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Wizards Build Separation in Lottery With Loss to Hornets

Amidst a tough losing stretch, there are always going to be positives to look at. For the Washington Wizards, there are several positive signs. Even in a close loss to the Charlotte Hornets, where the final score was 119-115, it felt like a great day of basketball for the Wiz Kids.

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Wizards at Hornets final score: Washington unable to complete comeback in 119-115 loss

The Washington Wizards lost to the Charlotte Hornets, 119-115 on Saturday afternoon. The game was moved to earlier in the day due to an imminent ice storm that will hit Charlotte and the Carolinas.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / January 24

Wizards President Stands Firm On 2024 Trade: ‘Not A Mistake’

The Washington Wizards have finally begun turning a corner into a new era of competitive basketball. Several trades, drafts, and signings after their last playoff appearance, Washington finally can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Trae Young News / Hoops Wire / January 24

Wizards roll out youngest starting lineup in NBA history

The Wizards are leaning all the way into youth. So far, it is not subtle. Washington rolled out the youngest starting lineup since the NBA began tracking starters in 1970-71, according to Elias.

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The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Active 20-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Active NBA players with the most 40-point games in a season' quiz

The 'NBA's No. 1 picks turned RoY' quiz

Khris Middleton News / Athlon Sports / January 24

Wizards Announce Khris Middleton News on Saturday

The Washington Wizards (10-33) have the worst record in the league. They are on an eight-game losing streak, having already suffered a 14-game losing streak earlier this season. The team is also dealing with multiple injuries.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Washington Wizards News / NBA Analysis Network / January 24

Washington’s losing streak hits eight games and the front office can’t keep ignoring the obvious

The Washington Wizards are 10-33 heading into Saturday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets. They’ve lost eight straight. They rank near the bottom of the league in both offense and defense.

Deni Avdija News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 24

Wizards Executive Doesn't Think Deni Avdija Trade Was a Mistake

With the Washington Wizards beginning to take the proper steps to exit their rebuild and enter a stage of playoff contention in the near future, many fans and members of the media have begun to reminisce and think back on moves that were made that could be considered mistakes.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 23

Kyshawn George promises ‘best is yet to come’ amid Wizards’ 10-33 campaign

WASHINGTON, D.C. — It’s one thing for the Washington Wizards‘ young building blocks to have a good game, and it’s another to do so the same day Monumental Basketball President Michael Winger announced that the front office will evaluate which players it will keep over the next six to 18 months as the team progresses in its rebuild.

Trae Young News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

The Washington Wizards May Chase Young Utah Star In Offseason

While most of the Washington Wizards’ rumors have circulated potential deadline deals, one report suggests they may be looking ahead to the offseason. The Wizards fail to get a deal done during the trade deadline.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / January 23

Wizards and Whatnot, vol. II: Trade season heats up

Welcome to the second installment of “Wizards and Whatnot,” where I take you through the happenings around the NBA and check in on the Wizards when necessary.

Washington Wizards News / The Lead / January 23

Trae Young Can Help Bub Carrington Master the Point Guard Position

The Wizards finally have a true point guard with Trae Young, something the team has not had since Russell Westbrook. Their current starting point guard, Bub Carrington, has had some struggles learning the position.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 23

Wizards Ready to Make Offseason Splash for Top Center

Not all changes and moves have to happen at the NBA trade deadline. Some teams prefer to wait until the offseason to make a trade or signing based on their draft pick.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / January 23

Wizards’ Michael Winger Talks Trae, Cap Room, Keefe, More

During a media session on Thursday, Wizards president Michael Winger said he’s not “setting some kind of barometer” for what he expects from his team in 2026/27 (Twitter link via Ben Strober of 106.7 The Fan).

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The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

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The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Wizards May Trade Rising Veteran Big Man Before Deadline

With less than two weeks until the deadline, the Washington Wizards have been the subject of numerous trade rumors. From clinging to the possibility of getting Jonathan Kuminga, a “long-shot” opportunity to land Zion Williamson, to possibly landing great role pieces in Jerami Grant or Immanuel Quickley.

Tre Johnson News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 23

Wizards’ Tre Johnson Cracks Top 10 Rookie Ranking

The 2025 NBA Draft class has looked like everything it was billed to be. It's positively brimming with young talents with each of their own realistic shots at factoring into the league as long-term building blocks, as many of those rookies already look like impact pieces.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / January 23

Wizards Lose Eighth Straight

In a classic dog days of the NBA season kind of game, the Wizards lost to the Denver Nuggets, 107-97. It was Washington’s eighth straight loss, and it was a slog to watch.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 23

The One Player the Wizards Shouldn't Trade

The Washington Wizards aren't overly-burdened with trade offers to field. Most of their league-wide peers understand that they're intent on building around their young core, an assortment of recently-drafted prospects who continually push the organization in a more competitive direction.

Trae Young News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 23

Trae Young Trade Could Save Wizards Future

As the 2025-26 season approaches the trade deadline, where all rumors and reports are set to come to their annual head on February 5, the usual whispers that surround just about every team this time of year have begun to circulate once more.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 22

Peyton Watson's huge night propels Nuggets past Wizards

Peyton Watson scored a career-high 35 points to go along with eight rebounds, fueling the visiting Denver Nuggets to a 107-97 victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday.

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Alex Sarr News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22

Wizards center Alex Sarr may have just made the most improbable shot ever

The Washington Wizards are attempting to earn their 11th win of the season on Thursday in a contest against the Denver Nuggets. Early on in the game, Alex Sarr somehow managed to record a bucket and what appears to be the most improbable shot you may ever see.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / January 21

Wizards Granted Disabled Player Exception

The Wizards have been awarded a disabled player exception, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report and The Stein Line (Twitter link). The team applied for a DPE last week after announcing that Cam Whitmore would miss the rest of the season due to a blood clot in his right shoulder.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / January 20

Knicks, Dillon Jones Agree To Two-Way Deal

The Knicks have reached an agreement on a two-way contract with former first-round pick Dillon Jones, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).

Khris Middleton News / Hoops Wire / January 20

Wizards’ Khris Middleton viewed as trade or buyout candidate

The Wizards will keep their eyes open for another buy-low swing like the one they took on Trae Young, but league sources tell The Athletic’s Josh Robbins that is not the most likely way they operate at the trade deadline.