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.

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.

The Wizards acquired the 10-time All-Star from the Dallas Mavericks just before this year's NBA trade deadline.

With the Trae Young and Anthony Davis trades, the Wizards proved to the NBA world that they they are getting serious.

First-round pick Will Riley had a strong showing to help lead the Wizards past the Eastern Conference's top team.

The Brooklyn Nets gracefully bowed out of the race to the bottom — at least for a day — and destroyed the Wizards.

If Davis and Young remain healthy and embrace their roles, the “Wiz Kids” could develop and play competitive basketball at the same time.

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.