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Wizards Still Underdogs Against Injury-Ridden Mavericks

The 0-1 Washington Wizards are set to take on 0-1 Dallas Mavericks at 8:30 ET. on Oct. 24. Much like the Wizards, the Mavericks too are coming fresh off a beat down at the hands of a unicorn.

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Three Things to Watch in Wizards Vs. Mavericks

The 0-1 Washington Wizards are headed down to the lone-star state for game two of the 2025-26 regular season, taking on the 0-1 Dallas Mavericks. Dallas comes into this game as heavy favorites, as many expect their size and physicality to overwhelm the youth of Washington.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 24

One Encouraging Sign for Wizards After Opening Day Loss

The Washington Wizards’ opening night loss to the Milwaukee Bucks was a tough one, especially given the caliber of opponent they faced. The Bucks, led by one of the best players in the league, former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, are considered one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, and their dominance on both ends of the floor showed.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 24

Wizards' Keys to Victory vs. Mavericks

For an 0-1 team that hasn't eclipsed 20 wins in either of their last two seasons, an odd calm still resides over the Washington Wizards franchise following their lopsided loss on the road to the Milwaukee Bucks to begin the season.

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The 'Most 6-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least six three-pointers in a game on 35 or more occasions can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 24

Wizards Prepare to Face Lottery Luck Demons in Mavericks Matchup

Fans of the Washington Wizards have had it tough in recent years, watching the squad relentlessly commit to playoff-hopefuls without any hope of serious contention.

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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.

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Three Things Wizards Can Learn From Opening Night Loss

The Washington Wizards dropped their 2025-26 season with a 120-133 loss on the road to the Milwaukee Bucks. Despite the demoralizing defeat, there are still plenty of things that the Wizards learned.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 24

Wizards Have Key Advantage Over Mavericks

Much can be said about the Washington Wizards season-opening loss on the road to the Milwaukee Bucks. Going down in 133-120, arguable blowout fashion, many were quick to point to Washington's slow start and apparent inability to string together defensive stops.

Khris Middleton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23

Wizards’ Khris Middleton sends powerful Bucks message after unforgettable return

Khris Middleton had a powerful message for the Milwaukee community following his return in the Washington Wizards’ matchup against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks on Wednesday night.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 23

Inside the Numbers of Wizards' 65th NBA Season

The Washington Wizards just tipped off their 65th NBA season with a road loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Since 1961, the franchise has been in existence, but hasn't always been known as the Wizards.

Bub Carrington News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 23

Wizards' Point Guard Of The Future Isn't Bub Carrington

With the NBA season underway, fans and media alike have begun a discourse surrounding the future of the Washington Wizards backcourt. Despite being one of the better and more productive rookies in the NBA last season, Bub Carrington has found himself on the negative side of these conversations.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / October 23

The Wizards aren’t implicated with the NBA gambling scandals

The 2025-26 NBA season just started and there is already news happening in the league that is bigger than league itself. Two FBI investigations have resulted in indictments involving 31 defendants, some with direct ties to the NBA.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 23

Wizards Future in Good Hands With Rookie Guard

On the objective surface, the Washington Wizards are 0-1 to start off the 2025-26 season. With a 13-point loss on the road to the Milwaukee Bucks under their belts, the red, white and blue have kicked their new campaign off in a manner that reflects the going rate of their previous two, sub-20 win seasons.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 23

Three Surprising Wizards Trade Candidates

The Washington Wizards are a team in transition, and that transition could take a dramatic turn this season. Could the team, in the middle of a lengthy rebuild, explore trading three of their most intriguing young players in Bub Carrington, Cam Whitmore and Bilal Coulibaly?

Khris Middleton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23

Watch Bucks pay tribute to Khris Middleton with touching video

Khris Middleton has walked through the tunnels of Fiserv Forum hundreds of times, but never like this. On Wednesday night, the longtime Milwaukee Bucks forward returned to the city where he became an All-Star, this time wearing a Washington Wizards uniform.

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Wizards Key Sophomores Shine in Debuts

The Washington Wizards weren't expected to load up the win count this season, let alone on their opening night. The majority of the teams in the NBA register

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 23

Wizards' Newcomer Predicted to Lead Team in Scoring

The Washington Wizards are, for all intents and purposes, viewed as the land of opportunity for young players across the NBA looking to salvage whatever's left of their pre-draft hype.

Alex Sarr News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 23

Wizards Center Becoming Ideal Modern Big

The modern NBA is a copy cat league. Teams are constantly searching around the league, studying trends, trying to find out what archetypes of players are most effective.

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Developing Storylines From Wizards Season Opener

The Washington Wizards fell to the Milwaukee Bucks in their season opener, and although the result was not very surprising, a few trends and storylines may have emerged.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / October 23

Good News: Wizards Fought Back. Bad News: Giannis Exists

The first game of the Washington Wizards 2025-26 season went about as well as could be expected. They got dominated right from the start, never held a lead, and fell behind by 22 in the second quarter, and then by 20 midway through the fourth and ended up losing by 13.

Khris Middleton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23

Wizards’ Khris Middleton reflects on emotional return to Milwaukee

Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton experienced an emotional return to Milwaukee, revisiting familiar grounds. Walking through the Fiserv Forum tunnels on Wednesday before the Wizards’ season-opening 133-120 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, Middleton acknowledged it felt surreal to be on the opposing side of a court he once called home.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 22

Studs and Duds from Wizards Season Opening Loss to Bucks

The Washington Wizards dropped their first game of the season against the Milwaukee Bucks, losing 133-120. Although the Wiz Kids lost their first game, there were many positives to take away from it.

Khris Middleton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22

Wizards’ Khris Middleton says Giannis ‘would love’ to see him ‘tear up’ during tribute video

On Wednesday evening, the Washington Wizards will kick off their 2025-26 NBA season with a road game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The game will mark the

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20 celebrities who inadvertently became viral memes

Celebrity status is one thing, but becoming a viral meme from a single, unscripted moment is a new level of fame. Check out these 20 stars who accidentally became viral memes.

Dillon Jones News / Fastbreak on SI / October 20

NBA Teams Will Have Interest in Recent First-Rounder Dillon Jones

Dillon Jones is expected to hit the NBA free agency market in a couple of days. According to reports, Jones will be waived by the Washington Wizards as the season opener approaches.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / October 19

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.