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Monday, August 31, 2026
FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026: Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen added to Team USA roster

Washington Mystics standouts Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen were named as replacement players to Team USA’s roster for the upcoming FIBA Women’s World Cup, USA Basketball announced Monday. Citron...

Can Riley improve fast enough to earn playing time with the newly competitive Wizards?

The Wizards got a fascinating prospect when they chose Will Riley 21st overall. He’s 6-9, skilled, has a funky tough-to-defend (especially if refs keep letting him use that carry elongated hesi...

Sunday, August 30, 2026
The spotlight is on Bub Carrington following Wizards' Tre Mann trade

Bub Carrington could soon see his time in the Wizards' rotation cut with the inclusion of Tre Mann.

Saturday, August 29, 2026
SB Nation Reacts: Most Mystics fans think Sydney Johnson should win WNBA Coach of the Year. He probably isn’t though.

Thank you for voting in our SB Nation Reacts survey this week. With the Washington Mystics securing their playoff berth this week, we asked you all whether head coach Sydney Johnson should be the...

Mystics at Sparks final score: Washington loses, 88-82

After Georgia Amoore’s career night propelled her squad to a 94-84 win in Phoenix on Thursday, the Washington Mystics returned Friday night for a road tilt against the Los Angeles Sparks....

Friday, August 28, 2026
Anthony Davis trade belief is nothing the Wizards don't already know

The Washington Wizards understand their position with Anthony Davis.

Is Bub Carrington the second coming of a Defensive Player of the Year winner?

Another trip through The Statistical Doppelgänger Machine, and another case of ambivalence. On one hand, the comps feel about right. On another hand, they’re not that thrilling. On still another...

Mystics at Mercury final score: Amoore’s career-high propels Washington to 80-73 win

Following a 94-84 victory on Tuesday, the Washington Mystics returned to the Mortgage Matchup Center for the second time in three nights for another tilt with the Phoenix Mercury. Behind a...

Thursday, August 27, 2026
3 benchmarks AJ Dybantsa must hit for successful rookie season

The Washington Wizards can't solely depend on AJ Dybantsa to stay competitive this season, but they need him to be consistent.

Trae Young is already facing an uphill battle with the Wizards

The Washington Wizards signed Trae Young to a four-year, $212 million deal.

Three Mystics players make ESPN’s Top 50 player rankings

ESPN released their latest Top 50 player rankings for the 2026 WNBA season. And three Washington Mystics players made the cut. Center Shakira Austin is No. 15, guard Sonia Citron is No. 19 and...

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Mystics at Mercury final score: Washington wins again, 94-84

The Washington Mystics defeated the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday night, 94-84 on the road. Unlike many of Washington’s earlier victories where the Mystics would squeak by with a win, this game was...

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Anthony Davis still can't fully show Klay Thompson what he missed out on

Anthony Davis can start to prove his doubters wrong with the Washington Wizards, but not enough to

SB Nation Reacts: Should Sydney Johnson win WNBA Coach of the Year?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Washington fans and fans across the country. In this week’s survey, we ask...

Wizards find new streaming home after YouTube TV, Hulu split

The Washington Wizards not only changed their roster this summer, but they're also adding a new media partner.

Monumental Sports & Entertainment partners with DAZN to stream Wizards, Mystics games

Monumental Sports & Entertainment and DAZN on Tuesday announced a multi-year partnership to stream Wizards, Capitals, Mystics and Go-Go games on DAZN. The deal, which begins later this summer,...

Monday, August 24, 2026
NBA 2026 Offseason Check-In: Washington Wizards

Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2026 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s...

Mystics at Mercury preview: Washington continues road trip on Tuesday

The Washington Mystics host the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday. Let’s preview this one. Game Info When: Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 10 p.m. ET Where: PHX Arena How to Watch: Monumental Sports Network Injuries...

Trae Young’s historical comps have something in common, and that could be a problem

Sometimes Past Me annoys Present Me. Today is one of those times. Past Me promised a statistical doppelgänger article about Trae Young. Present Me looked at the numbers and wants to write about...

Eastern Notes: Cunningham, Heat Issues, Vucevic, Cavs’ Trade

The Pistons finished last season as the top seed in the Eastern Conference and their franchise player, Cade Cunningham, is taking extra steps aimed at keeping his club among the league’s elite....

Klay Thompson's past Anthony Davis concern matters more for the Wizards now

The Washington Wizards are evaluating how Anthony Davis fits into their future, and hopefully he'll stay healthy long enough for them to figure it out.

The Mystics are ahead of schedule

The Washington Mystics are officially headed to the 2026 WNBA Playoffs! And here’s the scary thing for anyone who isn’t a Mystics fan. Washington is playing with house money because … they weren’t...

Sunday, August 23, 2026
Mystics clinch playoff berth with 105-100 win over Fire

The Washington Mystics clinched a spot in the 2026 WNBA playoffs after their 105-100 victory over the Portland Fire on Sunday. Washington’s win plus a Chicago Sky loss clinched the team’s first...

Deandre Ayton now finds himself in quite a precarious position with the Wizards

The Washington Wizards traded for Deandre Ayton, but the big man may not be happy with his role.

Checking In On Open Two-Way Spots

Two-way contracts allow NBA teams to carry three extra players in addition to the 15 on their regular season roster. These players generally bounce back and forth between the NBA and G League but...

