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Jazz spoil Trae Young's Wizards debut, end 7-game skid

Ace Bailey scored a career-high 32 points and recorded two steals to help the Utah Jazz end a seven-game losing streak with a 122-112 win over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night.

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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?

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Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 5

Brian Keefe gets real on Trae Young’s ‘best skill’ before Wizards debut

Head coach Brian Keefe is excited about Trae Young’s debut with the Washington Wizards in Thursday’s game against the Utah Jazz. Keefe discussed what stands out most about Young’s game ahead of the guard’s Wizards debut, he said, per Locked on Wizards’ Ben Strober.

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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.

Anthony Davis News / Hoops Wire / March 5

Wizards’ Anthony Davis cleared for limited on-court work

There is at least some progress for Anthony Davis. The Washington Wizards big man, sidelined since Jan. 8 with ligament damage in his left hand, has been cleared to begin limited individual on-court activities, the team announced.

Anthony Davis News / Hoops Rumors / March 5

Anthony Davis Begins Individual On-Court Work, Out At Least Two More Weeks

Wizards big man Anthony Davis, out since January 8 due to ligament damage in his left hand, was reevaluated on Wednesday in Los Angeles and continues to make progress in his recovery, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link).

Anthony Davis News / Field Level Media / March 5

Wizards' Anthony Davis (hand) cleared for individual activities

Forward/center Anthony Davis, yet to play for the Washington Wizards since a Feb. 5 trade, has been cleared to begin limited individual on-court basketball activities, the team announced Thursday.

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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 / Yardbarker / March 5

Wizards reveal Anthony Davis injury update after recent progress

Davis has been stuck on the sideline since Jan. 8 with ligament damage in his left hand, but his return to action might be getting closer.

The 25 greatest NBA players six feet tall or under

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The 'Assist leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the career leaders in assists for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz

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NBA News / Action Network / March 5

Jazz vs Wizards Prediction, Pick, Odds for Thursday, March 5

The Utah Jazz (18-44) and Washington Wizards (16-45) will meet in the NBA tonight, with Trae Young set to make his debut for Washington in this game. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m.

Julian Reese News / TheSheGotGame / March 5

Angel Reese’s Brother Julian Reese Returns the Favor with Stylish Tribute

Angel Reese’s courtside support for her brother Julian’s NBA debut was emotional. But Julian had a tribute of his own for his superstar sister, making a statement with his footwear.

Trae Young News / Field Level Media / March 5

Trae Young eager to make impact in Wizards' debut vs. Jazz

Trae Young plans to make his long-awaited debut for the Washington Wizards when they host the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. Young made the announcement in a video posted to his Instagram account on Monday.

Kyshawn George News / Hoops Rumors / March 4

Kyshawn George Has Partial UCL Tear, Will Be Reevaluated In Three Weeks

Kyshawn George suffered a partial tear of the UCL in his left elbow and will be reevaluated in three weeks, the Wizards announced (via Twitter). The team states that it plans to treat the injury “conservatively,” so there’s no guarantee that George will return before the season ends on April 12.

Jaden Hardy News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 4

Jaden Hardy's Wizards Future Could Be More Secure Than Fans Realize

Few incoming pieces of the Anthony Davis trade were expected to factor into the Washington Wizards' future outside of the deal's obvious centerpiece. In exchange for a cast of largely-expiring Wizards' third-stringers, the Dallas Mavericks took advantage of the opportunity to dump a few veterans with whom D.C.

Julian Reese News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 4

Wizards Rookie Big Man is Already Impressing in First Few Games

The Washington Wizards were forced to throw rookie big man Julian Reese directly into the fire, starting him in each of his first two appearances. Washington recently snagged the 22-year-old on a two-way contract in hopes of finding some depth at the center spot.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 4

Wizards Have Best Problem in Worst Way

Although the Washington Wizards’ 2025–26 season has been underwhelming from a wins and losses perspective, there have still been a plethora of positive takeaways.