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Wizards Begin Mounting Slow Power Rankings Climb

The Washington Wizards have, at long last, strung together several weeks of neutral basketball. That may be the bare minimum for some other teams around the NBA, but those who've followed their multi-year rebuild have waited diligently for all of those draft picks to start manifesting in occasional victories.

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Wizards host Nets with hopes of retaining momentum from '25 finish

Hoping to prolong their rare winning stretch, the suddenly hot Washington Wizards host the Brooklyn Nets in the nation's capital on Friday. After losing 23 of 28 to begin the season, Washington won three of four to finish the calendar year.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 1

Wizards’ Tre Johnson breaks rookie franchise record in thrilling win vs. Bucks

The Washington Wizards are not only playing with joy, but rookie sharpshooter Tre Johnson made history just over two months into his first season. The 2025 No.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 1

Wizards Winning Streak Signals End of Rebuild

For an NBA team - especially one so entrenched in losing culture as the Washington Wizards - no better way exists to usher in a new year than with a cutthroat, in-conference win on the road.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 1

Wizards Guard Shines in First Opportunity of the Year

The Washington Wizards ended the treacherous stretch that was 2025 on an extremely high note, upsetting the Milwaukee Bucks on the road 114–113. The win put a positive cap on what was a very rough season for Wizards fandom, possibly offering a flash of what’s to come in 2026.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / January 1

Yes, the Wizards will likely keep their pick, so just enjoy these wins

After opening the season with a 3-20 record for the third straight year, the Washington Wizards are playing their best basketball of this rebuild. The Wizards are 5-4 over their last nine games, with wins over the Milwaukee Bucks, Memphis Grizzlies, Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors — three of which coming on the road.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / January 1

Paint-Packing Defense Flusters Bucks in Narrow Wizards Road Win

Happy New Year! The Washington Wizards closed out 2025 with a fun and somewhat unexpected road win against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.

C.J. McCollum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 1

Wizards’ CJ McCollum buries Bucks with tough game-winner

The Washington Wizards finished 2025 on a high note with a dramatic 114-113 win versus the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday, thanks to a last-second heroics from guard CJ McCollum.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / January 1

Happy New Year!

IT IS MIDNIGHT IN WASHINGTON! HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE, AND WELCOME TO 2026! First, I hope that all of you are enjoying a safe and happy start to a new year.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 31

Wizards Usher in New Year With Clutch Win Against Bucks

The Washington Wizards just had a fantastic finish for the 2025 season. Just two hours before the clock struck midnight, signaling the start of 2026, the Wiz Kids pulled off the clutch win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / December 31

Wizards at Bucks final score: Washington rings in New Year with 114-113 win over Milwaukee

The Washington Wizards closed out 2025 with a bang in a 114-113 thriller victory over the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. CJ McCollum capped off what was one of the most enjoyable team-wide performances of the year.

C.J. McCollum News / Field Level Media / December 31

CJ McCollum nets jumper with 1.2 seconds left as Wizards nip Bucks

CJ McCollum scored the game's final four points, including a jumper with one second remaining in regulation, and the Washington Wizards rallied to produce a 114-113 road win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 31

Three Wizards 2026 New Year's Resolutions

This past year was one that Washington Wizards fans want to forget about. 2025 brought the Wizards fanbase practically nothing but pain, from losing almost every night to players getting injured every week and not securing the first overall pick.

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The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz

The 'CFP appearances' quiz

The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz

The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 30

Wizards Guard Making Rookie of the Year Case

With the Washington Wizards in the midst of their hottest stretch of the season, multiple young players have begun to emerge as future stars. Guys like Bub Carrington, who started the year slow, have found their groove in recent weeks — while Kyshawn George and Alex Sarr have maintained their stellar play throughout the course of the year.

Tre Johnson News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 30

Wizards' Tre Johnson Has Unwavering Confidence in Shot

The most significant factor in becoming a legendary shooter is not their release or footwork. Instead, it is their unwavering confidence as a three-point shooter.

Tre Johnson News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 30

Wizards Tre Johnson Shines Despite Loss to the Suns

The Washington Wizards were unfortunately unable to extend their winning streak to three games, suffering a crushing defeat to the Phoenix Suns. The start of the game felt like it was going to be one where the Wiz Kids would pull off the win.

Washington Wizards News / Hardwood Heroics / December 30

'I Really Don’t Want Any Comparison' – Washington Wizards Rookie Gets 100% Real on Being Compared to Devin Booker

Tre Johnson was a bright spot in the Washington Wizards’ 115-101 home loss against the Phoenix Suns on Monday night, and it’s easy to see why the team took him with the sixth overall pick last summer.

Tre Johnson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 30

Wizards’ Tre Johnson sets career-milestone with logo 3-pointer

Tre Johnson continues to show flashes of why the Washington Wizards invested a top-six pick in him, even as the team navigates another rebuilding season.

Alex Sarr News / Field Level Media / December 28

Alex Sarr, Wizards solve Grizzles again

Alex Sarr had 20 points, nine rebounds and a career-high six blocks and CJ McCollum added 16 points to lead the Washington Wizards to a 116-112 victory Sunday over the visiting Memphis Grizzlies.

Cam Whitmore News / The Lead / December 27

Cam Whitmore Is at a Career Crossroads

Cam Whitmore was traded to the Wizards in the offseason for two second-round picks. Whitmore joining a new team felt like a fresh start for a player with huge potential.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 24