DEFENSE IS THE KEY: Why I Believe Washington Can Win 40+ Games

Locked On Wizards Hit - Quick Takes on the Washington Wizards · Oct 21, 2026 · 6m

I'm not predicting a championship run.

But I DO think Washington is going to surprise a lot of people!

And I'm expecting the Wizards to take a HUGE step forward during the 2026–27 NBA season!

Will Dawkins has assembled a roster with an exciting mix of established veterans and young talent.

Trae Young. Anthony Davis. AJ Dybantsa. Alex Sarr. Kyshawn George. Tre Johnson. Bilal Coulibaly. AND MORE.

There's a LOT to like about this team!

But there's one area where the Wizards absolutely MUST improve if they're going to make that happen.

DEFENSE!

Washington has been one of the NBA's worst defensive…