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Instead, he wants to prove he&#39;s the top pick.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_91/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/150/01ksqydnxkr2r5y5y1yw.jpg" caption="Nov 27, 2025; Kissimmee, Florida, USA; Brigham Young University Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) reacts after play against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes in the second half  at State Farm Field House. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jordanna Clark"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Wizards cannot let Justin Champagnie become their Julian Champagnie regret</title><link>https://wizofawes.com/washington-wizards-cannot-let-justin-champagnie-become-their-julian-champagnie-regret?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Canady</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksqq194ax6</guid><description>The Wizards should be paying close attention to the Western Conference Finals to avoid making the same mistake the Philadelphia 76ers did.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:05:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3282,h_1846,x_0,y_28/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/150/01ksqqgk4z3caambdh7z.jpg" caption="Feb 5, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA;  Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) reacts after getting called for a foul in the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. 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The Blue Devils won 67-66. 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Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images | Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Canady"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>NBA Draft Expert says the quiet part out loud about the Wizards&#39; draft choices</title><link>https://wizofawes.com/nba-draft-expert-says-quiet-part-out-loud-about-wizards-draft-choices?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Canady</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks0rzmwac9</guid><description>Sam Vecenie just stated the obvious surrounding the Wizards&#39; choices with the top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:15:08 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5210,h_2930,x_0,y_164/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/150/01ks0s3449n2sd1ksqcr.jpg" caption="Mar 7, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) looks on during the first half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Marriott Center. 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Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jordan Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Darryn Peterson may given the Wizards a reason to rethink their draft decision</title><link>https://wizofawes.com/darryn-peterson-given-wizards-reason-rethink-nba-draft-decision?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Canady</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krp80g43ac</guid><description>The Wizards were just given a reason to reconsider their selection in the 2026 NBA Draft.</description><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:00:05 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4281,h_2408,x_0,y_25/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/150/01krp87axy21vd7pdpch.jpg" caption="Mar 3, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) reacts against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the first half at Desert Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Canady"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>AJ Dybantsa shut down the noise surrounding his Wizards fit with a blunt message</title><link>https://wizofawes.com/aj-dybantsa-shut-down-noise-surrounding-wizards-fit-with-blunt-message?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Canady</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krktbc8xs5</guid><description>AJ Dybantsa put an end to the speculation about his Wizards fit and his NBA Draft Lottery reaction.</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:25:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2042,h_1148,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/150/01krkteas0rtz66dtgzr.jpg" caption="Feb 10, 2026; Waco, Texas, USA;  BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) reacts after a play during the second half against the Baylor Bears at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. 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Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images  | Aaron Baker-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Canady"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Wizards cannot afford to gamble on Darryn Peterson </title><link>https://wizofawes.com/wizards-cannot-afford-to-gamble-on-darryn-peterson?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jordan Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krjhzabj5y</guid><description>The Wizards need to go with the safe and high upside option in the 2026 NBA Draft. </description><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:06:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6235,h_3507,x_0,y_444/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/150/01krjjjhv69rmg13668r.jpg" caption="Dec 7, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) reacts during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at T-Mobile Center. 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Smith didn&#39;t hold back about AJ Dybantsa&#39;s fit with the Wizards.</description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:05:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4205,h_2365,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/150/01krc5t45h7e9jw9rjqq.jpg" caption="Feb 21, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) reacts during the first half against the Iowa State Cyclones at Marriott Center. 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Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images | Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Canady"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Will Dawkins pushes back on Anthony Davis’ harsh Wizards comments </title><link>https://wizofawes.com/will-dawkins-pushes-back-on-anthony-davis-harsh-wizards-comments?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Canady</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqffv68jyv</guid><description>The Wizards&#39; general manager seems to view the direction of the team differently than Anthony Davis does.</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:05:35 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4291,h_2413,x_728,y_411/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/150/01kqfg7gn19thrgr6y3d.jpg" caption="Jan 9, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards general manager Will Dawkins  introduces newly acquired Wizards guard Trae Young (not pictured) at a press conference prior to the Wizards&#39; game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Canady"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Wizards GM just poured cold water on Kevin Durant dream</title><link>https://wizofawes.com/wizards-gm-just-poured-cold-water-on-kevin-durant-dream?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Canady</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqdcs417dw</guid><description>The Wizards&#39; fanbase may want to pump the brakes on a dream Kevin Durant trade.</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4321,h_2430,x_0,y_243/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/150/01kqdcwgn86gzda0raxd.jpg" caption="Feb 28, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Canady"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>NBA’s new tanking rules could quietly reshape the Wizards’ future</title><link>https://wizofawes.com/nba-new-tanking-rules-could-quietly-reshape-wizards-future?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Adam Denn</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqd6wgyajy</guid><description>Adam Silver&#39;s changes to the NBA draft lottery could impact future decisions for the Washington Wizards. </description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4414,h_2482,x_575,y_409/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/150/01kqd770c4yhc4vbfcys.jpg" caption="Jan 9, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards general manager Will Dawkins (L) introduces newly acquired Wizards guard Trae Young (R) at a press conference prior to the Wizards&#39; game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Capital One Arena. 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