Wizards GM Will Dawkins We're going to acknowledge the growth We'll celebrate every small win We're still in the early days of fighting for sustained success where when we enter into the playoffs it's us there for a while not in and out While we understand we're not close we are closer

Skip Bayless On AJ Dybantsa I dont see megastar and I dont see wizards being a playoff team I think hes gonna be a very nice NBA player but I worry if you throw a kid into what could turn into a sorry situation does it start to erode his enthusiasm

Buha I spoke with several Lakers people there was an acknowledgement we might have taken a step back If you're myopic need to win a Championship this season that's obviously not the case But we can win 50 next Summer see what trades we need to make Then in 2028 can be a true contender

Mitch Johnson We werent ready to win an NBA championship The better team won We did a lot of good things and we didnt finish the job That's what it is

Trae Young is being asked about the new 212M contract he signed the Wizards' roster the Wizards' young players and the celling of the Washington Wizards

Buha I spoke with several Lakers people this weekend more often than not there was an acknowledgment that we might have taken a slight step back this season but this is about the longer-term vision here with building this core from the ground up around Luka and Austin

Windhorst Today the Boston Celtics are announcing to the world We ain't good enough to beat the Knicks Not good enough to beat them last year not good enough next year The Boston Celtics are on the verge of cracking their Championship duo because they don't think they can beat the Knicks