The Washington Wizards want Brian Keefe to return as head coach in the 2026-27 season. General manager Will Dawkins said Thursday at his end-of-season news conference that he expects Keefe to be back, despite a 43-160 record in two-plus seasons.
The Wizards intend to bring back head coach Brian Keefe for the 2026/27 season, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic. General manager Will Dawkins confirmed as much during his end-of-season media session on Thursday, as Michael Scotto of HoopsHype relays (Twitter video link).
The Washington Wizards should have nothing to do with the majority of this year's postseason festivities. They fell well short of the playoffs with their league-worst 17-65 record, yet their fingerprints could be detected all over the first Play-In Tournament matchup over in the Western Conference's side of the bracket.
The Washington Wizards didn't have much to gain from padding their late-season win-count, as least from the franchise's big-picture perspective. As far
To imply that Trae Young's never been known for his defense wouldn't do that side of his reputation service by this point in his storied career. His performance on that end of the floor has been well-documented over the course of his storied career, just not always for the right reasons.
Jaden Hardy’s arrival with the Washington Wizards has quietly become one of the more intriguing developments of the team’s 2026 season, offering flashes of offensive upside amid a rebuilding year.
50 wins in the last three seasons. That’s all the Washington Wizards have to show since fully embracing the tank in 2023-24. The last time Washington appeared in a playoff series was in 2021, when a Wizards team led by Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal fell to the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round.
The Washington Wizards finished the 2025-26 season with a 17-65 record — the worst in the NBA — in Brian Keefe’s second full season as the team’s head coach.
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
Anthony Davis made his feelings very clear Monday as he spoke about what the future holds for him as a member of the Washington Wizards. The 10-time All-Star was candid with reporters Monday about his new team, months after the blockbuster trade that sent him to D.C.
It’s easy to take a player out of LA, but it’s absolutely not easy to take LA out of a player, and that’s exactly the case with Anthony Davis. Away from his former home, the now Washington Wizards’ forward recently opened up about what feels different at his new camp and how it still brings some correlation from the Lakers.
Monday marked the first time Anthony Davis was made available to speak to the media since the Wizards traded for him ahead of the February deadline, writes Josh Robbins of The Athletic.
The Washington Wizards were in full rebuild this season, but they’ve shown that they’re ready for the next step in their process. They were able to acquire Trae Young and Anthony Davis at the trade deadline, and it’s obvious they’re looking to compete next season.
With a 130-117 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Washington Wizards close out the 2025-26 season with 17 wins. This means they now go down in history as just the third team ever to win fewer than 20 wins in three consecutive seasons.
The Washington Wizards closed the 2025-26 regular season on Sunday with a 130-117 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. The result gave the Wiz kids their 26th loss over the team’s final 27 games — mission accomplished in their race to the bottom of the standings.
Watching the Washington Wizards this season has been an exercise in sheer, unadulterated endurance. Any fan who tuned into every game this year deserves a medal, a hug, and probably a free therapist consultation.
The Washington Wizards have officially reached the bottom of the NBA standings. In doing so, positioned themselves for a potential franchise reset. Following a 140-117 blowout loss to the Miami Heat on Friday night, Washington dropped to 17-64.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver has proposed changes to the league's draft lottery to discourage teams from losing on purpose. Now there's a new wrinkle that could dramatically change the incentives for losing.
Angel Reese could not hide her pride as her brother Julian Reese continues to make waves with an impressive stretch for the Washington Wizards. While Angel has been making headlines in the WNBA, her brother is quietly carving out his own story in the NBA.
Julian Reese got himself into some trouble during Thursday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls. The Washington Wizards forward Reese was called for a flagrant foul after an unsightly sequence involving Bulls guard Yuki Kawamura.
Washington has spent years lingering near the bottom of the standings. For a veteran still chasing titles, landing there doesn't scream immediate contention.