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Wizards’ CJ McCollum buries Bucks with tough game-winner

The Washington Wizards finished 2025 on a high note with a dramatic 114-113 win versus the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday, thanks to a last-second heroics from guard CJ McCollum.

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Happy New Year!

IT IS MIDNIGHT IN WASHINGTON! HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE, AND WELCOME TO 2026! First, I hope that all of you are enjoying a safe and happy start to a new year.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 31

Wizards Usher in New Year With Clutch Win Against Bucks

The Washington Wizards just had a fantastic finish for the 2025 season. Just two hours before the clock struck midnight, signaling the start of 2026, the Wiz Kids pulled off the clutch win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / December 31

Wizards at Bucks final score: Washington rings in New Year with 114-113 win over Milwaukee

The Washington Wizards closed out 2025 with a bang in a 114-113 thriller victory over the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. CJ McCollum capped off what was one of the most enjoyable team-wide performances of the year.

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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.

C.J. McCollum News / Field Level Media / December 31

CJ McCollum nets jumper with 1.2 seconds left as Wizards nip Bucks

CJ McCollum scored the game's final four points, including a jumper with one second remaining in regulation, and the Washington Wizards rallied to produce a 114-113 road win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 31

Three Wizards 2026 New Year's Resolutions

This past year was one that Washington Wizards fans want to forget about. 2025 brought the Wizards fanbase practically nothing but pain, from losing almost every night to players getting injured every week and not securing the first overall pick.

Tre Johnson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 30

Wizards’ Tre Johnson keeps it simple after scoring career-high 24 points vs. Suns

WASHINGTON D.C. — The Washington Wizards still haven’t fully unleashed rookie guard Tre Johnson as he heals from his hip flexor injury, but he’s making them look smart for drafting him anyway.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 30

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.