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Wizards Still Learning How to Use Tre Johnson

Tre Johnson came out of this past summer's NBA Draft with some of the highest scoring upside of anyone in his draft class, and he's spent his first few months of his affiliation with the Washington Wizards broadcasting just how many different kinds of buckets he's capable of draining.

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Wizards Defense Must Improve vs. 76ers

No team wants to sink to sub .500 right off the rip of a brand new season of basketball. The Washington Wizards, despite scoring 115+ points in each of their first three games, find themselves at 1-2 with a recently overhauled roster that, in spite of their own potential, have yet to find a way to develop it.

Dillon Jones News / Hoops Rumors / October 27

Trail Blazers’ G League team acquires former first-round pick Dillon Jones

The Rip City Remix, the Trail Blazers’ G League affiliate, acquired 2024 NBA first-round pick Dillon Jones from the South Bay Lakers for two future first-round picks and the rights to Will Richardson, ESPN’s Jonathan Givony reports.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 27

Jordan Poole Takes Shot at Wizards Fans

Fans of team in the midst of long rebuilds typically are insulated from criticism. After all, fans of franchises like the Washington Wizards have to watch their team lose consistently in search of the next number one pick.

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The 'Most 6-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least six three-pointers in a game on 35 or more occasions can you name in five minutes?

The 'Kobe Bryant Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Active NBA scoring leaders' quiz

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 27

Wizards Big Man Showcasing Under-the-Radar Development

Through the first few games of the 2025-26 season, a few different young Washington Wizards have blossomed into stardom. Kyshawn George and Tre Johnson have stole the public's heart, and rightfully so.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 27

Wizards Defense Flounders in Home-Opener Loss

Through the first half of their home-opening match against the Charlotte Hornets, the Washington Wizards appeared both primed for their second win of the season and in the best spot, both in potential and current prowess, that the team has been in within remote recent memory.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 27

One Play Wizards Must Master to Fix Challenges

The pick-and-roll is one of the simplest yet most effective plays in basketball. Despite its basic design, it remains the foundation of nearly every great NBA offense.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / October 27

Wizards get stung by Ball and Hornets in home opener

If you’re going to be one of the NBA’s worst teams, which the Wizards are, there are going to be nights like this one. The Wizards rode an off shooting half for the Hornets (3-22 from deep despite getting multiple open and wide-open looks) to a halftime lead, which they extended to as much as 13 early in the third quarter.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 26

LaMelo Ball shows he can lead Hornets to success when healthy

For the first time since November of 2023, the Charlotte Hornets have knocked off the Washington Wizards. The Hornets used an 88-point second half to come away with a 139-113 win, and the star of the night was LaMelo Ball.

Hornets lose key starter in 11th straight loss to 76ers

Heat's second-half spurt earns home-opening win over Knicks

Cavs bend but don’t break, top Bucks in home opener

The 20 best current NBA players over the age of 35

The 'Leading scores in Charlotte Hornets history' quiz

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 26

Studs and Duds From Wizards' Demoralizing Loss Against Hornets

The Washington Wizards had the perfect opportunity to have a winning record for the first time since November of 2022, but let it slip away. Going into halftime, the Wizards were beating the Charlotte Hornets.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / October 26

Wizards vs. Hornets final score: Washington blown out 139-113 in home opener

The Washington Wizards lost to the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday evening, 139-113 in their home opener of the 2025-26 NBA season. I felt pretty good about the first half of the game.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 26

Previewing Wizards Home Opener vs. Hornets

The 1-1 Washington Wizards are in DC for the first time this season, taking on the 1-1 Charlotte Hornets. Charlotte has shown some promise this year, but on paper they are the worst team Washington has played thus far.

Kyshawn George News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 26

Wizards Second Year Player Eyeing All-Star Appearance

Kyshawn George has been absolutely on fire to start the 2025-26 NBA Season. The Washington Wizards' second-year forward is breaking out and making a case to win Most Improved Player.

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The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'World Series home run leaders' quiz

The 'Active 3-passing-TD game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 26

Three Keys to Wizards' Victory vs. Hornets

The Washington Wizards are back in DC for their home opener following an emphatic win over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. Washington is slated to take on the Charlotte Hornets, who may not be the most talented roster, but to this point, they have proven to be a formidable opponent.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 26

Former Lottery Pick Might Be Wizards' Odd Man Out

The first pair of games from the Washington Wizards' start to the 2025-26 season have already provided the fans with plenty to get excited about. Kyshawn

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 26

Sharpshooting Forward is Perfect for Wizards' Future

The Washington Wizards are sitting at .500 for the first time since the start of last season. Hopes are high, Kyshawn George looks like an All-Star, Tre Johnson looks like a stud, and the team looks like it's one pick away from exiting the tanking era.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 26

Hornets, Wizards try to turn early-season positives into wins

The Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards have plenty in common in trying to build better results after a string of losing seasons. They'll meet Sunday night in the nation's capital for the Wizards' home opener, with each side hoping there are more signs of breakthroughs.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 25

Hornets lose key starter in 11th straight loss to 76ers

. They were sent packing with a 125-121 loss at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers, but the final score may not have been the biggest loss of the night for Charlotte.

Quentin Grimes’ late three-pointer lifts 76ers over Hornets

Grizzlies rookies provide spark in blowout of Pacers

Thunder defeat depleted Hawks

Bulls bench bounces back as Chicago downs Orlando

Nuggets blow out Suns

Kyshawn George News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 25