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Kendrick Perkins’ bold Washington Wizards statement backs Anthony Davis and Trae Young for playoffs

Over the past few seasons the Washington Wizards have been one of the worst teams in the NBA. Could that be set to change? The only reliable thing about the Washington Wizards in recent seasons has been their desire to…

By NBA Analysis Network · Yard Barker

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 9:52 AM

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Kendrick Perkins claimed the Washington Wizards will secure a top-six Eastern Conference playoff spot this season.
Perkins argued Anthony Davis and Trae Young will alleviate pressure on top draft pick AJ Dybantsa.
Washington aims to end a postseason drought dating back to 2020-21 under new anti-tanking league regulations.

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ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins claimed on NBA Today that the Washington Wizards will bypass the Play-In Tournament and secure a top-six Eastern Conference playoff seed. Perkins argued that the roster, bolstered by Anthony Davis and Trae Young alongside number-one overall draft pick AJ Dybantsa, will rank among the NBA's premier offensive units.

Washington previously acquired Davis and Young in trades and retained center Alex Sarr after years of rebuilding. With new league rules reducing lottery odds for the bottom three teams, the Wizards look to end a playoff drought dating back to the 2020-21 season.

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