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Every Wizard Who Has Made All-Defense Since 1980

With the All-NBA Defensive Teams being announced, here are players who made an All-Defensive team with the Wizards. The Washington Wizards have a lot of defensive potential.

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Wizards Should be Aggressive Ahead of NBA Draft

Leadership may be a sense of urgency when it comes to the rebuild of the Washington Wizards. When we don't know what to expect, it is safe to expect the unknown.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 28

How the Wizards Could Acquire Future Star Cam Thomas

The most exciting decisions in life are the unexpected ones. The Washington Wizards may have an unexpected decision on the horizon. Talent is lurking all over the NBA.

Washington Wizards News / NBA Draft on SI / May 27

Washington Wizards Continue Rebuild With Play Finisher In Latest Mock Draft

The NBA Draft is right around the corner and one of the most interesting teams to follow is the Washington Wizards who select at No. 6 in June's draft after seeing horrible NBA Draft lottery luck.

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The 'Teammates with 30+ points in one NBA Conference Finals game' quiz

In NBA playoff history, 34 pairs of teammates have score at least 30 points in the same Conference Finals game. How many of those players can you name in six minutes?

The 'Yearly NBA playoffs points-per-game leaders' quiz

The '10+ triple-doubles in an NBA season' quiz

The 'Most career 40-point playoff games in NBA history' quiz

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 27

Wizards' Late Picks Influenced by Draft Withdrawal Wave

For as much deserving attention as the Washington Wizards' lottery pick has drawn, it can be easy to forget that the tanking team has three draft picks to play around with entering the final month before the big night.

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Every NBA player to average 30 points per game in a season

Statistical milestones in the NBA don’t hit with the same punch. That’s because, other than single-game totals, everything is seen in per-game averages.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 27

Tre Johnson's Mock Draft Momentum Building for Wizards

It's already been two weeks since the NBA Draft lottery reveal left fans of the Washington Wizards feeling as lost, confused and frustrated as ever, the biggest upset that the 18-65 campaign could have fathomed considering their draft odds heading into the televised event.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / May 26

This Wizards Guard Could Be Traded After Resurgent Season

With the NBA offseason approaching, the Wizards have found most of their core in trade rumors leading up to the NBA draft. Among those are veterans like Marcus Smart and Richaun Holmes, as well as younger pieces like Bilal Coulibaly and Corey Kispert.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 26

Former Wizards Making Surprising Impact in Conference Finals

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau isn't known for delving deep into his stockpile of bench players. Unlike series rival Rick Carlisle, who mans the versatile Indiana Pacers on the other side of the Eastern Conference Finals, Thibodeau occasionally seems reluctant to play anyone outside of his top five or six guys.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 26

Wizards Almost Drafted Pacers Star

It is good to do a bit of reflecting on your choices. Perhaps you made good decisions and you're happy with the results, or maybe you wish you had chosen differently, and now you have to live with the pain.

Richard Jefferson News / The SportsRush / May 26

Richard Jefferson Laughs At 40 Year Old Michael Jordan ‘Cooking’ Him And His Finals Bound Nets

Michael Jordan’s time with the Washington Wizards is often viewed as the epilogue to his legendary career. And although the final stretch didn’t yield championships, it did offer flashes of his greatness.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 24

Wizards Following Path to Success With MVP Race

Finding talent for a company can go beyond what’s right in front of you. Recruiting happens in different cities, states, and even countries. This helps gather a nice blend of talent that will mix well for the ultimate goal.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 23

Wizards May be on Same Path as Thunder

When others are succeeding, it makes sense to emulate them. This seems to be the case for the Washington Wizards. Will Dawkins has been working hard for the Washington Wizards.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 22

Wizards Have Eyes on Bigger Prize Next Summer

When you miss out on something in life, the only option you may have is to wait for the next opportunity. Perhaps you may have lost a game of some sort.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 22

Wizards' Defensive Star Omitted from All-Defense Honors

The NBA announced its All-Defense teams on Thursday afternoon, naming two team's worth of players worthy of a shoutout for their ability to deter opposing scorers during the regular season.

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Washington Wizards News / The SportsRush / May 22

Did Michael Jordan Donate His Wizards Salary? How MJ Contributed His $1M Earnings Toward a Philanthropic Cause

In 2001, Michael Jordan shocked the basketball world by announcing his return to the NBA. Instead of donning the red, white and black of the Chicago Bulls, he came back as a member of the Washington Wizards.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 22

Wizards Legend Gilbert Arenas Blames Tesla for Son’s Crash

New details surrounding Alijah Arenas' car crash and how close the basketball prospect came to suffering further injuries continue coming to light weeks after the incident, with father and former Washington Wizards All-Star Gilbert Arenas recently opening up on his perspective to the close shave.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 22

Wizards Could Be Looking to Make Draft Trade

Drawing such a low pick for the upcoming NBA Draft was a tough blow for the Washington Wizards, whose rebuild strategy depends on drafting excellence. The Wizards suffered arguably the most tragic free fall of the live drawing when they dropped all the way from the top of the draft, where they were favored to land, down to #6.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 22