The pressure is on for the Washington Wizards to be competitive during the 2026-27 season after two bold moves to acquire perennial All-Star point guard Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks and future Hall of Fame big man Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks.

Michael Porter Jr. scored 23 points and the Brooklyn Nets used an 80-point first half to beat the short-handed Washington Wizards 127-113 on Saturday.

The Washington Wizards certainly have a roster full of surprises this season. Alex Sarr has taken a massive jump on both ends of the floor, now leading the league in blocks.

The Washington Wizards are going to look quite different after trading for Anthony Davis and Trae Young, but fans may have to be patient when it comes to seeing the duo on the floor together.

Washington Wizards Players Playfully Tease Detroit Pistons Fans After Impressive Win, Leading to a Lively Postgame Scene.

For that reason, not only Dawkins, but even the Wizards’ President of Basketball Operations, Michael Winger, deserves an abundance of praise because in this era, being able to bring in superstars to a franchise that hasn’t been competitive for decades is a near-impossible task, yet both these executives have done that job well.

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren was forced to exit early against the Washington Wizards at home on Thursday.

According to NBA insider Chris Mannix, Anthony Davis was not pleased about landing with the Washington Wizards.