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Young players take center stage as Pacers face Wizards again

The injury report could be miles long when the Washington Wizards face the visiting Indiana Pacers for the second time in as many days on Friday. With so many players sidelined, both teams are giving their young players extended playing time.

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Wizards Snap Three-Game Skid with Gritty 112-105 Victory Over Pacers

The Washington Wizards needed this one badly. After dropping three straight, they found a way to grind out a 112-105 win over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night at Capital One Arena.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 19

Wizards Snap Three-Game Losing Streak With Win Over Pacers

The first game after the All-Star break resulted in a win for the Washington Wizards, as they hosted the Indiana Pacers on the first night of a back-to-back.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 19

Seven double-figure scorers enable Wizards to edge Pacers

Bub Carrington, Jaden Hardy, Anthony Gill and Kadary Richmond each scored 13 points as the Washington Wizards beat the visiting Indiana Pacers 112-105 on Thursday.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Bullets Forever / February 19

Wizards vs. Pacers final score: Washington holds off Indiana, 112-105

The Washington Wizards emerged victorious 112-105 over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday in the battle of the East’s bottom feeders at Capital One Arena. In a game with massive draft lottery implications, the Wizards took control for most of the contest.

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 19

NBA's new anti-tanking rules might not totally work

The NBA is about to get serious regarding its tanking problem, and it could have some big rule changes in place as soon as next season.

Gambling concerns could be inspiring NBA's anti-tanking efforts

Suns owner Mat Ishbia calls tanking teams 'losers' in lengthy rant

NBA owners believe Mavs' Cooper Flagg lottery was 'obviously fixed'

Cade Cunningham makes history, beats Knicks in battle of top East contenders

Kevin Durant ties Kareem Abdul-Jabbar record, close to matching Kobe Bryant

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / February 19

Wizards provide updates on Trae Young, Anthony Davis

Wizards guard Trae Young was reevaluated this week and is making positive progress in his recovery from a right knee MCL sprain and quad contusion, the Wizards announced.

Washington Wizards News / Field Level Media / February 19

Trae Young closer to Wizards' debut, Anthony Davis progressing

Wizards point guard Trae Young is moving closer toward his Washington debut after the club announced he's ramping up on-court activities on Thursday. Young has been dealing with right knee and quadriceps injures.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / February 19

Wizards Announce Injury Updates On Trae Young, Anthony Davis

Point guard Trae Young, who has missed extended time this season due to a right knee MCL sprain and quad contusion, was recently reevaluated, the Wizards announced today in a press release (Twitter link).

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 19

LeBron James Intrigued by Wizards Rebuild

The Washington Wizards' recent string of moves may not have impressed every evaluator, but those with experience against their current on-court iteration are already getting excited at the possibilities that lay ahead for the aggressive organization following their trade deadline extravaganza.

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The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL season' quiz

The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / February 19

Wizards Tank Could Fall Apart After Recent Kings News

The Washington Wizards, among several others, are in the midst of a historic tank battle. Finishing inside the bottom three lands you a 14% chance at the number one pick, and the selection could put a future star on your roster.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 19

Three Fringe Wizards to Monitor Over Regular Season's Remainder

The dust has cleared from the Washington Wizards' pair of meteoric midseason trades, and what remains of the on-court Wizards is mostly comprised of the high-end prospects they opened the season planning to develop around.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / February 19

Should the NBA have a tournament or other measures to determine the top picks in the draft?

Currently, the Washington Wizards are one of the worst teams in the NBA standings. It is no secret that they are trying to get a high pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / February 18

Wizards New All-Star Pair Still Without Clear Debut Timeline

The Washington Wizards’ new All-Star pairing of Trae Young and Anthony Davis has yet to debut for the franchise since being acquired. However, Wizards General Manager Will Dawkins mentioned that both players would be evaluated during All-Star Weekend.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 18

Top Five Draft Prospects for Wizards

The NCAA Tournament is just a few weeks away, and that is the perfect time for draft prospects to increase their stock. Some NBA teams, though, will not be as focused on the tournament, as they know they will have one of the top picks in the draft.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 18

Wizards Duo Selected in Top Three of 2024 Re-Draft

The Washington Wizards were featured heavily in Bleacher Report’s most recent 2024 re-draft, as all three of their 2024 first-round selections placed within the top 30.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 17

‘Wiz Kids’ laud Kareem-Abdul Jabbar, Oscar Robertson, Vince Carter at All-Star Weekend

INGLEWOOD — Friday night’s Castrol Rising Stars Challenge was a showcase of the Washington Wizards’ young core, as rookie guard Tre Johnson and second-year guard Bub Carrington competed for Team T-Mac (Tracy McGrady), while second-year forward Kyshawn George competed for Team Vince (Carter).

Alondes Williams News / Hoops Rumors / February 16

Wizards Sign Alondes Williams To 10-Day Deal

5:00 pm: Williams’ 10-day deal is official, according to the Wizards. It will run through next Wednesday, covering the team’s next four games. 4:17 pm: The Wizards are signing guard Alondes Williams to a 10-day contract, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania (via Twitter).

Will Riley News / The Lead / February 16

Washington Wizards’ Will Riley Is Worth Keeping an Eye On

The Washington Wizards aren’t short on promising young talent — rookie Will Riley has emerged as a spark plug off the bench. As they have taken the direction of the future, the Wizards are assembling a group of rookies and sophomores who are trending upward.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / February 12

Newest Wizards Guard Has Stellar Debut Despite Loss

The Washington Wizards acquired a new guard right before the NBA trade market closed for the season. Not four-time NBA All-Star Trae Young, but former Dallas Maverick Jaden Hardy.