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Washington Wizards News / The Lead / March 31

The 2026-27 Wizards Will Be Franchise’s Best Team in a Decade

There’s been a new spark in Capital One Arena over the last couple of weeks. The additions of Trae Young and Anthony Davis have given a new hope to a desperate fanbase.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / March 31

Is Wizards’ Will Riley Related to Pat Riley?

The Washington Wizards have had a forgettable season as they have one of the worst records in the league alongside the Indiana Pacers. In a season where they only managed a 17-58 record, the only silver lining for the Wizards has to be the young core that they have built.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / March 31

LeBron Puts on a Masterclass, Wizards Forget to Guard Him (Literally)

The Wizards final West coast trip of the 2025-26 season ended about the way you’d expect — with a blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The final margin was only 19.

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The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 100 30-point games in their career so far can you name in five minutes?

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

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Will Riley News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 31

How Will Riley Fits Into Wizards Long-Term Plans

Although the Washington Wizards have had a less than ideal 2025–26 season in regard to their team success, if one thing has rang true it is the fact that they have built a solid young core.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 31

Wizards G League Affiliate Makes Playoffs

Although the Washington Wizards are not making the playoffs, fans can still experience that rush of do-or-die games. The Capital City Go-Go, the G League affiliate of the Wizards, made the G League playoffs as the sixth seed.

Anthony Davis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 31

Wizards star Anthony Davis’ pregame moment will give Lakers fans the feels

Anthony Davis’ career over the last few years has been quite the rollercoaster. Davis was one of the cornerstones of the Los Angeles Lakers’ championship run in 2020 and has been a staple of the team since then.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / March 31

Wizards at Lakers final score: Washington finishes road trip with 120-101 loss

If you were hoping for an upset tonight by the Washington Wizards tonight, you would be disappointed. They lost to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier tonight, 120-101.

Bub Carrington News / Athlon Sports / March 30

Wizards' Bub Carrington Joins Historic Group After Reaching Career Milestone

Bub Carrington, a guard for the Washington Wizards, has been one of the team's top young players. He's only in his NBA season, and Carrington has gradually established himself as an important piece to the team's foundation.

Washington Wizards News / Larry Brown Sports / March 30

Angel Reese’s brother Julian gets good news from the NBA

Julian Reese has successfully avoided what would have been a costly disciplinary measure. The NBA announced on Monday that they have rescinded a double technical foul assessed to the Washington Wizards forward Reese and Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen during their game the night before.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 30

Five NBA coaches who may be looking for new jobs soon

Here are five NBA coaches who may not be with their teams after the 2025-26 season ends.

Should Warriors shut Stephen Curry down for the season?

Injuries pile up for Nuggets in win over Golden State

Magic hit new low in blowout loss to Raptors

Magic had one of the worst stretches of NBA basketball ever

The 'NBA players to record 40+ point games' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 30

Scuffling Wizards finish road trip against red-hot Lakers

The struggling Washington Wizards' challenging five-game road swing will finish with perhaps the most difficult assignment yet -- a matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 29

Ranking the Wizards' Potential Head Coaches Next Season

It is clear from the moves the Washington Wizards made this season that the team is ready to compete next season. They added some big-name talent in Trae Young and Anthony Davis at the trade deadline, and they are excited for this team's future.

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The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

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The 'Most Elite Eight appearances' quiz

The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 29

Final Injury Report for Wizards-Trail Blazers: Will Trae Young, Jerami Grant Play?

The Washington Wizards are on the road on Sunday night as they travel to take on the Portland Trail Blazers in an interconference matchup. Washington enters Sunday’s game with a 17-56 record after losing on the road to the Golden State Warriors on Friday night.

Alex Sarr News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 29

Wizard's Alex Sarr Reverting to Old Habits to Close Season

The Washington Wizards' anticipated jump from perennial tankers into a competitive unit between seasons is predicated on two major factors pertaining to their present roster.

Brian Keefe News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 29

Wizards' Brian Keefe Explains Why He Benched Starters in Fourth Quarter

The Washington Wizards' 2025–26 season has seen quite a bit of controversy and losing, with a fair share of encouraging signs mixed into the equation. However, as the season has wound down and as the playoff — and tank race has heated up, fans and media have grown increasingly frustrated with teams who are deliberately losing games.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / March 29

Riley vs Johnson: Which Wizards Rookie Has The Brightest Future?

The Washington Wizards have had two of the best draft classes in just the last two seasons. The 2024 NBA Draft class trio of Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George, and Bub Carrington have all proven to be major contributors throughout their sophomore seasons.

Julian Reese News / AirJordanChronicles / March 27

Angel Reese’s Brother Julian Achieves Feat Unseen Since Shaquille O’Neal in 1992

There are hard-earned skills, and then there are those running in the bloodline. And with his recent feat, Julian Reese proved how he blends both. It hasn’t been long since the younger Reese signed a 2-way contract with the Washington Wizards.

Washington Wizards News / AirJordanChronicles / March 26

Washington Wizards Unveil 2026-27 NBA City Edition Uniform

The Washington Wizards are bringing back a design that fans loved years ago, and the design also pays tribute to one of the most famous seasonal traditions in the capital city.

Julian Reese News / Field Level Media / March 25

Julian Reese, Wizards best Jazz, end 16-game skid

Julian Reese scored 26 points and collected 17 rebounds to help the Washington Wizards snap a 16-game losing streak with a 133-110 victory over the host Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / March 25

March Has Revived Washington Wizards Forward’s Offense

At the beginning of the season, Washington Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly had many questions surrounding his long-term position with the team. After the rise of Kyshawn George during FIBA’s AmeriCup tournament, Coulibaly seemed to be slowly losing favor.

Trae Young News / Hoops Wire / March 21