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On YouTubeWashington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 22
Wizards Offseason Guide: Picks, Cap Space, and Free Agency
The offseason should be an interesting one for the Washington Wizards. They have assets they could move, a guaranteed top-five draft pick, and the potential to add a player in free agency.
NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 22
Wizards' CJ McCollum Trade Was Best for Everyone Involved
The Washington Wizards agreed to acquire Trae Young midway through this past regular season, and all of the attention surrounding the move followed the 4x All-Star point guard to Washington.
Anthony Davis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21
Rap legend doesn’t believe Anthony Davis is long for Wizards
The Washington Wizards are tied with the Brooklyn Nets and the Indiana Pacers for the best odds to win the No. 1 pick in next month’s draft lottery. They all have a 14% chance to get the top prize in this year’s loaded draft class.
The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
How many of the NBA players with at least 30 games with 30 points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
Alex Sarr News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 21
Wizards 2025-26 Player Grades: Alex Sarr
"Sarr took a leap that had everyone turning their heads this season. After a rough rookie season in which he shot the ball at an inefficient rate, he changed his shot diet and became more reliable on offense.
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 21
Three Most Glaring Decisions the Wizards Must Nail This Offseason
Washington fans may soon exhale after years of holding in their collective breath and waiting out the long rebuild. A more competitive era of Wizards basketball is set to grace the long-downtrodden franchise, with numerous big changes and opportunities expected to greet locals over the coming months.
Alex Sarr News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 21
Wizards' Alex Sarr Remains Far Away from DPOY Recognition
Defensive Player of the Year results were announced early this week, the first of the upcoming slew of NBA honors and superlatives to be rolled out over the remainder of the postseason.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 21
Hawks' CJ McCollum becomes newest MSG villain in Game 2 win over Knicks
CJ McCollum took over for Trae Young as the Atlanta Hawks' starting point guard this season. In Monday's Game 2, he took over for Young as Madison Square Garden's No. 1 villain.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 20
Wizards Should Bolster Physicality Amidst Early Playoff Returns
Under a quarter of the Washington Wizards' present roster has ever tasted the NBA playoffs, but they're already armed with a few inspiring lineup strengths that seem likely to aid their desired postseason return.
Bub Carrington News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 19
Bub Carrington's Anomalous Plus/Minus Finish is a Broader Wizards Problem
Plus/minus results are far from the most reliable figure on traditional NBA box scores. The amount of points that a team wins or loses by during a specific
Trae Young News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 17
Will Dawkins Reveals Trae Young was Always Going to be a Wizard
The offseason has officially begun for the Washington Wizards, and it will be an offseason full of questions. Some of those include what the team has planned with Anthony Davis, whether there will be a major coaching change, and who the Wizards will draft.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
Jaden Hardy News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 17
Jaden Hardy, the Wizards' Bridge Veteran
A great many number of words will be used to describe the 2025-26 Washington Wizards in the future, with unimpressed outsiders likely to turn to terms such as "unabashed," "raw" or the simple "tank" to immortalize the roster that went 17-65 during year three of their patient rebuild.
Trae Young News / HITC / April 17
Trae Young fires back at Zohran Mamdani after NYC mayor called out Wizards star
Trae Young has fired back at New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani after being dragged back into the Knicks’ playoff orbit, despite no longer playing for the Atlanta Hawks.
Tre Johnson News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 17
Tre Johnson's Defense Among Next Wizards Season's Make-or-Break Factors
All signs seem to be pointing toward the Washington Wizards prioritizing defense in preparing for the 2026-27 campaign and beyond. And considering the lengthy and youthfully-spry personnel manning their upcoming roster, that initiative isn't a tough one to grasp.
Trae Young News / Total Pro Sports / April 17
Trae Young Fires Back at NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani After MSG Ticket Joke Sparks Exchange
Trae Young has always been a centerpiece for controversy. While his turmoil with the Hawks ended in a trade, the 27-year-old dropped a cryptic response on his Instagram.
Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16
3 players Wizards must trade to clean up roster for Anthony Davis, Trae Young era
The Washington Wizards finished the 2025-26 season with the worst record in the NBA, winning just 17 out of their 82 games. Plenty of Wizards core players
Brian Keefe News / Yardbarker / April 17
Wizards make decision on HC Brian Keefe after multiyear tank
The Washington Wizards saddled head coach Brian Keefe with a roster designed to lose games for the last three seasons.
Brian Keefe News / Field Level Media / April 16
Wizards intend for coach Brian Keefe to return in 2026-27
The Washington Wizards want Brian Keefe to return as head coach in the 2026-27 season. General manager Will Dawkins said Thursday at his end-of-season news conference that he expects Keefe to be back, despite a 43-160 record in two-plus seasons.
Brian Keefe News / Hoops Rumors / April 16
Wizards Plan To Retain Brian Keefe For 2026/27
The Wizards intend to bring back head coach Brian Keefe for the 2026/27 season, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic. General manager Will Dawkins confirmed as much during his end-of-season media session on Thursday, as Michael Scotto of HoopsHype relays (Twitter video link).
Jaden Hardy News / The Lead / April 14
Jaden Hardy Can Find a Home With the Washington Wizards
Jaden Hardy’s arrival with the Washington Wizards has quietly become one of the more intriguing developments of the team’s 2026 season, offering flashes of offensive upside amid a rebuilding year.
Washington Wizards News / The Lead / April 14
The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery Could Define the Wizards’ History
50 wins in the last three seasons. That’s all the Washington Wizards have to show since fully embracing the tank in 2023-24. The last time Washington appeared in a playoff series was in 2021, when a Wizards team led by Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal fell to the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round.
Anthony Davis News / Larry Brown Sports / April 13
Anthony Davis gets brutally honest on his future with Wizards
Anthony Davis made his feelings very clear Monday as he spoke about what the future holds for him as a member of the Washington Wizards. The 10-time All-Star was candid with reporters Monday about his new team, months after the blockbuster trade that sent him to D.C.
Washington Wizards News / The Lead / April 13
Wizards’ Lost Season Brings Clarity and Hope for What’s Next
The 2025–26 season for the Washington Wizards will be remembered not for wins but for the losses. Washington finished with the worst record in the NBA
Julian Reese News / HITC / April 10
How Angel Reese reacted to her brother’s dominant stretch with the Washington Wizards
Angel Reese could not hide her pride as her brother Julian Reese continues to make waves with an impressive stretch for the Washington Wizards. While Angel has been making headlines in the WNBA, her brother is quietly carving out his own story in the NBA.
Julian Reese News / Larry Brown Sports / April 9
Angel Reese’s brother Julian gets a flagrant foul for elbowing opponent in face
Julian Reese got himself into some trouble during Thursday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls. The Washington Wizards forward Reese was called for a flagrant foul after an unsightly sequence involving Bulls guard Yuki Kawamura.
Anthony Davis News / Yardbarker / April 9
Anthony Davis breaks silence on disappointment following Wizards trade
Washington has spent years lingering near the bottom of the standings. For a veteran still chasing titles, landing there doesn't scream immediate contention.
Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / April 8
Wizards Hold Onto Lottery Pick As Losses Pile Up
The Wizards preserved their 2026 lottery pick with their latest loss. Washington won’t have to convey its first-round pick to the Knicks after falling to 17-62 on the season with a 129-98 loss to Chicago on Tuesday.
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