Washington Wizards: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Could Wizards Make Another Big Move With Golden State?

The Washington Wizards rumors will not cease. The team will be active as the league approaches the trade deadline. Rumors include a potential “long-shot” deal for Zion Williamson, while others have circulated since December.

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Wizards Might Have Opportunity to Trade for Pelicans Forward

The trade deadline is just two weeks away, which means if the Washington Wizards want to make another move, now is the time. The team already made a blockbuster deal, getting Trae Young at a steal.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 20

How Alex Sarr, Wizards are ‘finding chemistry’ after Trae Young trade

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Wizards haven’t won a game since trading veterans CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert to the Atlanta Hawks for injured star Trae Young (knee, quadriceps) on Jan.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 20

Wizards Should be Targeting Pelicans Big Man

The Washington Wizards have been on a roller coaster of a 2025–26 season, filled with some of the lowest lows in franchise history along with some of the highest highs in recent memory.

James Harden News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'Multiple NBA scoring title winners' quiz

The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / January 20

Knicks, Dillon Jones Agree To Two-Way Deal

The Knicks have reached an agreement on a two-way contract with former first-round pick Dillon Jones, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Wizards Insider Thinks Washington Could Trade For…

The Washington Wizards sparked the NBA trade season with their blockbuster acquisition of four-time NBA All-Star Trae Young, and they could be in pursuit of yet another massive deal as the February 5 deadline rapidly approaches.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 20

Wizards' Young Stars Building Relationship as Dual Closers

The Washington Wizards are still a long ways away from fielding a competitive nightly operation, but no one can take away the fact they have pieces of a potential NBA fixture.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / January 20

Wizards signaling unwillingness to part with younger players

The Wizards are open to doing business, but not at the expense of what they’re actually trying to build. According to Josh Robbins of The Athletic, Washington has made it clear to teams around the league that it won’t sacrifice development time or roles for its core young players.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 20

Wizards Rookie Providing Defensive Punch to Young Rotation

The Washington Wizards had to be relieved for a return home, likely exhausted after a west coast road trip that had no shortage of back-to-back games and beatdown losses.

Khris Middleton News / Hoops Wire / January 20

Wizards’ Khris Middleton viewed as trade or buyout candidate

The Wizards will keep their eyes open for another buy-low swing like the one they took on Trae Young, but league sources tell The Athletic’s Josh Robbins that is not the most likely way they operate at the trade deadline.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / January 20

Midpoint Checkup: Wizards Are A Work In Progress

The first half of the 2025-26 season is history, and the Wizards season has at times inspired hope, frustration, and laughter. There have been puzzling

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 19

Wizards Need to Address Big Front Court Issue

Despite the Washington Wizards showing really positive signs nearly halfway through year three of a grueling rebuild, there is still a glaring hole that remains unattended to and will need to be fixed.

Trae Young News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 19

Wizards Remain Winless in the Trae Young Era

Heading back home from a disappointing West Coast trip, the Washington Wizards were hoping to bring life to the fanbase. The team welcomed the Los Angeles Clippers, who are one of the hottest teams in basketball right now, at Capital One Arena.