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Why Veteran Presence is Important for Wizards

With the Washington Wizards well into what seams like a never-ending rebuild, they have seemingly taken a different approach heading into the 2025-26 season.

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What to Expect from Wizards Rookie Jamir Watkins

With preseason wrapping up and the regular season being right around the corner, there is no better time then now to set some level expectations for rookie Jamir Watkins.

AJ Johnson News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 18

Wizards' AJ Johnson Heading Into Critical Sophomore Season

This season holds a lot of weight for AJ Johnson, who is entering his second year in the NBA. After an unexpected start to his career with the Milwaukee Bucks, Johnson’s journey has taken a turn with his midseason trade to the Washington Wizards.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 18

Wizards' Strongest Preseason Moments Have One Thing in Common

The Washington Wizards concluded their three-game preseason set on Thursday night in a blowout loss against the Detroit Pistons. The 21-point defeat may not have been the ideal finish for head coach Brian Keefe and the rest of his team.

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The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

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

The '60 points in an NBA game' quiz

The 'NBA franchise assist leaders' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 18

Where Wizards' A.J. Johnson Can Improve This Season

On a Washington Wizards roster filled with young talent, second-year guard AJ Johnson stands out as a particularly intriguing player. Washington acquired Johnson on the cusp of last year's trade deadline, in part of a deal that sent Kyle Kuzma to the Milwaukee Bucks, and Khris Middleton to the Wizards.

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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.

Bub Carrington News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 17

Why Bub Carrington Has Most Pressure on Wizards

Bub Carrington is about to experience a season unlike any other in his young NBA career. As he enters his second year with the Washington Wizards, Carrington faces a lot of pressure to lead a team in transition, especially after the franchise’s complex rebuilding efforts over the years.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / October 17

The Wizards raise season ticket prices and some fans aren’t happy about that

The Washington Wizards are expected to be the one of the worst teams in the NBA for the 2025-26 season. But ticket prices are expected to keep going up in most locations.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 17

Wizards Facing Backup Big Dilemma

The Washington Wizards enter the 2025-26 season with a plethora of questions surrounding the roster construction and distribution of minutes. Alex Sarr’s improved play in preseason has all but solidified himself as a staple atop Washington's rotation and rebuild, but with that said, the backup center spot remains a question.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 17

Five Takeaways From Wizards' Preseason Showing

The Washington Wizards have wrapped up their preseason, and they've given their fans a lot to think about in the few days between now and their regular season debut next week.

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.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / October 16

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.

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.

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