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Will Riley Joins Wizards History With Epic Back-To-Back Games

Washington Wizards rookie forward Will Riley has been nothing short of a major surprise this season. At the beginning of the campaign, the Illinois product was an afterthought, playing garbage time minutes and bouncing in and out of the G-League.

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How Does This Wizards Defense Stack Up in Franchise History?

This year, the Washington Wizards’ struggles have been well documented. With the worst record in the NBA, they’ve embodied the league’s lowest tier. There’s a list of figures to point the blame at.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / April 5

Washington’s Comeback Threat Ends in Proper Tank Result

Gotta admit: when I saw the lineups for this Wizards at Nets game, I set aside the notepad. There were two key numbers that jumped out at me before the game began.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / April 5

Wizards at Nets final score: Washington gives a fight but comes up short in 121-115 loss

The Washington Wizards lost to the Brooklyn Nets, 121-115 on Easter Sunday. This game was important for the upcoming NBA Draft Lottery! The Brooklyn Nets coming in a full game behind the Wizards in the standings, and if the Wizards managed not to lose, they would enlarge that gap to 2 full games!

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The 'NBA active two-pointers leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 4,000 two-pointers made in their career can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 5

Wizards and Nets had the most ridiculous injury report for Sunday’s game

The Washington Wizards and Brooklyn Nets engaged in an epic tank-off Sunday, and that was made quite obvious by the injury report. Both the Wizards and Nets are essentially playing for draft position, meaning Sunday’s game devolved into a contest of who wanted to lose more.

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.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 5

Final Injury Report for Wizards-Nets: Will Alex Sarr, Nic Claxton Play?

The Washington Wizards are on the road on Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the Brooklyn Nets in an Eastern Conference matchup. Washington enters Sunday’s game with a 17-60 record after losing on the road to the Miami Heat on Saturday afternoon.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 5

How the Wizards Helped a Fan Get Back Into Running

The Washington Wizards have not given fans much to cheer about this year. It has been filled with a ton of losing and some forgettable moments. Even through all this, there is one super fan who has found a way to incorporate one of his passions into Wizards games.

Will Riley News / Bullets Forever / April 4

Will Riley Shines In Yet Another Washington Blowout

The Washington Wizards had a strong defensive effort, holding Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo to 69 points fewer than he scored the last time these teams faced each other.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / April 4

Multiple Young Wizards Shine In Losing Effort Against Heat

The Washington Wizards sought revenge against the Heat on Saturday in Miami. This was the first meeting between the two teams after Bam Adebayo’s historic, 83-point performance against the Wizards in March.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / April 4

Wizards at Heat finals score: Washington offers extended garbage time and no defense in 86-76 loss

Once again, the Wizards offered little resistance on defense. A couple nights ago the Philadelphia 76ers scored 153 in regulation over the little defense the Wizards offered.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 4

Wizards were absolutely determined not to let Bam Adebayo drop 83 points on them again

The Washington Wizards were absolutely determined not to let Bam Adebayo embarrass them again during their first meeting since he scored 83 points against them.

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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 3

How Wizards’ Will Riley could become the next Paul George

The Washington Wizards’ 153-131 home loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday looked like business as usual on the surface, as Washington is tanking while Philadelphia is fighting to automatically qualify for the playoffs.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / April 3

Wizards Sophomore To Miss Rest Of Season With Elbow Injury

The Washington Wizards have had several notable injuries this season, limiting their success throughout another tanking campaign. The franchise’s new face, Trae Young, only played five games for Washington before reinjuring his quadriceps.

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The 'NBA active two-pointers leaders' quiz

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Washington Wizards News / TV Insider / April 2

‘Law & Order’: Reid Scott Says Riley Will Be ‘Reconciling’ With That Tragedy ‘for the Rest of His Life’

As Reid Scott told TV Insider ahead of the Thursday, April 2, episode of Law & Order, “the ramifications of an accident itself are massive.” He wasn’t exaggerating.

Washington Wizards News / The Spun / April 2

The Wizards Have Apologized For Their April Fools' Day Prank

The Washington Wizards keep finding new ways to embarrass themselves this season. As if a 17-59 record wasn't bad enough, the Wizards have created quite the controversy this week by playing an April Fools' Day prank on a fan.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / April 2

Wizards Confirm Kyshawn George Won’t Return This Season

As expected, Wizards forward Kyshawn George has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025/26 season due to a Grade 2 ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tear in his left elbow, the team announced today (Twitter link).

Washington Wizards News / Field Level Media / April 1

Paul George (39), Sixers shoot lights out vs. Wizards

Paul George set a career high in a Sixers uniform with 39 points and visiting Philadelphia, playing without Joel Embiid, had an offensive outburst in a 153-131 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.

Anthony Davis News / Athlon Sports / April 1

Anthony Davis Admits Mistake After Lakers Game

Anthony Davis has yet to suit up for the Washington Wizards, but the 10-time All-Star is already building chemistry with his new teammates. In February 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers sent Luka Doncic to the Dallas Mavericks in one of the most shocking trades in NBA history.

Anthony Davis News / Hoops Rumors / March 31

Wizards’ Anthony Davis Cleared For Light Contact

Wizards big man Anthony Davis, who has been sidelined with ligament damage in his left hand, has been cleared for light contact as he progresses toward his full return, the team tweets.

Washington Wizards News / The Lead / March 31

The 2026-27 Wizards Will Be Franchise’s Best Team in a Decade

There’s been a new spark in Capital One Arena over the last couple of weeks. The additions of Trae Young and Anthony Davis have given a new hope to a desperate fanbase.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / March 31

Is Wizards’ Will Riley Related to Pat Riley?

The Washington Wizards have had a forgettable season as they have one of the worst records in the league alongside the Indiana Pacers. In a season where they only managed a 17-58 record, the only silver lining for the Wizards has to be the young core that they have built.

Bub Carrington News / Athlon Sports / March 30

Wizards' Bub Carrington Joins Historic Group After Reaching Career Milestone

Bub Carrington, a guard for the Washington Wizards, has been one of the team's top young players. He's only in his NBA season, and Carrington has gradually established himself as an important piece to the team's foundation.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 30