Wizards and AJ Dybantsa Could Have a Breakout Year
Summary
The Washington Wizards are expected to improve their performance in the 2026 NBA season. They have the No. 1 draft pick, AJ Dybantsa, and added star players Trae Young and Anthony Davis, which gives experts hope for a big turnaround.Key Facts
- ESPN experts ranked the Wizards third in likelihood of a major improvement in 2026.
- The Wizards earned the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft by finishing near the bottom last season.
- They selected AJ Dybantsa with the top draft pick to build their team around.
- Washington acquired Trae Young and Anthony Davis, two established star players.
- Young and Davis missed most or all of the 2025-26 season but are expected to play in 2026.
- The Wizards scored 20 points in ESPN’s expert voting, behind only the Indiana Pacers and Utah Jazz.
- The Wizards’ ranking was nine points ahead of teams like the Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers.
- Experts see the Wizards as a team with potential to jump from a losing season to a competitive team.
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