Wizards Draft

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 06: Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers brings the ball up court against Deni Avdija #9 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 6, 2022 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

What would the Wizards’ core look like if they nailed recent draft picks?

4 things Wizards fans want to see from Bilal Coulibaly as a rookie

Washington Wizards: Tristan Vukcevic already has superstar fans

Bilal Coulibaly delivered exactly what was expected of him in Summer League

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Washington Wizards: Bilal Coulibaly’s rim protection is very impressive

It’s Game Day: What to expect from the Washington Wizards’ first Summer League Game

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 10: Johnny Davis #5 of the Washington Wizards drives against Kameron Taylor #16 of the Phoenix Suns during the 2022 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 10, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Washington Wizards: 2023 Summer League roster and schedule

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 15: Bilal Coulibaly of Metropolitans 92 takes a shoot during warmup before the Betclic Elite Finals championship match between Metropolitans 92 and AS Monaco at Stade Roland Garros on June 15, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images)

Washington Wizards: Predicting Bilal Coulibaly’s statline in his rookie season

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - JUNE 22: NBA commissioner Brandon Miller (L) shakes hands with Bilal Coulibaly (R) during the first overall pick by the San Antonio Spurs at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York City on June 22, 2023. (Photo by Selcuk Acar/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

3 player comparisons for Wizards draft pick Bilal Coulibaly

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 22: Bilal Coulibaly arrives prior to the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

Washington Wizards: Grading their high-upside 2023 draft picks

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Grading the Wizards’ shocking decision to draft Bilal Coulibaly

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 21: Kristaps Porzingis #6 and Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards celebrate after a play against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at Capital One Arena on October 21, 2022 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

How crazy week of trades could affect the Washington Wizards’ draft

Bilal Coulibaly of the Metropolitan 92's dunks the ball (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP) (Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Hype or Gripe: the Wizards could select rising star from France

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: NBA commissioner Adam Silver announces a pick by the San Antonio Spurs during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

2023 NBA Draft Guide: How to watch and what to know as a Wizards fan

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 20: (L-R) NBA Draft prospects, Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson, aka The Thompson Twins, visit the Empire State Building on June 20, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images for Empire State Realty Trust)

NBA Draft Big Board: Washington Wizards should be thrilled to land one of these 5 prospects

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 09: Kobe Bufkin #2 of the Michigan Wolverines dribbles against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second round of the Big Ten Tournament at United Center on March 09, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

This mock draft has the Wizards select one of the fastest-risers in the Draft

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What to expect from potential Washington Wizards pick Anthony Black

HENDERSON, NEVADA - DECEMBER 27: Scoot Henderson #0 of G League Ignite warms up before a game against the Ontario Clippers at The Dollar Loan Center on December 27, 2022 in Henderson, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Can the Wizards move up in the draft to land Scoot Henderson?

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 22: Frank Ntilikina walks on stage with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being drafted eighth overall by the New York Knicks during the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2017 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

The history of no.8 picks doesn’t bode well for the Washington Wizards

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 17: Ausar Thompson speaks with the media during the NBA Draft Combine at the Wintrust Arena on May 17, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

This mock draft has the Wizards land a prospect with superstar potential

GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 17: Cason Wallace #22 of the Kentucky Wildcats brings the ball up court against the Providence Friars in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at The Fieldhouse at Greensboro Coliseum on March 17, 2023 in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Potential Wizards pick Cason Wallace is a reach at no.8

DES MOINES, IOWA - MARCH 18: Anthony Black #0 of the Arkansas Razorbacks shoots the ball against Gradey Dick #4 of the Kansas Jayhawks in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on March 18, 2023 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

The Wizards need to pick best player available rather than best fit

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 18: Jarace Walker #25 of the Houston Cougars blocks a shot by Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 18, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Potential no.8 pick Jarace Walker’s all-around game fits rebuilding Wizards

Taylor Hendricks of the UCF Knights (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Mock Draft has Wizards making mistake they can’t afford to make

CINCINNATI, OHIO - FEBRUARY 04: Taylor Hendricks #25 of the UCF Knights attempts a shot while being guarded by Ody Oguama #33 of the Cincinnati Bearcats in the second half at Fifth Third Arena on February 04, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

The potential Washington Wizards pick Taylor Hendricks has superstar upside

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 17: Ausar Thompson speaks with the media during the NBA Draft Combine at the Wintrust Arena on May 17, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Landing a Thompson twin is a dream scenario for the Washington Wizards

Gradey Dick of the Kansas Jayhawks (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Ranking the top 10 draft prospects for the Washington Wizards

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It’s time the Wizards go for a high-upside lottery pick like Bilal Coulibaly