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NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / September 17

Two Players Wizards Should Call Knicks About

The Washington Wizards are in desperate need of size and rebounding help, and a trade with the New York Knicks for Mitchell Robinson and Guerschon Yabusele could be the exact solution.

Washington Wizards News / Athlon Sports / September 16

3 Trade Options the Washington Wizards Could Pursue During 2025-26 NBA Season

It was another rough season last year for the Washington Wizards as they continue to go through their lengthy rebuild. Of course, the Wizards have built a solid young core led by Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly and Bub Carrington and they also have some solid veteran players like Khris Middleton.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / September 16

ESPN Has Negative Outlook on Wizards' Future

The Washington Wizards are in the midst of a lofty rebuild. The team is coming off yet another disappointing season, finishing with an 18-64 record that came in near the bottom of the Eastern Conference.

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Bilal Coulibaly's Eurobasket injury could be major blow for Wizards team aiming to solidify young core · CBSSports.com

Sources: Wizards' Coulibaly has thumb surgery · ESPN

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Corey Kispert News / Washington Wizards on SI / September 16

Wizards Forward Makes Bold Off Court Declaration

Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert is a great basketball player who many teams would love to have. Something fans might not know about him, though, is that he is also great at another sport.

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Khris Middleton News / Washington Wizards on SI / September 16

How Wizards Are NBA's Best in Handling Business

In a league governed by a strict salary cap, managing payroll effectively is crucial for sustained success in the NBA. The Washington Wizards have demonstrated sharp financial foresight and strategy, building a payroll structure that positions them to be major players in upcoming free agency periods.

Bilal Coulibaly News / Total Apex Sports / September 15

Bilal Coulibaly Suffers Nightmare Thumb Injury In Eurobasket: Expected To Miss 6-8 Weeks

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse for the Washington Wizards, the basketball gods decided to throw another curveball. Or, in this case, a busted thumb.

Alex Sarr News / Washington Wizards on SI / September 15

Wizards 2025-2026 Player Profiles: Alex Sarr

Training camp for the Washington Wizards is set to start on September 29th. We have made it this far, and now preseason is here in two weeks. The offseason has felt long, but it went by quickly thanks to having players participate in FIBA events and tournaments.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / September 15

Wizards Should Sign EuroBasket Champion

The Washington Wizards already have to make some tough roster decisions, but this should not hold them back from still pursuing players. With 16 players on the roster, the team has to make a cut or trade.

Bilal Coulibaly News / Last Word On Sports / September 14

Wizards Pair Could Benefit From Bilal Coulibaly Injury

With French wing Bilal Coulibaly sustained a significant thumb injury at EuroBasket 2025, the Washington Wizards have been put in a tough position. Heading into a crucial make-or-break season, the Wizards won’t get their next glimpse of the defensive star until after the start of 2025-26.

Kyle Kuzma News / Washington Wizards on SI / September 14

Wizards 2024-2025 Player Grades: Kyle Kuzma

The time with Kyle Kuzma playing for the Washington Wizards sure was something. He had some bright spots, but also experienced some very low points while playing for the squad.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / September 14

Injuries and Ineffectiveness: Washington’s #SoWizards EuroBasket

I was set to write about the statistical doppelgangers of CJ McCollum or Khris Middleton, but EuroBasket is drawing to a close, and it was just about as disastrous for the Wizards as an offseason tournament could be.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 13

Knicks' veteran signings mean young prospect could be gone

The New York Knicks really only had room for one more veteran to bolster their bench. Since they signed two of them, their most recent first-round pick might be heading out the door.

Knicks improve bench with former Sixth Man of the Year

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Jason Collins News / Washington Wizards on SI / September 12

Former Wizards Big Man Battling Cancer

Former Washington Wizards center Jason Collins is battling cancer after doctors discovered a tumor in his brain. The team has shared their thoughts and support toward the former NBA big man as the entire league joins to stand with the long-time veteran.

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Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / September 12

Wizards Lose Another Player To Injury At EuroBasket 2025

Though the Washington Wizards want to build a defensive foundation, they’ll likely have to begin the upcoming season without arguably their best player on that end.

Bilal Coulibaly News / Field Level Media / September 12

Wizards G Bilal Coulibaly to miss time after thumb surgery

Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly is expected to miss some time at the start of the regular season following thumb surgery, ESPN reported Friday.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / September 12

Wizards starter undergoes thumb surgery

He was a full-time starter for the Wizards last season.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / September 12

Knicks improve bench with former Sixth Man of the Year

New York made another move to add even more depth to its bench rotation.

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Washington Wizards News / Ball Exclusives / September 12

Michael Jordan donated $1 million salary to 9/11 relief

Yesterday was the 24th anniversary of the horrific terrorist attacks that occurred in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. The attack killed 2,977 innocent people.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 12

Knicks to sign former Sixth Man of the Year

The Knicks and free agent guard Malcolm Brogdon have reached an agreement on a one-year contract, agent Sam Permut tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

Washington Wizards News / Hardwood Heroics / September 11

'It’s Hard to Play Two Guys Who are Just That Dreadful' – Washington Wizards’ Young Duo Catches Massive Stray From Analyst

The Washington Wizards finished dead last in the Eastern Conference last season with an 18-64 record, and the same is expected for them this upcoming season.

Washington Wizards News / NBA Draft on SI / September 9

Which 2026 NBA Draft Prospect Could be Best for Wizards?

The Washington Wizards remain one of the league’s freshest rebuilds, having recently gambled on several high-level prospects in the last few NBA Drafts.

Washington Wizards News / Athlon Sports / September 5

3 Washington Wizards Players Who Could Be Dealt in the 2025-26 Season

It has been a rough past few seasons for the Washington Wizards as they have finished back-to-back years with less than 20 victories. Washington will look to turn things around during the 2025-26 season behind their core of Bilal Coulibaly, Alex Sarr and Khris Middleton.

Alex Sarr News / Hoops Rumors / September 2

Wizards big man to miss rest of EuroBasket due to calf injury

Wizards center Alex Sarr, who had been competing for France in this year’s EuroBasket tournament, has been ruled out for the rest of the event due to a right calf injury.

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