en-us SportSpyder - Washington Wizards (SB Nation: Bullets Forever) https://sportspyder.com/nba/washington-wizards/sources/10827/news Washington Wizards general manager Will Dawkins has made six first-round picks during his three years in charge. And he has a type. Dawkins seemingly values four things when evaluating prospects: positional versatility, defensive impact, shooting, and long-term upside. Those characteristics are reflected in all six of the first-round picks he’s made since 2023, with some […] Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:33:48 GMT Greg Finberg https://sportspyder.com/nba/washington-wizards/articles/56891819 https://sportspyder.com/nba/washington-wizards/articles/56891819 false false The Washington Wizards entered 2026 with a projected $80 million in cap space for the 2026-27 season. But after acquiring four players before the February deadline — including Trae Young and Anthony Davis — and winning the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, the Wizards sit just $11 million below the luxury tax. […] Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:18:22 GMT Greg Finberg https://sportspyder.com/nba/washington-wizards/articles/56872863 https://sportspyder.com/nba/washington-wizards/articles/56872863 false false Superstars are hard to come by. That’s because they possess a rare combination of skills, excitement and star power that turn good teams into contenders. But acquiring one becomes easier when a team owns the No. 1 pick — like the Washington Wizards do in the 2026 NBA Draft. AJ Dybantsa, who averaged a Division-I-best […] Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:21:55 GMT Greg Finberg https://sportspyder.com/nba/washington-wizards/articles/56856863 https://sportspyder.com/nba/washington-wizards/articles/56856863 false false When the Washington Wizards go on the clock at the NBA Draft on June 23, they’ll have a wealth of options — each of whom could be The Franchise Player that leads them for the next decade or so. In the first two parts of this ongoing series, we’ve looked at AJ Dybantsa and Cam […] Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:21:50 GMT Kevin Broom https://sportspyder.com/nba/washington-wizards/articles/56856860 https://sportspyder.com/nba/washington-wizards/articles/56856860 false false It’s June. The second game of the NBA Finals is later today. But here we are, still think about the 2026 NBA Draft on June 23-24, 2026. FanDuel Sportsbook will say that AJ Dybantsa is the No. 1 pick and so will everyone’s mom, dad, sibling, better half and dog. Even Dybantsa thinks so himself. […] Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:18:34 GMT Albert Lee https://sportspyder.com/nba/washington-wizards/articles/56854618 https://sportspyder.com/nba/washington-wizards/articles/56854618 false false Recently, AJ Dybantsa was on the “Gilbert Arenas Show,” a podcast with the former Wizards star. Contrary to previous rumblings that he preferred to stay in Utah because he went to Brigham Young, Dybantsa answered questions about him as a potential Wizards player, including which number he would want to wear. If they draft me, […] Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:00:02 GMT Albert Lee https://sportspyder.com/nba/washington-wizards/articles/56835996 https://sportspyder.com/nba/washington-wizards/articles/56835996 false false Many draft experts believe the Washington Wizards will select either AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft. But the 2026 Naismith Men’s Basketball Player of the Year, Cameron Boozer, is still in the mix for Washington atop the draft. Boozer averaged 22.5 points and 10.2 rebounds per […] Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:50:37 GMT Greg Finberg https://sportspyder.com/nba/washington-wizards/articles/56810944 https://sportspyder.com/nba/washington-wizards/articles/56810944 false false So, you saw the title above. Why ask it? We live in a world which is human. Things happen in life. Maybe Monumental Basketball President or Washington Wizards General Manager Will Dawkins have a change of heart and pick someone not named AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer or Caleb Wilson. What does it mean, and why? […] Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:35:43 GMT Albert Lee https://sportspyder.com/nba/washington-wizards/articles/56804169 https://sportspyder.com/nba/washington-wizards/articles/56804169 false false It’s officially NBA Draft season, which means teams have began conducting predraft workouts with prospects from the 2026 draft class. The Washington Wizards, who own the No. 1 pick, have the power of choice with their first-round selection. While many believe it’s a two-horse race between AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson to be the No. […] Sun, 31 May 2026 12:31:19 GMT Greg Finberg https://sportspyder.com/nba/washington-wizards/articles/56798610 https://sportspyder.com/nba/washington-wizards/articles/56798610 false false The dream scenario for the Washington Wizards isn’t simply landing AJ Dybantsa, assuming he is the No 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The dream scenario is landing Dybantsa while already having established stars around him. If the Wizards enter the 2026-27 season with Trae Young, Anthony Davis, and Dybantsa, they would have one […] Sat, 30 May 2026 18:08:41 GMT Albert Lee https://sportspyder.com/nba/washington-wizards/articles/56793074 https://sportspyder.com/nba/washington-wizards/articles/56793074 false false This is not difficult. Don’t get cute. Don’t get smart. Washington Wizards general manager Will Dawkins should keep it simple and just pick the guy they think is likely to be the best NBA player and move on to the next opportunity. There are several reasons for this. For starters, decades of NBA Draft experience […] Sat, 30 May 2026 10:07:09 GMT Kevin Broom https://sportspyder.com/nba/washington-wizards/articles/56789846 https://sportspyder.com/nba/washington-wizards/articles/56789846 false false The 2026 NBA Draft starts with the Washington Wizards, which means they hold all the cards surrounding the No. 1 pick. If Washington stays put, it will have the first choice in what’s considered one of the most talented draft classes of the last decade. Should another team covet the top choice enough to make […] Fri, 29 May 2026 12:10:47 GMT Greg Finberg https://sportspyder.com/nba/washington-wizards/articles/56779637 https://sportspyder.com/nba/washington-wizards/articles/56779637 false false The Washington Wizards experienced nearly triple their revenue in new full season ticket revenue and have triple the sales of new season tickets compared to last year, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic. Robbins’ report came after an interview with Monumental Sports & Entertainment Chief Revenue Officer Jim Van Stone. Let’s give ExPatDE a […] Thu, 28 May 2026 17:51:59 GMT Albert Lee https://sportspyder.com/nba/washington-wizards/articles/56771827 https://sportspyder.com/nba/washington-wizards/articles/56771827 false false Virtually everyone thinks the Washington Wizards will pick AJ Dybantsa with the number one overall selection in the upcoming NBA Draft. Yesterday, Greg Finberg checked in with draft experts and eight of eight named Dybantsa as the top pick. At -390, FanDuel has Dybantsa as the overwhelming favorite to go first. His top rival is […] Wed, 27 May 2026 10:10:51 GMT Kevin Broom https://sportspyder.com/nba/washington-wizards/articles/56754497 https://sportspyder.com/nba/washington-wizards/articles/56754497 false false