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NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 26
Wizards Gift Fans with Win Over Raptors for the Holidays
The Washington Wizards gave every fan exactly what was on their holiday wishlist: a victory in Capital One Arena. The squad welcomed a feisty Toronto Raptors team into the Capital city, as the team from the Six has playoff goals this season.
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 / Bullets Forever / December 26
Wizards vs Raptors Recap: Wizards dominate the Raptors and win, 138-117 
Wizards pull-off the upset victory over the Toronto Raptors This was an extremely fast-paced game, more accustomed to the Wizards’ style of play. The Wizards are currently 8th in the league in pace, while the Raptors are 24th.
The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz
In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?
Tre Johnson News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 26
What’s Preventing Wizards Rookie Tre Johnson from Breaking Out
Tre Johnson has shown enough flashes in his rookie season to convince many that he has the talent to become a go-to player for the Washington Wizards. Yet, despite the upside, the organization has been reluctant to fully hand him the keys.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 26
Wizards Mistakes Continue to Pile Up
The Washington Wizards continue to get in their own way, and the mistakes surrounding the franchise only seem to grow larger with each passing season. Owning the worst record in the NBA once again, the Wizards have firmly established themselves as the league’s most struggling organization over the last several years.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 26
Wizards Have to Lean into Young Talent
With the holiday season upon us and Christmas in full swing, what better time than now to discuss which players on the Washington Wizards may have to take a back seat in the sport they’ve dedicated their lives to.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 26
Wizards Injury Problems May Have Been Blessing in Disguise
In recent weeks, the Washington Wizards have seen an influx of injuries across the roster. Multiple key contributors such as Alex Sarr, Corey Kispert, Bilal Coulibaly, and Tre Johnson have missed extended time, which at face value should be a major loss for the Wizards.
Alex Sarr News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 26
Why Wizards' Alex Sarr Won't Make NBA All-Star Team
Washington Wizards big man Alex Sarr has been one of the most productive players in the NBA this season, yet, despite his impressive individual performance, an NBA All-Star selection is likely to remain out of reach.
Tre Johnson News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 26
Wizards Must Give Tre Johnson the Green Light
The Washington Wizards are once again staring at a lost season, owning the worst record in the NBA and searching for any signs of long-term optimism. One of the clearest paths toward that optimism is rookie guard Tre Johnson. However, the organization has been hesitant to fully unleash him.
Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 25
Exclusive: Wizards rookie reveals secret behind sudden breakout
Few stories capture the essence of perseverance quite like that of an overlooked rookie rising to the occasion. Thankfully for the rebuilding Washington Wizards, December numbers offer a snapshot of a young player beginning to turn promise into production.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 24
Clippers linked to a prominent 20-PPG scorer on the trade market
After formally banishing Chris Paul, the Clippers may now be going for another former NBPA president.
Brian Keefe News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 24
Wizards Will Face Raptors Amidst Calls For Brian Keefe's Job
At 5-23 with an uncomfortable number of games left to be played in the 2025-26 season, the Washington Wizards are in the middle of a rebuild that, to many fans, must feel perpetual.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 24
Wizards Wing Needs His Jumper Back
The Washington Wizards are slowly finding their identity, even if they're having to more or less wait out some of the albatross contracts on their books.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 24
Wizards Center Making Case for All-Star Bid
The Washington Wizards, currently boasting a bottom-of-the-barrel 5-23 overall record, have earned very little in the way of positive national recognition through about a third of their 2025-26 campaign.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 24
Wizards Embracing the Season of Giving
The basketball court is not the only place where the Washington Wizards dish out assists. Sure, point guard Bub Carrington and breakout sophomore Kyshawn George are dishing the rock to their teammates, but their love for sharing extends past the court.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 24
Wizards Have Clear Missing Key Piece for Future
With the Washington Wizards’ recent 126–109 loss to the Charlotte Hornets, they have drop to 5–23 on the 2025–26 season. It has been apparent all season that they are far from ready to compete for any kind of playoff spot, and yet this loss still came as a bit surprising.
Cam Whitmore News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 24
Source: Cam Whitmore’s blood clot unrelated to excused practice absence
Washington Wizards wing Cam Whitmore hasn’t played since his team’s 146-101 loss to the Boston Celtics on Dec. 4, and it’s unclear when he will return.
Cam Whitmore News / Hoops Rumors / December 23
Wizards' Cam Whitmore has blood clot, out indefinitely
Whitmore hasn’t played since Dec. 4, having sat out of Washington’s past six games.
Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / December 22
Wizards Sophomore Finally Making His Second Year Leap
The Washington Wizards‘ 2024 draft class is one of the only highlights for the franchise in recent history. Alex Sarr is playing at an elite level on both ends, and Kyshawn George is proving to be the steal of the class as the season nears its midway point.
Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / December 20
Wizards Must Make Crucial Decision About Veteran Forward
The Washington Wizards are (hopefully) entering the last few years of their seemingly never-ending rebuild. After overhauling the roster, flipping both Kyle Kuzma and Jordan Poole, Washington has found their core of the future.
Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / December 17
Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly Expected To Make Return Thursday
Alex Sarr is expected to make his return from the adductor injury that kept him sidelined for the month of December on Thursday against the Spurs. The Wizards released their injury report (via Twitter), which didn’t include either him or Bilal Coulibaly, who has missed the last four games with an oblique injury.
Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / December 17
Laurene Powell Jobs selling stake in Wizards' parent company
Billionaire executive Laurene Powell Jobs is selling her stake in Monumental Sports & Entertainment, the Wizards‘ parent company.
Alex Sarr News / Hoops Wire / December 15
Wizards taking their time with rising big man Alex Sarr
Wizards coach Brian Keefe said second-year big man Alex Sarr has not yet returned to on-court work as he continues to recover from an adductor injury. Sarr has missed the past six games.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 13
Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell avoids humiliating loss with huge fourth quarter
Nothing motivates an NBA star like the bright lights of a big game. A close second is the fear of humiliating defeat.
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