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Wizards Face Key Decision on Marcus Smart’s Future

The Wizards made one of the quieter but more intriguing moves of the trade deadline when they acquired veteran guard Marcus Smart, and now they have a decision to make.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 3

Wizards' Recent History Developing Second-Round Talent

The Washington Wizards officially selected Jordan Clarkson with the 46th pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, one of the better ones they've made in the 21st century.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 3

Wizards Should Monitor Bulls Situation

When you know a company is going out of business, everything must go. The Washington Wizards will do well to keep their eyes on the Chicago Bulls, who are about to start a rebuild.

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Marcus Smart News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 3

Should Wizards Trade or Keep Marcus Smart

Sometimes, the best moves in life are the moves nobody sees coming. Those moves tend to catch people by surprise and give you the advantage in life. However, there are many moments in life where a move may be made to make the next move.

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Hollywood and hoops: Which films had the best and worst ballers?

Hollywood loves basketball movies and basketball players, which succeed on the big screen at about the same rate as Shaq at the free throw line, which is to say infrequently.

Kyle Kuzma News / Last Word On Sports / May 3

The Wizards Officially Win the Kyle Kuzma Trade

The Washington Wizards may be indirectly to blame for the Milwaukee Bucks’ downfall. While they didn’t even come close to the Play-In, they had a hand in a move that eventually led to the Bucks losing in the first round of the playoffs against the Indiana Pacers.

Bradley Beal News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 2

Would the Wizards Ever Take Back Bradley Beal's Contract?

Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis ushered in a new era of DC basketball a little under two years ago, firing General Manager Tommy Sheppard and bringing in outsiders to take the franchise in a more decisive direction.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 2

Early Playoff Results Support Wizards' Draft Philosophies

The first round of the playoffs are nearly through, with the 16 entrants having spent the last two weeks determining who'll survive to see the second round and what teams will have to see their title hopes dashed in seven games or fewer.

Alex Sarr News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 1

Contextualizing Wizards Center's Historic Rookie Season on Defense

Alex Sarr was considered one of the best talents on last summer's draft board for nearly the entirety of the pre-draft cycle. Even with lingering concerns about his role on offense and lack of overwhelming physicality, his potential as a defensive force was never questioned.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / May 1

Wizards Prepare for Most Important Night of the Year

It is normal for one to get anxious about something important that may be coming up soon. One may think of a job interview for a job that will lead to a very prominent career.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 30

VJ Edgecombe can Strengthen Wizards' Guard Room

The NBA Draft makes promises to no one. The players know this, as they're assigned to join whoever scoops them up with their pick in the order, but the teams making the picks aren't exempt from having to surrender to pure luck, either.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 30

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.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / April 30

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

One way people can succeed is to associate themselves with others who have already experienced success. This goes back to the Bible, mentioning that bad associations can spoil useful habits.

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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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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.

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.

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.

Washington Wizards 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.

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