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Trae Young agrees to a 4-year extension with Washington Wizards, AP source says

Trae Young has agreed to a four-year extension with the Washington Wizards, one that would be worth about $212 million if he picks up the final year of the deal, according to a per...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Wizards Sign Trae Young to Huge New Deal: Grading Washington's Decision to Offer Star Guard Near-Max Contract Grading the Wizards’ decision to hand Trae Young a near-max contract with free agency over a week away.

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Reports: Trae Young, Wizards agree to 4-year deal The sharp-shooting point guard returns to Washington on a 4-year deal after declining his player option for next season.

2 DAYS AGO • NBA.COM

Wizards Re-Sign Trae Young in Blockbuster, Tip Hand for No. 1 NBA Draft Pick? Trae Young has agreed to a massive new contract with the Wizards. Did Washington just reveal who it will pick at No. 1 on Tuesday?

2 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

AJ Dybantsa Prepares to Clinch Wizards' All-Time No. 1 Pick Race NBA Draft prospects angling their way to the Washington Wizards has developed into a common trend over the past few years, but that doesn't...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

AJ Dybantsa hopes to go No. 1 to Washington in NBA draft, but his White House photo wasn't a clue

AJ Dybantsa posted a picture on Father’s Day of his dad holding him in front of the White House

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

2026 NBA Draft No. 1 pick odds: Who has the inside track to be drafted by Wizards? We’re roughly 24 hours from the NBA Draft, and it appears that the Washington Wizards still have their eyes set on AJ Dybantsa.

2 DAYS AGO • NYPOST.COM

2026 NBA Draft Updated Odds: AJ Dybantsa Or Darryn Peterson? Oddsmakers Weigh In With One Day Left The 2026 NBA draft is right around the corner and fans are excited to see who the Washington Wizards will draft between AJ Dybantsa and Darr...

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Trae Young - To sign four-year deal Young (quadriceps) plans to sign a four-year, $212 million deal with the Wizards, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Young declined his $49 million player option and was initially going to test the waters in free agency. The Wizards were always viewed as the favorites to sign him, however, and it's clear that they value him extremely highly based on this offer. Young was limited to 15 appearances during the 2025-26 regular season due to injuries, posting averages of 17.9 points and 8.0 assists on 45.8 percent shooting from the field.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

AJ Dybantsa is making the Wizards' draft decision easier one day at a time The Wizards have a clear player to target at No. 1 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft.

2 DAYS AGO • WIZOFAWES.COM

Shams latest intel on the Wizards looming draft decision should calm the fanbase The Wizards fanbase just received a much-needed update ahead of the NBA Draft.

2 DAYS AGO • WIZOFAWES.COM

Final Full Two-Round 2026 NBA Mock Draft: Latest Intel on Lottery Picks and Scouting Reports on 60 Prospects The Wizards have a plethora of options with the No. 1 overall selection, and the top of the first round has plenty of intrigue.

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Wizards NBA Mock Draft Version 5.0 The NBA draft is here, which means this is the final iteration of the mock draft for the Washington Wizards this summer. It has been filled...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

How Much Cap Space Do the Atlanta Hawks Have Left After Re-Signing CJ McCollum and Trading For Aaron Wiggins? After coming over to the Atlanta Hawks from the Washington Wizards in the big Trae Young trade in January, CJ McCollum helped the Hawks rise...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Darryn Peterson Confident He Can Be No. 1 Overall Pick Over AJ Dybantsa BYU star AJ Dybantsa is widely seen as the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, but Darryn Peterson is confident he can take the to...

3 DAYS AGO • BASKETBALLFOREVER.COM

Odyssey Sims - Out again Monday Sims (ankle) is listed as out for Monday's game against the Storm.

Impact Sims hasn't played since the 104-96 loss to the Sparks on June 5. While Sims remains sidelined, Aziaha James should continue to see more minutes.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alanna Smith - Won't play Monday Smith (face) is out for Monday's game in Seattle.

Impact Smith suffered the face injury during Saturday's win over the Sky, and now she will miss Monday's game, which might open up minutes for Maddy Siegrist and Awak Kuier. For now, Smith should be considered questionable for Thursday's game in Las Vegas.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alysha Clark - Questionable for Monday Clark (leg) is questionable for Monday's game in Seattle.

Impact Clark has missed the past two games due to a left leg injury, but there's a chance she could get back out there Monday evening. Clark has been an inconsistent part of the Wings' rotation this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Haley Jones - Inks pact with Dallas Jones agreed to a developmental contract with the Wings on Sunday.

Impact Jones began the season with the Fire but will now rejoin the Wings, with whom she appeared in 24 regular-season games (16 starts) in 2025. The 25-year-old guard can be active for only 12 regular-season contests while signed to a developmental pact.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Li Yueru - Logs 15 minutes in win Yueru supplied five points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds and one assist across 15 minutes during Saturday's 93-92 win over the Sky.

Impact With Alanna Smith (face) exiting the game early, Yueru saw double-digit minutes for the first time since May 20. The 27-year-old center was productive on the glass and knocked down a pair of go-ahead free throws with 12 seconds remaining. If Smith is forced to miss additional time, Yueru could remain in the rotation.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

NBA Draft prospects 2026: Final big board of top 60 players overall, from Darryn Peterson to Alex Karaban | Sporting News Just days before the 2026 NBA Draft, there is still uncertainty about how the lottery will play out, including at the top with the Washingto...

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Why AJ Dybantsa is confident enough to skip workouts before the NBA Draft | Sporting News BYU star says visits and dinners were enough heading into Tuesday's draft.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

AJ Dybantsa reveals he did not need to work out with any team ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft | Sporting News AJ Dybantsa seems confident that he will be the first player selected in the 2026 Draft.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Arike Ogunbowale - Adds 12 points in win Ogunbowale recorded 12 points (4-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 32 minutes in Saturday's 93-92 win over the Sky.

Impact Ogunbowale struggled from inside the arc and didn't offer much in terms of peripheral numbers. However, she was productive from three-point range and finished as Dallas' fourth-leading scorer. Through 16 regular-season appearances, she's now averaging 15.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 0.9 steals in 29.8 minutes per tilt. She's shooting 38.3 percent from deep and 36.2 percent from the field on the year.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jessica Shepard - Sniffs double-double in victory Shepard supplied 21 points (7-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-8 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal across 34 minutes in Saturday's 93-92 win over the Sky.

Impact Shepard turned in an efficient performance and led Dallas in scoring during Saturday's comeback victory. She's scored in double figures in seven straight games and has reached the 20-point threshold three times this season. The 29-year-old center was unable to extend her double-double streak to five games, though she still led the Wings in rebounds.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Trae Young agrees to a 4-year extension with Washington Wizards, AP source says

AJ Dybantsa hopes to go No. 1 to Washington in NBA draft, but his White House photo wasn't a clue