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NBA Rumors: Wizards, Trae Young, DPE, Clippers, Knicks, Guerschon Yabusele

The question in Washington is no longer about wins and losses. That part is settled. The Wizards are headed for the lottery and perhaps the very top of it.

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Wizards Granted Disabled Player Exception

The Wizards have been awarded a disabled player exception, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report and The Stein Line (Twitter link). The team applied for a DPE last week after announcing that Cam Whitmore would miss the rest of the season due to a blood clot in his right shoulder.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / January 21

Wizards Insider Links Washington To Two Intriguing Talents

The Washington Wizards are expected to be continuously active as the trade deadline draws closer. Rumors are always swirling, but when they come from a team insider, they tend to ring true on some levels.

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The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

How many of the players with at least 20 30-point, 10-assist games in NBA history can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple NBA scoring title winners' quiz

The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / January 21

Could Wizards Make Another Big Move With Golden State?

The Washington Wizards rumors will not cease. The team will be active as the league approaches the trade deadline. Rumors include a potential “long-shot” deal for Zion Williamson, while others have circulated since December.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 21

Wizards Might Have Opportunity to Trade for Pelicans Forward

The trade deadline is just two weeks away, which means if the Washington Wizards want to make another move, now is the time. The team already made a blockbuster deal, getting Trae Young at a steal.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 20

How Alex Sarr, Wizards are ‘finding chemistry’ after Trae Young trade

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Wizards haven’t won a game since trading veterans CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert to the Atlanta Hawks for injured star Trae Young (knee, quadriceps) on Jan.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 20

Wizards Should be Targeting Pelicans Big Man

The Washington Wizards have been on a roller coaster of a 2025–26 season, filled with some of the lowest lows in franchise history along with some of the highest highs in recent memory.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / January 20

Knicks, Dillon Jones Agree To Two-Way Deal

The Knicks have reached an agreement on a two-way contract with former first-round pick Dillon Jones, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Wizards Insider Thinks Washington Could Trade For…

The Washington Wizards sparked the NBA trade season with their blockbuster acquisition of four-time NBA All-Star Trae Young, and they could be in pursuit of yet another massive deal as the February 5 deadline rapidly approaches.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 20

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.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / January 20

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 '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

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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.

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 / Field Level Media / January 15

Wizards say Cam Whitmore (deep vein thrombosis) out for year

The Washington Wizards have shut down Cam Whitmore for the remainder of the season as he continues to recover from deep vein thrombosis. The Wizards said the 21-year-old forward has begun a recovery process for his venous condition, initially revealed Dec.