What growth did AJ Dybantsa, Tre Johnson and Will Riley show during the Wizards' summer-league games? What's left for Dybantsa to work on before the start of training camp? Free-to-read story at @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...

How AJ Dybantsa, Will Riley and Tre Johnson grew during the NBA Summer League

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(1/2) Here are the top five scorers from the 2026 NBA Summer League: Meleek Thomas (CLE) 27.3 ppg. Tre Johnson (WAS) 26.0 ppg. AJ Dybantsa (WAS) 25.0 ppg. Will Riley (WAS) 25.0 ppg. Brayden Burries (MIL) 23.5 ppg. Caleb Wilson (CHI) 23.5 ppg.

You may not know the name, but if you're a fan of the Commanders, Wizards or New York City FC, you know the voice of public-address announcer Mark Fratto. On Sunday, he'll be the PA announcer for the World Cup final. Story at @theathletic.com (free to read): www.nytimes.com/athletic/744...

Meet Mark Fratto, the World Cup final PA announcer: ‘I’m in the candy aisle of life’ (Gift Article)

His audition included pronouncing names of players from all over the world. Now, Fratto will be on the biggest stage yet on Sunday.

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The Wizards will play their final 2026 NBA Summer League game Saturday at 7 p.m. Eastern, facing the Hawks.

The Washington Wizards have decided to shut down AJ Dybantsa, Tre Johnson and Will Riley for the team’s final three NBA Summer League games, Wizards summer-league coach T.J. Sorrentine told @TheAthleticNBA. Story here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/744...

AJ Dybantsa’s summer league is over: What we learned about the Wizards’ No. 1 pick (Gift Article)

The Wizards have seen enough from No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa — and second-year players Will Riley and Tre Johnson — in summer league play.

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“We’ve been trying to build a culture for the past two years”: How the Washington Wizards sought to build chemistry, cohesion at their veteran minicamp in Las Vegas. Story free to read in @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/744...

'Trying to build a culture': How the Wizards sought cohesion at their veteran minicamp

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AJ Dybantsa proved in college that he can pile up the points. On Sunday, in his second NBA Summer League game, he showed his potential on defense. Story at @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/744...

AJ Dybantsa can score. ‘The sky’s the limit’ for him on defense, too (Gift Article)

The No. 1 pick in the draft scored 23 points Sunday, but his performance on the defensive end highlighted his all-around potential.

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"I’m going to make sure the people that believe in me are proved right," Trae Young said when asked about the outside chatter doubting him, and the outside skepticism about his new four-year deal. Story at @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/743...

Trae Young keen to prove skeptics wrong, believers right by winning in Washington

Young's recent four-year deal will allow him to mentor the Wizard's early-career players while he's still in his prime.

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On site for Trae Young's press conference about re-signing with the Wizards on a four-year, $212 million contract:

A good or bad summer-league debut is not the end-all, be-all for an NBA player's entire career. Far from it. But AJ Dybantsa's debut sure was an encouraging start. Story in @theathletic.com, which is free to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/743...

AJ Dybantsa outduels Darryn Peterson in NBA Summer League showdown between top picks

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AJ Dybantsa has a prominent place on the exterior of UNLV's Thomas & Mack Center, where he will make his NBA Summer League debut tonight (9 p.m. EDT) when his Washington Wizards play the Utah Jazz.

(1/4) Hello from Vegas, everyone! The NBA Summer League is one of my favorite times of the basketball year. Even as a grizzled scribe who's covered more summer-league matchups than I can count, I can't wait for tonight. ...

When the Wizards open their summer-league schedule Thursday, several players will receive reps handling the basketball as a developmental opportunity: (in alphabetical order) AJ Dybantsa, Tre Johnson and Will Riley.

Story by @davidaldridgedc.bsky.social, @johnhollinger.bsky.social and me about Khris Middleton returning to the Washington Wizards in a sign-and-trade deal, in @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...

Khris Middleton to rejoin Wizards as part of 6-team trade: Source (Gift Article)

Middleton, a former NBA champion with the Bucks, played with the Wizards from February 2024 to February 2025.

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The Wizards have signed rookie big man Felix Okpara to a two-way contract, the team announced.

Here's the Washington Wizards' roster for the 2026 NBA Summer League:

The Action Network, a sports betting site, examined all NBA teams' fanbases, focusing on the teams' subreddits from June 2025-June 2026. In that study, the Washington Wizards' fans ranked as the third most positive "fandom" and the second most polite "fandom." You agree?

David Vanterpool, who has worked as the Wizards' lead assistant coach under Brian Keefe, is moving into a front-office role with the team, a team source told @theathletic.com. Adam Caporn, who already is on staff, will be the Wizards' lead assistant coach.

Former Georgetown Hoyas and New York Knicks great Patrick Ewing is likely to join the Washington Wizards as an assistant coach. Story at @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...

Patrick Ewing likely to join Washington Wizards as an assistant coach: Source

The former Georgetown and New York Knicks great was previously an assistant for the Wizards during the 2002-03 season.

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(1/2) Last season, the Wizards' big-man rotation consisted primarily of Alex Sarr, Marvin Bagley III (before he was traded), Tristan Vukčević, Anthony Gill and whichever natural wing who wound up starting at the four (Khris Middleton or Justin Champagnie, for instance).

The Wizards and Lakers agreed on a trade today, with Washington adding Deandre Ayton and L.A. adding Jaden Hardy and two future second-round picks. Story written with @danwoikesports.bsky.social at @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

Lakers agree to trade Deandre Ayton to Wizards for Jaden Hardy, picks: Sources

The Wizards view Ayton as a low-risk backup center who can start next to Alex Sarr if needed.

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The Wizards have signed Jamir Watkins to a two-way contract, the team just announced.

The other teams in the Washington Wizards' group for the 2026 NBA Cup will be the Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls, the NBA announced.

How likely are the Washington Wizards to trade Anthony Davis to the Golden State Warriors? And what is the Wizards' top offseason priority now? Free read here in @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

Wizards mailbag: Anthony Davis to the Golden State Warriors?

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What is the likelihood of the Washington Wizards trading Anthony Davis to the Golden State Warriors? I tackled that question, and more, in the latest edition of @theathletic.com's Wizards Mailbag, which is free to read below: www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

Wizards mailbag: Anthony Davis to the Golden State Warriors?

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What Wizards questions does everyone have? I'll be happy to answer as many of them as possible in an upcoming mailbag at @theathletic.com or here.

Why did the Wizards decline their 2026-27 team option on promising wing Jamir Watkins? Here's the explanation, with all signs pointing to the team retaining him: www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

Wizards likely to retain promising wing

The Wizards declined their $2.15 million team option for 2026-27 on wing Jamir Watkins but made Watkins a qualifying offer that makes him a restricted free agent.Because Watkins was on a two-year deal...

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Here is the Wizards' complete 2026 NBA Summer League schedule:

The Wizards' opening game in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas is scheduled for July 9 at 9 p.m. Eastern. As expected, the Wizards will face the Jazz in a matchup between the franchises that held the first and second picks.

When, exactly, did Wizards decision-makers decide they would select AJ Dybantsa with the top pick in the NBA Draft? Dybantsa's mid-June visit to Washington cemented his place atop the team's draft board. Story at @theathletic.com, free to everyone to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

AJ Dybantsa’s pre-draft visit to Washington cemented his place on Wizards’ board (Gift Article)

The Wizards' draft plans crystalized after Dybantsa visited with team officials and staff members in mid-June.

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