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Wizards Guard Hitting Sophomore Slump

The Washington Wizards 1-10 start to the 2025-26 season has brought plenty of ups-and-downs for nearly every player on the roster. Some players came out of the gate cold and recently found their footing.

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Wizards Failure to Finish Late Continues in Road Loss

Heading into their most recent game against the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons - on the road, no less - the Washington Wizards were down a starter and doubted by a double-digit tally.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 11

Why Wizards’ Rough Start Could Be a Good Thing

It’s easy to panic when the Washington Wizards stumble out of the gate, but this season’s early struggles might actually be the best thing that could happen to the franchise.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 11

Wizards Star Proving Dominant in Yet Another Category

Alex Sarr's sophomore leap has overwhelmed so many of the other on-court negatives that the Washington Wizards have already produced before playing a dozen games, and deservedly so.

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to lead their teams in points-per-game in 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Most triple-doubles in a season by NBA team' quiz

The 'Three-point leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / November 11

Wizards Waste Good Shooting, Lose By Giving Up 28 Offensive Rebounds

For much of the fourth quarter, it looked like the Wizards were going to secure their second win of the season. When they were up 10 with five minutes on the clock, I thought of what I thought could be a clever lead to this article, which may now never see the light of day because they squandered that lead and lost.

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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 / November 10

Studs and Duds From Wizards' Second Overtime Loss

Another game for the Washington Wizards has resulted in another loss. This result is becoming too familiar, but this one might be the most brutal loss of the entire rebuild so far.

Washington Wizards News / Larry Brown Sports / November 10

CJ McCollum had the ugliest missed game-winner in recent memory

CJ McCollum threw up one of the ugliest bricks of the season Monday with the game on the line against the Detroit Pistons. The Washington Wizards veteran was in the midst of a vintage performance on the road at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich.

Cam Whitmore News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 10

Wizards’ Cam Whitmore makes ‘bright future’ admission despite 1-9 start

The Washington Wizards are seeing what sticks while taking several shots at developing young players, and third-year forward Cam Whitmore is one of the most unpredictable ones.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 10

Wizards Facing Heavy Underdog Odds Against Pistons

The 1-9 Washington Wizards have made very few composite arguments for a redemptive season in their first season post-roster “overhaul”, if the changes

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 10

Struggling Wizards Take on Red Hot Pistons

The 1-9 Washington Wizards are set to take on the 8-2 Detroit Pistons, in a matchup between the 15th and first seed in the Eastern Conference. The Wizards are coming into this game as the coldest team in basketball, riding the tails of an eight game losing streak.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 10

Promising Young Centers Face off in Wizards vs. Pistons

The matchup between the Washington Wizards and Detroit Pistons on Nov. 10 is not only a matchup between two Eastern Conference teams. It’s also a matchup between two of the best young centers in the NBA.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / November 9

NBA corrects final score of Cavs-Wizards game after made free throw

Tre Johnson made the free throw. The arena saw it. Wizards fans saw it. The scoreboard did not. The rookie guard stepped to the line in the second quarter Friday in D.C.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 9

Wizards Emerging Star Shines Again in Latest Loss

After a semi-promising 1-1 start to the 2025-26 season, their usual spot at the rock bottom of the Eastern Conference appeared, to fans in D.C., to be newly and thankfully open.

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The '200 yard, three rushing TD games' quiz

The 'Most 150-rushing yard NFL games' quiz

The 'College Basketball 'Power 4' team names' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

Alex Sarr News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 9

Wizards' Alex Sarr Earns Glowing Praise From Cavaliers Coach

Very little about the Washington Wizards' first handful of games has made Alex Sarr's job any easier. His teammates in the backcourt have produced minimal productive guard-play, and his defensive responsibilities as the giant-stopper have forced him into a key role as both the load-bearing presence on defense and offense.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 9

Studs and Duds from Wizards' Eighth Loss in a Row

Another game in Capital One Arena unfortunately ended in a loss for the Washington Wizards. However, it might not be unfortunate, as this could be part of the plan for this season.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / November 9

Wizards’ Grit Returns, but Rebounding and Turnovers Doom Them

The Washington Wizards couldn’t complete a season sweep of the Dallas Mavericks, but last night’s loss was back to the competitive, feisty, entertaining brand of basketball they played for the first couple weeks of the 2025-26 season.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / November 8

Wizards vs. Mavericks final score: Washington loses to Dallas, 111-105

The Washington Wizards lost to the Dallas Mavericks 111 to 105 on Saturday night at Capital One Arena. The loss knocks Washington down to a 1-9 start while the Mavericks improve to 3-7.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 8

NBA Notes: Wizards, Cam Whitmore, Lakers, LeBron James, Sixers

No Bilal Coulibaly (lower left leg tightness). No Kyshawn George (illness). So Friday in Cleveland should have been a natural opening for Cam Whitmore.

Justin Champagnie News / The Lead / November 7

Justin Champagnie Proving His Worth in Limited Minutes

Justin Champagnie has not seen the floor much this season. Last season, he worked his way out of the G-League with his hustle. The 6’6” forward earned rotational minutes with the Wizards and was rewarded with a standard NBA contract as the season went along.

Washington Wizards News / Yardbarker / November 5

Alex Sarr making a much-needed leap for Wizards in year two

The Washington Wizards are off to a slow start this season. Their most promising young player is not.

Jaylen Brown puts up 35 as Celtics extend hex over Wizards

The best draft pick in the history of NBA franchise

Anthony Gill News / Last Word On Sports / November 5

Wizards Veteran Takes Advising Role At Rising D1 Program

Washington Wizards veteran forward Anthony Gill will be taking on a new task when he’s not representing the team on the NBA hardwood. A rising NCAA Division I school has enlisted Gill’s help to guide and develop the program.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / November 3

Washington Wizards Must Change Lineup Focus

With the return of Bilal Coulibaly, the Washington Wizards have been starting what should be considered a “tall ball” lineup. While the lineup features some of the stronger players on the team, it also has its downsides and doesn’t translate well to the court.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / November 2

Wizards Exercise 6 Key Players’ Team Options

The Washington Wizards have officially solidified the young core with six key players getting extended last week. The 2024 draft trio: Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington, Kyshawn George, and AJ Johnson all saw their third-year team options get picked up.

Ja Morant News / Yardbarker / November 2

Three potential trade destinations for Grizzlies' Ja Morant

The Memphis Grizzlies' (3-3) 2025-26 season is just six games old, yet issues have already begun to arise with star point guard Ja Morant.

Ja Morant suspension could be beginning of the end of guard's Grizzlies run

Morant expresses frustration with coaching staff after poor outing

Morant looked so checked out on Grizzlies in timeout huddle photo

The 25 greatest international players in NBA history

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / November 1

Wizards Notes: Bilal Coulibaly, Kyshawn George, Brian Keefe, draft

Bilal Coulibaly didn’t ease his way back. He announced himself. The third-year wing delivered an impressive season debut on Thursday in the Wizards’ loss to the Thunder, finishing with 16 points, eight rebounds, four assists, a steal and three blocks in just 24 minutes, as detailed by Josh Robbins of The Athletic.