Washington Wizards: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Brian Keefe News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 29

Wizards' Brian Keefe Explains Why He Benched Starters in Fourth Quarter

The Washington Wizards' 2025–26 season has seen quite a bit of controversy and losing, with a fair share of encouraging signs mixed into the equation. However, as the season has wound down and as the playoff — and tank race has heated up, fans and media have grown increasingly frustrated with teams who are deliberately losing games.

Jamir Watkins News / Bullets Forever / March 28

Jamir Watkins’s defense looks like a building block

When the Wizards played the Spurs in late December, Jamir Watkins spent a bunch of time guarding Victor Wembanyma. Wemby faces physical, dogged defenders who get up under him all the time.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / March 28

Positive Developments in Wizards Loss to the Warriors

The best things from the Wizards loss to the Golden State Warriors were these: Another aggressive and effective offensive performance from Bilal Coulibaly.

Jamal Murray News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least nine three-pointers in a game more than once in their career can you name in five minutes?

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / March 28

Wizards at Warriors final score: Washington loses Bay Area battle, 131-126

The Washington Wizards kept things interesting Friday but fell short 131-126 against a similarly undermanned Golden State Warriors squad at Chase Center.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

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.

Julian Reese News / AirJordanChronicles / March 27

Angel Reese’s Brother Julian Achieves Feat Unseen Since Shaquille O’Neal in 1992

There are hard-earned skills, and then there are those running in the bloodline. And with his recent feat, Julian Reese proved how he blends both. It hasn’t been long since the younger Reese signed a 2-way contract with the Washington Wizards.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 27

Wizards Final Stretch is Pivotal for Future of the Franchise

Some may glance at the Washington Wizards’ record and take it at face value, presuming that their 2025–26 season was a failure, purely based off of their subpar record.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 27

Wizards Look to Escape Rebuild Before Disastrous Anti-Tanking Changes

The Washington Wizards are, at long last, looking ahead to fielding a more competitive product next season, and everyone involved couldn't be happier. The prospects, for one, aren't individually losers.

Washington Wizards News / AirJordanChronicles / March 26

Washington Wizards Unveil 2026-27 NBA City Edition Uniform

The Washington Wizards are bringing back a design that fans loved years ago, and the design also pays tribute to one of the most famous seasonal traditions in the capital city.

Will Riley News / The Lead / March 26

Will Riley Is Becoming a Diamond in the Rough for Wizards

The season for the Wizards has brought injuries, big trades, and plenty of losses. But most importantly, it’s all leading to player development. This development remains at the center of the Wizards’ rebuilding plan, using the draft to find players who will be a part of their future.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / March 26

The Wizards have tied their longest losing streak in each of the last three seasons

Yesterday, the Washington Wizards defeated the Utah Jazz to end their 16-game losing streak. That’s the good news. However, there’s an unfortunate trend that we have also seen along the way.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

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.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 26

Wizards Avoid Making History, But at a Cost

The Washington Wizards have spent just about all of their ongoing rebuild by testing the fan base's stomachs for extended losing stretches. Four times have they fumbled 16 consecutive games since 2024, with the most recent such streak taking the Wizards within their final few weeks of action.

NBA News / The Predictors / March 27

Wizards beat Jazz 133-110

Juju Reese delivered a breakout performance with 26 points and 17 rebounds, and the Wizards snapped a 16-game losing streak with a convincing 133-110 win over the Jazz on Wednesday night.

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Julian Reese News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 26

Wizards' Julian Reese Has Future as Rebounding Specialist

Few scouting departments around the NBA have had quite the opportunity to shine as the Washington Wizards' band of prospect evaluators. Even with preparation

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / March 26

Wizards vs. Warriors: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, and Head-to-Head Stats (Mar 27)

The Washington Wizards’ campaign this year hasn’t been quite exciting. Trying to get themselves into playoff contention, the team failed miserably. However, the team still had a chance to qualify for the play-ins.

Julian Reese News / Field Level Media / March 25

Julian Reese, Wizards best Jazz, end 16-game skid

Julian Reese scored 26 points and collected 17 rebounds to help the Washington Wizards snap a 16-game losing streak with a 133-110 victory over the host Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.

Washington Wizards News / Athlon Sports / March 25

Final Injury Report for Wizards-Jazz: Will Trae Young, Alex Sarr Play?

The Washington Wizards are on the road on Wednesday night as they travel to take on the Utah Jazz in an interconference matchup. Washington enters Wednesday’s game with a 16-55 record after losing on the road to the New York Knicks on Sunday night, which extended their losing streak to 16 games.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / March 25

March Has Revived Washington Wizards Forward’s Offense

At the beginning of the season, Washington Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly had many questions surrounding his long-term position with the team. After the rise of Kyshawn George during FIBA’s AmeriCup tournament, Coulibaly seemed to be slowly losing favor.

Trae Young News / Hoops Wire / March 21

Wizards’ Trae Young likely done for season

It looks like Trae Young’s season is over. The Wizards announced Saturday that Young reinjured his right quadriceps during Monday’s game against Golden State.

Anthony Davis News / Athlon Sports / March 20

Frustration Grows After Wizards Announce Anthony Davis News

The Anthony Davis era has yet to officially begin for the Washington Wizards. It has been over six weeks since the Wizards brought Davis in via a blockbuster three-team trade with the Dallas Mavericks.

Anthony Davis News / Hoops Rumors / March 20

Wizards To Reevaluate Anthony Davis At End Of Month

Anthony Davis had the ligament damage in his left hand reevaluated on Thursday in Los Angeles, according to the Wizards, who announced today in a press release that the big man’s recovery “continues to progress positively” (Twitter link).