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Wizards nab Tre Mann in guard-depth swap for Cam Whitmore

The Washington Wizards acquire Tre Mann and a 2027 second-round pick from the Clippers, plus cash, in exchange for Cam Whitmore, while sending Julian Reese to the Nuggets to be waived. Mann, a 25-year-old shooting guard who averaged 5.5 PPG on 32.3% 3PT with Charlotte last season, has an $8 million cap hit in 2026-27 and a potential $8 million team option for 2027-28. The trade gives Washington added guard depth behind Trae Young, Tre Johnson and Bub Carrington and leaves the roster with 14 standard contracts and one open two-way spot. The move also shifts $2.5 million of Whitmore’s salary into Mann’s, putting the Wizards roughly $8.4 million below the luxury tax for 2026-27.

via Bullets Forever|

#2027-second-round-pick #cam-whitmore #luxury-tax

sports8 days ago•1 min saved

Wizards' Bid for Westbrook Reunion Falls Apart as He Retires

Marc Stein reports the Wizards offered Russell Westbrook a two-year return to D.C., but Westbrook balked at the terms/role and halted talks, opting for retirement instead. The piece notes the Wizards’ blend of veterans and young talent and suggests Westbrook could have provided veteran backup at point guard, citing his 15.2 points, 6.7 assists and 5.4 rebounds per game with the Kings last season and his prior one-season stint with Washington in 2020-21.

via Bleacher Report|

#contract-offer #marc-stein #retirement

sports18 days ago•2 min saved

Warriors' caution on Anthony Davis trade pays off as Wizards pause extension talks

The Warriors’ decision to pass on multiple first‑round picks for Anthony Davis last month is vindicated as Washington pauses extension talks, planning to revisit mid-season. Davis, now eligible for a four-year extension worth up to $275 million, won’t sign before next season amid health questions and Wizards’ leverage, making a future deal unlikely and keeping Golden State focused on maintaining cap space for the coming offseason.

via Blue Man Hoop|

#anthony-davis #extension-talks #golden-state-warriors

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Dybantsa to Sit Rest of Summer League as Wizards Emphasize Development

Wizards No. 1 pick A.J. Dybantsa will miss the rest of the 2026 NBA Summer League after two strong showings (27 points in his debut vs Utah and 23 points vs Sacramento, plus seven rebounds, two assists, and three steals with two blocks). Will Riley and Tre Johnson were also shut down for the final games. Dybantsa, who averaged 25.5 points per game for BYU, drew attention from spectators including Trae Young; Washington will finish Summer League vs the Bulls and Clippers before a fall rotation featuring Kyshawn George, Alex Sarr, and veterans Young and Anthony Davis aims to push the team toward the playoffs.

via Bleacher Report|

#aj-dybantsa #byu #nba-summer-league

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Dybantsa Aims for All-Defense Ceiling After Wizards' Summer League Showcase

AJ Dybantsa flashed two-way potential in Washington’s Summer League win over Sacramento, finishing with 23 points, seven rebounds, two assists, three steals and two blocks, including a swat on Darius Acuff Jr. and a late sequence that underscored his defensive upside, as Wizards coaches and teammates highlighted his ceiling and rapid development after his 27-point Summer League debut.

via The New York Times|

#aj-dybantsa #all-defense-potential #nba-summer-league

nba1 month ago•22 min saved

Warriors bow out of LeBron pursuit as Davis price stalls deal

The Warriors reportedly won’t meet the Wizards’ hefty price for Anthony Davis, effectively ending Golden State’s pursuit of LeBron James and shifting leverage to Washington, which could flip Davis for a massive haul. With Davis in play, Cavaliers, Heat, and 76ers are seen as front-runners to sign James, and the situation remains fluid as LeBron’s destination remains undecided.

via SB Nation|

#anthony-davis #golden-state-warriors #lebron-james

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Six-Team NBA Deal Would Shuffle Russell to Memphis and Middleton to Washington

A six-team NBA trade reportedly reconfigures six franchises (Dallas, Washington, LA Clippers, Detroit, Milwaukee, and Memphis) with D'Angelo Russell headed to Memphis and Khris Middleton to Washington. Middleton signs a three-year deal with the Wizards via sign-and-trade with Dallas; Russell is moved to Memphis as a salary-dump for Washington. In the package, Dallas would receive Santi Aldama, Marcus Sasser and Tarik Biberovic rights; Detroit would obtain John Collins, Gary Harris and Taurean Prince; the Clippers receive no incoming players, and Dallas would gain a trade exception. The deal, described by Shams Charania and Keith Smith, includes Middleton’s $5.6 million cap figure next season and partially guaranteed second year with a non-guaranteed third year for Middleton.

