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Wizards Mid-Season Review: Stats, Young Core, And Outlook

The Washington Wizards have officially played the first 41 games of their 82-game season. It’s been an up-and-down ride so far, no doubt. From surprising risers to a January blockbuster, the Wizards have been a real franchise to watch heading into the end of the season.

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Wizards' Bub Carrington Emerging as a Playmaker

Many things can be said about the Washington Wizards’ 2025-26 season, and many more can be said about second-year guard Bub Carrington. After entering

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 18

Wizards Come Up Empty-Handed Against Nuggets

The Washington Wizards embarked on a lengthy, challenging West Coast trip, hoping to come away with a win. Unfortunately, they came up empty-handed, losing the last game of the road trip to the Denver Nuggets 121-115.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / January 17

Wizards at Nuggets final score: Washington loses final game of road trip, 121-115

The Washington Wizards lost to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night, 121-115. Washington began the first half with a slim 63-62 lead with Khris Middleton and Alex Sarr scoring in double figures and after getting out a first quarter rut.

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The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

How many of the players with at least 20 30-point, 10-assist games in NBA history can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple NBA scoring title winners' quiz

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The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 17

Odds Stacking in Wizards Favor as Wins Stack Against Them

The Washington Wizards’ recent 128–115 loss to the Sacramento Kings marked their fifth loss in a row and pushed Washington to 10–30 on the season. To many fans around the league, this may just seem like another run-of-the-mill loss for the Wizards and nothing to write home about given the track record they’ve built this year.

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The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise

It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 17

Three Trades Wizards Should Target at the Deadline

Even though the Washington Wizards already made a trade for Trae Young this season, it does not mean they will stop on the trade market. Trading for their new All-Star guard may just be the beginning of a new era in Washington.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / January 17

Wizards Lose But Still Can Say, “At Least We’re Not The Kings”

The best thing about the Sacramento Kings is that the Wizards can say, “At least we’re not the Sacramento Kings.” Yes, the Kings beat the Wizards, 128-115 last night.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / January 17

Wizards at Kings: Washington drops fifth straight in Sacramento, 128-115

The Washington Wizards lost to the Sacramento Kings 128-115 on Friday in a battle between bottom feeders at Golden 1 Center. The Wizards had to fight their way out of a huge hole they dug themselves in during the opening period.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 17

Wizards Unable to Dethrone Kings on the Road

Losing is starting to feel natural for the Washington Wizards, and that is not a statement that should ever be made. The squad is currently on a West Coast trip, taking on some of the California-based teams.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 16

Wizards land 19-year-old phenom in ESPN mock draft

The Washington Wizards will try their luck in the NBA Draft Lottery again this year after missing out on generational superstar Victor Wembanyama in 2023 as well as star prospects Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper in 2025.

Cam Whitmore News / Last Word On Sports / January 16

Wizards Forward Out For Season, Team Plans Moving Ahead

Washington Wizards forward Cam Whitmore has been out with an upper-extremity deep vein thrombosis in his shoulder since early December, playing his last game on 4th.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 16

What to Expect From Second-Half of Wizards Season

With the Washington Wizards nearly halfway through the 2025–26 season, fans have been given an ample sample size to form their assumptions about what this team is.

Washington Wizards News / EssentiallySports / January 16

'He’d Have His Own Rules': Wizards’ Alex Sarr on Guarding Trae Young, Team’s Outlook, 2026 All-Star Case and More (Exclusive)

Despite experiencing persistent losing, the Washington Wizards marvel at Alex Sarr’s steady growth as a two-way player. After Sarr received a rare ejection for collecting two technicals in a recent loss to the LA Clippers, the Wizards expressed appreciation that Sarr shows that he still cares during a challenging season.

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Cam Whitmore News / Field Level Media / January 15

Wizards say Cam Whitmore (deep vein thrombosis) out for year

The Washington Wizards have shut down Cam Whitmore for the remainder of the season as he continues to recover from deep vein thrombosis. The Wizards said the 21-year-old forward has begun a recovery process for his venous condition, initially revealed Dec.