Washington Wizards: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

What Wizards' Starting Lineup Should Look Like

The Washington Wizards are not winning many games, and they shouldn't be focused on winning as many as possible right now. This team should put all their time and effort into developing young talent and giving the fanbase a reason to cheer for this team and show up to Capital One Arena.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Wizards shock Bucks, 129-126

Washington has now won 66% of its last three games. CJ McCollum scored in 28 points, punctuating the night with a cold-blooded step-back three with 14.4 seconds left as the Washington Wizards edged the Milwaukee Bucks 129–126 on Monday.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 2

Wizards Aim to Continue Hot Streak vs. 76ers

The Washington Wizards are on their hottest streak of the 2025–26 season, which isn't saying much, but is exciting for fans in D.C. nonetheless. Washington has won two of its last three games, building up some much-needed momentum considering the abysmal start to the year they had.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 2

Wizards Send AJ Johnson Down to G League

The Washington Wizards have had a lot of exciting news to process in recent hours, but they announced a bit of housekeeping-related news right as the squad prepares for the second leg of a back-to-back in Philadelphia.

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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 / December 2

Wizards Struggling With Consistency

The Washington Wizards are struggling tremendously this season as they currently own the worst record in the league. Their poor start to the season isn’t just about losses, as it also speaks to deeper issues.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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?

Will Riley News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 2

Will Riley Places Pressure on Wizards Following G League Gem

The Washington Wizards have publicly struggled like few other NBA squads through the first few weeks of the regular season. Some of the prospects have shown impressive glimpses, with developing pillars like Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George even offering star upside.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 2

Wizards' goals in Philadelphia: log first win streak, end road skid

The Washington Wizards will pursue their first winning streak of the season when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. After losing 15 of its first 16 games, Washington has posted two wins in its last three contests.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 2

The Wizards Find Life: Inside the Stunning Comeback That Shocked Milwaukee 129-126

For a team like the Wizards, sitting at 3-16, the concept of “resilience” usually feels like a hollow buzzword thrown around in post-game press conferences to mask the scent of another blowout.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 2

Khris Middleton takes revenge on old team in Wizards' upset win

The Milwaukee Bucks traded Middleton to the Wizards last season in a misguided playoff push.

The 25 most unlikely NBA Finals heroes

The '2021-22 NBA All-Stars' quiz

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / December 1

Wizards Defeat Bucks, 129-126

The Washington Wizards came in with a defensive plan to wall off the paint and unleash Bilal Coulibaly (and help) on Giannis Antetokounmpo, and it worked just well enough for the Wizards to escape with a 129-126 victory.

C.J. McCollum News / Field Level Media / December 1

CJ McCollum, Wizards surge past Bucks in 4th quarter

CJ McCollum scored 28 points while leading the Washington Wizards to an improbable second-half comeback en route to a 129-126 win over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks on Monday.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 1

Wizards Struggling to Identify Team Strengths

The Washington Wizards find themselves in a difficult position this season, not only because of their on-court struggles, but because they have yet to establish any clear identity as a basketball team.

Alex Sarr News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 1

Wizards Make Major Alex Sarr Announcement Before Bucks Matchup

The injury bug has struck the Washington Wizards ahead of their matchup versus the Milwaukee Bucks. The Wizards are under-manned as is, with wings Corey Kispert and Tre Johnson missing extended periods of time with their own respective injuries.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

Victor Wembanyama News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 1

Wizards Center Joins Victor Wembanyama in Elite Category

With only two wins to their name through almost 20 games (2-16), the Washington Wizards have little going for their franchise when judged through a wide lens.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 30

Bucks face Wizards with losing streak behind them

Khris Middleton will be intent on slowing down old friends when the Washington Wizards play host to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday.

NBA News / The Lead / November 28

The Wizards Are Still Searching for a Franchise Point Guard

The Washington Wizards have struggled to find their lead guard ever since the John Wall and Russell Westbrook trades. From Spencer Dinwiddie to Tyus Jones to Jordan Poole to now Bub Carrington, it’s been a rocky road.

Corey Kispert News / Hoops Rumors / November 27

$Wizards’ Corey Kispert to miss time with thumb fracture$

Wizards’ Corey Kispert to miss time with thumb fracture

Wizards sharpshooter Corey Kispert has been diagnosed with a fracture to the tip of his right thumb, the team announced Thursday (via Twitter).

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.

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.