Washington Wizards: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Wizards Forward Out Indefinitely with Blood Clot

Washington Wizards forward Cam Whitmore is expected to miss extensive time with a shoulder injury, ESPN's Shams Charania reported. Deep-vein thrombosis has gotten the better of his right shoulder after a stretch of soreness, removing him from the squad's rotation for the foreseeable future.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Wizards’ Cam Whitmore Has Blood Clot, Out Indefinitely

Wizards forward Cam Whitmore has been ruled out indefinitely after being diagnosed with upper-extremity deep vein thrombosis (a form of blood clot) in his right shoulder, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 23

Predicting the Wizards' 2026 Draft Picks

The NBA Draft is a time of joy and new fortune for some fanbases. With what the NBA wants to do to rebuilding and tanking teams, the draft can look vastly different in just a few seasons.

Victor Wembanyama News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in NBA history' quiz

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

Corey Kispert News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 23

Wizards Get Key Contributor Back from Injury

The Washington Wizards have received some rare good news in a season filled with a slump of bad. Ahead of their Dec. 23 matchup with the Charlotte Hornets, the Wizards announced that forward Corey Kispert would be making his long-awaited return from injury.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Corey Kispert News / Bullets Forever / December 22

Corey Kispert expected to return Tuesday

Corey Kispert is off the Washington Wizards’ injury report and expected to be available for Tuesday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets. Kispert had been sidelined since fracturing his thumb against the Atlanta Hawks on Nov.

Tre Johnson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 22

Wizards’ Tre Johnson makes admission about role after tying career-high points vs. Spurs

The Washington Wizards own the NBA’s worst record at 5-22, but the development of young players like Tre Johnson and Bub Carrington is why their rebuild remains exciting.

Washington 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.

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

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.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'NFL's active 300-yard passers' quiz

The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

The '2004-05 NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'Most multi-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

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 / 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.

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

The 'Triple-doubles from the 2020-21 NBA season' quiz

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.