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Wizards’ Alex Sarr makes ‘exciting’ All-Star Weekend admission after win vs. Trail Blazers

WASHINGTON, D.C. — It’s been a fun 48 hours for the Washington Wizards, as three of their players made the Castrol Rising Stars Challenge for the second straight year on Monday before they beat the Portland Trail Blazers 115-111 at Capital One Arena on Tuesday.

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Wizards' Young Defenders Spoil Deni Avdija's Homecoming

The Washington Wizards are still too early in the point of their rebuild to have many lore-filled matchups with any league-wide opponents. The vast majority of the roster remain on their rookie contracts, having only ever known the Wizards and the other prospects lining the rotation since joining the NBA.

Brian Keefe News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 28

Wizards' Brian Keefe Issues Statement on Minneapolis Shootings

The Washington Wizards have already played both games against the Minnesota Timberwolves, losing their first matchup in Minnesota 120-109 and their second in Washington 141-115.

Alex Sarr News / Last Word On Sports / January 28

Wizards Have Plans To Pair Alex Sarr With Double-Double Beast

WASHINGTON — The Washington Wizards sit 14th in the Eastern Conference, exactly where they want to be. Despite their 11 wins, there is plenty to be hopeful about in Washington.

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Deni Avdija News / Bullets Forever / January 28

Wizards Snap Losing Streak Against Avdija and Trail Blazers

The Wizards ended a nine-game losing streak by beating the Portland Trail Blazers, 115-111, in a chippy and kinda entertaining game, despite being nearly devoid of offensive competence.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 28

Wizards Recent Signing Could Lead to Marvin Bagley Trade

It is no secret that the Washington Wizards are dealing with injuries. Ahead of their matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers and former Wizards wing Deni Avdija, which resulted in a 115-111 win for the Wizards, the likes of Marvin Bagley III, Tristan Vukcevic, Trae Young, and Cam Whitmore were all ruled out due to their respective injuries.

Alex Sarr News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 28

Wizards Big Man Continues to Flash Immense Upside

The Washington Wizards avoided their second 10+ game losing streak of the 2025–26 season by sneaking out a 115–111 home win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 28

NBA roundup: Wizards edge Blazers, halt 9-game skid

Alex Sarr produced 29 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks as the Washington Wizards ended their nine-game losing streak with a 115-111 win over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 28

Trail Blazers' skid could make them sellers at trade deadline

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Deni Avdija News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 27

Wizards Take Down Deni Avdija, Trail Blazers

For the first time in weeks, the Washington Wizards have won a basketball game. They were welcoming a familiar face to town in Deni Avdija of the Portland Trail Blazers.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 27

Wizards’ Alex Sarr epically rejects Donovan Clingan with monster block

Alex Sarr is one of three Washington Wizards players who will have the opportunity to showcase their talents in front of a national audience in the 2026 Rising Stars Challenge, but local fans are already aware of the 7-footer’s ample abilities.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 27

Wizards end 9-game skid with win over Trail Blazers

Alex Sarr had 29 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks as the Washington Wizards ended their nine-game losing streak with a 115-111 win over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / January 27

Wizards vs. Trail Blazers final score: George and Sarr lead Washington to 115-111 win

The Washington Wizards defeated the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night, 115-111 at Capital One Arena. Washington didn’t just get a win tonight. They pushed the Blazers down to a sub .500 record as well.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 27

NBA Notes: Wizards, Trae Young, Hawks, Kristaps Porzingis, Celtics

Washington is taking a patient but intentional approach with Trae Young. Speaking to Mark Medina of EssentiallySports, Wizards GM Will Dawkins confirmed Young will remain sidelined through the All-Star break, though the team is not shutting him down for the season.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / January 27

Wizards GM Dawkins Talks Trae, Sarr, Coulibaly, Whitmore

Speaking to Mark Medina of EssentiallySports, Wizards general manager Will Dawkins confirmed that newly acquired point guard Trae Young will remain on the shelf through the All-Star break, but stressed that the team isn’t shutting him down for the season.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 27

Wizards’ Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George, Tre Johnson earn All-Star Weekend honors

The Washington Wizards are in the third year of a full-scale rebuild that’s been light on wins, but bountiful in developmental progress. That process was

Skal Labissiere News / Hoops Wire / January 27

Wizards sign former first-round pick Skal Labissiere to 10-day deal

The Wizards are giving Skal Labissiere another NBA look. Washington has agreed to sign the former first-round pick to a 10-day contract, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, via agent Daniel Hazan.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / January 27

Wizards, Skal Labissiere Agree To 10-Day Deal

The Wizards have agreed to sign big man Skal Labissiere to a 10-day contract, agent Daniel Hazan tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). A first-round pick in 2016, Labissiere appeared in 148 regular season games from 2016-19 for Sacramento and Portland, averaging 7.2 points and 4.5 rebounds in 17.5 minutes per night.