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The Washington Wizards have one more game until the All-Star break hits. This game is against the new look Cleveland Cavaliers, and it will be a tough one.

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The Quiz of the Day

How many nationally televised or streamed games will the Wizards have next year?

With the NBA All-Star Break now ready to begin, the NBA will start airing related content across multiple networks like NBA TV, NBC, Versant, Amazon and Disney (that’s ESPN and ABC).

Kadary Richmond News / Hoops Rumors / February 11

Kadary Richmond Signs 10-Day Contract With Wizards

The Wizards have filled the open spot on their 15-man roster by signing guard Kadary Richmond to a 10-day contract, the team announced today in a press release.

Jayson Tatum News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '3-Point Era playoff scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 players in the NBA's Three-Point Era (since 1979-80) to score at least 2,500 career points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

The 'Most 50-point NBA games' quiz

The '10-time NBA All-Stars' quiz

Jaxson Hayes News / HITC / February 11

Washington Wizards mascot planning legal action against LA Lakers star Jaxson Hayes for shoving him

The Washington Wizards’ mascot is preparing to sue Los Angeles Lakers forward Jaxson Hayes after being shoved during pregame introductions. The altercation took place on January 30 when Hayes pushed G-Wiz on the court before tip-off.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 11

Wizards Mascot Taking Legal Action Against Lakers Center

The Washington Wizards have had quite an uneventful season on the court. They currently have a 14-38 record, which is second-worst in the East and third-worst in the NBA.

Jaden Hardy News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 10

Wizards Getting Youthful Scoring Punch in Jaden Hardy

As shocking and franchise-altering as the Anthony Davis-headlined trade first was for the Washington Wizards, very little of the blockbuster exchange will factor into whatever remains of the team's 2025-26 season.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 10

Wizards Have Several Options to Fill Open Roster Space

With the dust finally settled from the NBA trade deadline, the Washington Wizards have found themselves with a few open roster spots that they could choose to fill.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / February 10

What are you looking forward to on NBA All-Star Weekend?

The NBA season is a bit over halfway done. And starting Thursday, the league will have their annual All-Star Break! There are no Washington Wizards players playing at the big event on Sunday.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / February 10

Dawkins: ‘Highly likely’ Davis, Young play this season

During an appearance on The Sports Junkies on Tuesday, Wizards General Manager Will Dawkins shut down reports that Anthony Davis won’t play this season.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 9

Wizards Mock Draft Post Trade Deadline

The Washington Wizards decided to bolster their roster for next season at the trade deadline. The first move was securing a lead guard in Trae Young. The second move was finding another big man to pair with Alex Sarr in the starting lineup, and they did that with Anthony Davis.

D'Angelo Russell News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 9

D'Angelo Russell Not Expected to Join Wizards

Anthony Davis was the unquestioned headliner of the Washington Wizards' high-profile exchange with the Dallas Mavericks, but he was far from the only moving part in the trade.

Washington Wizards News / The Lead / February 9

The Wizards Are Moving On to the Next Phase of the Rebuild

The District’s out-of-left-field move shocked the NBA world, as the Wizards surfaced as a contender in the Anthony Davis sweepstakes, leaving competing teams like Toronto and Atlanta in the dust. A day before the highly anticipated trade deadline, the Washington Wizards unexpectedly made headlines.

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The 'Super Bowl MVPs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl coaches since 2000' quiz

The 'Super Bowl halftime show artists' quiz

The 'NFL active TD-pass leaders' quiz

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 9

Will Wizards’ Trae Young actually play again this season with Anthony Davis out?

The Washington Wizards recently made a splash by acquiring Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks at the NBA trade deadline. The move gives Washington two All-Star caliber players to build around in Davis and Trae Young, whom the team acquired from the Atlanta Hawks a month ago.

Will Riley News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 9

Will Riley Might Not Last Among Wizards Stellar Young Core

Many things can be said about the Washington Wizards' 2025/26 season, but even the biggest of Wizards haters cannot deny that a promising young core has been built in D.C.

Anthony Davis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 9

3 best D’Angelo Russell destinations with Wizards exit looking imminent after Anthony Davis trade

Recently, the Washington Wizards shook things up by trading for Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis. A lesser talked-about part of the trade was point guard D’Angelo Russell, who was also sent to the nation’s capital in the deal.

Washington Wizards News / EssentiallySports / February 9

Anthony Davis, Trae Young Trade Triggers Private Meeting as Adam Silver Urged to Take Action

The Washington Wizards did something unthinkable at the Feb 5 deadline. They went ahead and traded for not one but two traded stars: Trae Young and Anthony Davis.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / February 9

Wizards Tell Former All-Star To Stay Home

The Washington Wizards have been extremely active in the NBA landscape this season. Trading for two former All-Stars, Anthony Davis and Trae Young, is one thing, but now, after the trade deadline, they are finalizing their roster.

Anthony Davis News / Athlon Sports / February 9

Anthony Davis' Wizards Status Gets Clarity After Shutdown Rumors

Anthony Davis is now a member of the Washington Wizards after the Dallas Mavericks traded him prior to the deadline. In a three-team deal, the Wizards got Davis, along with Jaden Hardy, D'Angelo Russell and Dante Exum.

Anthony Davis News / Hoops Wire / February 9

Wizards’ Will Dawkins says plan is for Anthony Davis to play this season

The Wizards are trying to strike a balance between caution and optimism with Anthony Davis. NBA insider Chris Haynes reported last week that Davis was expected to miss the remainder of the season while rehabbing hand and groin injuries, and The Athletic later confirmed that outcome was considered likely.

Washington Wizards News / Total Pro Sports / February 9

D’Angelo Russell Makes Stunning Decision After Wizards Trade

D’Angelo Russell’s time with the Dallas Mavericks had a lot of ups and downs. He started some games, then came off the bench, and was relegated to a cheerleader.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / February 8

Wizards GM Expects Anthony Davis To Return This Season

NBA insider Chris Haynes recently reported that Anthony Davis, who was traded from Dallas to Washington last week, was expected miss the remainder of the 2025/26 campaign to recover from hand and groin injuries.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / February 8

Are The Washington Wizards Unethically Tanking?

After two blockbuster moves before the trade deadline, the Washington Wizards are now a major contender in the Eastern Conference starting next year. However,

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / February 8

Wizards Waive 2014 Lottery Pick After Trade

The Washington Wizards made major headlines around the league, acquiring four-time NBA All-Star Trae Young and 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis, overhauling their roster in just over a month.