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Wizards’ Tre Johnson keeps it simple after scoring career-high 24 points vs. Suns

WASHINGTON D.C. — The Washington Wizards still haven’t fully unleashed rookie guard Tre Johnson as he heals from his hip flexor injury, but he’s making them look smart for drafting him anyway.

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Wizards Guard Making Rookie of the Year Case

With the Washington Wizards in the midst of their hottest stretch of the season, multiple young players have begun to emerge as future stars. Guys like Bub Carrington, who started the year slow, have found their groove in recent weeks — while Kyshawn George and Alex Sarr have maintained their stellar play throughout the course of the year.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

Tre Johnson News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 30

Wizards Tre Johnson Shines Despite Loss to the Suns

The Washington Wizards were unfortunately unable to extend their winning streak to three games, suffering a crushing defeat to the Phoenix Suns. The start of the game felt like it was going to be one where the Wiz Kids would pull off the win.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Washington Wizards News / Hardwood Heroics / December 30

'I Really Don’t Want Any Comparison' – Washington Wizards Rookie Gets 100% Real on Being Compared to Devin Booker

Tre Johnson was a bright spot in the Washington Wizards’ 115-101 home loss against the Phoenix Suns on Monday night, and it’s easy to see why the team took him with the sixth overall pick last summer.

Tre Johnson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 30

Wizards’ Tre Johnson sets career-milestone with logo 3-pointer

Tre Johnson continues to show flashes of why the Washington Wizards invested a top-six pick in him, even as the team navigates another rebuilding season.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / December 29

Washington’s winning streak cut short by Phoenix, fall short 115-101

The Washington Wizards came into this one riding their first win streak (two straight victories) in more than nine months. The Suns were having one of their better weeks of the season, with three straight wins (against the Lakers, and then twice against the Pelicans).

Alex Sarr News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 29

How Wizards Can Maximize the Development of Alex Sarr

Despite the Washington Wizards having a very up-and-down start to the 2025–26 season, one thing has become abundantly clear: Alex Sarr is a franchise cornerstone.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 29

Wizards Defense Stepping Up to End Year

A good defense can always win a team games, as defense can quickly turn into fastbreak offense. The Washington Wizards have been struggling to find this out on their own, and at times are on the other end of realizing this statement to be true.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 29

Justin Champagnie calls Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly ‘defensive menaces’ on Sunday

WASHINGTON D.C. — The Washington Wizards are either beginning a long-term shift or experiencing a temporary hot streak, but they’re certainly playing better than they were at the beginning of the season.

Tre Johnson News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 29

Tre Johnson Looks to Augment Wizards' Playmaking Pool

The Washington Wizards didn't have to work hard to sell Tre Johnson to their fan base. Sure, sinking all the way to the sixth pick of the 2025 NBA Draft was a punch to the gut after coming off of an 18-win season, but here was a potential star to get excited about.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / December 29

What would you like to see the Wizards accomplish in 2026?

Happy Monday everyone! It is Dec.. 29, 2025 and we have just three more days left until we ring in 2026. With that in mind, let’s talk about how this could relate to the Washington Wizards specifically.