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Why Wizards Should Start Tre Johnson

As the Washington Wizards continue to turn things around and head in the right direction, this is serving as a critical period, as they must look to develop their young talent.

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Wizards Have to Make Room for Rotation-Worthy Wing

Minute competitions and rotational dilemmas are often associated with the NBA's winningest teams, the sort of rosters that can't afford to dole out minutes to any prospect or fringe-contributor who people think deserve the opportunity.

Alex Sarr News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 29

Wizards' Future Hangs on Young Center

The Washington Wizards are a young, developing team searching for an identity, and in many ways, that identity begins and ends with Alex Sarr. Standing as the team’s biggest player both literally and figuratively, Sarr is the foundation on which the Wizards’ future success will be built.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 29

Rookies Clash in Wizards vs. 76ers

Star rookies Tre Johnson and VJ Edgecombe clashed in an early season matchup in what was a relatively underwhelming performance from both of them. Despite their underwhelming performances, the game did not disappoint, as a late game heroics from Tyrese Maxey propelled the 76ers to an overtime win.

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The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Three Point Era 30-point game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Bullets Forever / October 29

Wizards Show Progress, Still Learning How to Finish in OT Loss to 76ers

If you’re going to be one of the NBA’s worst teams, which the Wizards are, there are going to be nights like this one. Oh wait, I used that lede after the last one.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Kyshawn George News / EasySportz / October 29

The Wizards’ Best Young Star Might Already Be Kyshawn George

He’s not just flashing potential — he’s producing like a franchise cornerstone. It’s just four games into the season, and the Washington Wizards may already have their answer to the future.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 28

Studs and Duds From Wizards' Overtime Loss to Sixers

The tanking season is still in effect, as the Washington Wizards dropped another game, this time to the Philadelphia Seventy-Sixers. This was a game, though, where it felt like the Wizards had control, and they did.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / October 28

Wizards vs. 76ers final score: Washington collapses in fourth quarter, loses 139-134 in overtime

The Washington Wizards lost to the Philadelphia 76ers, 139-134 in overtime on Tuesday night at Capital One Arena. The Wizards looked good for most of regulation.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 28

Wizards Must Stifle Joel Embiid to Win vs. 76ers

As the Washington Wizards continue to deal with an injury to starter Bilal Coulibaly - who has been ruled out for today's game versus the Philadelphia 76ers as he recovers from surgery on his hand - they'll come face to face with a team who, despite dealing with injuries of their own, have a crown jewel at full health in the frontcourt.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 28

Wizards vs. 76ers Could Influence Rookie of the Year Odds

The Washington Wizards third regular season matchup of the season versus the Philadelphia 76ers holds more implications than a typical game. Beyond being

Kyshawn George News / The Lead / October 28

Kyshawn George Is the Truth

The Washington Wizards got a guy. Kyshawn George has been one of the standouts, not just from the Wizards team, but across the entire league over the first three games.

C.J. McCollum News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 28

Wizards' CJ McCollum Bounces Back After Slow Start

When the Washington Wizards traded for CJ McCollum during the offseason, the goal was clear: bring in a trusted veteran to help stabilize this young, developing roster.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 28

Three Keys to Wizards Victory Over 76ers

The 1-2 Washington Wizards are taking on the red hot, 3-0 Philadelphia 76ers. Though early in the season, Philadelphia looks like one of the teams to beat in the eastern conference — even more impressive considering their banged up roster.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 28

Five Best Potential Wizards Draft Picks

The college basketball season is about to start, which means it is time to look at who the Washington Wizards should target in the 2026 NBA Draft. Something to note about the Wizards' pick is that the New York Knicks currently own it, and it is top-8 protected.

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The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

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Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 28

Three Questions After Wizards' First Three Games

Through the Washington Wizards first three games of the 2025-26, many questions have arisen. Coming into the season, nobody expected the Wizards to be anything special.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 28

Way-too-Early Predictions for Wizards' Conference Finish

What better time to make a prediction for the the NBA's final standings than three games into the current regular season? It may seem preemptive, sure, but diagnosing a team's early trends and trying to map out their ultimate fate using them is a good method to determine what may make or break a team down the line.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 27

Wizards Defense Must Improve vs. 76ers

No team wants to sink to sub .500 right off the rip of a brand new season of basketball. The Washington Wizards, despite scoring 115+ points in each of their first three games, find themselves at 1-2 with a recently overhauled roster that, in spite of their own potential, have yet to find a way to develop it.

Dillon Jones News / Hoops Rumors / October 27

Trail Blazers’ G League team acquires former first-round pick Dillon Jones

The Rip City Remix, the Trail Blazers’ G League affiliate, acquired 2024 NBA first-round pick Dillon Jones from the South Bay Lakers for two future first-round picks and the rights to Will Richardson, ESPN’s Jonathan Givony reports.

Tre Johnson News / NBA Analysis Network / October 27

Tre Johnson puts up more evidence he could be a future All-Star in Wizards loss to Hornets

Washington Wizards rookie Tre Johnson continues to impress. The Washington Wizards missed a rare chance to move above .500 for the first time since 2022, with a loss to the Charlotte Hornets, who now have their own rare winning record at 2-1.

LaMelo Ball News / Yardbarker / October 26

LaMelo Ball shows he can lead Hornets to success when healthy

For the first time since November of 2023, the Charlotte Hornets have knocked off the Washington Wizards. The Hornets used an 88-point second half to come away with a 139-113 win, and the star of the night was LaMelo Ball.

Hornets lose key starter in 11th straight loss to 76ers

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Cavs bend but don’t break, top Bucks in home opener

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NBA News / Yardbarker / October 25

Hornets lose key starter in 11th straight loss to 76ers

. They were sent packing with a 125-121 loss at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers, but the final score may not have been the biggest loss of the night for Charlotte.

Quentin Grimes’ late three-pointer lifts 76ers over Hornets

Grizzlies rookies provide spark in blowout of Pacers

Thunder defeat depleted Hawks

Bulls bench bounces back as Chicago downs Orlando

Nuggets blow out Suns