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Donovan Mitchell Has High Praise for Wizards Rookie

The 2025-26 NBA season hasn't been too kind to the Washington Wizards. The team holds a 1-14 record following a loss to the Toronto Raptors, and there hasn't been much for Wizards fans to smile about. Even with a difficult start, there have been a few bright spots on the roster, including rookie guard Tre Johnson.

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How Much Blame Does Wizards' Coaching Staff Deserve?

The Washington Wizards have had just about the worst imaginable start to the 2025–26 season, posting just one win through the first 15 games of the season.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / November 22

Wizards Keep Perfect NBA Cup Record: 0 Wins. Ever.

Another NBA Cup game, another 30-point loss for the Washington Wizards. This one was at the hands of the Toronto Raptors, who became the first team this season to secure a spot in the Cup’s knockout round.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / November 21

Wizards vs. Raptors final score: Washington battered by superior Toronto team, 140-110

Just last year, a Toronto Raptors versus Washington Wizards match-up would have been a battle of two rebuilding teams at the bottom of the NBA standings.

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Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 21

Which Wizards should be in new, smaller rotation amid Will Dawkins declaration

The Washington Wizards’ 129-106 home loss to the 1-11 Brooklyn Nets on Sunday made the entire organization step back and evaluate what it needs to do to be more competitive.

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

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Bilal Coulibaly News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 21

‘Air’ Bilal Coulibaly starts Wizards-Raptors game with a slam

Bilal Coulibaly pulled off a tremendous dunking highlight in the Washington Wizards’ matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Coulibaly is going through the third season of his NBA career.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 21

Wizards Lose Two Centers for Raptors Game

The Washington Wizards just received some brutal injury news ahead of their NBA Cup matchup against the Toronto Raptors. Alex Sarr and Marvin Bagley III are both listed as out for the matchup, leaving Tristan Vukcevic as the lone center on the roster.

Khris Middleton News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 21

Khris Middleton Slowly Settling Into Wizards' Wing Rotation

The Washington Wizards' 1-13 record wouldn't shown it, but they've picked up a few lessons from their two seasons and counting of their extensive rebuild.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / November 21

Should Washington Trade For Rival’s Dissatisfied Star?

The Washington Wizards have made numerous trades attempting to finally crack their competitive problems. From trading Kyle Kuzma and Jordan Poole for expiring contracts to draft night deals to help fulfill roster needs, the front office has put the roster through the ringer.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 21

Insider Makes Bold Claim for Wizards’ Rising Star

Little has gone right for the Washington Wizards through their first month of the season, evidenced in their sole win getting quickly buried by a league-high 12-game losing streak that currently has them buried behind a 1-13 record.

LaMelo Ball News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 21

Wizards Should Avoid Trading for Lamelo Ball

The Washington Wizards fanbase is making it known they want change. Trade simulations have been circulating on social media, trying to move on from veteran players to acquire young talent.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 21

Wizards Forward Continues to Shine Despite Team's Struggles

The Washington Wizards lost again, and nobody who is honest can say that they’re surprised. Having dropped twelve matches straight, expectations for the Wizards’ 2025-26 season quickly devolved from steady, marked improvement from the last two years into potentially one of the worst runs in franchise history.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 21

Wizards Aim to Snap Losing Streak vs. Red-Hot Raptors

The 1–13 Washington Wizards are taking on the 10–5 Toronto Raptors in their second game in the 2025 NBA Cup. Washington aims to break both their 12-game losing streak and winless NBA Cup streak.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / November 20

Wizards possibly down two centers vs. Toronto

The Washington Wizards have listed Alex Sarr (left big toe soreness) as questionable for Friday’s game against the Toronto Raptors. Sarr missed Wednesday’s 120-109 loss with the same injury.

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Corey Kispert News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 20

Wizards Should Have Traded Corey Kispert

Close to two months into the NBA season, the Washington Wizards have undoubtedly established themselves as one of the worst teams in the NBA. It was widely expected that there would be some growing pains as the team entered the season with one of the league's younger rosters, and that has undoubtedly been the case.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / November 20

The Dark Side Of The Washington Wizards’ Strong Tank

While many aren’t happy with how the Washington Wizards‘ season has started, no one can deny it’s been an excellent start to one of their last tanking seasons.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / November 20

Wizards Rally Late but Never Really Threaten Wolves

In the second quarter, it looked like the Wizards were going to get trucked yet again. They managed to score just two points in the first six minutes of the second quarter and fell behind by as much as 27 in the period.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 19

Wolves grab big lead, fend off Wizards' comeback bid

Julius Randle totaled 32 points, 10 rebounds and six assists on Wednesday, helping the Minnesota Timberwolves hold off the Washington Wizards for a 120-109 victory in Minneapolis.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / November 19

Wizards at Timberwolves: Washington loses battle in Minnesota, 120-109

The Washington Wizards saw their comeback efforts fall short on Wednesday in a 120-109 road loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Wizards followed a similar script in the first quarter.

Washington Wizards News / The Lead / November 19

Alex Sarr Is Hitting On His Year-Two Improvements

Alex Sarr has made major strides in his game during his second season. The mindset switched for him this offseason when he decided to play closer to the basket and use his size on the interior.

Kyshawn George News / Hoops Wire / November 18

NBA Notes: Sixers, Paul George, Mavericks, Wizards, Kyshawn George

Paul George finally got back on the court Monday against his old team (Clippers), and the Sixers kept things simple with a minutes restriction. He finished with nine points and seven boards in 21 minutes and looked exactly how you’d expect after eight months off — rusty, but relieved.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 18

Why Wizards must honor John Wall like Bulls with Derrick Rose

The rebuilding Washington Wizards are having a tough time, as their 1-12 record is the second-worst in the NBA entering Tuesday’s slate. That’s partly why they should hang franchise legend John Wall’s jersey in the Capital One Arena rafters expeditiously.

Khris Middleton News / Last Word On Sports / November 17

Wizards Veteran Hits Impressive Career Scoring Milestone

The Washington Wizards‘ season has started horribly, but that hasn’t stopped some players from adding to their career accomplishments. Washington’s lead guard, CJ McCollum, recently hit the 2,000 threes milestone, and now, Khris Middleton has hit a scoring milestone not many have hit before him.