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Bilal Coulibaly Bilal Coulibaly records 19/2/1/3/1 line vs. BKN
Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 3:49 PM
Bilal Coulibaly tallied 19 points (7-of-11 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, one assist, three steals, one block and three three-pointers in Monday's exhibition against the Nets.
Analysis: Coulibaly will be one of the first players off the bench for the Wizards once the regular season begins. He wasn't a reliable fantasy option in his first three seasons, and the reserve role limits his ceiling in 2026-27. However, Coulibaly may benefit from a full season with Trae Young because he can get out in transition and finish. He should be rostered in dynasty leagues, but fantasy managers don't need to select Coulibaly in most redraft leagues. |
Anthony Davis Anthony Davis records stellar 10/11/4/1/2 line
Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 4:03 PM
Anthony Davis accumulated 10 points (3-of-8 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), 11 rebounds, four assists, one steal and two blocks over 22 minutes in Saturday's preseason game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Davis showed exactly what he's capable of as an all-around fantasy contributor, needing just over one half of basketball to post a double-double that included three stocks as well. The 33-year-old generational talent will be at the epicenter of everything the Wizards do this season. The omnipresent health and durability concerns are the complicating variables that give him one of the widest range of outcomes in the league. With those caveats out of the way, Davis represents a quality second-round pick in fantasy drafts this fall. |
Xavier Cooks AJ Dybantsa tallies 14 points, seven rebounds
Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 4:01 PM
AJ Dybantsa supplied 14 points (4-of-10 FGs, 6-of-10 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal over 23 minutes in Saturday's preseason contest against the Pistons.
Analysis: Dybantsa, the number one overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, hit just 3-of-8 first-half shot attempts, but got to the charity stripe for 10 free-throw attempts as he finished in double figures as a starter for the second straight preseason contest. The 19-year-old prodigy will experience the typical ebbs and flows that most rookies endure, but he offers enough scoring and rebounding upside that he's worthy of a speculative mid-to-late round-pick in most redraft leagues. |
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Xavier Cooks AJ Dybantsa records 11 points, four steals
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 5:18 PM
AJ Dybantsa amassed 11 points (5-of-11 FGs, 1-of-3 FTs), two rebounds, two assists and four steals in Thursday's exhibition against the Knicks.
Analysis: Dybantsa made his preseason NBA debut on Thursday as a starter for the Wizards. Khris Middleton didn't play against the Knicks, but it's hard to imagine a scenario where the Wizards' first overall pick from this past summer won't start on Opening Night. Dybantsa's athleticism and offensive tools make him an enticing prospect, and his four steals on Thursday shouldn't be overlooked. He won't do that consistently, but pressuring passing lanes is another of Dybantsa's strengths. |
Deandre Ayton Deandre Ayton corrals 10 rebounds in WAS debut
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 5:13 PM
Deandre Ayton tallied four points (2-of-2 FGs), 10 rebounds, one assist and one steal in Thursday's exhibition against the Knicks.
Analysis: With Alex Sarr still not fully recovered from offseason foot surgery, Ayton started at center on Thursday. While he didn't add much offensively, the 7-footer grabbed a team-high 10 rebounds in 17 minutes. A healthy Sarr will relegate Ayton to the bench when the time comes, but the veteran makes for a decent insurance policy worth considering in the latter rounds of fantasy drafts. |
Trae Young Trae Young hits three triples vs. New York
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 5:07 PM
Trae Young accounted for 15 points (4-of-7 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), four assists, two steals and three three-pointers in Thursday's exhibition against the Knicks.
Analysis: Young looked sharp in his first appearance this preseason, shooting over 50 percent from the field and committing just two turnovers in 17 minutes. Even with the turnover concerns, Young should be highly valuable to fantasy managers in any league format. For those punting turnovers, he's likely to go in the second round of drafts at worst. |
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Anthony Davis Anthony Davis scores 16 points vs. New York
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 5:01 PM
Anthony Davis finished Thursday's exhibition against the Knicks with 16 points (6-of-11 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Davis made his Wizards' preseason debut on Thursday, playing 17 minutes against the Knicks. The veteran forward/center had a good night, with his final stat line lacking only a steal. With reports earlier this week that the Wizards are highly unlikely to give Davis the max extension he wants, this will be a contract year for the veteran big man. With that in mind, he'll have a lot to play for this season. If Davis stays healthy, that sets him up to be a fantasy steal given his third-round ADP. |
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Anthony Davis Report: Almost no chance Wizards give Davis the max
Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 10:55 AM
Josh Robbins
There's âalmost no chanceâ the Wizards give Anthony Davis a max contract extension, reports the Athletic's Josh Robbins and David Aldridge.
