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Arike Ogunbowale - Makes playoff history in victory Ogunbowale posted 45 points (12-23 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 16-18 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and three steals in Wednesday's 108-100 Game 2 win over the Valkyries in overtime.

Impact After scoring 10 points on 2-of-7 shooting from the field in Sunday's Game 1 loss, Ogunbowale delivered an all-time performance in Wednesday's win-or-go-home Game 2, setting the WNBA record for the most points in a playoff game. She was incredible down the stretch, scoring 22 points between the fourth quarter and overtime. The veteran guard also led the Wings in steals and tied for second on the team in assists. Ogunbowale will look to remain productive in Friday's do-or-die Game 3 on the road.

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Duren interest proves Wizards blew best Anthony Davis chance with Warriors The Washington Wizards could have used the Golden State Warriors' pursuit of LeBron James to get an above market return in a trade for Antho...

6 HOURS AGO • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Wizards rightfully don't seem to be actively pursuing Jalen Duren The Washington Wizards reportedly aren't interested in trading Anthony Davis for Jalen Duren.

9 HOURS AGO • WIZOFAWES.COM

Wizards' willingness to discuss Anthony Davis trade makes sense, but it could backfire The Washington Wizards are reportedly interested in a sign-and-trade for Jalen Duren that would involve sending Anthony Davis to Detroit.

10 HOURS AGO • WIZOFAWES.COM

Anthony Davis Gives Ominous Details About his Future with the Wizards Washington Wizards media day gave us some insight into how the team will operate this season. The team clearly emphasizes becoming a better...

10 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Jessica Shepard - Named Most Improved Player Shepard was named the 2026 Most Improved Player on Wednesday.

Impact Shepard spent the first five seasons of her career with the Lynx before joining Dallas on a two-year deal. The 30-year-old center averaged 8.0 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists across 40 regular-season games (12 starts) in 2025, though she took a significant leap while starting each of her 42 regular-season appearances in 2026, during which she averaged 14.5 points, 11.1 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 0.7 steals in 31.7 minutes per contest. She also posted a league-high six triple-doubles during the regular season. Shepard struggled mightily in Dallas' Game 1 loss to the Valkyries on Sunday, and she'll likely need to bounce back if the team hopes to force a Game 3.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

How to watch the Wizards on DAZN: Prices, plans, features for new Washington NBA streaming home | Sporting News There's a new way to stream Wizards games for the 2026-27 season. Here's all you need to know.

17 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Trading for Jalen Duren isn't worth the risk for the Wizards A deal for Detroit Pistons star Jalen Duren could erase years of smart rebuilding by the Washington Wizards.

19 HOURS AGO • WIZOFAWES.COM

Reece Beekman - Gets Exhibit 10 deal from Washington Beekman agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Wizards on Sunday.

Impact Beekman went undrafted in 2024. Since then, he has spent the bulk of his career in the G League, appearing in 62 games for the Santa Cruz Warriors, Long Island Nets and Osceola Magic and averaging 11.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 2.1 steals over 30.3 minutes per contest. He also logged 36 regular-season games for Brooklyn and Golden State in 2024-25.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chris Livingston - Inks Exhibit 10 deal with Wizards Livingston agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with the Wizards on Sunday.

Impact Livingston split time between the NBA and G League since being drafted in the second round in the 2023 NBA Draft. In 45 regular-season games for the Bucks and Cavaliers, he averaged 1.4 points and 1.3 rebounds over 4.8 minutes per contest.

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Wizards Fans Should Start Preparing for More Khris Middleton than they Bargained For The Washington Wizards love themselves some Khris Middleton. Look wherever you want, on and off the court, for proof. He started all 48 outi...

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Kristaps Porzingis is proof the Warriors shouldn't chase after Anthony Davis The Golden State Warriors shouldn't even consider trading for Anthony Davis if the Wizards make him available, not even with Kristaps Porzin...

1 DAY AGO • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Alanna Smith - Ruled out for Game 2 Smith (lower leg) has been ruled out for Game 2 of the first round of the playoffs against the Valkyries on Wednesday.

Impact Smith will miss a sixth consecutive contest dating back to the regular season due to a lower-leg injury. If the Wings stave off elimination Wednesday, the 30-year-old forward's next chance to play will come in Game 3 on Friday. With Smith sidelined, Maddy Siegrist and Alysha Clark could continue seeing increased playing time.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Davis Aims to Leverage Mavericks Experience into Wizards Mentorship Role Things looked very different for Anthony Davis a year ago today. He was just coming off of first NBA Media Day photoshoot with the Dallas Ma...

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Wizards can't afford to play the waiting game with Anthony Davis The Washington Wizards can't wait until after the season to decide on Anthony Davis' future.

1 DAY AGO • WIZOFAWES.COM

Steve Settle III - Finds work with Washington Settle signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Wizards on Sunday.

Impact Settle will compete for a spot on the Wizards' regular-season roster during training camp. The organization owns his G League rights, positioning him to join the Capital City Go-Go if he's waived.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Trevor Keels - Signs with Wizards The Wizards signed Keels to an Exhibit 10 contract.

Impact Keels is attending training camp with the Wizards but is considered a long shot to make the final roster. Presumably, the team will be eyeing him for their G League affiliate.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wizards should still be skeptical after Deandre Ayton embraces his role The Washington Wizards need Deandre Ayton to buy into a reserve role, and questions should remain after Media Day.

1 DAY AGO • WIZOFAWES.COM

Pistons should target Alex Sarr, not Anthony Davis, in Wizards sign-and-trade The Pistons would be better off trading Jalen Duren for Alex Sarr than Anthony Davis.

1 DAY AGO • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Wizards Veterans Look to Put Rivalry Aside in Preparing for Partnership Anyone who thinks of the year 2021 and thinks it wasn't that long ago ought to refresh themselves on some of that NBA season's premier story...

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Anthony Davis says he'll decide after this season if he wants to stay in Washington

Anthony Davis says he’ll decide after the season is over whether he wants to remain with the Washington Wizards beyond 2026-27

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Anthony Davis might actually be Pistons' best way to end Jalen Duren saga If the Wizards are interested in Jalen Duren, the Detroit Pistons could benefit from sending him to Washington in exchange for Anthony Davis...

2 DAYS AGO • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Anthony Davis' plan for his future should force the Wizards into a trade The Washington Wizards need to make a trade after Anthony Davis’ comments on his future at Media Day.

2 DAYS AGO • WIZOFAWES.COM

Kitija Laksa - Spark off bench Laksa had 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt) and one rebound across 15 minutes during Sunday's 104-80 loss to Golden State.

Impact Laksa scored all 11 of her points during the fourth quarter while establishing a postseason career high, and her three made three-pointers matched her most since joining Dallas. The 30-year-old had been held scoreless in each of her previous two appearances, making Sunday's efficient performance a notable bounce-back effort.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jessica Shepard - Shut down in Game 1 Shepard ended with zero points (0-7 FG), three rebounds and three assists in 24 minutes during Sunday's 104-80 loss to the Valkyries.

Impact Shepard's scoreless performance was a stark departure from her regular-season production, as she averaged 14.5 points, 11.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game. She was coming off a 20-point, 11-rebound, 12-assist triple-double in Wednesday's regular-season finale against Seattle.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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