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Wizards’ latest loss guarantees they’ll keep lottery pick

Mission accomplished. Sort of. The Washington Wizards dropped another one Tuesday — a 129-98 loss to the Chicago Bulls — and in doing so, officially secured what they were really after.

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Wizards Hold Onto Lottery Pick As Losses Pile Up

The Wizards preserved their 2026 lottery pick with their latest loss. Washington won’t have to convey its first-round pick to the Knicks after falling to 17-62 on the season with a 129-98 loss to Chicago on Tuesday.

Washington Wizards News / Yardbarker / April 7

Wizards remain in full-blown tank mode with Anthony Davis-Trae Young injury news

The Washington Wizards are excellent at tanking.

Notable update emerges on Victor Wembanyama's injury

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Latest Cade Cunningham update signals good news for Pistons

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The 'NBA active two-pointers leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 4,000 two-pointers made in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / April 7

Wizards vs. Bulls final score: Washington blown out in 129-98 loss

The Washington Wizards lost to the Chicago Bulls, 129-98 on Tuesday night at home. With the exception of a small Wizards lead toward the beginning of the game, Chicago ultimately shot 54 percent from the field in the first quarter and had a 38-18 lead.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Anthony Davis News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Wizards Make Anthony Davis Announcement on Tuesday

The Washington Wizards gave up a major haul in their blockbuster trade for Anthony Davis. In exchange for the 10-time All-Star, the Wizards agreed to send Marvin Bagley, A.J.

Will Riley News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 7

Exclusive: Wizards’ Will Riley makes ‘weight room’ admission amid historic hot streak

The Washington Wizards have lost 22 of their last 23 games, but this is one of the franchise’s most exciting times in recent memory. That’s partially because of rookie forward Will Riley, who is spinning and shooting his way into becoming a cornerstone piece.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 7

Wizards Veteran Praises HC's Developmental Touch

Meaningfully analyzing the job performances of coaches in any sport is already next to impossible. Fans and analysts can stay glued to every game, never

Julian Reese News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 7

Wizards' Julian Reese Off to Historic Start to NBA Career

As the 2025–26 season dwindles down, the Washington Wizards continue to dive into their bench, scraping the ground floor in hopes of finding any young player who can impact the team moving forward.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 7

Draymond Green Explodes After Being Rage-Baited in Prank by Anthony Davis and LeBron James

Pranks are cute, sometimes hilarious, and sometimes outrageous, but none could ever prepare NBA fans for the sight of Draymond Green nearly losing his cool.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 7

Wizards Post NCAA Tournament Mock Draft

Another rendition of a Washington Wizards mock draft is now upon us. Since the last one before the NCAA Tournament, many changes have been made. Some players have jumped up on big boards, while some have dropped considerably.

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Anthony Gill News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 6

Anthony Gill and the Soul of the Wizards

The 2025-26 Washington Wizards may not have put forth the most viewer-friendly on-court nightly product, but no depleted fan or cynical outsider can diminish the strange beauty of their full, season-long roundup of contributing players.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / April 6

Wizards Show Off Developmental Success Despite Loss To Nets

Even with the Washington Wizards looking to lose every game they play, the level of production from various players has been eye-opening. With each passing game, several players like Will Riley and Julian Reese have proven to be reliable contributors, even with injuries plaguing the roster.

Will Riley News / Last Word On Sports / April 6

Will Riley Joins Wizards History With Epic Back-To-Back Games

Washington Wizards rookie forward Will Riley has been nothing short of a major surprise this season. At the beginning of the campaign, the Illinois product was an afterthought, playing garbage time minutes and bouncing in and out of the G-League.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / April 5

Washington’s Comeback Threat Ends in Proper Tank Result

Gotta admit: when I saw the lineups for this Wizards at Nets game, I set aside the notepad. There were two key numbers that jumped out at me before the game began.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 5

Wizards and Nets had the most ridiculous injury report for Sunday’s game

The Washington Wizards and Brooklyn Nets engaged in an epic tank-off Sunday, and that was made quite obvious by the injury report. Both the Wizards and Nets are essentially playing for draft position, meaning Sunday’s game devolved into a contest of who wanted to lose more.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 5

Final Injury Report for Wizards-Nets: Will Alex Sarr, Nic Claxton Play?

The Washington Wizards are on the road on Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the Brooklyn Nets in an Eastern Conference matchup. Washington enters Sunday’s game with a 17-60 record after losing on the road to the Miami Heat on Saturday afternoon.