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Wizards guard CJ McCollum’s immediate reaction to wild 40-point night vs. Hawks

CJ McCollum is in the middle of his worst season since his sophomore campaign in the NBA. The Washington Wizards haven’t quite given him as prominent of a role as he had in years past, and as a result, his numbers have dipped considerably.

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Washington Wizards snap 14-game losing streak as unlikely hero emerges

The Washington Wizards have been the worst team in the NBA this season. There is a case to be made for this Washington Wizards team being the worst team of all-time.

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The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 50-point NBA games' quiz

The 'Most 15-rebound triple-doubles in NBA history' quiz

The '30-piont, 20-rebound NBA playoff games' quiz

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 25

Wizards Earn First-Ever NBA Cup Win in Historic Fashion

The Washington Wizards have won their first-ever NBA Cup game in franchise history, beating the Atlanta Hawks 132-113. No, this is not a typo. No, you do not need to get your reading glasses or put contacts in.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Washington Wizards News / Field Level Media / November 25

CJ McCollum's 46 downs Hawks, gives Wizards first win in a month

CJ McCollum scored a season-high 46 points on 10 3-pointers Tuesday, leading the Washington Wizards to a rare 132-113 victory over the visiting Atlanta Hawks in NBA Cup group play.

Washington Wizards News / Yardbarker / November 25

Wizards end monthlong losing streak with blowout win vs. Hawks

Wizards end monthlong losing streak with stunning blowout win over Hawks

After 31 winless days, the struggling Washington Wizards finally got a victory — and a blowout.

Magic destroy the 76ers, set franchise scoring records

Jalen Suggs ejected after dust-up as Magic demolish the Sixers

Andre Drummond squares up to fight Wendell Carter Jr. during game

Video shows Rockets coach Ime Udoka getting into it with a heckler

Tyler Herro's return makes Heat legitimate threat in the East

Corey Kispert News / EssentiallySports / November 26

What Happened to Corey Kispert? Wizards Make Injury Announcement During Hawks Game

The Wizards were surprising everyone Tuesday night, leading the Hawks 34-23 in the third quarter during their NBA Cup clash. Washington, struggling all season at 1-15, was getting some life from their starting lineup, showing fight against Atlanta, who came in at 11-7.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 25

Wizards erupt for historic 3-point shooting in 1st quarter vs. Hawks

The Washington Wizards started Tuesday night’s home game against the Atlanta Hawks shooting the lights out. They finished the first quarter of the contest with a 22-point lead, thanks in large part to their incredible accuracy and shots made from behind the arc.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 25

Wizards Making Major Mistake with Young Core

The Washington Wizards have committed to a long-term rebuild, but their handling of young talent suggests a troubling lack of direction. While rebuilding teams typically invest heavily in developing their future cornerstones, Washington appears to be drifting in the opposite direction.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 25

Wizards' Tre Johnson Injury Opens Door for AJ Johnson

With the recent news of Washington Wizards rookie Tre Johnson being sidelined for the next 2–3 weeks, many questions have arisen about who will take his place.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 25

Wizards Latest Loss Reveals Team’s Greatest Strength

The Washington Wizards have now dropped their already dire record further to 1-15 after their latest loss on the road to the Chicago Bulls. Not only is

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 25

Wizards Aim to Snap Historic Losing Streak vs. Hawks

The now 1–15 Washington Wizards are inching ever closer to the franchise's consecutive loss record of 16 in a row and are looking to stop said streak against the 11–7 Atlanta Hawks.

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The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

The '2025 NFL draft QB class' quiz

The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

Brian Keefe News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 25

Why Haven’t the Wizards Fired Brian Keefe?

