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Wizards Still Unclear on Who to Draft

The 2026 NBA draft class is considered to be one of the deepest draft classes in recent memory. It is like reaching into Mary Poppins' bag; endless treasure awaits.

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Wizards Only One Loss Away from Making Franchise History

The Washington Wizards’ 2025–26 season hasn’t been a complete disappointment, despite its very poor record, largely due to the strides Washington has made in regards to setting up its future.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 23

Jaden Hardy Continues Aiding Wizards Anthony Davis Trade

The Washington Wizards only ever entertained and executed the Anthony Davis trade with one player in mind, and rightfully so. The 10x All-Star at the center

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / March 22

Wizards at Knicks final score: Washington loses 16th straight, 145-113

The Washington Wizards lost to the New York Knicks on Sunday night, 145-113. It’s their 16th straight loss, tying a franchise record that they have done numerous times.

Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least five three-pointers in at least 60 NBA games can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'NBA yearly three-point leaders' quiz

Alex Sarr News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 22

Wizards Center Alex Sarr Headlines Injury List vs. Knicks

After what turned into an eventful game with multiple ejections against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Washington Wizards welcome the New York Knicks for a back-to-back.

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 / Bullets Forever / March 22

Wizards Outfought by Thunder for 15th Consecutive Loss

If you skipped watching this game and just saw the box score, you’d probably think this was a pro forma elite team stomps on tanking team NBA win. And you wouldn’t be totally wrong: Oklahoma City Thunder scored 132 points, won by 21, and got 40 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and 20 rebounds and 10 assists from Isaiah Hartenstein.

Justin Champagnie News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 21

Justin Champagnie Ejected After Fight as Wizards Lose to Thunder

The Washington Wizards were looking to just have a fun game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, as it was the end of their toughest stretch of games this season.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / March 21

Wizards vs. Thunder Recap: Wizards Lose to Thunder, 132-111

Washington drops this one, 132-111. The Wizards battled in this one on the strength of 3-point shooting (44 percent) to start out the first half, which kept them within striking distance of the Thunder.

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 / 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.

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The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

The 'NCAA basketball tournament mascots' quiz

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

Trae Young News / Field Level Media / March 21

Wizards G Trae Young (quad, back) does not need surgery

Washington Wizards point guard Trae Young is dealing with a right quadriceps contusion and lower back irritation, the team announced Saturday. "Both injuries are being treated conservatively and will not require surgery at this time," the team said in a press release.

Trae Young News / Hoops Rumors / March 21

Wizards’ Trae Young Dealing With Quad, Back Injuries

It appears that Trae Young won’t return to the court this season. The Wizards announced on Saturday that Young reinjured his right quadriceps, sustaining a contusion during the third quarter of their game against Golden State on Monday.

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

Cade Cunningham's injury spotlights Pistons' trade-deadline inaction

Cade Cunningham is out for at least two weeks with a collapsed lung. That's bad news for the Detroit Pistons' playoff ambitions.

Medical expert explains why Cade Cunningham's situation isn't as scary as it sounds

Pistons’ Cade Cunningham exits with back spasms, status unclear

Jalen Duren exits early as Pistons dominate Wizards again

The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 19

4 March Madness players for Wizards fans to watch besides the Big 3

As the Washington Wizards finish tanking over the final three weeks of the NBA regular season, college basketball has begun March Madness, also known as the NCAA Tournament.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 18

Pistons center Jalen Duren makes franchise history in career-best game

In leading the Detroit Pistons to victory on Tuesday night, Jalen Duren made fans remember franchise icon Isiah Thomas.

Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander keeps two streaks alive

If the shoe fits: OKC's Alex Caruso gets technical foul for sneaky play

SuperSonics name, history will return to Seattle if NBA expands

Hornets announcer Eric Collins takes a shot at Tyler Herro during game

The all-time leading rebounder for every NBA franchise

The 'Active 40-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / March 13

Wizards, Nets Eliminated From Postseason Contention

The Wizards and Nets were both eliminated from postseason contention on Thursday night when each team lost, per Keith Smith of Spotrac (Twitter link). Washington dropped to 16-49 after losing in overtime at Orlando on Thursday.