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Wizards Request To Waive Young Prospect

On Sunday, the Washington Wizards finally made a much-needed roster decision. While there were certainly a few candidates to receive the waiver request, one player was heavily rumored to be on the chopping block: 2024 first-round pick Dillon Jones, who was cut right on time.

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Wizards Waiving 2025 NBA Champion

The preseason for the Washington Wizards felt like a test for multiple players. Specifically, to see who was going to be released to get the roster down to 15 players.

Dillon Jones News / Hoops Rumors / October 19

Wizards waive former first-round pick

In order to set their 15-man standard roster for the regular season, the Wizards will waive Dillon Jones, sources tell Josh Robbins of The Athletic (Twitter link).

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 19

Wizards’ First 10 Games Offer Three Big Opportunities

The Washington Wizards managed to go 1-2 in their short sample size this preseason. In three games, the NBA Eastern Conference playoff hopefuls had flashes of greatness.

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Bub Carrington News / Bullets Forever / October 19

Bub Carrington fully participates in practice

On Oct. 16, Washington Wizards guard suffered sore knee injury in Washington’s game against the Detroit Pistons. This forced him to miss the rest of the game.

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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.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 19

Wizards Sophomore Poised for Major Leap

With the 2025-26 season gearing up, many fans are curious in regard to what young Wizard is ready to make a jump in play. Washington had three first round picks in the 2024 draft, and used them all selecting Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington and Keyshawn George.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 18

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.

Jamir Watkins News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 18

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.

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.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / October 17

Impressions from a three-game Washington Wizards preseason

Once upon a time, the NBA exhibition season was eight games. When players were suspended or pay was pro-rated in some way (say for a 10-day contract), the salary was divided over 90 games, not the 82-game regular season schedule.

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Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 16

Studs and Duds From Wizards Preseason Beatdown by Pistons

The Washington Wizards played their final preseason game against the Detroit Pistons, and it was ugly. The game started in disaster from the jump, as Bub Carrington was injured in the first few minutes.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / October 16

Wizards at Pistons final score: Washington falls 119-98 in preseason finale

The Washington Wizards got run out of the gym Thursday in their preseason finale, losing 119-98 to the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. The Pistons trotted out their projected starting lineup for this one, in a contest that felt like a dress rehearsal for both sides.

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.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15