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Western Conference Team Interested in Wizards Guard

The Washington Wizards have one player in particular they might be able to leverage for value in the offseason. The Wizards aren’t the only team busy at this time.

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Wizards Should Pursue Versatile Clippers Reserve

An employer’s goal is to find employees who will offer the most help to the company while paying them as little as possible. The Washington Wizards may be in a situation as an employer that could help them out next season.

Jordan Poole News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 17

Blockbuster Trade Curtails Wizards Rumors

Jordan Poole has caught a fair amount of flack since moving to Washington and adapting to a starring role with the Wizards, but he's done a lot to rebuild his reputation from a flashy guard lacking in substance into one of the better point guards waiting for his next winning opportunity.

Marcus Smart News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Wizards Receive Unfortunate Marcus Smart Trade Report on Monday

The Washington Wizards are among the worst teams in the NBA, and it may take them a while to become good again, pending any surprises. Even though that was the case this season, that didn't stop them from acquiring former Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart when they had the chance.

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Corey Kispert News / Athlon Sports / June 16

3 Potential Trade Destinations for Wizards Forward Corey Kispert Before 2025 NBA Draft

The Washington Wizards are expected to shop Corey Kispert around in trade talks this offseason, potentially putting the former Gonzaga star on a new NBA team after four seasons in DC.

Washington Wizards News / FortyEightMinutes / June 16

NBA Draft: Ace Bailey Stock, Wizards, Jazz, Trade Rumors

Rounding up the latest ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft Some are drawn to Ace Bailey’s star potential, though there’s a lot of chatter behind the scenes that Ace Bailey is not a serious basketball player and scouts have some concerns over his how he’ll grow as a player.

Jordan Poole News / Bullets Forever / June 16

Poole’s market shrinks after Bane trade to the Magic

The first major trade of the 2025 NBA offseason doesn’t involve the Wizards directly. But it still affects them indirectly nevertheless. The Orlando Magic had recently been considered a possible destination for Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole.

Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / June 16

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NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 14

Former Wizards Star In Staring Contest with Suns

Have you ever found yourself in a situation that isn’t favorable to you? Perhaps you are being taken advantage of. Perhaps you are stuck in a situation and can’t find a way out.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / June 14

2 Wizards Players Could Be Traded This Offseason

With the NBA season coming to a close shortly, the rumor mill is heating up. The Wizards have found themselves firmly in trade rumors since their elimination from playoff contention.

Jordan Poole News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 14

Why Wizards Could Trade Jordan Poole

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Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 14

Wizards Dream of Acquiring Kevin Durant Has Vanished

It is common for many people to have disappointments in life. We may have hopes and dreams of doing something or even getting something in life. Perhaps the new Nintendo Switch 2 may come to mind.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 13

Wizards Shooter Attracting Trade Attention

Corey Kispert is the longest-tenured Washington Wizard, having joined the team as the 15th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, but he may have played his last game in the nation's capital.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 13

Former Wizards Star Set to Hit the Open Market

Russell Westbrook's past season with the Denver Nuggets was an abject success given the position he was at in his career. He'd endured three rocky seasons split between the two Los Angeles teams, grappling with his fading star power and resisting the late-career transition into role player status that many before him have had to reckon with.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 12

Kings rumored to have interest in Jrue Holiday, Marcus Smart, Malcolm Brogdon

As the Kings continue to explore pathways to improve their backcourt, Jrue Holiday of the Celtics, Marcus Smart of the Wizards, and impending free agent Malcolm Brogdon are among the players Sacramento is believed to be interested in, sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link).

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Malcolm Brogdon News / Fadeaway World / June 12

5 NBA Contenders Most Likely To Sign Malcolm Brogdon This Offseason

Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon will head into the 2025 offseason as an unrestricted free agent. Given the capability of the 32-year-old veteran, it is expected that he will demand some attention as well.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 12

Three Realistic Prospects Wizards Should Draft

As we get closer to the NBA Draft for the Washington Wizards, fans are feeling anxious. Ahead of the draft, the Wizards have to have realistic expectations for that night.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 12

Wizards Snag Several Falling Stars in Mock Draft

As much of a gut punch as it was for the Washington Wizards to get stuck with the sixth pick in the 2025 NBA Draft lottery, they're far from out of contention in their attempt to land a prospect with star potential.

Jordan Poole News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 12

Wizards Should Hang on to Jordan Poole

We all have to make tough decisions. The Washington Wizards may have a decision to make regarding their franchise player. It is no secret that trade buzz tends to get louder the closer we get to the NBA Draft.

Jordan Poole News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 12

Wizards rumors: Jordan Poole mentioned as trade candidate ahead of NBA Draft

Washington Wizards general manager Will Dawkins and team President Michael Winger had just taken over when they flipped Chris Paul to the Golden State Warriors for a package including Jordan Poole in July 2023.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 11

Wizards Considering Trading Franchise Star

The Washington Wizards are about as tight-lipped an organization as we have in the NBA, allowing most of the rumors surrounding the team to stem from league-wide speculation.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / June 9

A Former Wizards Player Has Won Each Of The Last 8 NBA Championships: Will The Streak Continue?

In what has become one of the NBA’s most peculiar yet oddly fascinating superstitions, a former Washington Wizards player has appeared on the roster of every championship-winning team since 2017. That’s right, eight straight NBA titles have had at least one ex-Wizard involved.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 7