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Conference Eastern
Division Southeast
Arena Capital One Arena
Founded 1961

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Wizards' Rebuild Reaches Crucial Juncture: Can Young Core Win Now?
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Wizards' Rebuild Reaches Crucial Juncture: Can Young Core Win Now?

The Washington Wizards are entering a pivotal year in their ongoing rebuild, a phase that will determine if their accumulated young talent can translate into tangible on-court success. After years of languishing at the bottom of the standings, the franchise is finally generating some buzz around the league. This shift in perception comes as the team moves beyond the “deconstruction phase,” which saw them prioritize development and tanking over victories, even to the extent of strategically benching players like Alex Sarr and Trae Young at times. The goal now is to begin the ascent towards sustained competitiveness.

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Insider Rules Out Westbrook Return to Wizards or Kings
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Insider Rules Out Westbrook Return to Wizards or Kings

NBA insider Jake Fischer said he has effectively ruled out both the Washington Wizards and the Sacramento Kings as destinations for Russell Westbrook. The 37-year-old former MVP finished the 2025-26 season with Sacramento and entered free agency as an unrestricted player. Over 64 games , 58 of them as a starter , Westbrook averaged 15.2 points, 6.7 assists, 5.4 rebounds and 1.3 steals while shooting 42.7 % from the field and 33.8 % from three-point range. He logged 29 minutes per contest and provided veteran playmaking for the Kings’ backcourt.

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Middleton Returns to Wizards on Three-Year, $17.6M Deal
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Middleton Returns to Wizards on Three-Year, $17.6M Deal

Khris Middleton officially re-joined the Washington Wizards this offseason, signing a three-year contract worth $17.6 million through a sign-and-trade arrangement. The move came after the Wizards were unable to retain free-agent forward Marvin Bagley III, who chose to sign with the Denver Nuggets. With the Bagley pursuit falling short, the front office turned to a familiar face who already knows the organization’s culture and expectations.

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Hawks Trade No. 1 Pick Risacher to Mavericks, Get Lu Dort
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Hawks Trade No. 1 Pick Risacher to Mavericks, Get Lu Dort

The Atlanta Hawks have moved Zaccharie Risacher, the 2024 No. 1 overall pick, to the Dallas Mavericks in a three-team deal that also involves the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Hawks receive All-Defensive wing Lu Dort from Oklahoma City and rookie guard Ryan Nembhard from Dallas, while the Thunder collect three second-round selections and a protected future second-rounder from Atlanta that heads to Dallas.

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Okpara's Start Signals Potential for Wizards' Rebuild
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Okpara's Start Signals Potential for Wizards' Rebuild

Felix Okpara earned a spot in the Wizards' lineup for the Summer League consolation game against the Atlanta Hawks, marking his first appearance as a starter in the post-draft showcase. The opportunity came after a week of scrimmages that allowed the young big man to demonstrate the tools that attracted Washington’s scouting staff. While the game itself is a low-stakes setting, the decision to start him reflects a clear vote of confidence from the coaching staff.

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Wizards Wrap Summer League vs. Hawks Saturday
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Wizards Wrap Summer League vs. Hawks Saturday

The Washington Wizards will close their Summer League schedule on Saturday with a matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. The game serves as the final opportunity for both clubs to evaluate the young talent that populated their rosters throughout the week. With the series of exhibition contests winding down, the focus shifts to how each organization will translate the lessons learned into the upcoming training camp.

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Kyshawn George's Bold Declaration: Wizards' Future Is Now
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Kyshawn George's Bold Declaration: Wizards' Future Is Now

Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George has made a definitive statement about the team’s trajectory, declaring his intent to "DOMINATE" and cement himself as one of the league's elite. George’s confident outlook underscores a burgeoning belief within the organization that their arduous rebuild is nearing its payoff. This bold proclamation comes as the Wizards look to transition from a league-worst 17-65 record in the 2025-26 season to a more competitive future.

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Wizards trade D'Angelo Russell to Grizzlies in six-team deal
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Wizards trade D'Angelo Russell to Grizzlies in six-team deal

The Washington Wizards completed a six-team transaction on Wednesday that sent a 30-year-old guard, D'Angelo Russell, to the Memphis Grizzlies. The trade also involved the Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, Detroit Pistons and Dallas Mavericks. Memphis announced the acquisition of Russell alongside center Isaiah Stewart from Detroit and guard AJ Johnson from Dallas, along with a conditional future first-round pick, three future second-round picks and a future second-round pick swap.

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Wizards Salary Cap

Full contracts → Draft history
Total Cap $240.8M
Cap Space -$75.8M
Est. Tax Bill $0
Dead Cap $0
#PlayerPosAgeTypeCap HitGuaranteed
1Anthony DavisC33VET-EXT$58.5M$58.5M
2Trae YoungPG28DRK-EXT$49.0M$49.0M
3Alex SarrPF21RK-1ST$12.4M$12.4M
4Bilal CoulibalySF22RK-1ST$9.2M$9.2M
5Tre JohnsonSG20RK-1ST$8.6M$8.6M
6Jaden HardySG24VET-EXT$6.0M$6.0M
7D'Angelo RussellPG30FA$6.0M$6.0M
8Cam WhitmoreSF22RK-1ST$5.5M$5.5M
9Bub CarringtonPG21RK-1ST$4.9M$4.9M
10Will RileySF20RK-1ST$3.7M$3.7M
11Kyshawn GeorgeSG23RK-1ST$3.1M$3.1M
12Tristan VukcevicC23ROS$3.0M$3.0M
13Justin ChampagnieSF25ROS$2.7M—
14Jamir WatkinsG25ROS$2.2M—

Salary data via Spotrac. Updated daily.