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In his third NBA game, Wizards rookie Julian Reese posted 18 points and a franchise rookie-record 10 offensive rebounds (20 rebounds total) in 33 minutes on a two-way contract, marking the youngest 18+ PTS and 10+ OREB season effort and drawing immediate social‑media buzz as the Reese siblings’ basketball story gains traction, even as Washington fell 122-112 to Utah and coach praised his fit and rebounding prowess.
In his third NBA game, Juju Reese had 18 points and a career-high 20 rebounds for the Wizards in a 122-112 loss to the Jazz, leading NBA rookies in rebounds this season and earning praise from coach Brian Keefe and teammates for his hustle.
Trae Young was ejected from the Wizards' game after leaving the bench to argue with a referee, an incident occurring days before his scheduled Wizards debut and during a confrontation that also saw Tari Eason ejected.
Trae Young, newly acquired by the Washington Wizards and sidelined by a knee issue, made headlines by getting ejected from a Rockets-Wizards game while still in civilian clothes after receiving two technical fouls for arguing, a rare pre-debut ejection that the piece frames as a quirky attempt to spark buzz for a tanking Wizards season.
Trae Young was ejected Monday night after leaving the Wizards’ bench to argue with a referee during Washington’s game with Houston, just days before his anticipated Wizards debut. Tari Eason was also ejected in the incident. Young had posted workout footage and signaled a return, with coach Brian Keefe saying he’d likely play about 17-20 minutes in the Thursday game against the Utah Jazz. The Wizards acquired Young in January in a deal noted as involving CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.
Trae Young, still yet to play for the Wizards, was ejected for stepping onto the court to argue with a game official after Tari Eason shoved Jamir Watkins during a Rockets-Wizards possession; Washington lost 123-118. Wizards coach Brian Keefe praised Young for sticking up for his teammates, and Young signaled he’ll bring energy when he debuts for Washington, which is set for Thursday against the Jazz. Teammates and fans reacted positively to the moment, highlighting his engagement and leadership.
Trae Young is set to make his Washington Wizards debut on Thursday after being traded from the Atlanta Hawks in January. He posted a Wizards workout with “3/5” and is expected to play about 17–20 minutes, mostly in the first half, in a home game against Utah (7 ET, League Pass). Young recently played 10 games for Atlanta before knee and quadriceps injuries sidelined him, and Washington acquired him in the January deal for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.
Alperen Sengun poured in 32 points and 13 rebounds as the Houston Rockets held off the Washington Wizards 123-118. Kevin Durant led Washington with 30 points, while Amen Thompson added 22 points and 12 rebounds and Reed Sheppard posted 19 points, 10 assists, seven rebounds for his first career double-double. Trae Young was ejected after leaving the bench during a third‑quarter flare‑up; Bilal Coulibaly scored 23 for Washington and Julian Reese debuted with 2 points. The win improves Houston to 38-22, and Washington to 16-44.
Anthony Davis is expected to miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season after being traded to the Wizards, sidelined by groin and left-hand injuries as Washington pursues a rebuild and improved odds for a top draft pick; Trae Young also remains out early in his Wizards tenure.
The Washington Wizards completed a three-team trade with Dallas and Charlotte that brings Anthony Davis, along with guards Jaden Hardy, D'Angelo Russell, and Dante Exum, to Washington from Dallas in exchange for Khris Middleton, Marvin Bagley III, AJ Johnson, two first-round picks (one via OKC, one via GSW), and three second-round picks. Malaki Branham was also sent to Charlotte as part of the deal, giving Washington a veteran winner alongside young talent.
Anthony Davis was traded from Dallas to Washington in a blockbuster deal: Dallas gets Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III and multiple first/second-round picks, while Washington receives Davis along with Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell and Dante Exum. Dallas gains massive cap relief and escapes the luxury tax, but the returns are considered middling; Washington lands a veteran star to mentor a young core and continues its rebuild, a move labeled a solid win for the Wizards though not a slam dunk. The article also critiques Dallas’s front office and notes the potential value of future Mavericks picks for Charlotte via protections, with the Wizards potentially leveraging the swap-heavy haul as they eye next season.
Dallas trades Anthony Davis to Washington in an eight-player deal that also brings Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell, and Dante Exum to the Wizards, while Dallas acquires Khris Middleton, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III, AJ Johnson, and multiple first- and second-round picks from Thunder, Warriors, Suns, Bulls, and Rockets; the Mavericks shed about $70 million in payroll and drop below the luxury tax. Davis, who is injured, is under contract through 2026-27 with a possible max extension, and Washington adds a star alongside a budding core as it retools around a new core and a top-eight protected 2026 first-round pick.
The Washington Wizards are set to acquire Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks in an eight-player trade, according to an AP source, a move that shifts the balance of both teams' rosters.
Dallas trades Anthony Davis to Washington, sending Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell and Dante Exum with him, in exchange for Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III, two first-round picks (one likely Thunder’s 2026 and a Warriors 2030 top-20 protected), and three second-rounders (Phoenix 2026, Chicago 2027, Houston 2029). The move clears Davis’s max contract and builds cap flexibility for Dallas to pursue a post-Davis roster around Cooper Flagg, while Washington aims to be competitive next season with Trae Young, though Davis is expected to miss significant time due to injuries.
Luka Doncic posted 37 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds for his sixth triple-double of the season, including a 26-11-11 first half in 19 minutes, as the Lakers cruised to a 142-111 win over the Wizards in Washington. Deandre Ayton added 28 points and 13 rebounds, LeBron James had 20, and L.A. extended its strong eight-game road stretch with the win and a return of Austin Reaves anticipated soon; the team heads to New York next for games with the Knicks and Nets.