What NBA Execs, Experts and Oddsmakers Are Saying About the Wizards

Wizards duck newfound expectations, embrace butterflies ahead of season opener

The butterflies in their stomachs are a promising sign for this year's Washington Wizards. The new-look squad -- led by No. 1 pick A.J. Dybantsa and All-Star veterans Trae Young and Anthony Davis -- is eager to take the court for their season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday.

What NBA Execs, Experts and Oddsmakers Are Saying About the Wizards

Can Anthony Davis and the new-look Wizards compete for a playoff berth? Experts aren't so sure. (Terrance Williams/AP)The new-look Washington Wizards open their season Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks, and the organization is looking to do something it hasn’t in recent years: win.After years of tanking, the Wizards enter the season with the expectation that they will be competitive under coach Brian Keefe. Veterans Trae Young and Anthony Da…

Wizards Open New Era Against Bucks as Trae Young and Anthony Davis Lead Washington Into 2026-27 Season

Wizards Open New Era Against Bucks as Trae Young and Anthony Davis Lead Washington Into 2026-27 Season By Brian Hradsky October 21, 2026 The Washington Wizards will begin one of their most anticipated seasons in recent years Wednesday night when they host the Milwaukee Bucks at Capital One Arena. Washington enters the 2026-27 campaign with