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Kendrick Perkins predicts playoffs for Wizards in 2026-27 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 8:37 PM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Kendrick Perkins predicts playoffs for Wizards in 2026-27 season

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Kendrick Perkins has high expectations for the Washington Wizards heading into the 2026-27 season, predicting they will secure a playoff spot. He highlighted the expected contributions of four-time All-Star Trae Young, a healthy Anthony Davis, and top prospect AJ Dybantsa. In a preseason opener, Davis led the Wizards with 16 points, while Young scored 15 and Dybantsa added 11. ESPN's Stephen A. Smith expressed skepticism about Davis playing all 82 games this season as Perkins suggested.

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•Perkins claims Wizards will be a top-6 seed in the East.
•Davis led the Wizards with 16 points in their preseason opener.
•Young scored 15 points with 4 assists in the same game.
•Dybantsa contributed 11 points and 4 steals in his NBA debut.
•Smith doubts Davis' ability to play a full season.

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8:37 PMYahoo Sports — Kendrick Perkins drops extremely bold Wizards claim for 2026-27 season

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ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins has higher expectations for the Washington Wizards entering the 2026-27 season than most NBA analysts. The return of four-time All-Star Trae Young is a big part of his prediction, as is a healthy Anthony Davis, alongside top prospect AJ Dybantsa. Davis dismissed a potential trade from the Wizards in preparation for the […] The post Kendrick Perkins drops extremely bold Wizards claim for 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 8:37 PM
Kendrick Perkins drops extremely bold Wizards claim for 2026-27 season
ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins has higher expectations for the Washington Wizards entering the 2026-27 season than most NBA analysts. The return of four-time All-Star Trae Young is a big part of his prediction, as is a healthy Anthony Davis, alongside top prospect AJ Dybantsa. Davis dismissed a potential trade from the Wizards in preparation for the […] The post Kendrick Perkins drops extremely bold Wizards claim for 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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