for the Atlanta Hawks. This allowed the Wizards to eagerly scoop him up with the second overall pick. The French center wasted no time demonstrating his prowess on the court during his Summer League debut. Sarr had a standout performance against the Hawks, impressing with 12 points, seven rebounds, four assists,…

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Lakers interested in Kyle Kuzma reunion

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Courtesy of Fan Recap Kyle Kuzma has emerged as a standout player for the Washington Wizards, contributing impressive numbers while operating on a team-friendly contract that appeals to other NBA teams. His performance has caught the eye of multiple franchises, including the Los Angeles Lakers, who have expressed interest in reacquiring the forward. Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka, under pressure after missing out on key free agents, views Kuzma as a potential asset to bolster the roster around LeBron James in their quest for another NBA championship. Reports suggest that…

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Wizards send F Deni Avdija to Blazers in front of draft

Brandon King

The NBA Draft is set to begin later this evening, but the Washington Wizards didn’t wait until the festivities began to make a move. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, and others, the Wizards have traded forward Deni Avdija to Th Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Malcolm Brogdon, the 14th overall pick in tonight’s Draft and a 2029 pick. Avdija had a breakout season in 23-24, averaging career highs in points (14.9) , rebounds (7.2), assists (3.8), field goal percentage (50.6%), and three-point percentage ( 37.4%). At just 23 he…

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