Wizards Draft

Mar 4, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Tre Johnson (20) reacts after basket during the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Wizards prioritize scoring in ESPN’s latest NBA Mock Draft after combine

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Despite Cooper Flagg miss, Wizards remain locked on Duke star in NBA Mock Draft

If center is the pick, who fits best for the Wizards — Derik Queen or Khalam Maluach?

Wizards may not have to look far to find ideal NBA Draft prospect close to home

Feb 18, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Jeremiah Fears (0) dribbles the ball against the Florida Gators during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Wizards need one of these 3 draft prospects to be available to save their offseason

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Jan 13, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper (2) celebrates in front of guard Ace Bailey (4) during the second half against the UCLA Bruins at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

No Flagg, no problem? Wizards make most of missed opportunity in latest Mock Draft

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Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) reacts after a three point basket against the Houston Cougars during the first half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Cooper Flagg or Dylan Harper: Who can bring out the best of Alex Sarr for the Wizards?

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Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) drives to the basket against Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan (7) during the second half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Wizards' dream scenario unfolds in viral NBA Mock Draft projection

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Mar 12, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA;  Texas Longhorns guard Tre Johnson (20) dribbles past Vanderbilt Commodores guard MJ Collins Jr. (2) during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Top 3 NBA Draft targets for the Wizards if they drop out of the top five

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Mar 4, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper (2) drives the ball past Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) during the first half at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

If not No. 1, then Dylan Harper? Wizards interest gaining steam as NBA Draft looms

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Mar 8, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard VJ Edgecombe (7) reacts after a play against the Houston Cougars during the second half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

NBA Draft 2025: How each top-5 pick should go for every spot the Wizards could land

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Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) dribbles the ball against the Houston Cougars during the second half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Wizards’ backup draft strategy emerges amid Cooper Flagg uncertainty

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Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper (2) drives past Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) Tuesday, March 4, 2025, during the NCAA men’s basketball game at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Top 3 options for each Washington Wizards first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft

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Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) dribbles the ball against the Houston Cougars during the second half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

What’s the best-case scenario for the Wizards if they miss out on Cooper Flagg?

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Mar 9, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper (2) in action during overtime against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Wizards draft haul headlined by star guard in ESPN’s latest NBA Draft projection

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Mar 31, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr (20) blocks a shot during the first quarter against the Miami Heat at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Where the Wizards’ stand as regular season nears an end, NBA Draft Lottery looms

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Is the Wizards reigning rookie class the best draft haul in franchise history?

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Jan 13, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper (2) celebrates in front of guard Ace Bailey (4) during the second half against the UCLA Bruins at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

What the Wizards’ draft could look like If Cooper Flagg stays at Duke

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Jun 26, 2024; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Alexander Sarr poses for photos with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected in the first round by the Washington Wizards in the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Wizards must find this in 2025 NBA Draft to advance their rebuild

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Jan 11, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) reacts during the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images

Cooper Flagg could functionally become a Wizard on this revealed date

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Jan 11, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA;  Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) reacts to hitting a three-pointer during the first half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images

Way too early Mock Draft: Wizards land Flagg in most recent two-round mock

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Jan 4, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA;  Duke Blue Devils guard Cooper Flagg (2) controls the ball during the first half against the Southern Methodist Mustangs at Moody Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

3 College stars Wizards fans must watch in the race for the No. 1 overall draft pick

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Dec 21, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Cooper Flagg (2) in action  against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the first half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Way too early NBA Mock Draft: Are the Wizards locked in on Cooper Flagg?

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Dec 10, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper (2) drives to the basket against Penn State Nittany Lions guard Freddie Dilione V (4) during the second half at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Weekly way too early NBA mock draft: Could the Wizards pivot to a guard?

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Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper (2) high fives guard Ace Bailey (4) during the second half of the NCAA men's basketball game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena in Columbus on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Ohio State won 80-66.

3 Reasons the Wizards should take Ace Bailey over Cooper Flagg if they earn No. 1 pick

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Dec 4, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) reacts at the end of a game against the Auburn Tigers at Cameron Indoor Stadium.  The Blue Devils won 84-78.   Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images

Weekly way too early Wizards mock draft, is Cooper Flagg D.C. Bound?

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Nov 15, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Ace Bailey (4) dunks the ball during the second half against the Monmouth Hawks at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Way too early mock draft: Will the Wizards land their future cornerstone this offseason?

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Nov 4, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Cooper Flagg (2) brings the ball down court against the Maine Black Bears at Cameron Indoor Stadium during the second half. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Way too early mock draft: Do the Wizards have a realistic chance to land Cooper Flagg?

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