Bryson Akins

Joined: Jul 14, 2025

Bryson Akins is a writer for the Wizards on Sports Illustrated. Akins graduated from Emerson College in the spring of 2025, the same school Wizards General Manager Will Dawkins attended. Some of Akins' past work includes covering the Thunder on Last Word on Sports, along with his YouTube channel "Thunder Digest." Bryson's favorite memory watching the Wizards are the hard screens center Marcin Gortat would set.

Jan 27, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Will Riley (27) dribbles the ball during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Mar 16, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Trae Young (3) on the court against the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images

Jun 25, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards first round draft pick and number one overall pick AJ Dybantsa speaks to the media during a press conference at InterContinental Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Jun 13, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Former New York Knicks player Patrick Ewing is seen prior to game five of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards are making some big moves, and now they are focusing on the coaching staff.

Mar 27, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Marvin Bagley III (35) warms up before a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

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Free agency is here, but who are the players the Washington Wizards should target this summer?

Mar 30, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Washington Wizards forward Anthony Davis (23), center, looks on from the bench during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Trade rumors are still circulating, and Anthony Davis is still the hot topic for trades regarding the Washington Wizards.

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Draft prospect AJ Dybantsa poses for photos on the red carpet before the 2026 NBA draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Live updates on every decision the Washington Wizards make in the NBA draft.

Mar 7, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) looks on during the first half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images

The NBA draft is here, and this is what the Washington Wizards are most likely doing from everything we know.

Mar 19, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) speaks at a news conference ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

You asked, we answered. Here are the answers to your draft questions for the Washington Wizards.

Jan 24, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) looks to pass against BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) during the first half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

The draft is almost here, and we are hearing rumors that the Washington Wizards are making some moves on draft night.

Feb 24, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Trae Young (3) meets with the media during his first return to play the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Trae Young is set to decline his nearly $50 million player option with the Washington Wizards, meaning he will enter free agency.

Mar 5, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Trae Young (3) stands on the court against the Utah Jazz in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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The reports keep coming, and the Washington Wizards star guard is now a potential trade candidate.

Feb 8, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr (20) looks up during a free throw against the Miami Heat during the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr is going to have to take a break with his offseason development, as he suffered a fractured right foot.

Mar 29, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer (12) waits for the ball to be thrown into play as UConn Huskies forward Jaylin Stewart (3) defends in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

The draft is just a few days away, but the Washington Wizards have still not solidified who they want to draft with the first pick.

Nov 5, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) drive the ball against Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (7) in the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

The Washington Wizards may not be looking to make a big splash, but recent trade speculation has made it where they can help facilitate a Jaylen Brown trade.

Bryson Akins

Joined: Jul 14, 2025

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