As the Washington Wizards continue shaping their young core, much of the attention has understandably centered on Alex Sarr, the franchise’s promising frontcourt centerpiece.
Alex Sarr has taken an otherworldly jump in his sophomore season. Sarr leaped from an inefficient tweener to a legit two-way force, who is the best player on a young Wizards squad.
The Washington Wizards’ sidelined lineup is, regrettably, starting to look like it would give the main squad a run for its money. Here’s a quick breakdown of the bumps and bruises the players have been dealing with early in the season.
Because he opened the season on the injured list, Zach Edey didn’t get much love in one of the two NBA Awards betting markets where he can potentially play a large role.
The Washington Wizards find themselves in a difficult position this season, not only because of their on-court struggles, but because they have yet to establish any clear identity as a basketball team.
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
The injury bug has struck the Washington Wizards ahead of their matchup versus the Milwaukee Bucks. The Wizards are under-manned as is, with wings Corey Kispert and Tre Johnson missing extended periods of time with their own respective injuries.
The Washington Wizards may be in the midst of another season in the tank, but the long-term rebuilding plan is finally starting to show signs of bearing fruit. Alex Sarr began his NBA life as the maligned second overall pick in a weak draft class before putting together a solid, if unspectacular, rookie season.
After a rookie season that Alex Sarr did not want to have, he has stepped it up in his second season. The season has not shown much to be thankful for or happy about, but there are a few bright spots.
A year and a half ago, star basketball prospect Alex Sarr refused a workout for the Atlanta Hawks, the team set to lead the 2024 NBA Draft off with the first-overall pick.
The Washington Wizards had as many wins to their season before their first-ever NBA Cup Tournament win as years their center Alex Sarr has played in the NBA.
Little has gone right for the Washington Wizards through their first month of the season, evidenced in their sole win getting quickly buried by a league-high 12-game losing streak that currently has them buried behind a 1-13 record.
The Washington Wizards have listed Alex Sarr (left big toe soreness) as questionable for Friday’s game against the Toronto Raptors. Sarr missed Wednesday’s 120-109 loss with the same injury.
Alex Sarr has made major strides in his game during his second season. The mindset switched for him this offseason when he decided to play closer to the basket and use his size on the interior.
The Washington Wizards are off to a challenging start in the 2025-26 season, holding a 1-7 record after a 136-107 blowout loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday at TD Garden.
In just four games, the 7-footer looks stronger, smarter, and more efficient — and the Wizards are already reaping the benefits. Through the first week of the new season, Washington Wizards forward-center Alex Sarr is making it clear: he’s not the same player he was a year ago.
The Washington Wizards’ young core has been on fire since the start of the season. While it hasn’t translated to wins, currently sitting at 1-3, that doesn’t mean they aren’t playing well.
Last season, Alex Sarr was the breakout player for the Washington Wizards. On Tuesday, he cemented his place in franchise history, ironically in an overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr will no longer play for France in the ongoing FIBA EuroBasket tournament due to an undisclosed calf injury. However, he’s expected to be ready before his mother club’s preseason.
EuroBasket 2025 is in the final few days of group play, with France qualified for the round of 16. Unfortunately for them, Washington Wizards big man Alex Sarr will be out for the remainder of the tournament after sustaining a calf injury.
Wizards center Alex Sarr, who had been competing for France in this year’s EuroBasket tournament, has been ruled out for the rest of the event due to a right calf injury.