The Washington Wizards have quietly made it clear that AJ Johnson remains a meaningful part of their long-term vision, even if his path has required patience.

The Washington Wizards don’t know if they’ll be holding the top spot in the 2026 NBA Draft, but projections currently suggest they will have one of the strongest chances.During a discussion on Yahoo!Sports Daily with Jason Fitz and Caroline Fenton,

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs (18-7) will host the Washington Wizards (4-20). This is the team's first meeting of the season. The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Knicks 124-113 in the NBA Cup Finals. Dylan Harper led the team with 21 points and seven rebounds.

The Washington Wizards may be without multiple key players in Thursday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs.

The San Antonio Spurs will look to parlay the momentum from a runner-up finish in the NBA Cup and a healthy roster into continued success when they host the Washington Wizards on Thursday.

The Indiana Pacers (6-19) return home off a loss to host the Washington Wizards (3-20), losers of four straight games, for a Sunday matinee at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

The Wizards can trade for many All-Star and former All-NBA players this season. It has been discussed trading for Lamelo Ball, which would be a bad idea, or even for Zion Williamson, whose time with the New Orleans Pelicans is coming to an end.

Darius Garland’s name has surfaced in early NBA trade monitoring, with the Timberwolves, Magic, and Wizards watching closely.