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How Bad are the Wizards Really?

The Washington Wizards have started the 2025-26 an abysmal 1-11, putting them in talks as the worst team in basketball. Although it is no secret that the Wizards are planning on bottoming out — in hopes of gaining a top pick in the seemingly loaded 2026 class — this poor start has still come as quite the surprise.

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Wizards Should Continue Giving Young Duo Responsibility

Reasons to watch, or even care, about the Washington Wizards start and end with their young prospects' odds at developing into the sort of players who can pull the franchise from their extensive rebuild.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 13

How Wizards' Can Take Advantage of Three-Day Break

The 1-11 Washington Wizards have found themselves with a bye week of sorts, being given three days of rest before they are back in action versus the Brooklyn Nets.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / November 13

Wizards at Rockets: Breaking down last night’s loss

The Washington Wizards lost to the Houston Rockets last night, 135-112. Kevin Broom is out today, so I will fill in with his stats-based analysis. I won’t be as great as he is.

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Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 13

Wizards Stretch Losing Streak to Double-Digits

What can be fairly expected of the Washington Wizards, 11 games into their new season? Whatever it is, it isn't remotely similar to what the team had inspired just weeks ago prior to the tipoff in game one.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Bradley Beal News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 13

Wizards Get Another Brutal Bradley Beal Reminder After Injury

The Washington Wizards' decision to trade Bradley Beal, their 3x All-Star and former franchise face, ended up as an all-time steal of a trade for the longtime-middlers, and only continues aging better for the franchise by the year.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 12

Can Wizards Salvage This Season After Tenth Consecutive Loss?

It is starting to feel like a season from the depths of the underworld for the Washington Wizards' fan base, as the game against the Houston Rockets resulted in another loss.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / November 12

Wizards at Rockets: Washington blasted by Houston, 135-112

The Washington Wizards were launched into space and did not survive on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets in a 135-112 contest at Toyota Center. The game felt like a harsh reminder of how far Washington has to go to become a competitive team, let alone a contender like Houston.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 12

Wizards Finally Solving Rebounding Struggles

For years, the Washington Wizards have struggled to compete on the glass, ranking near the bottom of the NBA in rebounds per game. Their inability to secure defensive boards and generate second-chance opportunities has cost them countless games, often allowing opponents to dominate the paint and control the tempo.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 12

Wizards Look to Snag Second Win of the Season vs. Rockets

The 1-10 Washington Wizards are slated to take on the 6-3 Houston Rockets in a matchup between one of the coldest and hottest teams in basketball. The Wizards are entering this game in the midst of a league-high nine-game losing streak, while the Rockets have won six of their last seven.

Cade Cunningham News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 12

Wizards Defenders Made Cade Cunningham Work for Wild Statline

Between all of the buzzer-beaters and late-game dramatics that November basketball has ushered into the viewing consciousness, the Washington Wizards' crushing loss to the Detroit Pistons did not go unnoticed.

Kyshawn George News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 12

Wizards' Kyshawn George Limited by One Key Flaw

The Washington Wizards have a slew of young talent. Alex Sarr is just the tip of the iceberg, although he is putting up an All-Star caliber season. Other players like Cam Whitmore have also taken a step in the right direction, and Tre Johnson looks like a stellar rookie.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 11

Wizards Have Important Late-Game Decisions to Make

As interesting as a number of the prospects that the Washington Wizards brass has brought into the team as a part of their extensive rebuild, the tank rolls on.

Kyshawn George News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 11

Wizards Guard Hitting Sophomore Slump

The Washington Wizards 1-10 start to the 2025-26 season has brought plenty of ups-and-downs for nearly every player on the roster. Some players came out of the gate cold and recently found their footing.

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Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 11

Wizards Failure to Finish Late Continues in Road Loss

Heading into their most recent game against the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons - on the road, no less - the Washington Wizards were down a starter and doubted by a double-digit tally.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 11

Why Wizards’ Rough Start Could Be a Good Thing

It’s easy to panic when the Washington Wizards stumble out of the gate, but this season’s early struggles might actually be the best thing that could happen to the franchise.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 11

Wizards Star Proving Dominant in Yet Another Category

Alex Sarr's sophomore leap has overwhelmed so many of the other on-court negatives that the Washington Wizards have already produced before playing a dozen games, and deservedly so.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 10

Studs and Duds From Wizards' Second Overtime Loss

Another game for the Washington Wizards has resulted in another loss. This result is becoming too familiar, but this one might be the most brutal loss of the entire rebuild so far.

Washington Wizards News / Larry Brown Sports / November 10

CJ McCollum had the ugliest missed game-winner in recent memory

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.

Cam Whitmore News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 10

Wizards’ Cam Whitmore makes ‘bright future’ admission despite 1-9 start

The Washington Wizards are seeing what sticks while taking several shots at developing young players, and third-year forward Cam Whitmore is one of the most unpredictable ones.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / November 9

NBA corrects final score of Cavs-Wizards game after made free throw

Tre Johnson made the free throw. The arena saw it. Wizards fans saw it. The scoreboard did not. The rookie guard stepped to the line in the second quarter Friday in D.C.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 8

NBA Notes: Wizards, Cam Whitmore, Lakers, LeBron James, Sixers

No Bilal Coulibaly (lower left leg tightness). No Kyshawn George (illness). So Friday in Cleveland should have been a natural opening for Cam Whitmore.

Alex Sarr News / Yardbarker / November 5

Alex Sarr making a much-needed leap for Wizards in year two

The Washington Wizards are off to a slow start this season. Their most promising young player is not.

Jaylen Brown puts up 35 as Celtics extend hex over Wizards

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Anthony Gill News / Last Word On Sports / November 5

Wizards Veteran Takes Advising Role At Rising D1 Program

Washington Wizards veteran forward Anthony Gill will be taking on a new task when he’s not representing the team on the NBA hardwood. A rising NCAA Division I school has enlisted Gill’s help to guide and develop the program.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / November 3

Washington Wizards Must Change Lineup Focus

With the return of Bilal Coulibaly, the Washington Wizards have been starting what should be considered a “tall ball” lineup. While the lineup features some of the stronger players on the team, it also has its downsides and doesn’t translate well to the court.