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Why Aren't Wizards Playing AJ Johnson?

Many things can be said about the Washington Wizards' abysmal start to the year and who is to blame for what. Many questions have arisen in regard to the allocation of minutes, with arguably the most prevalent being the lack of opportunity for second-year guard AJ Johnson.

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Wizards Lack True Team Identity

On an 11-game losing streak that, after their latest drop to the formerly one-win Brooklyn Nets at home, appears to have no end in sight, the Washington Wizards have quickly settled in as the NBA's absolute worst team.

Brian Keefe News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 19

Could Wizards' Brian Keefe Be Next Coach to Get Fired?

The Washington Wizards have started the season 1-12. After just one win on the road against another struggling team, the Dallas Mavericks, head coach Brian Keefe potentially finds himself in the hot seat.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / November 19

Are the Wizards “too good” at tanking?

The last couple days have been a little trying for Washington Wizards fans. Sure, none of us expected to see the Wizards winning most of their games in the 2025-26 NBA season.

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The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

How many of the 30 players in NBA history to score in double-figures at least 1,000 times in their career can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 19

Wizards Look to Upset Timberwolves For Second Win of Season

The 1-12 Washington Wizards are back in action, as they're set to take on the 9-5 Minnesota Timberwolves. The discrepancy in these two teams' records have made the Timberwolves double digit favorites, as they look to defend their home court.

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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 18

How Wizards Can Resist Temptation to Draft for Need

The secret code to mastering the NBA Draft remains as uncrackable as it's ever been for the Washington Wizards and the rest of the league. Technological

Kyshawn George News / Hoops Wire / November 18

NBA Notes: Sixers, Paul George, Mavericks, Wizards, Kyshawn George

Paul George finally got back on the court Monday against his old team (Clippers), and the Sixers kept things simple with a minutes restriction. He finished with nine points and seven boards in 21 minutes and looked exactly how you’d expect after eight months off — rusty, but relieved.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 18

Wizards Can Blame One Thing for Recent Struggles

There is no hiding or denying it, the Washington Wizards have been one of the worst teams in the NBA for the past few seasons. Back-to-back seasons now where they have had one of the worst records in the league, no playoff appearance was in 2021, and now they are off to a 1-12 start in the 2025-26 season.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 18

Why Wizards must honor John Wall like Bulls with Derrick Rose

The rebuilding Washington Wizards are having a tough time, as their 1-12 record is the second-worst in the NBA entering Tuesday’s slate. That’s partly why they should hang franchise legend John Wall’s jersey in the Capital One Arena rafters expeditiously.

Tre Johnson News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 18

Why Wizards' Top Draft Pick is Struggling

The Washington Wizards selected Tre Johnson with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft out of Texas, and through the early parts of the season, Johnson looked like the player he was drafted to be.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 18

Wizards’ Problems Are Worse Than Suspected Amidst Rough Start

The Washington Wizards’ painfully slow start to the season has exposed many fundamental issues within the team. While their defensive breakdowns have grabbed much of the attention, their offense is riddled with many critical flaws, too.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 18

How Should Wizards' Coaching Staff Adjust to New Low Point?

The Washington Wizards attract as little media attention as any team in the NBA. They haven't been competitive in years, but they've avoided many of the laughingstock labels they attracted in past years with repeated instances of savvy drafting and accumulation of well-regarded prospects amidst their no-nonsense rebuild.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 17

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.

Khris Middleton 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.

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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.

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.

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.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 16

Wizards Entering Matchup as Unlikely Favorites vs. Struggling Nets

For the first time this season, the Washington Wizards are entering a game as a favorite, taking on the 1-11 Brooklyn Nets. This game marks a matchup between two of the worst teams in the NBA, providing both teams with a chance to interrupt their losing patterns.

Will Riley News / Last Word On Sports / November 15