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Wizards Rookie Guard is Quickly Evolving His Skillset

Despite the Washington Wizards having an underwhelming season thus far purely from a wins and losses perspective, there are still multiple positives that the team can take away from this year.

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Angel Reese Shares Pride After Brother Signs With Washington Wizards

Angel Reese’s brother’s childhood dreams came to fruition, and Angel’s move proved that she’s her brother’s biggest supporter. The WNBA star’s younger brother, Julian, signed a two-way contract with the Washington Wizards on February 28.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / March 1

Wizards Can’t Outshoot Their Laughable Defense in Loss to Raptors

The Wizards keep doing the improbable this season. Last night, for example, they shot 47.1% from three, were +15 on the scoreboard from deep (16 made threes to Toronto’s 9), and lost by nine.

Washington Wizards News / Fadeaway World / February 28

Wizards Have Had Fewer Wins Since The 1997-98 Season Than Tim Duncan, Who Retired 10 Years Ago

The Washington Wizards have been one of the least successful franchises in recent NBA history, but you might be surprised by just how bad they have been over the last 30 or so years.

Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 40-point NBA games' quiz

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / February 28

Wizards expect bigger things soon with Trae Young, Anthony Davis

The Wizards accelerated their rebuild with January and February trades for Trae Young and Anthony Davis. Neither has suited up yet because of injuries, but their presence has already shifted the conversation inside the locker room.

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.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 28

Wizards Drop Season Series to Raptors, Lose Fourth Consecutive Game

Another game goes by, which means another loss for the Washington Wizards. The Wiz Kids welcomed the Toronto Raptors to the DMV, hoping to break their losing streak.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / February 28

Wizards vs. Raptors final score: Washington falls 134-125

The Washington Wizards returned home on Saturday for a contest against the Toronto Raptors. Washington led by three at halftime but succumbed to Toronto’s second-half surge in its 134-125 loss.

Trae Young News / Hardwood Heroics / February 28

'Goodbye Forever': Washington Wizards Guard Trae Young Drops Unusual Cryptic Post

Trae Young spent seven and a half years as the face of the Atlanta Hawks. The draft-night trade that sent Luka Doncic to Dallas brought Young to Atlanta.

Brian Keefe News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 28

Wizards Should Hold On to Brian Keefe for Now

The Washington Wizards have the makings of a playoff team in the East next season. They have the young core, including Alex Sarr, Tre Johnson, Kyshawn George, and whoever they draft this year.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 28

Wizards' D'Angelo Russell May Be Here to Stay

Make no mistake: the Anthony Davis trade was only made with one player meant to actually factor into the Washington Wizards. Even if Davis, now hampered

Trae Young News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 27

Wizards Should Keep Eye on Possible Trae Young Regression

The Washington Wizards impressed much of the NBA world when they acquired 4x All-Star Trae Young earlier this year, with fans of the entertainment and business sides of the game alike coming together to celebrate the organization's asset management while fanning excitement over what's next to come for the team's rebuild.

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.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / February 27

Wizards May Be Failing Guards’ Last Shot In The NBA

The Dallas Mavericks and Washington Wizards completed the biggest blockbuster trade this season right before the deadline in early February. With that, Washington gained the 10-time NBA All-Star Anthony Davis, among others, while Dallas received several expiring contracts and draft capital.

Jamir Watkins News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 27

Jamir Watkins Extension Could Mean the End for Wizards Wing

One of the biggest looming questions currently surrounding the Washington Wizards organization is what moves will be made this offseason. Washington has a plethora of young talent, particularly at the wing spot, forcing decisions to be made if the team wishes to continue forward progression.

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The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

Washington Wizards News / NBA Draft on SI / February 27

2025 NBA Draft Second-Round Pick Earns Standard Contract from Wizards

This year's crop of rookies has performed well during the 2025-26 campaign. A number of players from the 2025 NBA Draft have starred for their teams, or at least shown solid upside.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 27

Wizards Tank is Stunting Young Star's Growth

The Washington Wizards’ 2025–26 season has been one fans will likely want to forget, as the nature of the tank has brought about a lot of ugly games where Washington is clearly playing with the goal of losing in mind.

Corey Kispert News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 27

Corey Kispert Says Goodbye to Wizards

Everyone seems to eat against the Washington Wizards, a direct product of their ridiculously-penetrable defense regularly allowing stars and role players alike to tee off against the tanking operation.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 26

Wizards Lose Third Straight to the Hawks

The Washington Wizards' tank is alive and well, as they have now lost their third straight game. This was also the third straight loss to the Atlanta Hawks this season, as the Wizards lost the series three games to one.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / February 26

Wizards at Hawks final score: Washington blown out 126-96

The Washington Wizards lost to the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, 126-96. The first half of this game was tough to watch. Washington allowed Atlanta to head into halftime with a 76-56 lead.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / February 26

Which 8 Players Would The Wizards Protect If The NBA Expands?

One very hot topic around the association at the moment is that the NBA could be looking to expand relatively soon. With that, every team in the NBA will have to make crucial roster decisions that could turn out to be extremely costly in terms of young potential and veteran talent.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 26

Wizards give promising rookie new 2-year contract

The Washington Wizards have been in full tank mode as of late, with several players, including trade acquisitions Trae Young and Anthony Davis, sidelined due to supposed injuries.

Jamir Watkins News / Hoops Rumors / February 26

Wizards’ Jamir Watkins To Receive Promotion, Two-Year Deal

The Wizards are promoting two-way player Jamir Watkins to their 15-man roster and will sign him to a new two-year contract, his agents at CAA Sports tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

Washington Wizards News / Athlon Sports / February 24

Anthony Davis Sends Championship Message After Wizards Trade

Anthony Davis has yet to make his debut for the Washington Wizards following a midseason trade. The Wizards acquired Davis from the Dallas Mavericks on Feb.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / February 24

Anthony Davis: Wizards pairing with Trae Young can form ‘dynamic duo’

Anthony Davis hasn’t played a game yet for the Wizards, but he already has a vision for how this thing could work. Still sidelined as he recovers from a hand injury, Davis told Monumental Sports Network that he’s excited about the fit in Washington.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 22

Three-point onslaught gets Hornets back to winning ways

A team-wide three-point onslaught got the Hornets off a two-game losing streak and back to their winning ways.

LaMelo Ball makes 10 3-pointers in Hornets’ win over Wizards

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The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

Tristan Vukcevic News / Hoops Rumors / February 21

Wizards Promote Tristan Vukcevic With Three-Year Contract, Add Leaky Black On Two-Way Deal

The Wizards are promoting two-way center Tristan Vukcevic on a three-year, $9MM standard contract, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets. The third year will include a team option.