Washington Wizards: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Three Wizards Crack Top 99 Active Players

For the second time in five days, the Washington Wizards have been shown love in a major way from the national media. Last time it was three players being listed in the top 16 of Bleacher Report’s 2024 re-draft — two of whom were in the top three.

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LeBron James Intrigued by Wizards Rebuild

The Washington Wizards' recent string of moves may not have impressed every evaluator, but those with experience against their current on-court iteration are already getting excited at the possibilities that lay ahead for the aggressive organization following their trade deadline extravaganza.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / February 19

Wizards Tank Could Fall Apart After Recent Kings News

The Washington Wizards, among several others, are in the midst of a historic tank battle. Finishing inside the bottom three lands you a 14% chance at the number one pick, and the selection could put a future star on your roster.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most made three-pointers by NBA season' quiz

The '2025-26 NBA All-Stars' quiz

The 'NBA Slam Dunk Contest winners' quiz

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 19

Three Fringe Wizards to Monitor Over Regular Season's Remainder

The dust has cleared from the Washington Wizards' pair of meteoric midseason trades, and what remains of the on-court Wizards is mostly comprised of the high-end prospects they opened the season planning to develop around.

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / February 19

Should the NBA have a tournament or other measures to determine the top picks in the draft?

Currently, the Washington Wizards are one of the worst teams in the NBA standings. It is no secret that they are trying to get a high pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / February 18

Wizards New All-Star Pair Still Without Clear Debut Timeline

The Washington Wizards’ new All-Star pairing of Trae Young and Anthony Davis has yet to debut for the franchise since being acquired. However, Wizards General Manager Will Dawkins mentioned that both players would be evaluated during All-Star Weekend.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 18

Top Five Draft Prospects for Wizards

The NCAA Tournament is just a few weeks away, and that is the perfect time for draft prospects to increase their stock. Some NBA teams, though, will not be as focused on the tournament, as they know they will have one of the top picks in the draft.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 18

Wizards Duo Selected in Top Three of 2024 Re-Draft

The Washington Wizards were featured heavily in Bleacher Report’s most recent 2024 re-draft, as all three of their 2024 first-round selections placed within the top 30.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 17

‘Wiz Kids’ laud Kareem-Abdul Jabbar, Oscar Robertson, Vince Carter at All-Star Weekend

INGLEWOOD — Friday night’s Castrol Rising Stars Challenge was a showcase of the Washington Wizards’ young core, as rookie guard Tre Johnson and second-year guard Bub Carrington competed for Team T-Mac (Tracy McGrady), while second-year forward Kyshawn George competed for Team Vince (Carter).

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 17

Wizards Front Office Still Undervalued Following Trade Deadline

After years of quiet margin moves, the Washington Wizards are finally starting to accrue respect as some of the best product managers in the league. They

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 17

Three Things Wizards Must Focus on Post All-Star Break

The All-Star festivities have now happened and faded away, which means the dog days of the regular season are ahead. This is the time when many fringe playoff teams make a push to make the playoffs, and when contenders fight for home-court advantage.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 17

LeBron James Believes Anthony Davis Has a Point to Prove to Lakers, Mavs After Wizards Trade

The Wizards are losing games now to win something later. Washington sits near the bottom of the standings, yet its long-term outlook changed the moment two injured All-Stars landed on the roster.

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The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL season' quiz

The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

Alex Sarr News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 17

Alex Sarr Will Benefit Most From New Wizards Big Man

Arguably, the biggest news to come from the entire 2026 NBA trade deadline was the news of Anthony Davis finding a new home in D.C., joining the Washington Wizards.

Alondes Williams News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 17

Wizards Call Up G League Guard on 10-Day Contract

The Washington Wizards continue the revolving door of 10-day contracts, this time calling up guard Alondes Williams, ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Feb.

Alondes Williams News / Hoops Rumors / February 16

Wizards Sign Alondes Williams To 10-Day Deal

5:00 pm: Williams’ 10-day deal is official, according to the Wizards. It will run through next Wednesday, covering the team’s next four games. 4:17 pm: The Wizards are signing guard Alondes Williams to a 10-day contract, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania (via Twitter).

Will Riley News / The Lead / February 16

Washington Wizards’ Will Riley Is Worth Keeping an Eye On

The Washington Wizards aren’t short on promising young talent — rookie Will Riley has emerged as a spark plug off the bench. As they have taken the direction of the future, the Wizards are assembling a group of rookies and sophomores who are trending upward.

D'Angelo Russell News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 16

Wizards Guard Must Prepare for Diminished Free Agency Interest

D'Angelo Russell may be currently rostered with the Washington Wizards, but don't expect to see him running the fast break in D.C. anytime soon. Wizards'

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 16

Wizards New Star Considered Among NBA's Most Overrated

The Washington Wizards didn't just stumble their way into the Anthony Davis sweepstakes. Rumors surrounding the Dallas Mavericks' intentions to trade their

Anthony Davis News / Bullets Forever / February 16

Breaking down finger injuries like Anthony Davis’ with a medical expert

Washington Wizards post Anthony Davis has yet to play a game for his new team. And he realistically won’t play again until the start of the 2026-27 season when the Wizards are poised to make the postseason for the first time since 2020-21, at least on paper.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 16

These Two Wizards will Thrive post All-Star Break

With All-Star weekend through and the Washington Wizards well over halfway through the 2025–26 season, things have begun to wind down and certain players have begun to emerge.

Alex Sarr News / Athlon Sports / February 12

Alex Sarr's Injury Leads to NBA Rising Stars Development

Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr has been ruled out for at least two weeks following a right hamstring strain. Shams Charania of ESPN reported the development on Wednesday, adding that Sarr won't be able to play in the NBA Castrol Rising Stars game on Friday due to the injury.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / February 12

Newest Wizards Guard Has Stellar Debut Despite Loss

The Washington Wizards acquired a new guard right before the NBA trade market closed for the season. Not four-time NBA All-Star Trae Young, but former Dallas Maverick Jaden Hardy.