Analysis: Davis currently holds a $62.8 million player option for the 2027-28 season, but would become eligible for a max extension if he declines. Davis made the All-Star team as recently as 2024-25, but has appeared in only 71 total games over the last two seasons. Robbins and Aldridge cite Davis' age (33) and injury history as well as the Wizards still being in the development stage with a young core of players as reasons Washington won't prioritize a max extension for Davis. He comes off the board in the third round of fantasy drafts. |
Tristan Vukcevic Tristan Vukcevic (hip) to miss at least four weeks
Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 9:24 AM
Wizards PR
Tristan Vukcevic (hip) will miss at least four weeks.
Analysis: Vukcevic suffered a left hip impingement and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, the Wizards announced Thursday. The former second-round pick is entering his fourth season in the NBA. |
Anthony Gill Wizards re-sign Anthony Gill
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 2:57 PM
Washington Wizards
Wizards re-signed Anthony Gill.
Analysis: Gill, who appeared in 55 games in 2025-26, returns to Washington for a seventh season. He averaged nearly 18 minutes in those 55 appearances, contributing 5.8 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. While Gill will once again be a positive influence within the Wizards' locker room, he's unlikely to get the opportunities needed to impact fantasy basketball. |
Tre Mann Tre Mann heading to Washington in Watson deal
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 2:47 PM
Shams Charania
Tre Mann and a 2027 Clippers second-round pick have been traded to the Wizards in exchange for Cam Whitmore as part of the Peyton Watson trade.
Analysis: Mann was sent to Cleveland from Charlotte as part of the Dennis Schroder trade last week, but he'll end up back in the Southeast division. Mann has shown flashes and could compete with Bub Carrington for the backup point guard job behind Trae Young, but with the compensation that was required for the Wizards to acquire him, it is unlikely they have big plans for him. |
Alondes Williams Report: Wizards sign Alondes Williams
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 7:02 AM
Chris Haynes
NBA insider Chris Haynes reports that the Wizards signed Alondes Williams.
Analysis: With Williams out of two-way contract eligibility, his deal with the Wizards may not be guaranteed but does ensure he'll be in training camp. Williams had an outstanding 2025-26 season for the Wizards' G League affiliate, averaging 22.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game. The production was enough to earn him a 10-day contract with the Wizards in February as the team was dealing with multiple injuries on the perimeter. Williams is unlikely to impact fantasy basketball, especially with Trae Young leading a deep perimeter rotation. |
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Anthony Davis Report: WAS to discuss AD extension during season
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 10:03 AM
Joshua Robbins
The Athletic's Josh Robbins reported the Wizards will discuss a contract extension with Anthony Davis during the season.
Analysis: The report made to sure to point out that, despite Aug. 6 marking the first day that Davis is eligible to sign an extension with Washington, negotiations won't happen until during the season. AD didn't suit up for the Wizards last season after they dealt for him, so having him play in some games for them will help both parties figure out if Washington will be his long-term home. The Wizards have plenty of talent on their roster, with AD and Trae Young as veteran stars, while AJ Dybantsa, Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George and Tre Johnson highlight the future faces of the franchise. If they're able to get things to click, this can be a competitive team in the East next season. |
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Xavier Cooks Felix Okpara finishes defeat with 12 points
Tue, Jul 14, 2026, 4:11 PM
Felix Okpara recorded 12 points (5-of-9 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one blocked shot in Tuesday's loss to the Bulls.
