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Why Bub Carrington Has Most Pressure on Wizards

Bub Carrington is about to experience a season unlike any other in his young NBA career. As he enters his second year with the Washington Wizards, Carrington faces a lot of pressure to lead a team in transition, especially after the franchise’s complex rebuilding efforts over the years.

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The Wizards raise season ticket prices and some fans aren’t happy about that

The Washington Wizards are expected to be the one of the worst teams in the NBA for the 2025-26 season. But ticket prices are expected to keep going up in most locations.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 17

Wizards Facing Backup Big Dilemma

The Washington Wizards enter the 2025-26 season with a plethora of questions surrounding the roster construction and distribution of minutes. Alex Sarr’s improved play in preseason has all but solidified himself as a staple atop Washington's rotation and rebuild, but with that said, the backup center spot remains a question.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 17

Five Takeaways From Wizards' Preseason Showing

The Washington Wizards have wrapped up their preseason, and they've given their fans a lot to think about in the few days between now and their regular season debut next week.

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The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

How many players to win the NBA MVP Award can you name in seven minutes?

The '60 points in an NBA game' quiz

The 'NBA franchise assist leaders' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / October 17

Impressions from a three-game Washington Wizards preseason

Once upon a time, the NBA exhibition season was eight games. When players were suspended or pay was pro-rated in some way (say for a 10-day contract), the salary was divided over 90 games, not the 82-game regular season schedule.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 16

Studs and Duds From Wizards Preseason Beatdown by Pistons

The Washington Wizards played their final preseason game against the Detroit Pistons, and it was ugly. The game started in disaster from the jump, as Bub Carrington was injured in the first few minutes.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / October 16

Wizards at Pistons final score: Washington falls 119-98 in preseason finale

The Washington Wizards got run out of the gym Thursday in their preseason finale, losing 119-98 to the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. The Pistons trotted out their projected starting lineup for this one, in a contest that felt like a dress rehearsal for both sides.

Malcolm Brogdon News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 16

Wizards Trade Path Open After Malcolm Brogdon Retirement

Former Washington Wizards player and former Sixth Man of the Year, Malcolm Brogdon, retired from the NBA this week. Brogdon did not spend much time in Washington, as his time with the Wizards was limited to 24 games last season.

Bilal Coulibaly News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 15

Wizards Preseason Standouts Making Bilal Coulibaly Trade Possible

The Washington Wizards' most intriguing player, Bilal Coulibaly, is sitting out the entirety of preseason due to an injury he suffered playing for Team France.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 15

Cam Whitmore Has High Expectations for Wizards

It is hard to come into a new situation that is in a bad place after leaving a former situation where you experienced a lot of success. Cam Whitmore is

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

Why Wizards’ Jordan Poole trade was necessary step toward long-awaited prosperity

WASHINGTON, D.C. — While conventional wisdom says not to read too much into the preseason, the Washington Wizards’ first two exhibition games suggested that they made the right moves over the summer.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 14

Wizards Veteran Showing Encouraging Signs in Preseason

In what was only the second preseason appearance for the Washington Wizards, Marvin Bagley III delivered a performance that should turn heads and ease some of the tension that will naturally surround Alex Sarr in his sophomore season.

Kyshawn George News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 14

Kyshawn George Should be Wizards' First Option

This season is ultimately a learning year for the Washington Wizards. New faces across the board with veteran CJ McCollum, DMV native Cam Whitmore, and the incoming rookie class for Washington that is headlined by Texas guard Tre Johnson.

Alex Sarr News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 14

Wizards Big Men Played Well Without Alex Sarr

Had it not been for a last-second score by their opponent this weekend, the Washington Wizards would be undefeated in the preseason. That's also because they beat the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden one day later.