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Scuffling Wizards finish road trip against red-hot Lakers

The struggling Washington Wizards' challenging five-game road swing will finish with perhaps the most difficult assignment yet -- a matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.

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The team the Wizards should be trading with this offseason

The Washington Wizards are still at a point in their rebuild where they cannot afford to get picky positionally when scouting players and making deals

NBA News / Bullets Forever / March 30

Tank Towers Collapse in as Wizards Are Blown Out by Portland

The Wizards got utterly blasted by the Portland Trail Blazers, trailing by as much as 39 before finally losing by 34. While the score was close into the second quarter, there was no point where the game felt truly competitive.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / March 29

Wizards at Trail Blazers final score: Washington loses, 123-88

The Washington Wizards lost to the Portland Trail Blazers, 123-88 on Sunday evening. The first half was another one of those situations where Washington started out cold but eventually shot 39.1 percent for the half as a whole.

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The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 100 30-point games in their career so far can you name in five minutes?

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 29

Ranking the Wizards' Potential Head Coaches Next Season

It is clear from the moves the Washington Wizards made this season that the team is ready to compete next season. They added some big-name talent in Trae Young and Anthony Davis at the trade deadline, and they are excited for this team's future.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 29

Final Injury Report for Wizards-Trail Blazers: Will Trae Young, Jerami Grant Play?

The Washington Wizards are on the road on Sunday night as they travel to take on the Portland Trail Blazers in an interconference matchup. Washington enters Sunday’s game with a 17-56 record after losing on the road to the Golden State Warriors on Friday night.

Alex Sarr News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 29

Wizard's Alex Sarr Reverting to Old Habits to Close Season

The Washington Wizards' anticipated jump from perennial tankers into a competitive unit between seasons is predicated on two major factors pertaining to their present roster.

Brian Keefe News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 29

Wizards' Brian Keefe Explains Why He Benched Starters in Fourth Quarter

The Washington Wizards' 2025–26 season has seen quite a bit of controversy and losing, with a fair share of encouraging signs mixed into the equation. However, as the season has wound down and as the playoff — and tank race has heated up, fans and media have grown increasingly frustrated with teams who are deliberately losing games.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / March 29

Riley vs Johnson: Which Wizards Rookie Has The Brightest Future?

The Washington Wizards have had two of the best draft classes in just the last two seasons. The 2024 NBA Draft class trio of Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George, and Bub Carrington have all proven to be major contributors throughout their sophomore seasons.

Jamir Watkins News / Bullets Forever / March 28

Jamir Watkins’s defense looks like a building block

When the Wizards played the Spurs in late December, Jamir Watkins spent a bunch of time guarding Victor Wembanyma. Wemby faces physical, dogged defenders who get up under him all the time.

Julian Reese News / AirJordanChronicles / March 27

Angel Reese’s Brother Julian Achieves Feat Unseen Since Shaquille O’Neal in 1992

There are hard-earned skills, and then there are those running in the bloodline. And with his recent feat, Julian Reese proved how he blends both. It hasn’t been long since the younger Reese signed a 2-way contract with the Washington Wizards.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 27

Wizards Final Stretch is Pivotal for Future of the Franchise

Some may glance at the Washington Wizards’ record and take it at face value, presuming that their 2025–26 season was a failure, purely based off of their subpar record.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 27

Wizards Look to Escape Rebuild Before Disastrous Anti-Tanking Changes

The Washington Wizards are, at long last, looking ahead to fielding a more competitive product next season, and everyone involved couldn't be happier. The prospects, for one, aren't individually losers.

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The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most Elite Eight appearances' quiz

The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

Washington Wizards News / AirJordanChronicles / March 26

Washington Wizards Unveil 2026-27 NBA City Edition Uniform

The Washington Wizards are bringing back a design that fans loved years ago, and the design also pays tribute to one of the most famous seasonal traditions in the capital city.

Will Riley News / The Lead / March 26

Will Riley Is Becoming a Diamond in the Rough for Wizards

The season for the Wizards has brought injuries, big trades, and plenty of losses. But most importantly, it’s all leading to player development. This development remains at the center of the Wizards’ rebuilding plan, using the draft to find players who will be a part of their future.

NBA News / The Predictors / March 27

Wizards beat Jazz 133-110

Juju Reese delivered a breakout performance with 26 points and 17 rebounds, and the Wizards snapped a 16-game losing streak with a convincing 133-110 win over the Jazz on Wednesday night.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / March 26

Wizards vs. Warriors: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, and Head-to-Head Stats (Mar 27)

The Washington Wizards’ campaign this year hasn’t been quite exciting. Trying to get themselves into playoff contention, the team failed miserably. However, the team still had a chance to qualify for the play-ins.

Julian Reese News / Field Level Media / March 25

Julian Reese, Wizards best Jazz, end 16-game skid

Julian Reese scored 26 points and collected 17 rebounds to help the Washington Wizards snap a 16-game losing streak with a 133-110 victory over the host Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / March 25

March Has Revived Washington Wizards Forward’s Offense

At the beginning of the season, Washington Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly had many questions surrounding his long-term position with the team. After the rise of Kyshawn George during FIBA’s AmeriCup tournament, Coulibaly seemed to be slowly losing favor.

Trae Young News / Hoops Wire / March 21

Wizards’ Trae Young likely done for season

It looks like Trae Young’s season is over. The Wizards announced Saturday that Young reinjured his right quadriceps during Monday’s game against Golden State.

Washington Wizards News / Athlon Sports / March 20

Frustration Grows After Wizards Announce Anthony Davis News

The Anthony Davis era has yet to officially begin for the Washington Wizards. It has been over six weeks since the Wizards brought Davis in via a blockbuster three-team trade with the Dallas Mavericks.

Anthony Davis News / Hoops Rumors / March 20

Wizards To Reevaluate Anthony Davis At End Of Month

Anthony Davis had the ligament damage in his left hand reevaluated on Thursday in Los Angeles, according to the Wizards, who announced today in a press release that the big man’s recovery “continues to progress positively” (Twitter link).

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 19