Analysis: Selected with the 46th overall pick in last month's draft, Okpara will be on a two-way contract with the Wizards next season. With AJ Dybantsa, Will Riley and Tre Johnson all shut down for the rest of summer league, players like Okpara will have more opportunities on offense. While the Wizards have given two-way and G League players opportunities in the past, that may not happen as often next season as the team moves past its rebuild. Okpara is worth considering in deep dynasty leagues, but that's it. |
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Xavier Cooks Wizards shut down AJ Dybantsa for summer league
Tue, Jul 14, 2026, 10:14 AM
The Athletic
Wizards assistant coach TJ Sorrentine said Tuesday that AJ Dybantsa is done for the remainder of summer league.
Analysis: Given how well Dybantsa played in his two appearances in Las Vegas, this was the expected conclusion for the first overall pick in last month's draft. The 6-foot-9 forward totaled 50 points in his two appearances, most recently recording a 23/7/2/3/2 line in Sunday's win over the Kings. Dybantsa being ruled out for the rest of summer league will allow the other young Wizards more room to show what they can provide. Fantasy-wise, Dybantsa should be one of the first rookies off the board in drafts, regardless of league format. Will Riley and Tre Johnson are also done for the summer. |
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Xavier Cooks Felix Okpara posts 4/6/2/1 line in SL debut
Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 5:39 PM
Felix Okpara contributed four points (2-of-6 FGs), six rebounds, two assists and one steal against the Jazz on Thursday.
Analysis: The rookie out of Tennessee logged 20 minutes in his first summer league outing. He didn't contribute much in the box score, but he was effective on the offensive glass. Okpara should continue to get more opportunities as summer league progresses. |
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Xavier Cooks AJ Dybantsa drops 27 points in summer league debut
Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 5:32 PM
AJ Dybantsa led the Wizards with 27 points (7-of-18 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in a 92-88 win over the Jazz on Thursday.
Analysis: With how well Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer played in their summer league debuts in Salt Lake City, there was a lot of pressure on Dybantsa to produce at a high level in his first game as a Wizard. If he felt the pressure, it clearly didn't impact him. Just like when he was at BYU, opposing defenses did not have an answer when Dybantsa was driving to the rim. He didn't shoot the ball well from the perimeter (0-of-5 on three-pointers), but his body control on drives is rare. Plus, he was able to get to the line at will and contribute a few defensive stats. Summer league doesn't define a player's career, but Dybantsa rose to the occasion the first chance he got, just like superstars do. |
D'Angelo Russell D'Angelo Russell heading to MEM is six-team trade
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 3:12 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Grizzlies are acquiring D'Angelo Russell from the Wizards in a trade.
Analysis: The details from the reported six-team trade are still unfolding, but what's already known is that Russell is heading to Memphis. The veteran guard had a tough 2025-26 season, playing just 26 total games with the Mavericks before being traded to the Wizards and never logging a minute for Washington. He'll likely have a chance to play decent minutes for a Grizzlies team that recently traded away its superstar point guard, Ja Morant. If so, Russell could have some value in fantasy leagues this upcoming season. |
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Deandre Ayton Shams: Lakers send Deandre Ayton to Wizards
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 7:17 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Lakers have traded Deandre Ayton to the Wizards in exchange for Jaden Hardy and two second-round picks.
Analysis: The second-round picks are in 2031 and 2032. The Lakers recently acquired Walker Kessler to be the team's starting center, and they'll offload Ayton just a few days after he picked up his player option for next season. He'll now likely be the backup center behind Alex Sarr, which eliminates most of the fantasy value that he had this past season. However, he should be one of the better backup bigs in the league and has streaming upside if the Wizards face an injury in the frontcourt to either Sarr or Anthony Davis. |
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Xavier Cooks Felix Okpara heading to Wizards with pick No. 46
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 3:30 PM
Magic selected Felix Okpara with pick No. 46 in the NBA Draft.
Analysis: Okpara played two seasons at Tennessee after playing the first two seasons of his college career at Ohio State. As a senior, the 6-foot-10 post player averaged 8.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game while shooting 59.7 percent from the field and 63.5 percent from the foul line. An athletic defender, Okpara is most effective as a rim protector, while the offensive skill set requires some polish. The Wizards traded picks 51 and 60 to add Okpara. With Alex Sarr and Anthony Davis there, Okpara will likely compete with Tristan Vukcevic for backup minutes down low. However, Trae Young is one of the best lob passers in the league, which could work well for Okpara. |
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