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Wizards' Julian Reese Off to Historic Start to NBA Career

As the 2025–26 season dwindles down, the Washington Wizards continue to dive into their bench, scraping the ground floor in hopes of finding any young player who can impact the team moving forward.

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Draymond Green Explodes After Being Rage-Baited in Prank by Anthony Davis and LeBron James

Pranks are cute, sometimes hilarious, and sometimes outrageous, but none could ever prepare NBA fans for the sight of Draymond Green nearly losing his cool.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 7

Wizards Post NCAA Tournament Mock Draft

Another rendition of a Washington Wizards mock draft is now upon us. Since the last one before the NCAA Tournament, many changes have been made. Some players have jumped up on big boards, while some have dropped considerably.

Anthony Gill News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 6

Anthony Gill and the Soul of the Wizards

The 2025-26 Washington Wizards may not have put forth the most viewer-friendly on-court nightly product, but no depleted fan or cynical outsider can diminish the strange beauty of their full, season-long roundup of contributing players.

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How many of the active NBA players with at least 4,000 two-pointers made in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / April 6

Wizards Show Off Developmental Success Despite Loss To Nets

Even with the Washington Wizards looking to lose every game they play, the level of production from various players has been eye-opening. With each passing game, several players like Will Riley and Julian Reese have proven to be reliable contributors, even with injuries plaguing the roster.

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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.

Washington Wizards News / The Lead / April 6

How Does This Wizards Defense Stack Up in Franchise History?

This year, the Washington Wizards’ struggles have been well documented. With the worst record in the NBA, they’ve embodied the league’s lowest tier. There’s a list of figures to point the blame at.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 6

Will Riley earns ‘unique’ label from Brian Keefe after making Wizards history

Washington Wizards rookie Will Riley accomplished a feat on Sunday that the team hadn’t seen in over three decades. After scoring 31 points on 12-of-17 shooting during Saturday’s loss to the Miami Heat, Riley scored 30 points on 9-of-16 shooting during a 121-115 loss to the Brooklyn Nets.

Will Riley News / Last Word On Sports / April 6

Will Riley Joins Wizards History With Epic Back-To-Back Games

Washington Wizards rookie forward Will Riley has been nothing short of a major surprise this season. At the beginning of the campaign, the Illinois product was an afterthought, playing garbage time minutes and bouncing in and out of the G-League.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 5

Wizards and Nets had the most ridiculous injury report for Sunday’s game

The Washington Wizards and Brooklyn Nets engaged in an epic tank-off Sunday, and that was made quite obvious by the injury report. Both the Wizards and Nets are essentially playing for draft position, meaning Sunday’s game devolved into a contest of who wanted to lose more.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 5

Final Injury Report for Wizards-Nets: Will Alex Sarr, Nic Claxton Play?

The Washington Wizards are on the road on Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the Brooklyn Nets in an Eastern Conference matchup. Washington enters Sunday’s game with a 17-60 record after losing on the road to the Miami Heat on Saturday afternoon.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 5

How the Wizards Helped a Fan Get Back Into Running

The Washington Wizards have not given fans much to cheer about this year. It has been filled with a ton of losing and some forgettable moments. Even through all this, there is one super fan who has found a way to incorporate one of his passions into Wizards games.

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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.

Will Riley News / Bullets Forever / April 4

Will Riley Shines In Yet Another Washington Blowout

The Washington Wizards had a strong defensive effort, holding Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo to 69 points fewer than he scored the last time these teams faced each other.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 4

Wizards Defense is Slipping Up at the Perfect Time

As the Washington Wizards' season runs down, the stakes of each game only continue to grow, but not for traditional reasons. Whilst most NBA teams view this time of the year as go time, ramping up their rosters for a final playoff push, the Wizards are left in the exact opposite situation.

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NBA News / Last Word On Sports / April 4

Multiple Young Wizards Shine In Losing Effort Against Heat

The Washington Wizards sought revenge against the Heat on Saturday in Miami. This was the first meeting between the two teams after Bam Adebayo’s historic, 83-point performance against the Wizards in March.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 4

Wizards were absolutely determined not to let Bam Adebayo drop 83 points on them again

The Washington Wizards were absolutely determined not to let Bam Adebayo embarrass them again during their first meeting since he scored 83 points against them.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 3

How Wizards’ Will Riley could become the next Paul George

The Washington Wizards’ 153-131 home loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday looked like business as usual on the surface, as Washington is tanking while Philadelphia is fighting to automatically qualify for the playoffs.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / April 3

Wizards Sophomore To Miss Rest Of Season With Elbow Injury

The Washington Wizards have had several notable injuries this season, limiting their success throughout another tanking campaign. The franchise’s new face, Trae Young, only played five games for Washington before reinjuring his quadriceps.

Washington Wizards News / TV Insider / April 2

‘Law & Order’: Reid Scott Says Riley Will Be ‘Reconciling’ With That Tragedy ‘for the Rest of His Life’

As Reid Scott told TV Insider ahead of the Thursday, April 2, episode of Law & Order, “the ramifications of an accident itself are massive.” He wasn’t exaggerating.

Washington Wizards News / The Spun / April 2

The Wizards Have Apologized For Their April Fools' Day Prank

The Washington Wizards keep finding new ways to embarrass themselves this season. As if a 17-59 record wasn't bad enough, the Wizards have created quite the controversy this week by playing an April Fools' Day prank on a fan.

Kyshawn George News / Hoops Rumors / April 2

Wizards Confirm Kyshawn George Won’t Return This Season

As expected, Wizards forward Kyshawn George has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025/26 season due to a Grade 2 ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tear in his left elbow, the team announced today (Twitter link).

Washington Wizards News / Field Level Media / April 1

Paul George (39), Sixers shoot lights out vs. Wizards

Paul George set a career high in a Sixers uniform with 39 points and visiting Philadelphia, playing without Joel Embiid, had an offensive outburst in a 153-131 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 1

Anthony Davis Admits Mistake After Lakers Game

Anthony Davis has yet to suit up for the Washington Wizards, but the 10-time All-Star is already building chemistry with his new teammates. In February 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers sent Luka Doncic to the Dallas Mavericks in one of the most shocking trades in NBA history.