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How Bad are the Wizards this Season?

There is no hiding it, the Washington Wizards could very well be the worst team in the National Basketball Association this season. After losing by 23 points to the Brooklyn Nets, another team tanking to get the first overall pick, things fell off the train tracks.

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Checking In on Wizards G-League Rookies

The Washington Wizards have proven themselves to be one of the worst teams in the NBA thus far this season, starting the year 1-12. Despite Washington's abysmal start, they have still taken a fairly conservative approach to this season, somewhat relying on older players to provide them with solid minutes.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / November 17

Wizards Veteran Hits Impressive Career Scoring Milestone

The Washington Wizards‘ season has started horribly, but that hasn’t stopped some players from adding to their career accomplishments. Washington’s lead guard, CJ McCollum, recently hit the 2,000 threes milestone, and now, Khris Middleton has hit a scoring milestone not many have hit before him.

Brian Keefe News / Bullets Forever / November 17

Brian Keefe will NOT be fired just because the Wizards are bad this season

So, the Washington Wizards have the worst record in the NBA this season at 1-12 (tied with the Indiana Pacers) after losing to the Brooklyn Nets last night.

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The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz

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Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 17

Wizards Held Player-Only Meeting After Latest Loss

The Washington Wizards, while technically not alone in posting a league-worst, 1-12 record through 13 games this season, still appear by a shameful long-shot to be the absolute most treacherous team in the NBA.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 17

When Will the Wizards Win Again?

The Washington Wizards have once again lost in demoralizing fashion. This time at the hands of a fellow one-win (now two) team in the Brooklyn Nets. Not only did Washington lose to Brooklyn, but they were dominated, losing 106-129.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / November 17

In “Best Chance to Win,” Wizards Collect 11th Straight Loss

Sure, the Wizards lost by 23 to a Brooklyn Nets squad sporting an identical 1-11 record, but it marked a resounding success — Washington snapped a six-game streak of allowing opponents at least 12 offensive rebounds, and a two-game streak giving up at least 20 offensive boards.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / November 16

Wizards vs Nets final score: Washington defends poorly in 129-106 loss

Going into this one, the Wizards were trying to avoid extending their losing streak to an embarrassing 11 game losing streak, and facing the Brooklyn Nets at home was probably an opportunity from Heaven.

Will Riley News / Last Word On Sports / November 15

Wizards Rookie To Make Great Impact In G-League

Washington Wizards General Manager Will Dawkins said they would “heavily utilize” the team’s G-League affiliate this season. Now, in early November, he’s fulfilling his promise.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 15

Early Mock NBA Draft Outlines Wizards Future

Is it still really early in the 2025-26 season? Yes, absolutely. All the same, anyone who thinks that this Washington Wizards roster is suited to turn their losing run around and, by some miracle, make the playoffs likely hasn't been watching the footage.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / November 14

John Wall reacts to whether his Wizards jersey number would be retired

John Wall hasn’t been retired from the NBA for very long. But as the Washington Wizards’ career leader in assists and the centerpiece behind Washington’s exciting playoff runs in the 2010s, there is speculation about whether his No.

Alex Sarr News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 14

Wizards Star Carrying Herculean Defensive Burden

Alex Sarr isn't just enjoying arguably the firmest sophomore leaps of anyone in his admittedly-lacking 2024 NBA Draft class. The Washington Wizards center is quickly lapping some of the fiercest big men in the game in ascending to star status, and he's shouldering more than meets the eye.

Brian Keefe News / Last Word On Sports / November 14

Is Brian Keefe Really The Answer For Washington?

The Washington Wizards and head coach Brian Keefe haven’t gotten off to a great start. The Wizards are currently sitting at 1-11, and are only favored to win one game for the rest of November.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 14

Wizards Defense at Bottom of the Barrel

The Washington Wizards start to the 2025-26 season has brought about an immense amount of questions on both sides of the basketball. Although Washington has their fair share of struggles on the offensive end, most of those lie within underperforming personnel.

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Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 14

Wizards Make Good on Promise to Utilize G League

The Washington Wizards lack most of the core tenets that most winning situations already have established, with their shortage of ready-made NBA contributors shining as the most obvious cause for their early 1-11 record.

Will Riley News / Bullets Forever / November 14

Wizards assign Riley to G League

The Washington Wizards have assigned Will Riley to the Capital City Go-Go, the team announced Friday. Riley, 19, was selected by Washington with the No.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 14

Wizards’ Current Roster Isn’t Built to Compete

The lowest spot in the Eastern Conference, for almost the entirety of the last two seasons, has belonged almost solely to the woeful Washington Wizards.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 14

Three Trades Wizards Should Attempt This Season

The season for the Washington Wizards is not going as they imagined at all. The good thing about this means they can now embrace the tank and secure a top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 13

Wizards Must Address Embarrassing Defensive Issue

The Washington Wizards continue to find themselves on the wrong end of blowouts, and their most recent loss to the Houston Rockets serves as yet another alarming example of how bad things have gotten defensively.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 13

How Bad are the Wizards Really?

The Washington Wizards have started the 2025-26 an abysmal 1-11, putting them in talks as the worst team in basketball. Although it is no secret that the Wizards are planning on bottoming out — in hopes of gaining a top pick in the seemingly loaded 2026 class — this poor start has still come as quite the surprise.

C.J. McCollum News / Larry Brown Sports / November 10

CJ McCollum had the ugliest missed game-winner in recent memory

CJ McCollum threw up one of the ugliest bricks of the season Monday with the game on the line against the Detroit Pistons. The Washington Wizards veteran was in the midst of a vintage performance on the road at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich.

Cam Whitmore News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 10

Wizards’ Cam Whitmore makes ‘bright future’ admission despite 1-9 start

The Washington Wizards are seeing what sticks while taking several shots at developing young players, and third-year forward Cam Whitmore is one of the most unpredictable ones.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / November 9

NBA corrects final score of Cavs-Wizards game after made free throw

Tre Johnson made the free throw. The arena saw it. Wizards fans saw it. The scoreboard did not. The rookie guard stepped to the line in the second quarter Friday in D.C.

Alex Sarr News / Yardbarker / November 5

Alex Sarr making a much-needed leap for Wizards in year two

The Washington Wizards are off to a slow start this season. Their most promising young player is not.

Jaylen Brown puts up 35 as Celtics extend hex over Wizards

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Anthony Gill News / Last Word On Sports / November 5

Wizards Veteran Takes Advising Role At Rising D1 Program

Washington Wizards veteran forward Anthony Gill will be taking on a new task when he’s not representing the team on the NBA hardwood. A rising NCAA Division I school has enlisted Gill’s help to guide and develop the program.