The Washington Wizards are building their 2026-27 coaching foundation with key hires: Adam Caporn steps up as lead assistant (also guiding Australia’s national team), Patrick Ewing returns for his second stint in D.C., and Steve Clifford joins as coaching advisor. David Vanterpool moves from the bench to front office basketball ops, while the G League Go-Go name Tevon Saddler as head coach and TJ Sorrentine to lead the Summer League squad.

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The Washington Wizards are heating up as a sleeper contender in the East, thanks to the No. 1 draft pick AJ Dybantsa, star signings Trae Young and Anthony Davis, and a revamped coaching staff. Rich Paul, LeBron’s agent and league insider, gave them a major boost on Game Over, calling them the “sleeper in the East” — a validation that’s turning fan hype into real momentum. With a mix of youth and veteran grit, the Wizards might just surprise everyone and silence the doubters.

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The Washington Wizards are quietly turning heads as a sleeper contender in the East—after trading Bradley Beal, they landed Trae Young and Anthony Davis, pairing elite talent with a rising young core led by top draft pick AJ Dybantsa and breakout star Alexandre Sarr. With a revamped roster, solid leadership, and a foundation of developing talent, they’re no longer an afterthought—they’re poised to make serious noise in the upcoming seasons.

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