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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 cryptic tweet hints at the Wizards biggest fear</title><link>https://wizofawes.com/aj-dybantsa-cryptic-tweet-hints-at-wizards-biggest-fear?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Canady</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpvbybk76d</guid><description>AJ Dybantsa just struck fear into the entire Wizards&#39; fanbase with one post.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:25:50 +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/150/01kpvcmqt103vep0wps7.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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This offseason, it may not be worth worrying. </description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6795,h_3822,x_0,y_447/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/150/01kpnr8tg7dekx1whhdt.jpg" caption="Mar 29, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Washington Wizards head coach†Brian Keefe reacts during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. 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Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images | Lucas Boland-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Canady"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Wizards next move couldn&#39;t be more obvious </title><link>https://wizofawes.com/wizards-next-move-could-not-more-obvious?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Canady</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knw9g8fyc5</guid><description>The Wizards next move is a no-brainer the front office can&#39;t mess up.</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:45:39 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4274,h_2404,x_637,y_398/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/150/01knw9srpsab24r6kf8a.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 reminded of the pick they should have made in this NBA Redraft</title><link>https://wizofawes.com/wizards-reminded-pick-they-should-have-made-nba-redraft?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Canady</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knw7npzyrn</guid><description>The Wizards future outlook would look much different if this NBA Redraft occurred.</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4677,h_2630,x_592,y_180/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/150/01knw7refv3f8cetv229.jpg" caption="Jan 16, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12) reacts after the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images | Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Canady"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Wizards escape nightmare scenario Knicks were counting on</title><link>https://wizofawes.com/wizards-escape-nightmare-scenario-knicks-counting-on?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Canady</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knskwvt1sg</guid><description>The Wizards finally escaped the cloud over their head that the Knicks were betting on.</description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3390,h_1906,x_0,y_655/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/150/01knsm3g6jxe3gm9w5p4.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. 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>4 Wizards who won&#39;t be back to start the Trae Young and Anthony Davis era</title><link>https://wizofawes.com/4-wizards-who-won-t-be-back-to-start-trae-young-anthony-davis-era?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Canady</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knsj7kqqyt</guid><description>The Wizards are headed towards a busy offseason full of roster moves.</description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3514,h_1976,x_1514,y_261/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/150/01knsjbf1kxgzvh9e2f6.jpg" caption="Mar 5, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Trae Young (3) shakes hands with teammates during player introductions for his first start as a Wizard against the Utah Jazz 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>The Wizards could regret moving on from C.J McCollum</title><link>https://wizofawes.com/wizards-could-regret-moving-on-c-j-mccollum?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Adam Denn</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knnfd12rrd</guid><description>Washington&#39;s decision to trade guard  C.J McCollum for Trae Young could haunt them long-term. </description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3600,h_2025,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/150/01knnfq5z635y554qg8v.jpg" caption="Jan 6, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard CJ McCollum (3) looks on before a game against the Orlando Magic at Capital One Arena. 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