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DHJ Quick Take: Young Commits to Massive Wizards Extension Mega-Deal Agreed: All-Star guard Trae Young intends to sign a lucrative four-year, $212 million contract extension to remain a long-term cornerstone for the Washington Wizards. Injury-Shortened Debut: The commitment locks Young down despite a highly limited initial stint with Washington, where...

DHJ Quick Take: Darryn Peterson Met With Utah Jazz Before 2026 NBA Draft Darryn Peterson met with the Utah Jazz front office ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft without holding an on-court workout, positioning the Jazz at No. 2 as his next likely landing spot. The development comes as the...

DHJ Quick Take: Wizards' Michael Winger Offers Optimism on Anthony Davis Monumental Basketball president Michael Winger indicated Anthony Davis wants to be part of what Washington is building, easing speculation about his future. What did Winger say? He called his talks with Davis productive and said the big man wants...

DHJ Quick Take: Wizards Plan To Draft AJ Dybantsa At No. 1 The Washington Wizards currently plan to take BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick, sources told Dallas Hoops Journal, with the franchise set on the wing as the 2026 NBA Draft nears June 23. Who's...

DHJ Quick Take: D’Angelo Russell Opts In With Washington as His Future Stays Unsettled D’Angelo Russell, the guard Dallas signed last offseason and then included in the Anthony Davis trade, has picked up his player option with Washington, guaranteeing his 2026-27 salary while leaving open the possibility of a trade...

DHJ Quick Take: Wizards Eye Retaining Young and Davis Young’s Projected Return: Despite declining his player option for next season to enter free agency, Trae Young is widely expected to sign a new multi-year contract to remain with the Washington Wizards. Davis Expresses Commitment: Anthony Davis has informed management of...

DHJ Quick Take: Young Opting Out to Hit Free Agency Declining the Option: Washington Wizards guard Trae Young plans to decline his $48.9 million player option for the 2026–27 season, choosing to enter unrestricted free agency this offseason. Brief, Injury-Plagued Stint: Acquired from the Atlanta Hawks in January, Young appeared...

DHJ Quick Take: Heat’s Backup Star Targets Contingency Trade Plan: If the Miami Heat fail to secure Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, the front office is prepared to pivot toward blockbuster trade pursuits for Kawhi Leonard, Trae Young or Ja Morant. Stalled Antetokounmpo Talks: While Antetokounmpo has reportedly stated his...

DHJ Quick Take: Darryn Peterson's Camp Eyes No. 1 Pick, Prefers Avoiding Utah Jazz Kansas guard Darryn Peterson does not plan to work out for the Utah Jazz, and his camp believes he has a real chance to go No. 1 to the Washington Wizards while preferring not to land...

DHJ Quick Take Wizards Land Youth: In exchange for the No. 1 overall pick, the Washington Wizards acquire Jalen Williams, Scoot Henderson, the No. 12 pick and multiple future draft selections. Thunder Get Top Pick: The Oklahoma City Thunder land the coveted No. 1 overall pick in the draft, along...