Washington Wizards: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

How are the Wizards Handling Their Size Disparity?

The Washington Wizards are one of the physically smallest teams in basketball. I say "basketball" before some of their most recent lineups can probably stack up favorably age-wise against many NCAA-level starting-fives, making them that much more of an anomaly in attempting to challenge the competition that the advanced NBA has to offer.

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Defense, Boards, and Youth Close It Out as Wizards Beat Bucks

With a 109-99 victory over the spiraling Milwaukee Bucks, the Washington Wizards have their third two-game winning streak of the season. This one was an offensive struggle.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 30

Two Young Wizards Set Career Highs in Win Over Bucks

The Washington Wizards are fresh off their second victory in a row, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 109–99. This win marks Washington’s 12th win of the year and just the third time this season they have collected consecutive victories.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 30

Wizards Rookie's Stellar Play Continues to Fly Under-the-Radar

Most fans around the league, and especially in the District, have become aware of the onslaught of young talent that the Washington Wizards have. Between

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The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 40-point games in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 30-point games in an NBA season leaders' quiz

The 'NBA steals leaders since 1976' quiz

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Trae Young News / Hardwood Heroics / January 30

'We’d Like to See Him With Our Young Guys' – Washington Wizards GM Hints at Potential Trae Young Return This Season

Washington Wizards general manager Will Dawkins plans to play Trae Young at some point late in the season to see how he fits with the team’s current core as part of their plans to sell their long-term project on the four-time NBA All-Star.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 29

John Wall’s halftime message to Wizards fans will have them fired up

John Wall had a fiery message to the home crowd during the halftime break of the Washington Wizards’ matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 29

Wizards Defeat Bucks on John Wall Celebration Night

The Washington Wizards have now reached 12 wins on the season, and 25 percent of those have come against the Milwaukee Bucks. Although winning back-to-back games always feels nice, this one felt special.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / January 29

Wizards vs. Bucks final score: Washington beats Milwaukee again, 109-99

The Washington Wizards scored a second straight victory on Thursday in a 109-99 win over the Milwaukee Bucks at Capital One Arena. The Wiz Kids did their thing with John Wall in attendance for his celebration night.

Washington Wizards News / Bleacher Report / January 29

Watch: Wizards honored John Wall ❤️

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 29

Wizards pull away from Bucks to earn rare back-to-back wins

Kyshawn George tallied 23 points, five rebounds and five assists and Alex Sarr recorded 16 points and a career-high 17 rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 109-99 home win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday.

Trae Young News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 29

Wizards’ Trae Young pays homage to John Wall on special night in DC

Washington Wizards’ Trae Young represented the district by wearing a John Wall jersey on the retired guard’s special night during Thursday’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Justin Champagnie News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 29

Justin Champagnie's Contract Providing Great Value for Wizards

The Washington Wizards have no shortage of great-value contracts. It's a temporary advantage allotted to most rebuilding squads, as they're more likely than anyone else to employ big-name contributors before they're eligible to cash in on their ascending market perception according to the league's market.

Trae Young News / Hoops Wire / January 29

Trae Young, Wizards open to contract extension talks

Trae Young and the Wizards appear open to building something longer term. According to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, both sides are receptive to discussing a contract extension this offseason.

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The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

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The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / January 29

Wizards And Newest Star Have The Same Long-Term Plan

The Washington Wizards made the first, and so far, only deal as the NBA churns closer to the trade deadline. The Wizards traded CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert for four-time NBA All-Star Trae Young.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 29

Wizards Trade Deadline Big Board: 7 Targets Ranked by Fit, Cost, and Urgency

The trade deadline is coming up fast, and there are still some big names on the market. The Washington Wizards have the flexibility to trade for players across the league.

Alex Sarr News / Last Word On Sports / January 28

Wizards Have Plans To Pair Alex Sarr With Double-Double Beast

WASHINGTON — The Washington Wizards sit 14th in the Eastern Conference, exactly where they want to be. Despite their 11 wins, there is plenty to be hopeful about in Washington.

Alex Sarr News / Total Apex Sports / January 28

Wizards Snap 9-Game Skid Behind Sarr’s Monster Performance

It wasn’t just a win; it was an exhale. A collective, deep breath that had been held for weeks in the nation’s capital finally was released on Tuesday night.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 28

NBA roundup: Wizards edge Blazers, halt 9-game skid

Alex Sarr produced 29 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks as the Washington Wizards ended their nine-game losing streak with a 115-111 win over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 28

Trail Blazers' skid could make them sellers at trade deadline

Holiday got traded to help a playoff run. He may need to get traded again to fulfill that plan.

Report: Knicks are targeting Giannis Antetokounmpo’s former co-star

Celtics' buzzer-beater king demoralizes Trail Blazers

25 current NBA players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'Active NBA assist-per-game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 27

Wizards end 9-game skid with win over Trail Blazers

Alex Sarr had 29 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks as the Washington Wizards ended their nine-game losing streak with a 115-111 win over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / January 27

Wizards GM Dawkins Talks Trae, Sarr, Coulibaly, Whitmore

Speaking to Mark Medina of EssentiallySports, Wizards general manager Will Dawkins confirmed that newly acquired point guard Trae Young will remain on the shelf through the All-Star break, but stressed that the team isn’t shutting him down for the season.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / January 27

Wizards, Skal Labissiere Agree To 10-Day Deal

The Wizards have agreed to sign big man Skal Labissiere to a 10-day contract, agent Daniel Hazan tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). A first-round pick in 2016, Labissiere appeared in 148 regular season games from 2016-19 for Sacramento and Portland, averaging 7.2 points and 4.5 rebounds in 17.5 minutes per night.

Washington Wizards News / NBA Analysis Network / January 25