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Wizards' Quiet Depth Prompting Power Rankings Jump

"Tank losses" have become a hot topic amongst the Washington Wizards' fan base; whenever they're faced up against another team near the bottom of the NBA's league-wide standings, dropping such a matchup is usually wise in worsening their own record and promoting their odds of landing a pick within the upper-most echelon in the draft.

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Newest Wizards Guard Has Stellar Debut Despite Loss

The Washington Wizards acquired a new guard right before the NBA trade market closed for the season. Not four-time NBA All-Star Trae Young, but former Dallas Maverick Jaden Hardy.

Washington Wizards News / Yardbarker / February 12

ESPN report casts doubt on Anthony Davis' extension chances

The Wizards acquired the 10-time All-Star big man for a package primarily made up of expiring salaries and mediocre draft picks.

Cooper Flagg news dampens excitement for NBA All-Star Weekend

Wizards' Alex Sarr sidelined for Rising Stars game due to hamstring strain

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The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

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The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?

The 'Most 30-point NBA games' quiz

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / February 12

Wizards Sophomore Out Of Rising Stars Game Due To Injury

The Washington Wizards had three selections for the NBA’s Castrol Rising Stars Game this All-Star Weekend. Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George, and Tre Johnson are some of the league’s brightest talents.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 12

Cooper Flagg, Alex Sarr replacements for NBA All-Star Weekend festivities

Dallas Mavericks rookie star Cooper Flagg and Washington Wizards second-year standout Alex Sarr were expected to be two of the featured names participating in the 2026 Rising Stars during NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / February 12

Alex Sarr To Miss Two Weeks With Hamstring Strain

Alex Sarr has suffered a hamstring strain that will sideline him for roughly two weeks, the Wizards announced (via Twitter). That means Sarr won’t be available for Friday’s Rising Stars game at All-Star Weekend.

Alex Sarr News / Yardbarker / February 12

Wizards' Sarr sidelined for Rising Stars game due to hamstring strain

Wizards' Alex Sarr sidelined for Rising Stars game due to hamstring strain

Sarr has started 41 of the team's 53 games in 2025-26. He is averaging a career-high 17.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.0 blocks per game.

The 'Triple-doubles from the 2020-21 NBA season' quiz

The 25 greatest NBA players six feet tall or under

Sharife Cooper News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 12

Young Guard Having Career Resurgence With Wizards

One of, if not the single most fun storylines to come out of the Washington Wizards’ 2025-26 season is the career resurgence of guard Sharife Cooper. The once highly touted five-star recruit seemed to be on the way out of the NBA, spending the last three seasons of his career bouncing between various G-League organizations.

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Anthony Davis News / Hardwood Heroics / February 12

'He Has a Very Complete Game' – Washington Wizards Star Explains Why Anthony Davis is a Seamless Fit for the Team

Gilbert Arenas is not the only fan of the Anthony Davis trade to the Washington Wizards, as Alex Sarr also gave his seal of approval. According to the former second overall pick, he’s excited to learn more and play alongside one of the league’s premier big men.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 11

New-look Cavs having themselves a time, wallop Wizards along the way

Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 138-113 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. 1. This is the type of fun the Cavs and their fans have been waiting for all season.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / February 11

Wizards at Cavaliers final score: Washington trampled in Cleveland, 138-113

The Washington Wizards were outclassed from the opening tip on Wednesday in a 138-113 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. The Wiz were outscored 23-5 in the opening five minutes as the Cavs got a sizzling shooting night from Donovan Mitchell and especially Sam Merrill, who combined for 15 of those early points.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 11

Wizards Unable to Handle Red-Hot Cavaliers on the Road

Although the Washington Wizards' injury report improved heading into this game, it was not enough to come away with a win. The Wizards hit the road before the All-Star break to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are one of the hottest teams in the league right now.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 11

Why Wizards’ tank is symptom of flawed NBA system

The Washington Wizards are one of several NBA teams that are incentivized to lose right now. They have the league’s third-worst record at 14-38 entering Wednesday’s road matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and they need to finish in the bottom four to guarantee the retention of their top-eight protected draft pick.

Jeremy Sochan News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 11

Analyzing How Jeremy Sochan Could Fit With Wizards

The Washington Wizards have some open roster space left to play around with, a direct result of their recent Anthony Davis trade. In sending most of their

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 11

Wizards Welcome Back Key Contributor Before Cavaliers Matchup

The Washington Wizards have one more game until the All-Star break hits. This game is against the new look Cleveland Cavaliers, and it will be a tough one.

Kadary Richmond News / Hoops Rumors / February 11

Kadary Richmond Signs 10-Day Contract With Wizards

The Wizards have filled the open spot on their 15-man roster by signing guard Kadary Richmond to a 10-day contract, the team announced today in a press release.

Jaxson Hayes News / HITC / February 11

Washington Wizards mascot planning legal action against LA Lakers star Jaxson Hayes for shoving him

The Washington Wizards’ mascot is preparing to sue Los Angeles Lakers forward Jaxson Hayes after being shoved during pregame introductions. The altercation took place on January 30 when Hayes pushed G-Wiz on the court before tip-off.

Washington Wizards News / The Lead / February 9

The Wizards Are Moving On to the Next Phase of the Rebuild

The District’s out-of-left-field move shocked the NBA world, as the Wizards surfaced as a contender in the Anthony Davis sweepstakes, leaving competing teams like Toronto and Atlanta in the dust. A day before the highly anticipated trade deadline, the Washington Wizards unexpectedly made headlines.

Washington Wizards News / EssentiallySports / February 9

D’Angelo Russell Breaks Silence After Wizards GM Announces Decision on Future

The trade is done, but the situation is anything but settled. Just days after landing with the Washington Wizards, D’Angelo Russell’s future with the franchise is already in question, and the guard finally responded in public.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / February 9

Wizards Tell Former All-Star To Stay Home

The Washington Wizards have been extremely active in the NBA landscape this season. Trading for two former All-Stars, Anthony Davis and Trae Young, is one thing, but now, after the trade deadline, they are finalizing their roster.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / February 8

Wizards GM Expects Anthony Davis To Return This Season

NBA insider Chris Haynes recently reported that Anthony Davis, who was traded from Dallas to Washington last week, was expected miss the remainder of the 2025/26 campaign to recover from hand and groin injuries.