The Washington Wizards remain one of the NBA’s most patient, rebuilding franchises. While other teams cycle through coaches quickly when progress stalls, the Wizards have stayed committed to their head coach, Brian Keefe, even as the losses pile up and skepticism from fans and the entire sports world grows.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / November 25

For Wizards, Moral Victories Are Back on the Menu, Because Real Ones Aren’t

Back in 1991, the Washington football team got off to a 4-0 start, and Washington Post columnist Tony Kornheiser wrote a column about jumping on the team’s bandwagon.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 24

Wizards' Tre Johnson Sidelined with Hip Injury

The news keeps getting worse for the Washington Wizards. After starting the season with a rough start, currently going on a 14-game losing streak, it seemed that nothing else could go wrong.

Tre Johnson News / Hoops Rumors / November 24

Wizards rookie Tre Johnson out multiple weeks due to hip injury

Wizards guard Tre Johnson, the sixth pick in the June draft, will miss multiple weeks due to a strained left hip flexor, Varun Shankar of the Washington Post reports.

Washington Wizards News / NBA Analysis Network / November 23

The Washington Wizards’ worst ever losing streaks, and predicting when they could end their latest run

The Washington Wizards show no signs of improvement this season. The Washington Wizards currently hold the Eastern Conference’s worst record at 1-15, having lost 14 consecutive games.

Kyshawn George News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 23

Wizards’ Kyshawn George continues second-year leap with historic outing in loss vs. Bulls

Whether the Washington Wizards (1-15) get crushed or fall in a heartbreaker, they keep finding ways to lose this season. However, second-year wing Kyshawn George once again showed why he’s one of the most important pieces of their rebuild in Saturday’s 121-120 loss to the Chicago Bulls (9-7), per Wizards PR.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 23

Bulls' Nikola Vucevic was in no mood to celebrate after ugly win vs. Wizards

The Chicago Bulls were 121-120 winners over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night, improving to 9-7 on the season.

Bulls guard called for the softest ejection of the season

Pistons win streak reaches longest since franchise's last championship season

Cade Cunningham's stellar performance leads Pistons to 12th straight win

The 25 greatest undrafted NBA players of all time

The 'Best NBA free throw shooters in 2024-25' quiz

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 22

Despite leading 40-plus minutes, Wizards drop 14th straight

Nikola Vucevic had 28 points and 12 rebounds and Josh Giddey contributed 18 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists as the host Chicago Bulls rallied to defeat the skidding Washington Wizards 121-120 on Saturday.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 21

Which Wizards should be in new, smaller rotation amid Will Dawkins declaration

The Washington Wizards’ 129-106 home loss to the 1-11 Brooklyn Nets on Sunday made the entire organization step back and evaluate what it needs to do to be more competitive.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / November 21

Should Washington Trade For Rival’s Dissatisfied Star?

The Washington Wizards have made numerous trades attempting to finally crack their competitive problems. From trading Kyle Kuzma and Jordan Poole for expiring contracts to draft night deals to help fulfill roster needs, the front office has put the roster through the ringer.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / November 20

The Dark Side Of The Washington Wizards’ Strong Tank

While many aren’t happy with how the Washington Wizards‘ season has started, no one can deny it’s been an excellent start to one of their last tanking seasons.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 19

Wolves grab big lead, fend off Wizards' comeback bid

Julius Randle totaled 32 points, 10 rebounds and six assists on Wednesday, helping the Minnesota Timberwolves hold off the Washington Wizards for a 120-109 victory in Minneapolis.

Washington Wizards News / The Lead / November 19

Alex Sarr Is Hitting On His Year-Two Improvements

Alex Sarr has made major strides in his game during his second season. The mindset switched for him this offseason when he decided to play closer to the basket and use his size on the interior.

Khris Middleton News / Last Word On Sports / November 17

Wizards Veteran Hits Impressive Career Scoring Milestone

The Washington Wizards‘ season has started horribly, but that hasn’t stopped some players from adding to their career accomplishments. Washington’s lead guard, CJ McCollum, recently hit the 2,000 threes milestone, and now, Khris Middleton has hit a scoring milestone not many have hit before him.