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On YouTubeWashington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 28
Five Best Potential Wizards Draft Picks
The college basketball season is about to start, which means it is time to look at who the Washington Wizards should target in the 2026 NBA Draft. Something to note about the Wizards' pick is that the New York Knicks currently own it, and it is top-8 protected.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 28
Three Questions After Wizards' First Three Games
Through the Washington Wizards first three games of the 2025-26, many questions have arisen. Coming into the season, nobody expected the Wizards to be anything special.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 28
Way-too-Early Predictions for Wizards' Conference Finish
What better time to make a prediction for the the NBA's final standings than three games into the current regular season? It may seem preemptive, sure, but diagnosing a team's early trends and trying to map out their ultimate fate using them is a good method to determine what may make or break a team down the line.
The 'Most 6-three-pointer NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to make at least six three-pointers in a game on 35 or more occasions can you name in five minutes?
Tre Johnson News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 27
Wizards Still Learning How to Use Tre Johnson
Tre Johnson came out of this past summer's NBA Draft with some of the highest scoring upside of anyone in his draft class, and he's spent his first few months of his affiliation with the Washington Wizards broadcasting just how many different kinds of buckets he's capable of draining.
The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 27
Wizards Defense Must Improve vs. 76ers
No team wants to sink to sub .500 right off the rip of a brand new season of basketball. The Washington Wizards, despite scoring 115+ points in each of their first three games, find themselves at 1-2 with a recently overhauled roster that, in spite of their own potential, have yet to find a way to develop it.
Dillon Jones News / Hoops Rumors / October 27
Trail Blazers’ G League team acquires former first-round pick Dillon Jones
The Rip City Remix, the Trail Blazers’ G League affiliate, acquired 2024 NBA first-round pick Dillon Jones from the South Bay Lakers for two future first-round picks and the rights to Will Richardson, ESPN’s Jonathan Givony reports.
NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 27
Jordan Poole Takes Shot at Wizards Fans
Fans of team in the midst of long rebuilds typically are insulated from criticism. After all, fans of franchises like the Washington Wizards have to watch their team lose consistently in search of the next number one pick.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 27
Wizards Big Man Showcasing Under-the-Radar Development
Through the first few games of the 2025-26 season, a few different young Washington Wizards have blossomed into stardom. Kyshawn George and Tre Johnson have stole the public's heart, and rightfully so.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 27
Wizards Defense Flounders in Home-Opener Loss
Through the first half of their home-opening match against the Charlotte Hornets, the Washington Wizards appeared both primed for their second win of the season and in the best spot, both in potential and current prowess, that the team has been in within remote recent memory.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 27
One Play Wizards Must Master to Fix Challenges
The pick-and-roll is one of the simplest yet most effective plays in basketball. Despite its basic design, it remains the foundation of nearly every great NBA offense.
NBA News / Bullets Forever / October 27
Wizards get stung by Ball and Hornets in home opener 
If you’re going to be one of the NBA’s worst teams, which the Wizards are, there are going to be nights like this one. The Wizards rode an off shooting half for the Hornets (3-22 from deep despite getting multiple open and wide-open looks) to a halftime lead, which they extended to as much as 13 early in the third quarter.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 26
LaMelo Ball shows he can lead Hornets to success when healthy
For the first time since November of 2023, the Charlotte Hornets have knocked off the Washington Wizards. The Hornets used an 88-point second half to come away with a 139-113 win, and the star of the night was LaMelo Ball.
NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 26
Studs and Duds From Wizards' Demoralizing Loss Against Hornets
The Washington Wizards had the perfect opportunity to have a winning record for the first time since November of 2022, but let it slip away. Going into halftime, the Wizards were beating the Charlotte Hornets.
NBA News / Bullets Forever / October 26
Wizards vs. Hornets final score: Washington blown out 139-113 in home opener
The Washington Wizards lost to the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday evening, 139-113 in their home opener of the 2025-26 NBA season. I felt pretty good about the first half of the game.
NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 26
Previewing Wizards Home Opener vs. Hornets
The 1-1 Washington Wizards are in DC for the first time this season, taking on the 1-1 Charlotte Hornets. Charlotte has shown some promise this year, but on paper they are the worst team Washington has played thus far.
NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 26
Three Keys to Wizards' Victory vs. Hornets
The Washington Wizards are back in DC for their home opener following an emphatic win over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. Washington is slated to take on the Charlotte Hornets, who may not be the most talented roster, but to this point, they have proven to be a formidable opponent.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 26
Former Lottery Pick Might Be Wizards' Odd Man Out
The first pair of games from the Washington Wizards' start to the 2025-26 season have already provided the fans with plenty to get excited about. Kyshawn
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 26
Sharpshooting Forward is Perfect for Wizards' Future
The Washington Wizards are sitting at .500 for the first time since the start of last season. Hopes are high, Kyshawn George looks like an All-Star, Tre Johnson looks like a stud, and the team looks like it's one pick away from exiting the tanking era.
NBA News / Field Level Media / October 26
Hornets, Wizards try to turn early-season positives into wins
The Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards have plenty in common in trying to build better results after a string of losing seasons. They'll meet Sunday night in the nation's capital for the Wizards' home opener, with each side hoping there are more signs of breakthroughs.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 25
Hornets lose key starter in 11th straight loss to 76ers
. They were sent packing with a 125-121 loss at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers, but the final score may not have been the biggest loss of the night for Charlotte.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / October 25
2025 NBA G League Draft results
The NBA G League held its draft for the 2025/26 season on Saturday afternoon. Players who signed NBAGL contracts and whose rights weren’t already controlled by a team were part of the draft pool.
Tre Johnson News / Last Word On Sports / October 25
Wizards Rookie Already Putting His Name in Record Books
The Washington Wizards may have drafted a true star in Tre Johnson III. He was labeled as one of the best shooters in the 2025 NBA draft and has showcased his shotmaking ability early in his NBA career.
Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / October 25
Wizards Finally Have Their Superstar
The Washington Wizards haven’t had a true go-to player since John Wall and Bradley Beal dominated the DMV area in the mid-2010s. However, second-year pro Kyshawn George has arrived, and the rest of the league must take notice.
Kyshawn George News / Field Level Media / October 24
Kyshawn George-powered Wizards drop Mavericks to 0-2
Kyshawn George posted career-bests of 34 points and 11 rebounds as the Washington Wizards overcame a slow start to notch their first win of the season, beating the host Dallas Mavericks 117-107 on Friday.
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