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Trae Young News / Total Pro Sports / March 17

Wizards Dealt Major Blow as Trae Young Exits vs. Warriors Due to Quad Injury

The 2025-2026 NBA season has not been kind to Trae Young. After appearing in only ten games for the Atlanta Hawks, the all-star guard was traded to the Washington Wizards before February’s trade deadline. And to add to his woes, before Young even debuted with his new squad, he was ejected for excessively arguing with the referees.

Bub Carrington News / Bleacher Report / March 16

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NBA News / Field Level Media / March 16

Warriors extend Wizards' slide; Trae Young strains quad

Kristaps Porzingis returned to one of his former homes with 30 points in 26 minutes, De'Anthony Melton chipped in with 27 and the Golden State Warriors handed the host Washington Wizards their 12th consecutive loss Monday night 125-117.

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How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?

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Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / March 16

Wizards vs. Warriors final score: Washington loses 125-117

The Washington Wizards lost to the Golden State Warriors, 125-117 on Monday night at Capital One Arena. I feel like a broken record like most of the last few games.

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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.

Trae Young News / Athlon Sports / March 16

Wizards Announce Trae Young News After Leaving Warriors Game

The Washington Wizards have shifted their focus to next season rather than the current one. At the trade deadline, they doubled down on that strategy by acquiring Trae Young and Anthony Davis.

Trae Young News / The Lead / March 16

Trae Young’s Return Is a Peek at What’s to Come in Washington

Months after the Washington Wizards made waves by trading for Trae Young, the All-Star point guard has finally made his debut. The moment Wizards fans had been waiting patiently for was delayed by Young’s rehab from a right knee MCL sprain.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / March 16

Wizards Could Create A New Rivalry If League Votes To Expand

The Washington Wizards could be in the early stages of building a new conference rival. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the league’s Board of Governors is set to conduct the first round of voting for a possible two-team expansion by the end of March.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / March 15

Wizards Drop 11th Straight, Despite Celtics Poor Shooting Night

Here’s where the Wizards are at this point: losing by 11 to the Boston Celtics feels almost like an achievement. Most of the relative narrowness of that

Bub Carrington News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 14

Wizards' Second-Year Guard Having Quiet Resurgence

The story of sophomore guard Bub Carrington’s 2025–26 campaign has been inconsistent and streaky play. The Washington Wizards selected the 6-foot-4 point

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 / Hardwood Heroics / March 14

Washington Wizards’ Trae Young Makes Huge Vow After Being Mocked in Bam Adebayo’s Historic 83-Point Game

The media and fans absolutely roasted the Washington Wizards after they were on the receiving end of Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game on Tuesday evening. Looking ahead, Trae Young vows to do everything in his power to make sure that his team won’t be the laughingstock again.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 14

Everything You Need To Know Ahead of Wizards at Celtics

The Washington Wizards have now lost 10 games in a row and are officially eliminated from making the playoffs with 49 losses. There is much to play for in this season.

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Washington Wizards News / thePeachBasket / March 13

Wizards or Generals?

The Washington Wizards are really the Washington Generals. The Wizards outscored the Magic 42-27 in the fourth quarter to force overtime before losing.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 13

Leaky Black Adds to Wizards' Positive Developmental Trend

When fans of the Washington Wizards hear the word "development," they think of the franchise's focus and success at locating prospects in the NBA Draft and honing their potential into high-upside contributors.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 13

Wizards playing better despite skid with contending Celtics up next

The Washington Wizards have had a hard time winning basketball games this season. Road victories have been especially rare, as all but five of the team's 16 wins have come at home.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / March 13

Wizards, Nets Eliminated From Postseason Contention

The Wizards and Nets were both eliminated from postseason contention on Thursday night when each team lost, per Keith Smith of Spotrac (Twitter link). Washington dropped to 16-49 after losing in overtime at Orlando on Thursday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 13

Why criticism of Bam Adebayo's 83-point performance is unwarranted

It's a strange development that, facing a tanking team like the Wizards, Adebayo is the one getting flak for actually trying.

Heat HC Erik Spoelstra blasts critics of Adebayo's historic performance

Dwyane Wade admits one surprise during Adebayo's outburst

Lakers announcer Bill Macdonald took a swipe at Adebayo during game

Lakers hope offense wins championships

Bulls youngster traumatized after angering Luka Doncic into dropping 51 points

Zion Williamson commits comedic blunder in final seconds

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 12

Erik Spoelstra blasts critics of Bam Adebayo's 83-point game

'I apologize to absolutely no one': Heat HC Erik Spoelstra blasts critics of Bam Adebayo's historic performance

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo's performance against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday was one of the best we have ever seen in a game in NBA history.

Former NBA player has profane rant about Adebayo's 83-point game

Heat legend Dwyane Wade admits one surprise during Adebayo's outburst

Doris Burke makes an 'uncomfortable' admission about Adebayo's big game

Bucks fall to Suns, but Kyle Kuzma reaches 10,000-point milestone

Lakers' expected contract offer to Austin Reaves is revealed

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 12

Two more teams eliminated from postseason contention

They are the second and third NBA teams ruled out of postseason contention, joining the Pacers, who were eliminated on Tuesday with a loss to the Kings.

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Washington Wizards News / Sneakers on SI / March 12