With the end of the Mystics season, this officially ends the first true season of the District of Buckets coverage cycle. From local college and HS Women’s and Men’s hoops to covering my 1st March Madness + WNBA seasons in person, it’s been great sharing and I appreciate everyone along for the ride. Excited to begin another season as CBB and the NBA gears up and I can’t wait to see how things improve from here!

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Anthony Davis wants out of Washington. The relationship is destined to implode. That's the prevailing NBA narrative. Except sources on both sides tell me there are no issues. Davis isn't interested in correcting the speculation, either. My latest ⬇️ lastmanstandig.substack.com/…

AJ Dybantsa (ankle) is OUT for tomorrow’s season opener vs. Milwaukee, per Brian Keefe.

AJ Dybantsa (ankle) will not play in Wednesday's season opener, Brian Keefe said. Dybantsa is considered day-to-day after that, Keefe said.

Wizards coach Brian Keefe says No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa will miss Opening Night on Wednesday due to an ankle injury sustained in the Wizards' preseason finale.

The Wizards tip off tomorrow, giving me one last chance to share an expansion to my favorite kind of piece to compile. I asked members of the team’s media pool about a few pressing questions entering the season, check out what your favorite creators think! si.com/nba/wizards/onsi/repo…

Nationals All Star OF James Wood is at the Wizards’ practice today. That’s 6’10 next to 6’7!

Anthony Davis says the Wizards young players haven’t been afraid to challenge him and hold him accountable. He said on one occasion Tre Johnson told him after practice “you weren’t top 75 today.”

AJ Dybantsa (ankle sprain) is here during the media-viewing portion of Wizards practice.

Luchi!!

First day of the NBA season. Hit it, Mr. Tesh!

Hoopsday has arrived. NBA basketball is back ⌛️

Best of luck to our Sidwell Basketball alums Josh Hart ’13 and Saddiq Bey ’18 as they tip off the NBA season! 🏀💪 #SidwellBasketball #NBASeason #GoQuakers

"That's why he's going to be special." I spent the last few weeks asking Wizards' veteran NBA stars about A.J. Dybantsa. Anthony Davis, Trae Young and Khris Middleton gave some interesting details. monumentalsportsnetwork.com/…

It all starts tomorrow⏳

The Dream even the series 1-1 with a 79-65 Finals win, the first in franchise history. Angel Reese had 30 points/16 rebounds. Jordin Canada had 13 points/10 assists. Allisha Gray had 19. Rhyne Howard broke a WNBA Finals steals record with 6. Gabby Williams/Tiffany Hayes had 14 each.

I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a player add a three ball to their game midseason like Angel Reese has.

Angel Reese has 24 points and 11 rebounds to become the youngest player in WNBA history with a game of 20 points and 10 rebounds in the Finals

When Trae Young first arrived in Washington, I asked him about his legacy. He told me he wanted to make the same impact on kids in D.C. that he had in Atlanta. His NBA Cares recognition today reflects his follow-through. 👏🏾👏🏾 #ForTheDistrict

After a 93-82 exhibition win against VT, I asked Oluchi Okananwa about what it means to have Bri McDaniel and Lea Bartelme return to the court this season. “It’s amazing and it’s pretty evident what they bring”