NBA Cup Glance

December 16, 2025 | 11:20 PM

All Times EST

Quarterfinals

Tuesday, Dec. 9

Orlando 117, Miami 108

New York 117, Toronto 101

Wednesday, Dec. 10

Oklahoma City 138, Phoenix 89

San Antonio 132, L.A. Lakers 119

Semifinals

At Las Vegas

Saturday, Dec. 13

New York 132, Orlando 120

San Antonio 111, Oklahoma City 109

Championship

Tuesday, Dec. 16

New York 124, San Antonio 113

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The arrival of AJ Dybantsa gives Wizards hope

By Tadiwos Abedje
June 30, 2026 | 3:39 PM

For the first time in almost a half-century, the Washington Wizards could be closer to contending for an NBA title with the arrival of AJ Dybantsa. The team drafted the 6-foot-9 forward with the first pick of the 2026 NBA draft after finishing as one of the worst teams in the league in the past three years. They got the No. 1 overall pick after winning the draft lottery in May for the first time since 2010 -- when they drafted John Wall. The Wizards hope, with the arrival of Dybantsa, that they can start winning games and competing for the playoffs with a chance to win their first championship since 1978. In the past three seasons, they finished with a combined record of 50-196. “We’re definitely getting a difference maker on the basketball court. There’s no doubt about that,” Wizards general manager Will Dawkins said. “What I would want our fans to know night one is that he is a worker. He is a passionate person who loves basketball and will continue to work and get better.”