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Studs and Duds From Wizards Preseason Beatdown by Pistons

The Washington Wizards played their final preseason game against the Detroit Pistons, and it was ugly. The game started in disaster from the jump, as Bub Carrington was injured in the first few minutes.

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Wizards at Pistons final score: Washington falls 119-98 in preseason finale

The Washington Wizards got run out of the gym Thursday in their preseason finale, losing 119-98 to the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. The Pistons trotted out their projected starting lineup for this one, in a contest that felt like a dress rehearsal for both sides.

Malcolm Brogdon News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 16

Wizards Trade Path Open After Malcolm Brogdon Retirement

Former Washington Wizards player and former Sixth Man of the Year, Malcolm Brogdon, retired from the NBA this week. Brogdon did not spend much time in Washington, as his time with the Wizards was limited to 24 games last season.

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Check out this reel of a “time traveler” from 2005 seeing a Wizards game in 2025

If you are an older millennial like me, sometimes you may wonder in a vacuum if your 20-ish year old self meets your 40-ish year old reality. Back then, the internet existed, cell phones existed, but smartphones weren’t as prevalent as they are today among other things.

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The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

How many players to win the NBA MVP Award can you name in seven minutes?

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Cam Whitmore News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 16

Wizards Have Secret Weapon in Cam Whitmore

The Washington Wizards might have found their secret weapon in Cam Whitmore, a young, explosive forward with something to prove. After a stint with the Houston Rockets, where playing time was scarce, Whitmore now enters a new chapter in Washington with a chip on his shoulder and a renewed sense of purpose.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Bilal Coulibaly News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 15

Wizards Preseason Standouts Making Bilal Coulibaly Trade Possible

The Washington Wizards' most intriguing player, Bilal Coulibaly, is sitting out the entirety of preseason due to an injury he suffered playing for Team France.

Cam Whitmore News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 15

Cam Whitmore Has High Expectations for Wizards

It is hard to come into a new situation that is in a bad place after leaving a former situation where you experienced a lot of success. Cam Whitmore is

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

Why Wizards’ Jordan Poole trade was necessary step toward long-awaited prosperity

WASHINGTON, D.C. — While conventional wisdom says not to read too much into the preseason, the Washington Wizards’ first two exhibition games suggested that they made the right moves over the summer.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 14

Wizards Veteran Showing Encouraging Signs in Preseason

In what was only the second preseason appearance for the Washington Wizards, Marvin Bagley III delivered a performance that should turn heads and ease some of the tension that will naturally surround Alex Sarr in his sophomore season.

Kyshawn George News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 14

Kyshawn George Should be Wizards' First Option

This season is ultimately a learning year for the Washington Wizards. New faces across the board with veteran CJ McCollum, DMV native Cam Whitmore, and the incoming rookie class for Washington that is headlined by Texas guard Tre Johnson.

Alex Sarr News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 14

Wizards Big Men Played Well Without Alex Sarr

Had it not been for a last-second score by their opponent this weekend, the Washington Wizards would be undefeated in the preseason. That's also because they beat the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden one day later.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / October 13

Washington Wizards blast New York Knicks for 120-103 preseason win

For at least one night, the Washington Wizards B team was a lot better than the New York Knicks C team, and the Wizards rolled to a comfortable 120-103 preseason victory.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 13

Studs and Duds From Wizards Preseason Victory Over Knicks

The Washington Wizards handed the New York Knicks their first loss of preseason action, as the Wizards won 120 to 103. Overall, almost everyone played well, and it was domination from start to finish.

C.J. McCollum News / Fastbreak on SI / October 13

NBA Vet CJ McCollum's Comments Won't Rush Trade Talks

It’s no secret that the Washington Wizards are in the midst of a rebuild. Since their last playoff appearance in 2021, Washington has been battling for lottery odds.