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Wizards Should Give Tre Johnson Permanent Starter Spot

Despite their recent, relative surge in stacking up a series of promising wins, the Washington Wizards got off to a bad enough start to the year that they'll need more than a decent stretch to recover it.

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Wizards Guard Making Rookie of the Year Case

With the Washington Wizards in the midst of their hottest stretch of the season, multiple young players have begun to emerge as future stars. Guys like Bub Carrington, who started the year slow, have found their groove in recent weeks — while Kyshawn George and Alex Sarr have maintained their stellar play throughout the course of the year.

Tre Johnson News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 30

Wizards Tre Johnson Shines Despite Loss to the Suns

The Washington Wizards were unfortunately unable to extend their winning streak to three games, suffering a crushing defeat to the Phoenix Suns. The start of the game felt like it was going to be one where the Wiz Kids would pull off the win.

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Devin Booker News / Hardwood Heroics / December 30

'I Really Don’t Want Any Comparison' – Washington Wizards Rookie Gets 100% Real on Being Compared to Devin Booker

Tre Johnson was a bright spot in the Washington Wizards’ 115-101 home loss against the Phoenix Suns on Monday night, and it’s easy to see why the team took him with the sixth overall pick last summer.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Tre Johnson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 30

Wizards’ Tre Johnson sets career-milestone with logo 3-pointer

Tre Johnson continues to show flashes of why the Washington Wizards invested a top-six pick in him, even as the team navigates another rebuilding season.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / December 29

Washington’s winning streak cut short by Phoenix, fall short 115-101

The Washington Wizards came into this one riding their first win streak (two straight victories) in more than nine months. The Suns were having one of their better weeks of the season, with three straight wins (against the Lakers, and then twice against the Pelicans).

Alex Sarr News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 29

How Wizards Can Maximize the Development of Alex Sarr

Despite the Washington Wizards having a very up-and-down start to the 2025–26 season, one thing has become abundantly clear: Alex Sarr is a franchise cornerstone.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 29

Wizards Defense Stepping Up to End Year

A good defense can always win a team games, as defense can quickly turn into fastbreak offense. The Washington Wizards have been struggling to find this out on their own, and at times are on the other end of realizing this statement to be true.

Justin Champagnie News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 29

Wizards' Justin Champagnie Reacts to Expanded Role

The post-Christmas Washington Wizards have won back-to-back games for the first time in over nine months, and the developing squad's PR has blossomed from their 4-3 record over their last seven games.

Tre Johnson News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 29

Tre Johnson Looks to Augment Wizards' Playmaking Pool

The Washington Wizards didn't have to work hard to sell Tre Johnson to their fan base. Sure, sinking all the way to the sixth pick of the 2025 NBA Draft was a punch to the gut after coming off of an 18-win season, but here was a potential star to get excited about.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / December 29

What would you like to see the Wizards accomplish in 2026?

Happy Monday everyone! It is Dec.. 29, 2025 and we have just three more days left until we ring in 2026. With that in mind, let’s talk about how this could relate to the Washington Wizards specifically.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 29

Wizards Gradually Shifting Away from Aging Wing

The Washington Wizards' rotation has never looked so full of options. The vast majority of the half-dozen players that they've drafted in the first round

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Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / December 29

Rebounds Power Wizards Second Straight Win

In one of the more persistent Wizards trends of the past few decades, the team did something fun, interesting or meaningful when I was otherwise occupied and unable to watch or respond.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 29

Wizards Complete Season Sweep vs. Grizzlies

The Washington Wizards just did something that seemed impossible: win back-to-back games and complete the season sweep over the Memphis Grizzlies. This win now puts the Wizards at four and three over their last seven games.

Alex Sarr News / Field Level Media / December 28

Alex Sarr, Wizards solve Grizzles again

Alex Sarr had 20 points, nine rebounds and a career-high six blocks and CJ McCollum added 16 points to lead the Washington Wizards to a 116-112 victory Sunday over the visiting Memphis Grizzlies.

C.J. McCollum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 28

How CJ McCollum ‘carries’ young Wizards with dignity

The play was over, a routine fast-break for the Memphis Grizzlies leading to a second-quarter timeout, but the lesson was just beginning. As the rebuilding Washington Wizards grabbed some water, CJ McCollum was already deep in conversation with Alex Sarr, diagramming a read.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 27

Growing Wizards go for back-to-back wins vs. Grizzlies

The Washington Wizards own the NBA's second-worst record at 6-23, but there have been some encouraging signs the past few weeks. A week ago, the Wizards defeated the Memphis Grizzlies, 130-122.

Cam Whitmore News / The Lead / December 27

Cam Whitmore Is at a Career Crossroads

Cam Whitmore was traded to the Wizards in the offseason for two second-round picks. Whitmore joining a new team felt like a fresh start for a player with huge potential.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 26

Wizards' late spree against Raptors merits rare win

Kyshawn George scored 23 points to help lead the Washington Wizards to a 138-117 victory over the visiting Toronto Raptors on Friday. CJ McCollum and Bilal Coulibaly added 21 points apiece for the Wizards, who snapped a two-game losing streak.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 24