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On YouTubeWashington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / December 22
Wizards Sophomore Finally Making His Second Year Leap
The Washington Wizards‘ 2024 draft class is one of the only highlights for the franchise in recent history. Alex Sarr is playing at an elite level on both ends, and Kyshawn George is proving to be the steal of the class as the season nears its midway point.
Bilal Coulibaly News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 22
Wizards' Rookie Bilal Coulibaly Missing One Key Piece
Bilal Coulibaly's strong rookie season, one in which he broadcast enough of the defense and athleticism that factored into his seventh-overall selection in the 2023 NBA Draft, has done a lot of heavy lifting in how important he is to the Washington Wizards' rebuild.
Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / December 22
Wizards Offense Ticks Up, But They’re Still Flirting With History 
Let’s get nerdy. The Washington Wizards are 5-22 (how did they get five?). As has been my practice, I track the team’s performance game by game to get a sense for emerging trends and things worth monitoring.
The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz
In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 22
Wizards Center Placing Pressure on Financial Decision-Makers
The Washington Wizards kept their summer signings quiet, as has been the norm throughout the first few years of their ongoing rebuild. They've taken on
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
NBA News / Bullets Forever / December 22
Wizards vs. Spurs: Breaking down last night’s loss
The Washington Wizards lost to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. Kevin Broom is still out, so you’re dealing with me. Let’s take a look at the Four Factors, then get to some analysis behind the numbers Here are some of the good things we saw: Tristan Vukcevic scored 16 points in the first half: No, they weren’t empty calories in my opinion.
NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 22
Wizards Backcourt Shines in Loss to Spurs
The Washington Wizards dropped their 22nd game of the season, falling 113–124 at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs. This marked their second loss to the Spurs in three days, but expectations were low considering the stacked injury report that Washington entered the game with.
NBA News / Bullets Forever / December 21
Wizards vs. Spurs final score: Washington loses to San Antonio, 124-113
The Washington Wizards lost to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night, 124-113 at Capital One Arena. The loss drops them to 5-22 while the Spurs improve to 21-7.
Alex Sarr News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 21
Wizards’ Alex Sarr Continues Building All-Star Case
Mid-December typically signals the start of All-Star voting, but it would be fair to assume that some fans of the Washington Wizards may have forgotten when such festivities commence.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 21
Wizards' Sophomores Shine in Fifth Victory this Season
The Washington Wizards look like a different team since returning from their extended break due to the NBA In-Season Tournament. Since coming back from their near-weeklong break, the Wiz Kids are two-and-two after picking up a gritty victory against the Memphis Grizzlies.
NBA News / Bullets Forever / December 21
Wizards at Grizzlies: Breaking down last night’s win
The Washington Wizards beat the Memphis Grizzlies last night, 130-122. Kevin Broom is still out due to travel. So you get to deal with me. Let’s get to the Four Factors.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 20
Wizards pick up rare win at short-handed Grizzlies' expense
CJ McCollum and Kyshawn George scored 28 points apiece and the visiting Washington Wizards overcame a 20-point first-half deficit to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 130-122 on Saturday night.
NBA News / Bullets Forever / December 20
Wizards at Grizzlies final score: Washington upsets Memphis, 130-122
The Washington Wizards upset the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night with a 130-122 win The Wizards took advantage of a monster third quarter to get a win that most didn’t expect.
Jamir Watkins News / The Lead / December 20
The Wizards Got a Steal in Jamir Watkins
Jamir Watkins has become an extremely valuable player for the Wizards. The second-round rookie is already among the best defenders in DC. While many players
Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / December 20
Did The Wizards Make A Mistake Drafting Texas Product?
It’s not a secret that the Washington Wizards haven’t had the best draft luck in recent years. From falling several picks to selections that didn’t fill the roster’s needs, the draft hasn’t been historically strong for Washington.
Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / December 20
Wizards Must Make Crucial Decision About Veteran Forward
The Washington Wizards are (hopefully) entering the last few years of their seemingly never-ending rebuild. After overhauling the roster, flipping both Kyle Kuzma and Jordan Poole, Washington has found their core of the future.
Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / December 20
1 Wizard Who Upped His Trade Market Amid Team Injuries
The Washington Wizards had an injury bug plague their already rough start to the season. Tre Johnson, Alex Sarr, and Bilal Coulibaly are the big names; however, the majority of the roster has missed at least a few games due to injury.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 20
One Move Wizards Should Make to Kickstart the Rebuild
The coaching staff is an integral part of any rebuilding team. There are some questions about whether Brian Keefe is the guy to lead the Washington Wizards even after the rebuild.
NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 20
Wizards Looking to Upset Injury-Riddled Grizzlies
The 4-21 Washington Wizards are back in action, taking on the 13-14 Memphis Grizzlies in hopes of snagging their fifth win of the season. This is the first night of a back-to-back for Washington, as following tonight’s game they will be heading back to D.C.
Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / December 17
Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly Expected To Make Return Thursday
Alex Sarr is expected to make his return from the adductor injury that kept him sidelined for the month of December on Thursday against the Spurs. The Wizards released their injury report (via Twitter), which didn’t include either him or Bilal Coulibaly, who has missed the last four games with an oblique injury.
Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / December 17
Laurene Powell Jobs selling stake in Wizards' parent company
Billionaire executive Laurene Powell Jobs is selling her stake in Monumental Sports & Entertainment, the Wizards‘ parent company.
Alex Sarr News / Hoops Wire / December 15
Wizards taking their time with rising big man Alex Sarr
Wizards coach Brian Keefe said second-year big man Alex Sarr has not yet returned to on-court work as he continues to recover from an adductor injury. Sarr has missed the past six games.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 14
Wizards have rare showing on defense in win over Pacers
Marvin Bagley III posted season highs of 23 points and 14 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards held the Indiana Pacers to 36.9% shooting from the floor en route to a 108-89 romp on Sunday in Indianapolis.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 13
Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell avoids humiliating loss with huge fourth quarter
Nothing motivates an NBA star like the bright lights of a big game. A close second is the fear of humiliating defeat.
Cam Whitmore News / BasketballNews.com / December 8
Why Cam Whitmore Isn’t Playing for the Wizards
Cam Whitmore brought with him the electrifying potential that had followed him from Villanova to Houston and then to Washington via trade. A rebuilding team should invest in him because he's young, explosive, and has a lot of upside potential.
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