WASHINGTON WIZARDS

The Wizards endured three consecutive seasons of 64-plus losses (15-67 in 2023-24, 18-64 in 2024-25, 17-65 in 2025-26) before mid-season trades reshaped the roster and collector focus. The January 2026 acquisition of Trae Young from Atlanta for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, followed by a February deal landing Anthony Davis and D'Angelo Russell, shifted card market interest toward those veterans despite injuries limiting their debuts. Meanwhile, young French core pieces Alex Sarr (2nd pick, 2024) and Bilal Coulibaly (7th pick, 2023) maintained steady collector interest through development, though neither broke out enough to significantly heat up the market during the losing seasons.

Where they stand: The Wizards finished 2025-26 with a franchise-worst 17-65 record and missed the playoffs for the fifth straight year. After winning the draft lottery, Washington selected BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick in June 2026, adding him to a roster now anchored by Trae Young (re-signed on extension), Anthony Davis (extension eligible as of August 6), and young pieces Sarr, Coulibaly, and 2025 picks Tre Johnson and Bub Carrington, with offseason additions including Deandre Ayton via trade.