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How a Top-Heavy Draft Class Threatens the Wizards

The Washington Wizards don't have much to look focus on besides this upcoming draft. The order of the lottery picks will be determined publicly on May 12, when league officials randomly select who'll receive the first 14 picks based on the odds they set up for themselves based on their regular season finishes.

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Comparing Wizards' Rookie Award Contender to ROTY Winner

When the NBA announced its Rookie of the Year finalists last week, nominating Stephon Castle, Zaccharie Risacher and Jaylen Wells as candidates for the Wilt Chamberlain Trophy.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 30

Wizards Should Target Celtics Guard

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Should the Wizards be Concerned with Low NBA Draft Entrant Count?

The NBA announced that 106 draft prospects have filed as candidates for the summer's upcoming draft, just ahead of Saturday's early entrant deadline, providing those players with just over a month to duck out and use more of their available eligibility should they so choose.

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The 'Youngest 25/5/5 with five threes in a playoff game by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the youngest players for each NBA franchise to score 25 points with five made three's to go with at least five rebounds and assists can you name in five minutes?

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Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 30

Wizards Have Shot at Landing Star Guard in the West

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Marcus Smart News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Wizards Rookie Reveals Awesome First Interaction With Marcus Smart After Trade

Marcus Smart's arrival has been met with nothing but positivity by the Washington Wizards fanbase. It's easy to see why: Smart immediately took it upon himself to be the veteran this young, scrappy Washington team needed.

Marcus Smart News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 29

How Should Wizards Handle Marcus Smart This Offseason?

For a team who's reputation stems so closely to the youth the've accumulated through the draft and their willingness to give those prospects NBA experience the hard way, the Washington Wizards have no shortage of veterans.

Washington Wizards News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Wizards' Unfortunate NBA Finals Streak Resurfaces Amid 2025 NBA Playoffs

The Washington Wizards have some of the worst luck in the NBA. In the last few years, they've sat at the bottom of the league, finishing with the worst record in the NBA last season and now having the second-worst record.

Washington Wizards News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Bleacher Report's Proposed NBA Trade Sends Former First-Round Pick To Wizards

It's the offseason for most NBA teams, which means it's time to consider trade scenarios for teams that are eliminated from contention. This offseason is important for one team in particular: the Washington Wizards.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 29

ESPN Analyst Pins Former NBA Champion's Playoff Struggles on Wizards

Kyle Kuzma has been having a rough postseason for the Milwaukee Bucks. The former NBA champion was traded there during the trade deadline in exchange for Khris Middleton.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 29

The Playoffs Run Through Wizards' Development System

The 2020s have registered as lean years to anyone who's followed the Washington Wizards during that time, with the team logging just a single playoff appearance over their last six seasons, winning 162 games compared to 310 losses ceded.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 29

Wizards Should Target Hawks Guard in Free Agency

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Khris Middleton News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 27

Should the Wizards Keep Khris Middleton Around for the Long-Run?

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Bilal Coulibaly News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 26

What Can Wizards Expect from Bilal Coulibaly?

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Malcolm Brogdon News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 25

Should Wizards Re-Sign Malcolm Brogdon?

Life is a journey, and it is important to enjoy every good moment. We all should do that because our high moments can be gone in the blink of an eye. The Washington Wizards are familiar with this.

Jordan Poole News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 25

Jordan Poole's Growth as Wizards Leader, Told Through Instagram

Jordan Poole's second year in Washington finished as the best statistical season of his career, as well as his personal redemption in the eyes of the NBA's fanbase.

AJ Johnson News / The Lead / April 25

AJ Johnson Has Future All-Star Potential With Wizards

The Washington Wizards completed its season with an 18-64 record, which is bad enough for the second-worst record in the league, ahead of only the Utah Jazz.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 25

This Draft Prospect Can Help the Wizards Score More

If the Washington Wizards gain the number one overall pick in the upcoming draft, most agree that Cooper Flagg would be the logical choice. However, what if they don't have the first pick?

Jordan Poole News / Hoops Wire / April 23

Wizards Offseason Primer: Draft Picks, Jordan Poole’s Future And Rebuild Progress

Give the Wizards credit. They know exactly who they are — and they aren’t pretending otherwise. “There’s the laying-the-foundation phase. There’s the building it back up, and then there’s fortifying what you build,” GM Will Dawkins said before the season.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / April 22

3 Most Impactful Moves the Wizards Made This Season

The Washington Wizards’ season is over, and it was not a pretty one to see. However, the Wizards didn’t have a completely silent season in the media. They made some impactful roster moves that will ripple through the team for the foreseeable future.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / April 21

Wizards Team Awards: MVP, ROTY, MIP

With the regular season concluding just over a week ago, the Wizards are firmly in offseason mode. That said, the NBA will be dishing out awards throughout the postseason.

Kendrick Nunn News / Hoops Rumors / April 21

Former NBA Guard Kendrick Nunn Named EuroLeague MVP

Veteran guard Kendrick Nunn, who played in the NBA from 2019-23, has been named the EuroLeague’s Most Valuable Player for the 2024/25 season, the league announced today in a press release.

Bub Carrington News / Yardbarker / April 14

Woeful Wizards found a keeper in Bub Carrington

The Washington Wizards finished with one of the NBA's worst records. In the season's final month, it looked like they also found one of the NBA's best rookies.

Bub Carrington beats the buzzer, Wizards top Heat to finish season

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