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On YouTubeKyshawn George News / Bullets Forever / May 5
Some Numbers Behind Kyshawn George’s Boom-or-Bust Season 
How much of a player’s reputation can hang on one or two games? If they come early in the season, perhaps quite a lot. In 1974, Tversky and Kahneman formalized the “anchoring effect” — a cognitive bias where an individual’s judgement is affected by a reference point, which may or may not be relevant or representative.
Jamir Watkins News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 5
Wizards 2025-26 Player Grades: Jamir Watkins
Not every Washington Wizards rookie is handed instant expectations from the team's fan base. Someone like Jamir Watkins had to settle for smaller wins, a cost of his having to wait an extra day to hear his name called by NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum, but he can reflect on a debut season well-asserted.
Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / May 5
The Wizards’ unlucky NBA Draft Lottery history
The NBA draft lottery, an event that places the league’s 14 non-playoff teams into a lottery based on their regular-season record, is scheduled for 3 p.m.
The '20-point, 15-rebound Game 7's' quiz
How many of the players in NBA history to score at least 20 points and haul in at least 15 rebounds in Game 7 of a postseason series since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / May 5
Michael Jordan made NBA history three times with Wizards, even without playoffs
Michael Jordan’s time with the Wizards doesn’t get much love. No playoffs. Lower efficiency. A version of MJ that didn’t look like the one everyone remembered.
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
Wizards Fans Should Remain Wary of Draft Lottery Odds
Development stories, draft-centric campaigns of regular season NBA ball, a mere 17 wins to 65 losses over the last six months. They've all led up to the
Anthony Davis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 3
Blazers tried for Anthony Davis trade with Mavericks, and Wizards should be on notice
The Dallas Mavericks traded Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards at the 2026 NBA trade deadline. While the move wasn’t nearly as shocking as when Davis was included in the prior Luka Doncic trade, it was still a massive and somewhat surprising move.
Wizards 2025-26 Player Grades: Tristan Vukcevic
Washington Wizards know what they're getting with Tristan Vukcevic. He's never pretended to be anything he's not; there's a good chance that a shot's going
Alex Sarr News / Bullets Forever / May 2
The Wizards lost a lot…and may have acctually developed a cornerstone
The most important development of the Washington Wizards 2025-26 season — that didn’t involve losing — was the improvement of Alex Sarr. In his age 20 season, the big man did virtually everything better than he did in his rookie year.
Anthony Davis News / DC Sports King / May 1
Anthony Davis appears to be orchestrating his Wizards exit
When the February trade deadline dust had cleared and Anthony Davis was officially a Washington Wizard, the immediate reaction in the District was a mix of shock and reserved optimism.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
Trae Young News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 1
The Hawks' Demise Tells Wizards Fans the Full Trae Young Story
The Atlanta Hawks were among the biggest winners of the second half of this past NBA regular season, a band of usual-middlers who caught fire just long enough to clear the Play-In Tournament bracket and punch a playoff ticket the old-fashioned way.
Wizards 2025-26 Player Grades: Justin Champagnie
Justin Champagnie remained a cult favorite among Washington Wizards, someone who had to be watched to be appreciated on a 17-65 roster without many other league-ready pros.
Anthony Davis News / Ball Exclusives / April 30
Anthony Davis on Wizards: ‘We are a very bad basketball team’
The Washington Wizards have been near the bottom of the NBA for decades, they’ve only had two 46-win seasons in the 21st century. At this season’s trade deadline, they appeared to make a win-now move and traded for Anthony Davis as well as Trae Young.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 30
Wizards Could Benefit from Newest Round of Draft Lottery Changes
The Washington Wizards have finally concluded their three-year teardown of the franchise's previous failed experiment, and not a moment too soon. NBA Commissioner
Will Riley News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 30
Wizards 2025-26 Player Grades: Will Riley
Will Riley wasn't your average Washington Wizards rookie. He didn't get snatched up in his cycle's lottery like Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly or classmate Tre Johnson, but that never stopped him from fitting into the team's program.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 29
Three Inspiring Candidates to Represent the Wizards at Draft Lottery
The Washington Wizards have done all that they can in submitting themselves before the basketball gods, at least on a technical level. They went out there and prioritized long-term development like no other, collecting a league-high 65 losses over the 2025-26 schedule and earning a guarantee at a top-five pick the hard way.
Washington Wizards News / Stadium Rant / April 29
The Washington Wizards Could Be Sneaky Contenders In The 2026-27 Season
Everyone knows that the Washington Wizards have been the laughingstock of the NBA for the past few seasons, but next year could change all of that. They no longer have just a bunch of young guys that they throw onto the court, hoping for the best.
Anthony Davis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29
What Wizards star Anthony Davis still wants to win in desired 20-year NBA career
Anthony Davis outlined the remaining goals in his career during a recent interview, stating he is still pursuing multiple individual and team accomplishments as he eyes a 20-year run in the NBA with the Washington Wizards.
NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 29
Wizards Management Earns Rave Review Despite Award Loss
Boston Celtics General Manager Brad Stevens took home a decisive Executive of the Year award earlier this week, an announcement that should have surprised few.
Bub Carrington News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 29
Wizards 2025-26 Player Grades: Bub Carrington
Bub Carrington has ascended into one of the faces of the mid-decade Washington Wizards. He, like most of his teammates, was brought into a situation that was more set on stacking developmental wins than packing the organization's end-of-season record, and he's already expressed enough comfortability to inch closer to his finalized scoring niche.
Bub Carrington News / The Lead / April 27
Who Are the Washington Wizards’ All-Time Iron Men?
Washington Wizards point guard Bub Carrington closed the 2025-26 season with 20 points and nine assists in an unassuming loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 21
Hawks' CJ McCollum becomes newest MSG villain in Game 2 win over Knicks
CJ McCollum took over for Trae Young as the Atlanta Hawks' starting point guard this season. In Monday's Game 2, he took over for Young as Madison Square Garden's No. 1 villain.
Trae Young News / HITC / April 17
Trae Young fires back at Zohran Mamdani after NYC mayor called out Wizards star
Trae Young has fired back at New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani after being dragged back into the Knicks’ playoff orbit, despite no longer playing for the Atlanta Hawks.
Brian Keefe News / Yardbarker / April 17
Wizards make decision on HC Brian Keefe after multiyear tank
The Washington Wizards saddled head coach Brian Keefe with a roster designed to lose games for the last three seasons.
Brian Keefe News / Hoops Rumors / April 16
Wizards Plan To Retain Brian Keefe For 2026/27
The Wizards intend to bring back head coach Brian Keefe for the 2026/27 season, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic. General manager Will Dawkins confirmed as much during his end-of-season media session on Thursday, as Michael Scotto of HoopsHype relays (Twitter video link).
Jaden Hardy News / The Lead / April 14
Jaden Hardy Can Find a Home With the Washington Wizards
Jaden Hardy’s arrival with the Washington Wizards has quietly become one of the more intriguing developments of the team’s 2026 season, offering flashes of offensive upside amid a rebuilding year.
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