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NBA Teams Will Have Interest in Recent First-Rounder Dillon Jones

Dillon Jones is expected to hit the NBA free agency market in a couple of days. According to reports, Jones will be waived by the Washington Wizards as the season opener approaches.

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Three Overreactions from Wizards' Preseason Games

The NBA season is almost back, which means another season of trying to obtain the first-overall pick for the Washington Wizards. They failed in this mission last season, but still got a fantastic player at sixth overall in Tre Johnson out of Texas.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 20

Predicting Wizards' Final 2025 Rotation

With the Washington Wizards making cuts and finalizing their roster, many fans are left wondering what the rotation will look like in the 2025-26 season.

Shabazz Napier News / Bullets Forever / October 20

Shabazz Napier joins Wizards coaching staff as apprentice, according to report

Former NBA point guard Shabazz Napier will join the Washington Wizards as a coaching apprentice, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Napier is a seven year NBA veteran who played for six NBA teams, finishing with the Wizards in the 2019-20 season.

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The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 20

Wizards Outperform Southeast Division Rival in Preseason

Of the five NBA teams in the Southeast Division, only one team went undefeated during the preseason. The Orlando Magic went 4-0, including two wins over the same team.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 20

Wizards Could Shatter Win Record Expectations

The element of surprise can sometimes be considered a powerful weapon to many. To be surprised is something that catches many individuals off guard and can give you the advantage.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 20

How Wizards Can Keep Fan Engagement High

One of the biggest struggles that NBA organizations face in the depths of a rebuild is keeping fan morale high. Obviously, fans want to see their team win more than anything, so its inherently difficult for front offices to draw fans in when their team isn't.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / October 19

Wizards Request To Waive Young Prospect

On Sunday, the Washington Wizards finally made a much-needed roster decision. While there were certainly a few candidates to receive the waiver request, one player was heavily rumored to be on the chopping block: 2024 first-round pick Dillon Jones, who was cut right on time.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 19

Wizards Waiving 2025 NBA Champion

The preseason for the Washington Wizards felt like a test for multiple players. Specifically, to see who was going to be released to get the roster down to 15 players.

Dillon Jones News / Hoops Rumors / October 19

Wizards waive former first-round pick

In order to set their 15-man standard roster for the regular season, the Wizards will waive Dillon Jones, sources tell Josh Robbins of The Athletic (Twitter link).

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 19

Wizards’ First 10 Games Offer Three Big Opportunities

The Washington Wizards managed to go 1-2 in their short sample size this preseason. In three games, the NBA Eastern Conference playoff hopefuls had flashes of greatness.

Bub Carrington News / Bullets Forever / October 19

Bub Carrington fully participates in practice

On Oct. 16, Washington Wizards guard suffered sore knee injury in Washington’s game against the Detroit Pistons. This forced him to miss the rest of the game.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 19

Wizards Sophomore Poised for Major Leap

With the 2025-26 season gearing up, many fans are curious in regard to what young Wizard is ready to make a jump in play. Washington had three first round picks in the 2024 draft, and used them all selecting Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington and Keyshawn George.

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Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 18

Why Veteran Presence is Important for Wizards

With the Washington Wizards well into what seams like a never-ending rebuild, they have seemingly taken a different approach heading into the 2025-26 season.

Jamir Watkins News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 18

What to Expect from Wizards Rookie Jamir Watkins

With preseason wrapping up and the regular season being right around the corner, there is no better time then now to set some level expectations for rookie Jamir Watkins.

AJ Johnson News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 18

Wizards' AJ Johnson Heading Into Critical Sophomore Season

This season holds a lot of weight for AJ Johnson, who is entering his second year in the NBA. After an unexpected start to his career with the Milwaukee Bucks, Johnson’s journey has taken a turn with his midseason trade to the Washington Wizards.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 18

Wizards' Strongest Preseason Moments Have One Thing in Common

The Washington Wizards concluded their three-game preseason set on Thursday night in a blowout loss against the Detroit Pistons. The 21-point defeat may not have been the ideal finish for head coach Brian Keefe and the rest of his team.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 18

Where Wizards' A.J. Johnson Can Improve This Season

On a Washington Wizards roster filled with young talent, second-year guard AJ Johnson stands out as a particularly intriguing player. Washington acquired Johnson on the cusp of last year's trade deadline, in part of a deal that sent Kyle Kuzma to the Milwaukee Bucks, and Khris Middleton to the Wizards.

Bub Carrington News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 17

Why Bub Carrington Has Most Pressure on Wizards

Bub Carrington is about to experience a season unlike any other in his young NBA career. As he enters his second year with the Washington Wizards, Carrington faces a lot of pressure to lead a team in transition, especially after the franchise’s complex rebuilding efforts over the years.