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Trae Young gets ejected before his first game with the Wizards

Trae Young hilariously got his first ejection with the Washington Wizards before even playing a single minute for his new team. The Wizards’ midseason addition got tossed from Monday’s game against the Houston Rockets during an altercation that occurred in the third quarter at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

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Bilal Coulibaly Could Be Wizards' Next Contract Extension

The Washington Wizards are looking into the next phase of their build. After taking years developing their hand-drafted prospects and investing assets into outside stars like Trae Young and Anthony Davis, the team is ready to move from rebuilding to competing, and they've revealed as such over their last week of moves.

Trae Young News / Hoops Wire / March 2

Trae Young to make Wizards debut Thursday vs. Jazz

Trae Young is set to suit up for the Washington Wizards for the first time. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the four-time All-Star will make his team debut Thursday night against the Utah Jazz.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 40-point NBA games' quiz

The 'NBA rookie 3-point leaders' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

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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 / Washington Wizards on SI / March 2

Early Returns From Wizards' Hectic Trade Deadline

After trade rumors circulated throughout the first half of the season, the Washington Wizards capitalized on a relatively open market, making two blockbuster moves prior to the deadline.

Washington Wizards News / Larry Brown Sports / March 2

Wizards finally set a date for Trae Young’s debut

After waiting for nearly two months, Washington Wizards fans will finally get to see Trae Young suit up for his new team. Young is set to make his Wizards debut on Thursday when the team hosts the Utah Jazz, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.

Trae Young News / Hoops Rumors / March 2

Trae Young To Make Wizards Debut Thursday

Trae Young will make his Wizards debut on Thursday against Utah, tweets Shams Charania of ESPN. A four-time All-Star, Young was traded to Washington on January 9 but has yet to play for the Wizards due to right knee and quad issues.

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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.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 2

Everything You Need to Know Ahead of Wizards vs. Rockets

The Washington Wizards are hosting the Houston Rockets in their first game in March, hoping to forget the rough February games they had. This game has huge implications for both teams.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 2

Wizards Rookie Guard is Quickly Evolving His Skillset

Despite the Washington Wizards having an underwhelming season thus far purely from a wins and losses perspective, there are still multiple positives that the team can take away from this year.

Washington Wizards News / TheSheGotGame / March 1

Angel Reese Shares Pride After Brother Signs With Washington Wizards

Angel Reese’s brother’s childhood dreams came to fruition, and Angel’s move proved that she’s her brother’s biggest supporter. The WNBA star’s younger brother, Julian, signed a two-way contract with the Washington Wizards on February 28.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / March 1

Wizards Can’t Outshoot Their Laughable Defense in Loss to Raptors

The Wizards keep doing the improbable this season. Last night, for example, they shot 47.1% from three, were +15 on the scoreboard from deep (16 made threes to Toronto’s 9), and lost by nine.

Washington Wizards News / Fadeaway World / February 28

Wizards Have Had Fewer Wins Since The 1997-98 Season Than Tim Duncan, Who Retired 10 Years Ago

The Washington Wizards have been one of the least successful franchises in recent NBA history, but you might be surprised by just how bad they have been over the last 30 or so years.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / February 27

Wizards May Be Failing Guards’ Last Shot In The NBA

The Dallas Mavericks and Washington Wizards completed the biggest blockbuster trade this season right before the deadline in early February. With that, Washington gained the 10-time NBA All-Star Anthony Davis, among others, while Dallas received several expiring contracts and draft capital.

Washington Wizards News / NBA Draft on SI / February 27

2025 NBA Draft Second-Round Pick Earns Standard Contract from Wizards

This year's crop of rookies has performed well during the 2025-26 campaign. A number of players from the 2025 NBA Draft have starred for their teams, or at least shown solid upside.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / February 26

Which 8 Players Would The Wizards Protect If The NBA Expands?

One very hot topic around the association at the moment is that the NBA could be looking to expand relatively soon. With that, every team in the NBA will have to make crucial roster decisions that could turn out to be extremely costly in terms of young potential and veteran talent.