The Washington Wizards have now lost 10 games in a row and are officially eliminated from making the playoffs with 49 losses. There is much to play for in this season.
The Washington Wizards are really the Washington Generals. The Wizards outscored the Magic 42-27 in the fourth quarter to force overtime before losing.
When fans of the Washington Wizards hear the word "development," they think of the franchise's focus and success at locating prospects in the NBA Draft and honing their potential into high-upside contributors.
The Washington Wizards have had a hard time winning basketball games this season. Road victories have been especially rare, as all but five of the team's 16 wins have come at home.
Just one game removed from Bam Adebayo dropping 83 points, claiming the second-highest scoring performance in NBA history, the Washington Wizards took on the Orlando Magic.
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.
The Wizards and Nets were both eliminated from postseason contention on Thursday night when each team lost, per Keith Smith of Spotrac (Twitter link). Washington dropped to 16-49 after losing in overtime at Orlando on Thursday.
Every time the public seems ready to sell their Bilal Coulibaly stock, he emerges, looking to have taken a full step forward every time doubters begin overpowering believers.
The Washington Wizards have taken their share of losses this season. But Tuesday’s might have been the most painful of all. That was the night Bam Adebayo erupted for 83 points for the Miami Heat, a performance that left the Wizards searching for answers and a little pride.
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.
Now that’s more like. The Wizards fell behind the Orlando Magic by as much as 19 points in the second, roared back with a +15 fourth quarter to send the game to overtime, briefly took a one-point lead in the extra period, and still brought home the loss they needed.
The Washington Wizards’ valiant comeback effort fell short on Thursday against the Orlando Magic in a 136-131 contest at Kia Center. The Wizards got buried in a 19-point hole in the third quarter that made the game look like it was about to turn into a good, old-fashioned blowout.
They are the second and third NBA teams ruled out of postseason contention, joining the Pacers, who were eliminated on Tuesday with a loss to the Kings.
The pain keeps getting worse for the Washington Wizards. During what should be the final season of a rebuild, they did something no other team has allowed this season.
The Washington Wizards received a brutal beatdown against the Miami Heat in what became a historic night for Bam Adebayo. The three-time center dominated the Wizards, leading to an 83-point performance, becoming the second-highest scoring total in a game throughout NBA history.
With the NBA season winding down, with weeks left before the playoffs, bettors could win big with the Washington Wizards taking on the Orlando Magic. Orlando has been on a hot streak and has won five games in a row, and could be heading for a strong run before the playoffs.
Washington Wizards point guard Trae Young has an incredible résumé built on defying expectations: four NBA All-Star Games, All-NBA honors, and the first player since Tiny Archibald to lead the league in total points and assists.
The Washington Wizards were on the opposing side of a historic contest. In that game, Miami Heat center and three-time NBA All-Star Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, making it the second-highest scoring game in NBA history.
Fresh off a historic rookie game, Julian “Juju” Reese matched up against his former high school and college teammate, Derik Queen. The two St. Frances Academy and University of Maryland alumni shared a special full-circle moment on the NBA hardwood, joined by their former high school teammate Bub Carrington and AAU teammate Cam Whitmore.
The Washington Wizards remain firmly in the lottery conversation as the regular season winds down, struggling to string together wins in what has been a disappointing campaign.
It’s no secret that the Washington Wizards are a breeding ground for young talent. But among the list of promising Wiz-Kids, few have a story like Sharife Cooper.
Big man Alex Sarr isn’t on the Wizards‘ injury report for Sunday’s game at New Orleans, which means he’ll be back in action tonight. Sarr, the second overall pick in the 2024 draft, has been out since February 8 due to a strained hamstring.
There is at least some progress for Anthony Davis. The Washington Wizards big man, sidelined since Jan. 8 with ligament damage in his left hand, has been cleared to begin limited individual on-court activities, the team announced.