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Domantas Sabonis News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 16

Wizards Tied to All-Star Big Man in Trade Talks

The Washington Wizards being mentioned as a top suitor for Sacramento Kings All-Star Domantas Sabonis has sparked intrigue around the league, and for good reason.

Alex Sarr News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 16

Wizards Have an Emerging Star to Build Off Of

The Washington Wizards may still be navigating the growing pains of a full-scale rebuild, but beneath the surface, there are clear signs that the franchise has something special taking shape.

Bub Carrington News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 15

Bub Carrington Finding Rhythm with Wizards

The Washington Wizards may have quietly discovered the key to unlocking Bub Carrington, and the results are beginning to show at a critical point in the season.

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The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA's youngest 35-point scorers' quiz

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Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 15

Can Wizards' Veteran Center Turn Another Midseason Profit?

The Washington Wizards ended last season's peculiar Kyle Kuzma saga with a midseason trade, dumping one of their leading scorers on the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Khris Middleton and AJ Johnson.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 15

Wizards’ Key Assets Taking Center Stage Entering Trade Season

The Washington Wizards have made it to mid-December, which is right when trade negotiations start hiking up across the NBA. Few teams have so clearly defined

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 15

Wizards Youth Movement is Arriving

With the Washington Wizards dealing with an onslaught of injuries in recent games, they have been forced to turn to their younger talent in search of productive minutes.

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 / Field Level Media / December 14

Wizards have rare showing on defense in win over Pacers

Marvin Bagley III posted season highs of 23 points and 14 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards held the Indiana Pacers to 36.9% shooting from the floor en route to a 108-89 romp on Sunday in Indianapolis.

Jamir Watkins News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 13

Wizards' Jamir Watkins Deserves More Playing Time

Many things can be said about the Washington Wizards and their 3–20 start to the 2025–26 season, most of which are negative. However, one positive that has arisen is the play of their three rookies.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 13

Rebuilding Wizards Targeting All-NBA Center

The one bright spot for the Washington Wizards this season has been Alex Sarr at the center position. He has been playing like a potential All-Star and one of the best big men in the NBA.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 13

Donovan Mitchell avoids loss with huge fourth quarter

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.

Keyonte George makes Jazz history in win over Grizzlies

Love, actually: Jazz veteran shoots down Grizzlies

Victor Wembanyama's return creates playoff atmosphere for NBA Cup semifinal

The most iconic game-winners in NBA history

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

NBA News / Bullets Forever / December 12

Wizards Give Up 15-Point 4th Quarter Lead, Lose to Cavaliers, 130-124

The Washington Wizards played one of their better games of the season, but it wasn’t quite enough. They dropped to 3-20 with a 130-124 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Washington Wizards News / TV Insider / December 12

‘Jeopardy!’: Did Reigning Champ Will Riley Win Game 5?

[Warning: The following post contains MAJOR spoilers for the Friday, December 12, episode of Jeopardy!] Did four-day champion Will Riley win a full week of Jeopardy!?

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Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 12

Wizards Will Have to Overcome Injuries to Topple Cavaliers

The Washington Wizards 3-19 record leaves little to the imagination in regards to why D.C.'s team is failing to produce on any sort of consistent level.

Washington Wizards News / TV Insider / December 10

‘Jeopardy!’ Fans Swoon Over Champ Will Riley: Did He Win Again?

[Warning: The following post contains MAJOR spoilers for the Wednesday, December 10, episode of Jeopardy!] Will Riley returned for his third Jeopardy! game and fans are starting to notice that he is a “cutie.” Find out if fans will continue to see him after Wednesday’s game or if his streak ended.

Alex Sarr News / The Lead / December 10

Could Alex Sarr Actually Get an All-Star Nod?

Alex Sarr has taken an otherworldly jump in his sophomore season. Sarr leaped from an inefficient tweener to a legit two-way force, who is the best player on a young Wizards squad.

Cam Whitmore News / Last Word On Sports / December 10

Wizards Are Learning About The Real Cam Whitmore Firsthand

The Washington Wizards are easily one of the worst teams in the NBA at the moment. With the rising cast of young stars without a true number one option, and veterans who haven’t lived up to their fullest potential, the team is no short of confusing and misled.

Cam Whitmore News / BasketballNews.com / December 8

Why Cam Whitmore Isn’t Playing for the Wizards

Cam Whitmore brought with him the electrifying potential that had followed him from Villanova to Houston and then to Washington via trade. A rebuilding team should invest in him because he's young, explosive, and has a lot of upside potential.

Cam Whitmore News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 8

Wizards rumors: Cam Whitmore’s ‘day-to-day work’ causing concerns in Washington

The Washington Wizards have been on the struggle bus so far this season, currently sitting at 3-19 after a recent home loss at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks.

Will Riley News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 7

Will Riley sends ‘uplift’ message as he forces Wizards’ hand

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Wizards have resorted to “Finding Nemo” references to keep themselves sane amid a 3-19 start, but Saturday’s 131-116 loss to the Atlanta Hawks was a step forward after a 45-point loss to the Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown-less Boston Celtics on Thursday.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 5

CJ McCollum, Khris Middleton channeling ‘Finding Nemo’ in Wizards leadership

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Wizards lost by a combined 64 points to the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics over the last two games, and Thursday’s 141-101 home defeat to the Celtics was soul-crushing.

Bilal Coulibaly News / Hoops Rumors / December 3