Washington Wizards

Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith said the team is open to any move, including a potential trade up to the No. 1 pick, to land BYU wing AJ Dybantsa in the upcoming NBA Draft.

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The Washington Wizards secured the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft after winning the league's draft lottery on Sunday. The victory marks a significant turnaround for a franchise that has endured years of losing seasons and poor lottery outcomes.

The Brooklyn Nets host the Washington Wizards on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Barclays Center. Both teams are struggling in the Eastern Conference standings, with the Nets at 13-37 and the Wizards at 14-36. Brooklyn enters as a 6.5-point favorite.

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The Dallas Mavericks have traded Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards, ending a tumultuous year for the star center in Dallas. The deal sends Davis, along with Jaden Hardy, D'Angelo Russell, and Dante Exum, to Washington in exchange for Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III, two first-round picks, and three second-round picks. This move allows Dallas to refocus on building around rookie Cooper Flagg while bolstering Washington's young core with veteran talent.

Analysts have awarded the Atlanta Hawks a 'B+' grade for trading four-time All-Star Trae Young to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum (from the Portland Trail Blazers) and Corey Kispert, as reported yesterday. The deal, confirmed on January 8, 2026, offers Atlanta cap flexibility and scoring options while giving Washington a playmaking leader.

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The Atlanta Hawks have traded star guard Trae Young to the Washington Wizards in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. This move ends months of speculation about Young's future with Atlanta and provides the Wizards with a four-time All-Star at a low cost. The trade gives the Hawks significant cap flexibility for further roster moves.