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Wizards Keys to Victory Over Thunder

The Washington Wizards are set to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Oct. 30, in a good old fashioned ‘David vs. Goliath’ matchup. The Thunder have picked up right where they left off following their NBA Championship, jumping out to a 5-0 record despite missing multiple key players.

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Wizards pick up team options on six young players

The Wizards are locking in their future — or at least a big chunk of it. Washington has picked up its team options for the 2026–27 season on six players, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic.

Alex Sarr News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 30

Wizards' Big Man Deserves More Minutes

Many things can be said about Washington Wizards basketball after four games this season. Arguably, the most encouraging being the development of the 2024 No.

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The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA 40-point, 15-rebound game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA debut scoring leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

The 'Three Point Era 30-point game leaders' quiz

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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.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 30

Wizards Keep Losing Winnable Games as Frustration Grows

The Washington Wizards' current, inarguably disappointing 1-3 record through four games has the team slated towards the bottom of the Eastern Conference at the 13th spot.

Alex Sarr News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 30

Wizards Center Emerging as Franchise Star

Early in the first quarter of the Washington Wizards eventual overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, sophomore center Alex Sarr drove at former MVP Joel Embiid and was, emphatically rejected.

Bilal Coulibaly News / Last Word On Sports / October 29

Bilal Coulibaly’s Return Is Just What The Wizards Ordered

On Wednesday, Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe revealed that Bilal Coulibaly would be making his season debut in their upcoming game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, per The Athletic’s Josh Robbins.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 29

Wizards' Corey Kispert Fires Back After Jordan Poole Comments

Jordan Poole's two seasons with the Washington Wizards were tumultuous, and the player and team shared better times together than their 33 combined wins between the 2023-24 and 2024-25 campaigns would suggest.

Alex Sarr News / Last Word On Sports / October 29

Alex Sarr Joins Elite Company With Career Game Against 76ers

The Washington Wizards’ young core has been on fire since the start of the season. While it hasn’t translated to wins, currently sitting at 1-3, that doesn’t mean they aren’t playing well.

Kyshawn George News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 29

Wizards Maintain Faith in Kyshawn George as Pressure Increases

Excitement surrounding the Washington Wizards' rebuild hit a level that this iteration of the front office hadn't seen through their first two full years on the job, with the fans finally tasting some of those flashes of star power that numerous NBA Draft swings will inevitably provide.

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The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

Bilal Coulibaly News / Hoops Rumors / October 29

Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly set to make season debut

Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly has been cleared to make his regular season debut, according to head coach Brian Keefe, who told reporters today that Coulibaly will be available for Thursday’s game in Oklahoma City (Twitter link via Josh Robbins of The Athletic).

Tre Johnson News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 29

Why Wizards Should Start Tre Johnson

As the Washington Wizards continue to turn things around and head in the right direction, this is serving as a critical period, as they must look to develop their young talent.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 29

Wizards Have to Make Room for Rotation-Worthy Wing

Minute competitions and rotational dilemmas are often associated with the NBA's winningest teams, the sort of rosters that can't afford to dole out minutes to any prospect or fringe-contributor who people think deserve the opportunity.

Alex Sarr News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 29

Wizards' Future Hangs on Young Center

The Washington Wizards are a young, developing team searching for an identity, and in many ways, that identity begins and ends with Alex Sarr. Standing as the team’s biggest player both literally and figuratively, Sarr is the foundation on which the Wizards’ future success will be built.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 29

Rookies Clash in Wizards vs. 76ers

Star rookies Tre Johnson and VJ Edgecombe clashed in an early season matchup in what was a relatively underwhelming performance from both of them. Despite their underwhelming performances, the game did not disappoint, as a late game heroics from Tyrese Maxey propelled the 76ers to an overtime win.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / October 29

Wizards Show Progress, Still Learning How to Finish in OT Loss to 76ers

If you’re going to be one of the NBA’s worst teams, which the Wizards are, there are going to be nights like this one. Oh wait, I used that lede after the last one.

Kyshawn George News / EasySportz / October 29

The Wizards’ Best Young Star Might Already Be Kyshawn George

He’s not just flashing potential — he’s producing like a franchise cornerstone. It’s just four games into the season, and the Washington Wizards may already have their answer to the future.

Kyshawn George News / The Lead / October 28

Kyshawn George Is the Truth

The Washington Wizards got a guy. Kyshawn George has been one of the standouts, not just from the Wizards team, but across the entire league over the first three games.

Dillon Jones News / Hoops Rumors / October 27

Trail Blazers’ G League team acquires former first-round pick Dillon Jones

The Rip City Remix, the Trail Blazers’ G League affiliate, acquired 2024 NBA first-round pick Dillon Jones from the South Bay Lakers for two future first-round picks and the rights to Will Richardson, ESPN’s Jonathan Givony reports.

LaMelo Ball News / Yardbarker / October 26

LaMelo Ball shows he can lead Hornets to success when healthy

For the first time since November of 2023, the Charlotte Hornets have knocked off the Washington Wizards. The Hornets used an 88-point second half to come away with a 139-113 win, and the star of the night was LaMelo Ball.

Hornets lose key starter in 11th straight loss to 76ers

Heat's second-half spurt earns home-opening win over Knicks

Cavs bend but don’t break, top Bucks in home opener

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The 'Leading scores in Charlotte Hornets history' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 25

Hornets lose key starter in 11th straight loss to 76ers

. They were sent packing with a 125-121 loss at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers, but the final score may not have been the biggest loss of the night for Charlotte.

Quentin Grimes’ late three-pointer lifts 76ers over Hornets

Grizzlies rookies provide spark in blowout of Pacers

Thunder defeat depleted Hawks

Bulls bench bounces back as Chicago downs Orlando

Nuggets blow out Suns

Tre Johnson News / Last Word On Sports / October 25

Wizards Rookie Already Putting His Name in Record Books

The Washington Wizards may have drafted a true star in Tre Johnson III. He was labeled as one of the best shooters in the 2025 NBA draft and has showcased his shotmaking ability early in his NBA career.