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Wizards Looking to Upset Injury-Riddled Grizzlies

The 4-21 Washington Wizards are back in action, taking on the 13-14 Memphis Grizzlies in hopes of snagging their fifth win of the season. This is the first night of a back-to-back for Washington, as following tonight’s game they will be heading back to D.C.

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Wizards Have Important Khris Middleton Decision to Make

The Washington Wizards face an important decision regarding Khris Middleton, and while a buyout may seem tempting at first glance, it would be the wrong move for a franchise in the middle of a rebuild.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 19

Wizards Wings Steering Team in Younger, Bigger Direction

The Washington Wizards gave their veterans first dibs at the chance to apply their fingerprints to the squad, just as they have across the previous seasons of their arduous rebuild.

Bilal Coulibaly News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 19

Time for Wizards to Bid Fairwell to Former Draft Pick

Basketball is a game built on runs. Teams often win a game thanks to one 20-point run in the third quarter. Some teams lose a game due to a bad run of basketball.

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The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA's youngest 35-point scorers' quiz

The 'Most points in an NBA Christmas Day game' quiz

The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

Bub Carrington News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 19

Wizards Guard Re-Emerging as Franchise Cornerstone

The Washington Wizards have had their fair share of ups and downs through the first portion of the season. Among all the players on the roster who struggled or got off to a slow start, none were more concerning than second-year guard Bub Carrington.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Cam Whitmore News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 19

Cam Whitmore Continues Plummeting From Wizards Rotation

The Washington Wizards still rank as the biggest numerical losers of this ongoing NBA season, both in process and results. The four wins they've accumulated

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 19

What a Successful Wizards Season Looks Like

The Washington Wizards have essentially eliminated themselves from any kind of postseason contention in the near future, fully committing to rebuilding a historically poor franchise.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / December 19

Wizards at Spurs: Breaking down the stats from last night’s loss

Last night, the Washington Wizards lost to the San Antonio Spurs, 119-94. With Kevin Broom out, I’ll do my best to break down the stats. Let’s go. Here are some of the good things that we saw last night: Alex Sarr scored 18 points on 8-of-18 shooting while Bub Carington added 15 more.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / December 18

Wizards at Spurs final score: Washington falls 119-94 to San Antonio

The Washington Wizards failed to form their first winning streak of the season on Thursday after losing to the San Antonio Spurs 119-94 at Frost Bank Center.

AJ Johnson News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 18

Wizards Showing Commitment to AJ Johnson's Development

The Washington Wizards have quietly made it clear that AJ Johnson remains a meaningful part of their long-term vision, even if his path has required patience.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 18

Wizards Facing Tough Spurs Squad in Return to Action

The 4–20 Washington Wizards are set to return to action following a four-day hiatus, taking on the 18–7 San Antonio Spurs. During the Wizards’ hiatus, the Spurs were busy competing for the NBA Cup, making it all the way to the Finals before falling 113–124 to the New York Knicks.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / December 17

Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly Expected To Make Return Thursday

Alex Sarr is expected to make his return from the adductor injury that kept him sidelined for the month of December on Thursday against the Spurs. The Wizards released their injury report (via Twitter), which didn’t include either him or Bilal Coulibaly, who has missed the last four games with an oblique injury.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / December 17

Laurene Powell Jobs selling stake in Wizards' parent company

Billionaire executive Laurene Powell Jobs is selling her stake in Monumental Sports & Entertainment, the Wizards‘ parent company.

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

The 'Triple-doubles from the 2020-21 NBA season' quiz

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The '2004-05 NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'Most multi-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 17

Wizards Look Smart for Picking Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George

The 2024-25 NBA season stood as a step in the right direction for the Washington Wizards, with the second year of their extensive rebuild inviting several promising prospects as potential franchise cornerstones.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 16

Trading for Cavaliers Guard Would Immediately Improve Wizards' Roster

The Washington Wizards, in the franchise's second season under head coach Brian Keefe, have perhaps never looked as lost as they do right now. With a 4-20 overall record (on-pace for a third straight sub-20 win campaign), D.C.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 16

Wizards Find Lead Guard in Latest Trade Rumors

There is one glaring weakness right now for the Washington Wizards, and that is the lack of a point guard. Bub Carrington is supposed to be that person, but he has struggled this season.

Domantas Sabonis News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 16

Wizards Tied to All-Star Big Man in Trade Talks

The Washington Wizards being mentioned as a top suitor for Sacramento Kings All-Star Domantas Sabonis has sparked intrigue around the league, and for good reason.

Alex Sarr News / Hoops Wire / December 15

Wizards taking their time with rising big man Alex Sarr

Wizards coach Brian Keefe said second-year big man Alex Sarr has not yet returned to on-court work as he continues to recover from an adductor injury. Sarr has missed the past six games.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 14

Wizards have rare showing on defense in win over Pacers

Marvin Bagley III posted season highs of 23 points and 14 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards held the Indiana Pacers to 36.9% shooting from the floor en route to a 108-89 romp on Sunday in Indianapolis.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 13

Donovan Mitchell avoids loss with huge fourth quarter

Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell avoids humiliating loss with huge fourth quarter

Nothing motivates an NBA star like the bright lights of a big game. A close second is the fear of humiliating defeat.

Keyonte George makes Jazz history in win over Grizzlies

Love, actually: Jazz veteran shoots down Grizzlies

Victor Wembanyama's return creates playoff atmosphere for NBA Cup semifinal

The most iconic game-winners in NBA history

The 'Active 30-point games in an NBA season leaders' quiz

Washington Wizards News / TV Insider / December 12

‘Jeopardy!’: Did Reigning Champ Will Riley Win Game 5?

[Warning: The following post contains MAJOR spoilers for the Friday, December 12, episode of Jeopardy!] Did four-day champion Will Riley win a full week of Jeopardy!?

Cam Whitmore News / Last Word On Sports / December 10

Wizards Are Learning About The Real Cam Whitmore Firsthand

The Washington Wizards are easily one of the worst teams in the NBA at the moment. With the rising cast of young stars without a true number one option, and veterans who haven’t lived up to their fullest potential, the team is no short of confusing and misled.

Cam Whitmore News / BasketballNews.com / December 8

Why Cam Whitmore Isn’t Playing for the Wizards

Cam Whitmore brought with him the electrifying potential that had followed him from Villanova to Houston and then to Washington via trade. A rebuilding team should invest in him because he's young, explosive, and has a lot of upside potential.