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Wizards' Kyshawn George Makes Case for Rising Stars Spot

The 2024-25 Washington Wizards were practically set up to be ignored, if not completely avoided, by All-Star Weekend festivities. They'd go on to finish 18-64, the second-worst mark in that NBA season, and they looked even worse than that around the campaign's midpoint.

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Wizards newcomer Trae Young out until after All-Star break

Trae Young won’t be making his Wizards debut anytime soon. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Young won’t be reevaluated until after the All-Star break as he continues to recover from right MCL and quad injuries.

Trae Young News / Field Level Media / January 14

Report: Wizards star G Trae Young to sit out through All-Star break

The Washington Wizards will wait to reevaluate recently acquired guard Trae Young's right leg injuries until after the All-Star break in mid-February, ESPN reported on Wednesday afternoon.

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The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

How many of the players with at least 20 30-point, 10-assist games in NBA history can you name in five minutes?

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The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise

It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.

Trae Young News / Hoops Rumors / January 14

Trae Young Expected To Remain Out Through All-Star Break

Trae Young‘s Wizards debut won’t happen anytime soon, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports that the point guard won’t be reevaluated until after the All-Star break as he recovers from right MCL and quad injuries.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / January 14

Wizards Sophomore Makes Case For NBA All-Star Weekend Debut

Throughout the Washington Wizards’ history, several notable names have competed in the NBA All-Star Weekend. Just last season, three Wizards: Bilal Coulibaly, Bub Carrington, and Alex Sarr all competed in the NBA Rising Stars Tournament.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

Should The Wizards Buyout Veteran Forward’s Contract?

The Washington Wizards may be an interesting team to watch heading to the NBA’s trade deadline on February 5th. Claiming the first major move of the league’s trade season with the Trae Young deal, the front office could have more moves lined up.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

Wizards Forward Earning Long-Term Spot In Washington

The Washington Wizards roster is full of young and potential-heavy players looking to find a role in the front office’s vision moving forward. Playing well for the rest of this season could land you a real future in the nation’s capital.

Trae Young News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 13

What Trae Young Extension Could Look Like for Wizards

This Washington Wizards team is in desperate need of a point guard, and it is evident in their last few games without CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. Luckily, they have said point guard in Trae Young.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / January 13

Wizards Check-Up: Better and More Competitive But Still Bad

With two days off between games, it’s time for a Washington Wizards checkup. After a 5-2 binge (7-5 over a 12-game stretch), their record stands at 10-28.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 12

What Wizards must do next after massive Trae Young trade

The Washington Wizards have made a habit of absorbing unwanted contracts in exchange for draft capital and/or rookie contract players since General Manager Will Dawkins and President Michael Winger took over in the 2023 offseason, but they changed course with Wednesday’s Trae Young trade.

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Wizards Have Three Possible Franchise Cornerstones

With the Washington Wizards deep into year three of their rebuild, a few guys have begun to emerge as possible franchise cornerstones. Coming into this season, Washington seemingly had a massive mix of random young talent with no real rhyme or reason behind the construction of the roster.