Wizards face wildly uncertain season

Washington could win 50 games with the right breaks or struggle to reach 35. The range of outcomes makes them one of the most unpredictable teams in the league.

Anthony Davis health is everything

If Davis misses 50 games, winning will be tough. If he plays 60 games, the Wizards likely make the playoffs without needing the play-in.

“If Anthony Davis misses 50 games, it will be tough to be a winning team.”

Trae Young must stay on court

Young missed significant time last season but isn't typically injury-prone. Expect him to play close to 70 games, which alone boosts the win total.

Alex Sarr anchors the defense

Without Sarr's paint protection, the Wizards will suffer defensively. The team needs 60 games from their defensive anchor this season.

AJ Dybantsa faces rookie learning curve

The number one pick will need time to adjust, but he can't shoot 40/30 splits if Washington expects to win games.

Kyshawn George needs consistency

George struggled last season as the first option facing top defenders. As the fifth starter or first off the bench, his consistency should improve.

Young bench must develop fast

Coulibaly needs a better three-point shot, Johnson must improve defensively, Carrington has to finish better, and Riley needs to sharpen his point guard skills.

Best case: 54 wins

If everything clicks with health and development, Washington becomes a genuine contender with 54 wins.

Worst case: 32 wins

If injuries pile up and young players struggle, the Wizards scrape together just 32 wins in a lost season.

Realistic prediction: 42 wins

Meeting in the middle ground, Washington finishes 42-40 and sits 8th to 11th in the conference. Youth and injury concerns make them impossible to pin down.

“It is the wildest team to predict because of their youth and injury concerns.”