Vibes have never been higher in the Capital City following the Washington Wizards' 117-107 upset win over the Dallas Mavericks. Anchored by stellar performances from second-year guard Kyshawn George and rookie Tre Johnson, Washington has instilled immense hope in DC that hasn’t been felt in years.
The Washington Wizards’ season opener was a disappointing one, not just in terms of the final score, but also in how little playing time was given to a promising young guard, AJ Johnson.
While Texas guard Tre Johnson has dominated the headlines for the Washington Wizards rookie class, fellow first year forward Will Riley has quietly built a case for himself as one teams most intriguing first year players.
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.
This season holds a lot of weight for AJ Johnson, who is entering his second year in the NBA. After an unexpected start to his career with the Milwaukee Bucks, Johnson’s journey has taken a turn with his midseason trade to the Washington Wizards.
On a Washington Wizards roster filled with young talent, second-year guard AJ Johnson stands out as a particularly intriguing player. Washington acquired Johnson on the cusp of last year's trade deadline, in part of a deal that sent Kyle Kuzma to the Milwaukee Bucks, and Khris Middleton to the Wizards.
In the 2025 NBA Draft, the Washington Wizards opted to select Tre Johnson from the Texas Longhorns. There is no question why they did so, since many view him as a dynamic scoring guard who is considered one of the best offensive talents in the draft.
With the NBA training camp on the horizon, the Washington Wizards will enter the new season facing several pressing questions. Their roster boasts a blend of young talent and seasoned veterans; however, the biggest question is what role rookie guard Tre Johnson would have next season.
"Make me like Mike!" That is a saying from a basketball movie many people loved growing up as a kid called "Like-Mike." That quote from that movie basically meant they want to play like Michael Jordan on the court.
The Washington Wizards may not have many expectations set for the team's performance, but fans and journalists are setting expectations for specific players.
The Washington Wizards have only one game left in Las Vegas for the Summer League. Even though the team's record might suggest it's been a struggle, there have been numerous bright spots during the games.
The Washington Wizards put up a valiant effort without their central trio of Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington and Kyshawn George. With Tre Johnson and Will Riley still out due to injury, the Washington Wizards ultimately lost to the Utah Jazz 86-76, falling to a 1-3 record in Vegas.
The Washington Wizards are in the midst of their Summer League campaign. Now is a great time to begin looking at the needed improvements from a team’s younger players.
We are a long way away from the next NBA regular season, as the NBA Finals concluded only weeks ago and the 2025-26 season is set to tip off on Oct. 21.
No. 6 overall pick Tre Johnson was introduced as a Washington Wizard on Saturday alongside No. 21 pick Will Riley and No. 43 pick Jamir Watkins. After wearing No.
On a hot summer day, one question we ask is whether it is chocolate or vanilla. When it’s hot outside, many have a desire to cool off. A nice cold glass of ice water typically does the trick.
The Washington Wizards completed its season with an 18-64 record, which is bad enough for the second-worst record in the league, ahead of only the Utah Jazz.
Kyle Kuzma finally got his desired trade out of Washington two months ago, leading fans of the Washington Wizards to feel a range of emotions following the divorce from their go-to scorer of the rebuilding years.
Washington Wizards rookie AJ Johnson recently shared the players who influence his style of play as he develops his skills in the NBA, including Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton.
With 58 losses already, the Washington Wizards are once again competing for the best possible NBA Draft Lottery odds. This marks their seventh consecutive losing season.
AJ Johnson had a major breakout game against the Brooklyn Nets a few days ago. Despite struggling for the first three quarters of the game, the Washington Wizards rookie erupted for 14 points in the final quarter.
With the last Wizards’ game for the season in just a few weeks, they have already begun giving the young guys the rope. Before the trade deadline, four players were looking to benefit the most from the influx of minutes.
As the Washington Wizards look to build a competitive roster for the future, unlocking the potential of AJ Johnson is crucial. Johnson, a promising young
The Milwaukee Bucks added young talent to their roster during the 2024 NBA Draft, much like their conference rivals in the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics.
Veteran wing Gary Trent Jr. is receiving a one-year, $2.6 million contract from the Bucks, per Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Trent is also likely to be the Bucks’ starting shooting guard, Owczarski noted.