The Washington Wizards were on the opposing side of a historic contest. In that game, Miami Heat center and three-time NBA All-Star Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, making it the second-highest scoring game in NBA history.
Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe didn’t mince his words about Bam Adebayo’s 83-point performance during their 150-129 loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday night.
Washington Wizards coach Brian Keefe certainly did not seem to be in the mood to congratulate Bam Adebayo after the Miami Heat center dropped 83 points on his team Tuesday night.
The Washington Wizards were not the protagonist of their 150-129 loss to the Miami Heat. They weren't even close to the main story, more resembling a spectator rather than an opponent in watching Heat star Bam Adebayo score 83 points for the second-highest on-game total since Wilt Chamberlain's crossed the century mark over 50 years ago.
Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.
The Washington Wizards drop to 16–48 on the year following a dominant loss at the hands of the Miami Heat. The Heat were led by forward Bam Adebayo, who had a historic scoring night, dropping the second-most points in NBA history and finishing with 83.
Fresh off a historic rookie game, Julian “Juju” Reese matched up against his former high school and college teammate, Derik Queen. The two St. Frances Academy and University of Maryland alumni shared a special full-circle moment on the NBA hardwood, joined by their former high school teammate Bub Carrington and AAU teammate Cam Whitmore.
For 20 years, Sam Mitchell has held on to one grudge. He wished Kobe Bryant had scored 81 points against a team that was not his. On March 10. 2026, Brian Keefe was in his unenviable shoes.
Another game, another loss. The Washington Wizards lost to the Miami Heat, 150-129 on Tuesday night. Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo scored a franchise-record 83 points, shooting 20-of-43 from the field and making 36-of-43 free throws tonight.
Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.
The Washington Wizards remain firmly in the lottery conversation as the regular season winds down, struggling to string together wins in what has been a disappointing campaign.
Contrary to popular opinion, Jordan Poole left a lasting impact on the Washington Wizards during his two-season tenure, as his former teammates spoke glowingly about the one-time NBA champion in a recent interview with The Athletic’s Josh Robbins.
The hype surrounding the Washington Wizards is the highest it has arguably been in years, as the Trae Young tenure is getting underway, which means fans are back in seats and excited to watch the Wizards play.
It’s no secret that the Washington Wizards are a breeding ground for young talent. But among the list of promising Wiz-Kids, few have a story like Sharife Cooper.
The Washington Wizards made several headlines after acquiring four-time NBA All-Star Trae Young and 10-time NBA All-Star Anthony Davis. Both trades made the media world go berserk, even if Davis may not play for the rest of the season.
After years of becoming an NBA star in Atlanta, Trae Young recently made his Washington Wizards debut while ushering in what fans hope to be a new era of basketball.
It’s fair to say the half-decade-long tank the Washington Wizards have been building will soon be no more. Their new All-Star duo of Trae Young and Anthony Davis will lead the young and hungry core into one of the most competitive eras of franchise history.
The Washington Wizards are now two games into the Trae Young era, and by now fans have been given a solid taste of what things will look like. Young has showcased his ability to elevate the team offensively, making those around him better and maximizing their skill sets.
Big man Alex Sarr isn’t on the Wizards‘ injury report for Sunday’s game at New Orleans, which means he’ll be back in action tonight. Sarr, the second overall pick in the 2024 draft, has been out since February 8 due to a strained hamstring.
Every player’s path to the NBA is different. From the 2025 draft class alone, multiple rookies have already found a way to make an impact during their debut campaign despite starting from different points.
Angel Reese has had plenty of experience being in the spotlight, but it’s been her younger brother Julian Reese’s turn this past week, and she’s been supporting him from the sidelines every step of the way.
The Washington Wizards witnessed a breakout game from Julian Reese on Thursday night, and afterward the rookie opened up about the influence of his sister Angel Reese.
Kyshawn George suffered a partial tear of the UCL in his left elbow and will be reevaluated in three weeks, the Wizards announced (via Twitter). The team states that it plans to treat the injury “conservatively,” so there’s no guarantee that George will return before the season ends on April 12.