The Washington Wizards lost to the Atlanta Hawks, 131-116 on Saturday night. The Wizards fall to 3-19 while the Hawks improve to 14-11. Washington was outmatched in this game though they made things interesting the third quarter, going on a 38-27 run in that period.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Ending a 14-game win streak may be one of the few highlights or points of praise for the Washington Wizards in the first quarter of the season so far. However, it's how they did that which offers hope for the remainder of the team's schedule going forward.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Three days after falling 121-120 to the Chicago Bulls in a road heartbreaker, the Washington Wizards ended their 14-game losing streak with their first-ever NBA Cup win and first home victory this season.
CJ McCollum scored a season-best 46 points and 10 three-pointers, powering the Washington Wizards to a 132–113 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night and ending Washington’s 14-game losing streak.
The Wizards opened the game hitting seemingly every shot to take a 45-23 lead at the end of the first quarter. They grew the advantage to as much as 33 in the third quarter before letting the Atlanta Hawks trim the final margin to a semi-respectable 19.
Despite missing key players, the Washington Wizards secured a 132-118 NBA Cup win against the Atlanta Hawks, snapping their 14-game losing streak, and CJ McCollum’s hot hand was the catalyst behind the victory.
The Washington Wizards have been the worst team in the NBA this season. There is a case to be made for this Washington Wizards team being the worst team of all-time.
CJ McCollum scored a season-high 46 points on 10 3-pointers Tuesday, leading the Washington Wizards to a rare 132-113 victory over the visiting Atlanta Hawks in NBA Cup group play.
After 31 winless days, the struggling Washington Wizards finally got a victory — and a blowout.
CJ McCollum threw up one of the ugliest bricks of the season Monday with the game on the line against the Detroit Pistons. The Washington Wizards veteran was in the midst of a vintage performance on the road at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich.
Another game in Capital One Arena unfortunately ended in a loss for the Washington Wizards. However, it might not be unfortunate, as this could be part of the plan for this season.
One of the newest additions to the Washington Wizards, CJ McCollum, recently completed a feat that’s only been accomplished by some of the league’s greatest players.
The Washington Wizards are in the midst of a developmental bridge season, and veteran guard CJ McCollum has found himself in a challenging position. While McCollum’s pedigree as a proven scorer and leader is unquestioned, his transition to Washington hasn’t been as smooth as many expected it to be.
When the Washington Wizards traded for CJ McCollum during the offseason, the goal was clear: bring in a trusted veteran to help stabilize this young, developing roster.
It’s no secret that the Washington Wizards are in the midst of a rebuild. Since their last playoff appearance in 2021, Washington has been battling for lottery odds.
The Washington Wizards acquired veteran guard CJ McCollum in a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans back in June. The move gave the Washington Wizards a valuable veteran presence in CJ McCollum who will help their young team.
The Washington Wizards acquired CJ McCollum as part of the Jordan Poole trade, and the 34-year-old guard is expected to be one of the team’s elder statesmen this upcoming season.
After finishing dead last in the Eastern Conference last season, the Washington Wizards will need to show signs of improvement.
The Washington Wizards are set to enter the 2025-26 season still amid a rebuild as they try to return to being a contender in the Eastern Conference. Of course, Washington finished with the second-worst record in the NBA last season behind the Utah Jazz as they missed the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season.
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The Pelicans shook up their roster on Tuesday when they agreed to send CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk and a second-round pick to the Wizards in exchange for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and the No. 40 pick in this year's draft, per ESPN's Shams Charania.
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