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Is Kyshawn George Having Growing Pains with New Role?

Kyshawn George has been given more opportunities in his second year to grow as a player and has not disappointed. He has taken major leaps across the board in points, percentages, rebounds, assists, and defensive stats.

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Maxey’s 35 Buries Wizards in Second-Half Surge

On the second night of a back-to-back, the Wizards rode the offensive rebounding exploits of Marvin Bagley III and Justin Champagnie — both starting because of injuries (or the need to rest) for the usual starters — to keep the score close.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / December 2

Wizards at 76ers final score: Washington loses 121-102

The Washington Wizards lost to the Philadelphia 76ers, 121-102 on Tuesday night in Philadelphia. Let’s say that the Sixers’ three point shooting was one of the major reasons why Washington gave this game away.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 2

What Wizards' Starting Lineup Should Look Like

The Washington Wizards are not winning many games, and they shouldn't be focused on winning as many as possible right now. This team should put all their time and effort into developing young talent and giving the fanbase a reason to cheer for this team and show up to Capital One Arena.

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 50-point NBA games' quiz

The 'Most 15-rebound triple-doubles in NBA history' quiz

The '30-piont, 20-rebound NBA playoff games' quiz

NBA News / The Predictors / December 2

Wizards shock Bucks, 129-126

Washington has now won 66% of its last three games. CJ McCollum scored in 28 points, punctuating the night with a cold-blooded step-back three with 14.4 seconds left as the Washington Wizards edged the Milwaukee Bucks 129–126 on Monday.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 2

Wizards Aim to Continue Hot Streak vs. 76ers

The Washington Wizards are on their hottest streak of the 2025–26 season, which isn't saying much, but is exciting for fans in D.C. nonetheless. Washington has won two of its last three games, building up some much-needed momentum considering the abysmal start to the year they had.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 2

Wizards Send AJ Johnson Down to G League

The Washington Wizards have had a lot of exciting news to process in recent hours, but they announced a bit of housekeeping-related news right as the squad prepares for the second leg of a back-to-back in Philadelphia.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 2

Wizards Struggling With Consistency

The Washington Wizards are struggling tremendously this season as they currently own the worst record in the league. Their poor start to the season isn’t just about losses, as it also speaks to deeper issues.

Will Riley News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 2

Will Riley Places Pressure on Wizards Following G League Gem

The Washington Wizards have publicly struggled like few other NBA squads through the first few weeks of the regular season. Some of the prospects have shown impressive glimpses, with developing pillars like Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George even offering star upside.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 2

Wizards' goals in Philadelphia: log first win streak, end road skid

The Washington Wizards will pursue their first winning streak of the season when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. After losing 15 of its first 16 games, Washington has posted two wins in its last three contests.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 2

The Wizards Find Life: Inside the Stunning Comeback That Shocked Milwaukee 129-126

For a team like the Wizards, sitting at 3-16, the concept of “resilience” usually feels like a hollow buzzword thrown around in post-game press conferences to mask the scent of another blowout.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 2

Khris Middleton takes revenge on old team in Wizards' upset win

The Milwaukee Bucks traded Middleton to the Wizards last season in a misguided playoff push.

The 25 most unlikely NBA Finals heroes

The '2021-22 NBA All-Stars' quiz

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / December 1

Wizards Defeat Bucks, 129-126

The Washington Wizards came in with a defensive plan to wall off the paint and unleash Bilal Coulibaly (and help) on Giannis Antetokounmpo, and it worked just well enough for the Wizards to escape with a 129-126 victory.

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The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz

The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

Washington Wizards News / Field Level Media / December 1

CJ McCollum, Wizards surge past Bucks in 4th quarter

CJ McCollum scored 28 points while leading the Washington Wizards to an improbable second-half comeback en route to a 129-126 win over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks on Monday.

Corey Kispert News / Field Level Media / November 27

$Wizards' Corey Kispert to miss time with thumb fracture$

Wizards' Corey Kispert to miss time with thumb fracture

The Wizards ended a 14-game losing streak when they beat the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, but the news wasn't all good for Washington coming out of the game.

Corey Kispert News / Hoops Rumors / November 27

$Wizards’ Corey Kispert to miss time with thumb fracture$

Wizards’ Corey Kispert to miss time with thumb fracture

Wizards sharpshooter Corey Kispert has been diagnosed with a fracture to the tip of his right thumb, the team announced Thursday (via Twitter).

Washington Wizards News / Yardbarker / November 25

Wizards end monthlong losing streak with blowout win vs. Hawks

Wizards end monthlong losing streak with stunning blowout win over Hawks

After 31 winless days, the struggling Washington Wizards finally got a victory — and a blowout.

Magic destroy the 76ers, set franchise scoring records

Jalen Suggs ejected after dust-up as Magic demolish the Sixers

Andre Drummond squares up to fight Wendell Carter Jr. during game

Video shows Rockets coach Ime Udoka getting into it with a heckler

Tyler Herro's return makes Heat legitimate threat in the East

Tre Johnson News / Hoops Rumors / November 24

Wizards rookie Tre Johnson out multiple weeks due to hip injury

Wizards guard Tre Johnson, the sixth pick in the June draft, will miss multiple weeks due to a strained left hip flexor, Varun Shankar of the Washington Post reports.