via NBC Sports|

#dangelo-russell #khris-middleton #memphis-grizzlies

2026-free-agency1 month ago•26 min saved

Khris Middleton Lands in Washington in Six-Team Trade

Khris Middleton is headed to the Washington Wizards as part of a six-team trade involving the Mavericks, Clippers, Pistons, Bucks and Grizzlies; Middleton will sign a three-year, $17.6 million contract with Washington, and the deal also moves D’Angelo Russell to Memphis while connecting several other trades (including Caris LeVert to the Bucks, John Collins to the Pistons, and Santi Aldama to Dallas).

via NBA.com|

#2026-free-agency #caris-levert #dangelo-russell

sports1 month ago•6 min saved

Wizards land Khris Middleton in six-team sign-and-trade, send D’Angelo Russell to Memphis

Khris Middleton signs a three-year, $17.6 million deal with the Wizards via sign-and-trade, part of a six-team mega-trade involving the Mavericks, Grizzlies, Pistons, Clippers and Bucks that also ships D’Angelo Russell to Memphis; the multi-team package includes multiple draft picks, Middleton’s second year is partially guaranteed and the third year non-guaranteed, and Russell’s long-term role with Memphis remains uncertain.

via Hoops Rumors|

#dangelo-russell #khris-middleton #memphis-grizzlies

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Ewing Set to Rejoin Wizards as Assistant Coach

Former Georgetown Hoyas and Knicks star Patrick Ewing is expected to join the Washington Wizards as an assistant coach, per an unnamed team source; no contract has been finalized. Ewing, 63, previously coached Georgetown (2017-2023) and has 15 seasons of NBA assistant experience, including a prior Wizards stint in 2002-03, with teams such as the Rockets, Magic, and Bobcats/Hornets. The Wizards are led by Brian Keefe; discussions were first reported by SNY.

via The New York Times|

#assistant-coach #georgetown-hoyas #nba

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Ewing Returns to the NBA Sidelines as Wizards Assistant Coach

Patrick Ewing has agreed to join the Washington Wizards as an assistant coach under Brian Keefe, returning to the NBA sidelines after serving as Knicks Basketball Ambassador. The Hall of Famer’s extensive coaching resume includes NBA and college roles, including a prior stint with the Wizards, and his move comes as Washington, which finished 14-68 last season, looks to improve in 2026-27 with a young core reportedly including Trae Young, Anthony Davis and top pick AJ Dybantsa aboard.

via Bleacher Report|

#georgetown-hoyas #nba-coaching #new-york-knicks

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Ayton Trade Signals Wizards’ Shift Toward Real Contention

The Wizards acquired Deandre Ayton for Jaden Hardy and two future second-round picks, adding a high-end backup center to back up Davis and bolster rim protection and rebounding. Ayton is expected to play about 20–25 minutes off the bench (with starts as insurance) as Washington builds a more competitive roster, signaling a move away from asset-hoarding toward contending in the East.

via Bullets Forever|

#deandre-ayton #nba-trade #roster-building

2026-free-agency1 month ago•30 min saved

Ayton Traded to Wizards as Lakers Frontcourt Shakeup Continues

The Wizards reportedly acquired Deandre Ayton from the Lakers in exchange for Jaden Hardy and two future second-round picks (2031 and 2032). Ayton, who averaged 12.5 points and 8 rebounds last season, had opted into the 2026-27 contract but was moved on by L.A. as it reshapes its frontcourt amid broader offseason upheaval that includes LeBron James reportedly planning to play elsewhere and Austin Reaves re-signing.

via NBA.com|

#2026-free-agency #deandre-ayton #los-angeles-lakers

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Warriors pursue Anthony Davis trade as LeBron–Davis pairing rumors swirl

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly pursuing a trade for Anthony Davis from the Washington Wizards, with rumors that a LeBron James–Davis pairing could form in Golden State. Any deal would likely hinge on Washington receiving Jimmy Butler’s expiring contract and at least one unprotected first-round pick, while Golden State leverages its draft assets to create cap space. Davis hasn’t played for Washington due to a hand injury, and the plan to pair the two stars with the Warriors remains unconfirmed rumor.

via Bullets Forever|

#anthony-davis #golden-state-warriors #jimmy-butler

sports1 month ago•6 min saved

Dybantsa's Rookie Blueprint: Minutes, Production, and the Wizards' Long Game

As the Wizards’ No. 1 pick, AJ Dybantsa will need big, durable minutes and early production to set up a long, elite career rather than a blockbuster rookie season. Historical under-20s show few reach top-win-shares; benchmarks to watch include 70+ games, 60+ starts, 2,200+ minutes, and a PPA around 70+ with roughly 20% usage. Wizards are prioritizing development to be great from ages 24–33, not just winning Rookie of the Year; staying healthy and earning trust to shoulder responsibilities are the early signals of success.

via Bullets Forever|

#advanced-stats-ppawin-shares #aj-dybantsa #nba-draft-2026