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The Wizards are promoting center Tristan Vukcevic from his two-way deal to a three-year, $9 million standard contract, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. The third year includes a team option.

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Wizards re-sign key piece of future to 3-year, $9 million extension

The Washington Wizards are doing whatever they can to start prepping for the future by revamping the roster. The Wizards have traded for both Anthony Davis and Trae Young this season, not to try and make a run, but to give them something to build on.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / February 21

Wizards Promote Tristan Vukcevic With Three-Year Contract, Add Leaky Black On Two-Way Deal

The Wizards are promoting two-way center Tristan Vukcevic on a three-year, $9MM standard contract, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets. The third year will include a team option.

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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?

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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 21

The Tank’s Latest Problem: Kids on 10-Day Contracts

The Wizards returned from the All-Star break with disastrous back-to-back wins in a tête-à-tête against the Indiana Pacers. In the one last night, the Wizards rallied from a 15-point second quarter deficit to win by 13.

Washington Wizards News / EssentiallySports / February 21

Charles Barkley Clears Stance on Tanking After Wizards Make Major Announcement

The Washington Wizards have been the worst team in the Eastern Conference for the last five years. For the third time in a row, they are among the worst teams in the league.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 20

Washington Wizards Pick Up Their 16th Win of the Season In 131-118 Victory Against Indiana Pacers

In a game that won’t shake up the Eastern Conference standings, the Washington Wizards handily defeated the Indiana Pacers to win their second straight game.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 20

Unlikely Duo Leads Wizards to Victory Over Pacers

The Washington Wizards won their second consecutive game in a strong all-around team effort, defeating the Indiana Pacers 131–118. Washington got positive performances from nearly everyone who saw the floor, eventually leading them to once again turn to their second unit to close out the game.

Washington Wizards News / Field Level Media / February 20

Recent addition Alondes Williams leads Wizards past Pacers

Alondes Williams posted career highs of 25 points and 10 rebounds off the bench as the Washington Wizards completed a two-game sweep of the visiting Indiana Pacers with a 131-118 win on Friday.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / February 20

Wizards vs. Pacers final score: Washington wins second straight, 131-118

The Washington Wizards defeated the Indiana Pacers, 131-118 on Friday night at Capital One Arena. This game began as one where the Wizards were losing for much of the first half, even into the second.

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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.

Bilal Coulibaly News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 20

Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly Reveals End-of-Season Priorities

The Washington Wizards may be right alongside the same loss-centric track that they've grown familiar with over the last few years, but they know exactly who they want to be next season.

Kadary Richmond News / NBA Draft on SI / February 20

Undrafted Rookie Kadary Richmond Helps Wizards to Win against Pacers

The Washington Wizards have had an eventful stretch over the past few weeks. Despite being one of the bottom two seeds in the Eastern Conference, Washington has been in the headlines for a few big trades ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline.

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Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / February 20

3 Wizards Claim Spots On Bleacher Report’s Top NBA Players List

The Washington Wizards are finally in the spotlight of the league following two massive deals before the deadline, thrusting the team into a new era of competitive basketball starting next season.

Tristan Vukcevic News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 20

Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic Must Continue Defensive Performance

The Washington Wizards are returning from the All-Star break looking just as battered as fans remember from before into the long weekend. They tipped off against the Indiana Pacers in D.C.

Washington Wizards News / Athlon Sports / February 20

Trae Young's Injury Status Gets Clarity After All-Star Break

It looks like Trae Young's debut for the Washington Wizards will have to wait a little longer. Young was traded to the Wizards on Jan. 6, with Washington sending Corey Kispert and CJ McCollum to the Atlanta Hawks in return.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 20

Rookie Guard Shines in Wizards' Win Over Pacers

The Washington Wizards returned from the All-Star break with a bang, defeating the Indiana Pacers 112-105. Although this win may actually serve as a loss

Trae Young News / Field Level Media / February 20

Young players take center stage as Pacers face Wizards again

The injury report could be miles long when the Washington Wizards face the visiting Indiana Pacers for the second time in as many days on Friday. With so many players sidelined, both teams are giving their young players extended playing time.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 19

Wizards Snap Three-Game Skid with Gritty 112-105 Victory Over Pacers

The Washington Wizards needed this one badly. After dropping three straight, they found a way to grind out a 112-105 win over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night at Capital One Arena.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 19

Wizards Snap Three-Game Losing Streak With Win Over Pacers

The first game after the All-Star break resulted in a win for the Washington Wizards, as they hosted the Indiana Pacers on the first night of a back-to-back.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 19

NBA's new anti-tanking rules might not totally work

The NBA is about to get serious regarding its tanking problem, and it could have some big rule changes in place as soon as next season.

Gambling concerns could be inspiring NBA's anti-tanking efforts

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Cade Cunningham makes history, beats Knicks in battle of top East contenders

Kevin Durant ties Kareem Abdul-Jabbar record, close to matching Kobe Bryant

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.

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).

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.

Alex Sarr News / Yardbarker / February 12