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Wizards' goals in Philadelphia: log first win streak, end road skid

The Washington Wizards will pursue their first winning streak of the season when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. After losing 15 of its first 16 games, Washington has posted two wins in its last three contests.

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The Wizards Find Life: Inside the Stunning Comeback That Shocked Milwaukee 129-126

For a team like the Wizards, sitting at 3-16, the concept of “resilience” usually feels like a hollow buzzword thrown around in post-game press conferences to mask the scent of another blowout.

Khris Middleton News / Hardwood Heroics / December 2

'A Huge Confidence Killer' – Khris Middleton Reflects on Processing His Bucks Trade

Khris Middleton‘s time with the Milwaukee Bucks ended during the 2024-25 NBA season when he was traded to the Washington Wizards. It was an unexpected trade since Middleton helped Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks win the 2021 NBA title.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / December 1

Wizards Defeat Bucks, 129-126

The Washington Wizards came in with a defensive plan to wall off the paint and unleash Bilal Coulibaly (and help) on Giannis Antetokounmpo, and it worked just well enough for the Wizards to escape with a 129-126 victory.

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How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

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C.J. McCollum News / Field Level Media / December 1

CJ McCollum, Wizards surge past Bucks in 4th quarter

CJ McCollum scored 28 points while leading the Washington Wizards to an improbable second-half comeback en route to a 129-126 win over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks on Monday.

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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 / December 1

Wizards Struggling to Identify Team Strengths

The Washington Wizards find themselves in a difficult position this season, not only because of their on-court struggles, but because they have yet to establish any clear identity as a basketball team.

Alex Sarr News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 1

Wizards Make Major Alex Sarr Announcement Before Bucks Matchup

The injury bug has struck the Washington Wizards ahead of their matchup versus the Milwaukee Bucks. The Wizards are under-manned as is, with wings Corey Kispert and Tre Johnson missing extended periods of time with their own respective injuries.

Victor Wembanyama News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 1

Wizards Center Joins Victor Wembanyama in Elite Category

With only two wins to their name through almost 20 games (2-16), the Washington Wizards have little going for their franchise when judged through a wide lens.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 1

Wizards Look to get Bounce Back Win vs. Bucks

The Washington Wizards open up their difficult December slate with a home matchup versus the 9–12 Milwaukee Bucks. Despite Milwaukee's record looking less than impressive, its poor start has been heavily skewed due to star player Giannis Antetokounmpo missing extended time.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 30

Bucks face Wizards with losing streak behind them

Khris Middleton will be intent on slowing down old friends when the Washington Wizards play host to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 29

Wizards Facing Surprisingly Difficult December Gauntlet

The Washington Wizards are fresh off yet another demoralizing defeat at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, losing 86–119 — dropping them to 2–16 on the season.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / November 29

Red Panda Outshines Wizards in Another Forgettable Night

The Washington Wizards went to Indianapolis and got vanquished by the defending Eastern Conference Champion Indiana Pacers, 119-86. Okay, that leaves a few details out, but I was feeling inspired by forcing myself to go the distance with the Monumental broadcast.

NBA News / The Lead / November 28

The Wizards Are Still Searching for a Franchise Point Guard

The Washington Wizards have struggled to find their lead guard ever since the John Wall and Russell Westbrook trades. From Spencer Dinwiddie to Tyus Jones to Jordan Poole to now Bub Carrington, it’s been a rocky road.

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Corey Kispert News / Hoops Rumors / November 27

$Wizards’ Corey Kispert to miss time with thumb fracture$

Wizards’ Corey Kispert to miss time with thumb fracture

Wizards sharpshooter Corey Kispert has been diagnosed with a fracture to the tip of his right thumb, the team announced Thursday (via Twitter).

Tre Johnson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 26

How Wizards’ blowout win vs. Hawks gives blueprint sans Tre Johnson

The Washington Wizards didn’t just win without two of their core pieces against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night, but they had their most dominant performance in almost two years.

Cam Whitmore News / The Lead / November 26

Cam Whitmore Has Arrived

When Cam Whitmore was traded to DC in the offseason, the front office took a shot at raw talent. It appears to be working out. Whitmore is a wrecking ball who can get to the rim at will and will make an ESPN-worthy dunk every game, but the talent is now translating to impact.

Khris Middleton News / NBA Analysis Network / November 26

Khris Middleton just matched a career high in rare win for the Washington Wizards

The Washington Wizards finally snapped their long, 14-game losing streak in a victory over the Atlanta Hawks. The win not only snapped the Washington Wizards‘ losing streak, but it also marked the franchise’s first ever NBA Cup win.

C.J. McCollum News / NBA Analysis Network / November 26

CJ McCollum vows to break this Wizards record after hearing he tied his former teammate

CJ McCollum had a huge night scoring 46 points to help the Washington Wizards snap their 14-game losing streak. CJ McCollum had a prolific performance scoring 46 points in 36 minutes on 17-for-25 shooting from the field and a blistering 10-for-13 shooting from three.

Washington Wizards News / Yardbarker / November 25

Wizards end monthlong losing streak with blowout win vs. Hawks

Wizards end monthlong losing streak with stunning blowout win over Hawks

After 31 winless days, the struggling Washington Wizards finally got a victory — and a blowout.

Magic destroy the 76ers, set franchise scoring records

Jalen Suggs ejected after dust-up as Magic demolish the Sixers

Andre Drummond squares up to fight Wendell Carter Jr. during game

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Corey Kispert News / EssentiallySports / November 26

What Happened to Corey Kispert? Wizards Make Injury Announcement During Hawks Game

The Wizards were surprising everyone Tuesday night, leading the Hawks 34-23 in the third quarter during their NBA Cup clash. Washington, struggling all season at 1-15, was getting some life from their starting lineup, showing fight against Atlanta, who came in at 11-7.

Tre Johnson News / Hoops Rumors / November 24

Wizards rookie Tre Johnson out multiple weeks due to hip injury

Wizards guard Tre Johnson, the sixth pick in the June draft, will miss multiple weeks due to a strained left hip flexor, Varun Shankar of the Washington Post reports.