Washington Wizards: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

The Knicks were intentional about benching their starters against the Wizards

The Washington Wizards beat the New York Knicks, 120-103 on Monday on the second night of a back-to-back in the preseason. Washington is now 1-1 and has some positive momentum before heading into their next game.

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.

Miami Heat News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz

How many of the Team USA Men's Basketball coaches to represent the United States at the Olympics can you name?

The 'NBA triple-doubles leaders' quiz

The 'Scoring leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

The 'NBA franchise assist leaders' quiz

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

Brian Keefe News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 13

Why Patience is Key for Wizards

This season, the Washington Wizards aren’t so much chasing quick fixes as they are preaching and exercising patience. That’s not a mark of weakness. Rather, it is a sign of long-term conviction.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 13

Three Stats That Stood Out in Wizards vs. Raptors

In a game that saw two teams score a combined 225 points on Sunday at the Capital One Arena, the Washington Wizards came up short against the Toronto Raptors, 113-112.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / October 13

Brothers, Blocks, and Bricks: Takeaways from Wizards’ Preseason Loss to Raptors

The first rule of preseason NBA basketball is to not take anything seriously. It’s an exhibition of NBA basketball, but it’s not really NBA basketball.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 12

Studs and Duds From Wizards Preseason Loss to Raptors

The Washington Wizards dropped their first preseason matchup to the Toronto Raptors 113-112. The squad made a remarkable comeback in the fourth quarter, giving themselves a chance to win it with 4.2 seconds remaining.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / October 12

Wizards vs. Raptors final score: Washington loses 113-112 in first preseason game

The Washington Wizards lost to the Toronto Raptors, 113-112 on Sunday afternoon at Capital One Arena. Toronto improved to 3-1 for the preseason while Washington is 0-1 since today was their first preseason game.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 12

Two Bold Predictions for Wizards vs. Raptors

The Washington Wizards will be away from the nation's capitol when they play the Toronto Raptors. This will be the first of three preseason games for the Wizards in the next four days.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 12

Potentially Historic Trade Between Wizards and Raptors

The Washington Wizards play their first preseason game on Sunday, a little less than 500 miles away. The NBA's worst Eastern Conference team in 2025 will look to do better, starting with an exhibition contest against the Toronto Raptors.

Tre Johnson News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 12

Wizards' Tre Johnson Aims to Improve Key Stat

Fans are buzzing with excitement when it comes to Tre Johnson. The Washington Wizards are not going to be contenders by any means this season. However, it will still be an exciting season.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The '2024 TD catch leaders by team' quiz

The 'NFL total touchdown pass leaders' quiz

The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 12

Three Things to Watch During Wizards Preseason Slate

The Washington Wizards play the fewest preseason games in the NBA, with only three. The reason is a mystery, as no one knows why the team is playing so few games.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 11

Sophomore Duo Could Help Wizards Make Big Leap

The Washington Wizards enter the new NBA season with renewed optimism and a belief that their young core is ready to take the next step. After a rebuilding year filled with growing pains, two second-year players, Alex Sarr and Bub Carrington, stand at the center of this potential turnaround.