Washington Wizards: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Wizards Outfought by Thunder for 15th Consecutive Loss

If you skipped watching this game and just saw the box score, you’d probably think this was a pro forma elite team stomps on tanking team NBA win. And you wouldn’t be totally wrong: Oklahoma City Thunder scored 132 points, won by 21, and got 40 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and 20 rebounds and 10 assists from Isaiah Hartenstein.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / March 21

Wizards vs. Thunder Recap: Wizards Lose to Thunder, 132-111

Washington drops this one, 132-111. The Wizards battled in this one on the strength of 3-point shooting (44 percent) to start out the first half, which kept them within striking distance of the Thunder.

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How many of the oldest players to score 30 points or more in a game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

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.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / March 21

Wizards’ Trae Young likely done for season

It looks like Trae Young’s season is over. The Wizards announced Saturday that Young reinjured his right quadriceps during Monday’s game against Golden State.

Trae Young News / Field Level Media / March 21

Wizards G Trae Young (quad, back) does not need surgery

Washington Wizards point guard Trae Young is dealing with a right quadriceps contusion and lower back irritation, the team announced Saturday. "Both injuries are being treated conservatively and will not require surgery at this time," the team said in a press release.

Trae Young News / Hoops Rumors / March 21

Wizards’ Trae Young Dealing With Quad, Back Injuries

It appears that Trae Young won’t return to the court this season. The Wizards announced on Saturday that Young reinjured his right quadriceps, sustaining a contusion during the third quarter of their game against Golden State on Monday.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

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.

Alex Sarr News / Bullets Forever / March 21

The pros and cons of an Alex Sarr-Anthony Davis frontcourt

In Michael Winger’s January 2026 press conference, he said that the Wizards have completed their “reconstruction phase.” Not long after, the Wizards made

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 21

Everything You Need to Know Ahead of Wizards vs. Thunder

There are just a few games left in the NBA season, and Washington Wizards fans are ready for this season to be done with. This has been another year of rebuilding and tanking, but it should be the last for a while.

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Anthony Davis News / Athlon Sports / March 20

Frustration Grows After Wizards Announce Anthony Davis News

The Anthony Davis era has yet to officially begin for the Washington Wizards. It has been over six weeks since the Wizards brought Davis in via a blockbuster three-team trade with the Dallas Mavericks.

Tristan Vukcevic News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 20

Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic Embracing Post-Signing Relief

The Washington Wizards are still in the "consideration" phase regarding most of their soon-to-be extension-eligible prospects. It's one of the most unavoidable

Anthony Davis News / Hoops Wire / March 20

Wizards’ Anthony Davis to be re-evaluated at end of March

The Wizards are encouraged, just not there yet with Anthony Davis. Davis had his left hand reevaluated Thursday in Los Angeles, with the team saying his recovery is “progressing positively.” The catch is the volar plate ligament hasn’t fully healed, leaving his timeline unchanged.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 20

Wizards Continue Careening Towards Secure Draft Pick

There was one a time when the Washington Wizards seemingly couldn't seem to stop winning. Occasional victories aren't much for any contending team to hang their hat on, but that's not the Wizards' problem quite yet.

Anthony Davis News / Field Level Media / March 20

Wizards' Anthony Davis (hand) needs more time to heal

The Washington Wizards will have to continue to wait for Anthony Davis to make his debut since a Feb. 5 trade, with the forward/center needing more time to heal the ligament damage in his left hand, the team announced Friday.

Anthony Davis News / Hoops Rumors / March 20

Wizards To Reevaluate Anthony Davis At End Of Month

Anthony Davis had the ligament damage in his left hand reevaluated on Thursday in Los Angeles, according to the Wizards, who announced today in a press release that the big man’s recovery “continues to progress positively” (Twitter link).

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 19

Cade Cunningham's injury spotlights Pistons' trade-deadline inaction

Cade Cunningham is out for at least two weeks with a collapsed lung. That's bad news for the Detroit Pistons' playoff ambitions.

Medical expert explains why Cade Cunningham's situation isn't as scary as it sounds

Pistons’ Cade Cunningham exits with back spasms, status unclear

Jalen Duren exits early as Pistons dominate Wizards again

The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 19

4 March Madness players for Wizards fans to watch besides the Big 3

As the Washington Wizards finish tanking over the final three weeks of the NBA regular season, college basketball has begun March Madness, also known as the NCAA Tournament.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 18

Pistons center Jalen Duren makes franchise history in career-best game

In leading the Detroit Pistons to victory on Tuesday night, Jalen Duren made fans remember franchise icon Isiah Thomas.

Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander keeps two streaks alive

If the shoe fits: OKC's Alex Caruso gets technical foul for sneaky play

SuperSonics name, history will return to Seattle if NBA expands

Hornets announcer Eric Collins takes a shot at Tyler Herro during game

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Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / March 16

Wizards Could Create A New Rivalry If League Votes To Expand

The Washington Wizards could be in the early stages of building a new conference rival. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the league’s Board of Governors is set to conduct the first round of voting for a possible two-team expansion by the end of March.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / March 13

Wizards, Nets Eliminated From Postseason Contention

The Wizards and Nets were both eliminated from postseason contention on Thursday night when each team lost, per Keith Smith of Spotrac (Twitter link). Washington dropped to 16-49 after losing in overtime at Orlando on Thursday.