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Wizards' Young Stars Building Relationship as Dual Closers

The Washington Wizards are still a long ways away from fielding a competitive nightly operation, but no one can take away the fact they have pieces of a potential NBA fixture.

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Wizards signaling unwillingness to part with younger players

The Wizards are open to doing business, but not at the expense of what they’re actually trying to build. According to Josh Robbins of The Athletic, Washington has made it clear to teams around the league that it won’t sacrifice development time or roles for its core young players.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 20

Wizards Rookie Providing Defensive Punch to Young Rotation

The Washington Wizards had to be relieved for a return home, likely exhausted after a west coast road trip that had no shortage of back-to-back games and beatdown losses.

Khris Middleton News / Hoops Wire / January 20

Wizards’ Khris Middleton viewed as trade or buyout candidate

The Wizards will keep their eyes open for another buy-low swing like the one they took on Trae Young, but league sources tell The Athletic’s Josh Robbins that is not the most likely way they operate at the trade deadline.

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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 / Bullets Forever / January 20

Midpoint Checkup: Wizards Are A Work In Progress

The first half of the 2025-26 season is history, and the Wizards season has at times inspired hope, frustration, and laughter. There have been puzzling

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 19

Wizards Need to Address Big Front Court Issue

Despite the Washington Wizards showing really positive signs nearly halfway through year three of a grueling rebuild, there is still a glaring hole that remains unattended to and will need to be fixed.

Trae Young News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 19

Wizards Remain Winless in the Trae Young Era

Heading back home from a disappointing West Coast trip, the Washington Wizards were hoping to bring life to the fanbase. The team welcomed the Los Angeles Clippers, who are one of the hottest teams in basketball right now, at Capital One Arena.

James Harden News / Bullets Forever / January 19

Wizards vs Clippers Recap: Wizards lose a close one to the Clippers, 110-106

Wizards lose their seventh straight game. Those pesky young Wizards fought in this game. This is despite the dominance of James Harden. As the game went on, the Wizards decided to double team Harden to get the ball out of his hands more.

Trae Young News / EssentiallySports / January 19

Wizards GM Dismisses Shutdown Rumors of Trae Young, Gives Return Update

The Washington Wizards had a big fish in Trae Young, but have to wait a bit longer to see him debut in their colors. He is recovering from MCL and quad injuries in his right leg.

Trae Young News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 19

Wizards’ Trae Young drops amazed 6-word take on rising teammate

Trae Young is yet to suit up for his new team, the Washington Wizards, as he continues to work his way back from a quad injury that would keep him out at least until after the All-Star break.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 18

Wizards Look Smart for Parting with CJ McCollum

We've got a long way to go before the Trae Young trade can be fully evaluated. It won't be until the four-time All-Star has finally suited up with the

Trae Young News / Last Word On Sports / January 18

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.

Bub Carrington News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 18

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

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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.

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.

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.

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 / 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.