Saturday, August 22, 2026
Mystics at Fire preview: Washington begins six game road trip in Portland

The Washington Mystics play the Portland Fire tomorrow night, kicking off a six game road trip (and a FIBA Women’s World Cup in between). Let’s preview this one. Game info When: Sunday, Aug. 22,...

DeRozan Drew Interest From Multiple Teams Before Nuggets Deal

As we noted in our story on Friday, free agent forward DeMar DeRozan was linked to a wide variety of teams before deciding to join the Nuggets on a one-year, minimum-salary contract. According to...

Friday, August 21, 2026
Mystics vs. Lynx final score: Washington loses, 94-84

The Mystics dropped a hard fought game to the Minnesota Lynx, 94-84. This game was defined early by the Mystics’ inability to take care of the ball. Nine first half turnovers turned into 14 points...

Wizards' Cam Whitmore trade is a testament to how well they have built young core

The Wizards have accumulated such a deep roster that despite the talents of Cam Whitmore, he couldn't stick around.

Court Pauses Extra Year Of College Eligibility For Athletes From Class Of 2022

The court ruling that provided a fifth season of eligibility for college athletes from the high school Class of 2022 has been placed on hold, relays Austin Massey of Scarlet and Black Insider...

Three Wizards rotation questions to monitor

In mid-August, we’re still a little far away from nailing down precisely how the Wizards will set up their rotation. The question remains as to how the Wizards will fill their final roster spot,...

SB Nation Reacts: Wizards fans are split on whether AJ Dybantsa will be Rookie of the Year

In this week’s SB Nation Reacts survey, we asked if you thought Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa will win the 2026-27 NBA Rookie of the Year. Our respondents were split, but a majority of 56...

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Cavs, Nuggets, Clippers, Hornets, Wizards Finalize Watson Trade

The Cavaliers, Nuggets, Clippers, Hornets and Wizards have finalized the blockbuster deal that will send restricted free agent forward Peyton Watson to Cleveland via sign-and-trade, according to...

Wizards' Tre Mann trade closes unfortunate Cam Whitmore chapter

The Washington Wizards took a low-risk gamble on Cam Whitmore last summer, but the homecoming didn't go as planned.

Wizards' latest acquisition will benefit them now and in future

Tre Mann's upside on both ends could benefit the Wizards both in the short and long term.

More Details On Five-Team Peyton Watson Trade

Peyton Watson‘s restricted free agency was resolved on Wednesday night, as word broke that the Cavaliers had reached an agreement with the Nuggets to acquire Watson via sign-and-trade, coming to...

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Nuggets To Sign-And-Trade Peyton Watson To Cavs In Five-Team Deal

7:40 pm: The Cavs are sending Mann, the 2027 second-round pick they’re getting from the Clippers, and cash to the Wizards in exchange for wing Cam Whitmore, Charania reports (via Twitter). The...

And-Ones: Arcidiacono, Ad Revenue, Rookies, Taxpayers

Former NBA point guard Ryan Arcidiacono will be playing in Germany during the 2026/27 season, having signed a one-year contract with the Frankfurt Skyliners, according to a press release from the...

Anthony Davis trade will age like milk in the sun if Wizards don’t fix mentality

The Washington Wizards have a shot at making the playoffs this season, but they'll sabotage the Anthony Davis era if they stick with their current strategy.

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Why Wizards should avoid DeMar DeRozan after Russell Westbrook rejection

The Washington Wizards have one last choice to make before training camp, but they're interested in a player they don't need.

Anthony Davis problem the Wizards are already dealing with

The Washington Wizards haven’t gotten a game of production from Anthony Davis, but a big problem is already brewing.

Free Agency Rumors: Wolves, Heat, Klay, DeRozan

Appearing on a live edition of The Jon Krawczynski Show (YouTube link), Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly acknowledged that the team doesn’t have an obvious starter at...

Monday, August 17, 2026
The Wizards' schedule should benefit their playoff hopes

The Washington Wizards' schedule includes advantages in terms of rest and competitiveness, which should help them reach their goals.

Russell Westbrook Declined Two-Year Offer From Wizards Before Retiring

When Russell Westbrook announced his retirement last week, it wasn’t because nobody wanted to sign him for the upcoming season, Marc Stein of the Stein Line writes in his latest Substack column...

Sunday, August 16, 2026
How Wizards should use final roster spot following Russell Westbrook retirement

Attractive free agents are still out there for the Wizards to grab after Russell Westbrook's retirement.

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Wizards' National TV Exposure Expands To Six Games

The addition of No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa and last season’s trades for Trae Young and Anthony Davis are giving the Wizards a little more television exposure, per Josh Robbins of The Athletic....

Friday, August 14, 2026
Wizards' 2026-27 schedule shows how NBA views new-look squad

The lack of nationally televised games for the Wizards in the 2026-27 season shows the NBA is skeptical of the team being good.

Thursday, August 13, 2026
Most intriguing matchups on Wizards' 2026-27 schedule

For the first time in years, Washington Wizards can root for their team to win entertaining matchups instead of losing for draft position.

The firepower ahead of Kyshawn George in Wizards' rotation won’t dim his light

Wizards fans should expect improvements in Kyshawn George's play, even if the scoring average doesn't take a huge leap.

Cam Whitmore must change with his roster spot on the line

The Washington Wizards forward must make huge shifts to how he plays as he fights for a roster spot.

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