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The Washington Wizards took on one of the hottest teams in the NBA on Thursday and got flamed inside Capital One Arena. The Boston Celtics torched the Wizards in a 146-101 contest that got out of hand in the second half.

Kyshawn George News / The Lead / December 3

Is Kyshawn George Having Growing Pains with New Role?

Kyshawn George has been given more opportunities in his second year to grow as a player and has not disappointed. He has taken major leaps across the board in points, percentages, rebounds, assists, and defensive stats.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 23

Wizards’ Kyshawn George continues second-year leap with historic outing in loss vs. Bulls

Whether the Washington Wizards (1-15) get crushed or fall in a heartbreaker, they keep finding ways to lose this season. However, second-year wing Kyshawn George once again showed why he’s one of the most important pieces of their rebuild in Saturday’s 121-120 loss to the Chicago Bulls (9-7), per Wizards PR.

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Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 21

Insider Makes Bold Claim for Wizards’ Rising Star

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.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

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.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 21

Wizards Forward Continues to Shine Despite Team's Struggles

The Washington Wizards lost again, and nobody who is honest can say that they’re surprised. Having dropped twelve matches straight, expectations for the Wizards’ 2025-26 season quickly devolved from steady, marked improvement from the last two years into potentially one of the worst runs in franchise history.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / November 18

NBA Notes: Sixers, Paul George, Mavericks, Wizards, Kyshawn George

Paul George finally got back on the court Monday against his old team (Clippers), and the Sixers kept things simple with a minutes restriction. He finished with nine points and seven boards in 21 minutes and looked exactly how you’d expect after eight months off — rusty, but relieved.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 18

How Should Wizards' Coaching Staff Adjust to New Low Point?

The Washington Wizards attract as little media attention as any team in the NBA. They haven't been competitive in years, but they've avoided many of the laughingstock labels they attracted in past years with repeated instances of savvy drafting and accumulation of well-regarded prospects amidst their no-nonsense rebuild.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 17

NBA roundup: Jazz's Keyonte George makes last-second 3 to top Bulls in 2OT

Lauri Markkanen scored 47 points and Keyonte George added 33 -- including a game-winning 3-pointer with 0.8 seconds left -- to help the Utah Jazz rally for a 150-147 double-overtime victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night in Salt Lake City.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 12

Wizards' Kyshawn George Limited by One Key Flaw

The Washington Wizards have a slew of young talent. Alex Sarr is just the tip of the iceberg, although he is putting up an All-Star caliber season. Other players like Cam Whitmore have also taken a step in the right direction, and Tre Johnson looks like a stellar rookie.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 11

Wizards Guard Hitting Sophomore Slump

The Washington Wizards 1-10 start to the 2025-26 season has brought plenty of ups-and-downs for nearly every player on the roster. Some players came out of the gate cold and recently found their footing.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / November 1

Wizards Notes: Bilal Coulibaly, Kyshawn George, Brian Keefe, draft

Bilal Coulibaly didn’t ease his way back. He announced himself. The third-year wing delivered an impressive season debut on Thursday in the Wizards’ loss to the Thunder, finishing with 16 points, eight rebounds, four assists, a steal and three blocks in just 24 minutes, as detailed by Josh Robbins of The Athletic.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 31

Wizards' Kyshawn George Must Fix Two Things

Despite emerging as one of the better young stars in the NBA, guard Kyshawn George still has a few things that he has to fix. George has of course found ways to be wildly successful thus far, so it won't be the end of the world if he doesn't immediately fix all of his flaws.

Washington Wizards 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.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 26

East Notes: Wizards, Kyshawn George, Heat, Terry Rozier, Celtics

Kyshawn George looked every bit like a rising star Friday night. The second-year forward erupted for a career-high 34 points on 11-of-15 shooting, adding 11 rebounds, four assists, two steals and three blocks in Washington’s upset win over Dallas.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 25

Wizards' Kyshawn George Becoming Breakout Star

Through the first two games of the 2025-26 season, it has become abundantly clear that the Washington Wizards' best player is second-year guard Kyshawn George.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / October 25

Wizards Finally Have Their Superstar

The Washington Wizards haven’t had a true go-to player since John Wall and Bradley Beal dominated the DMV area in the mid-2010s. However, second-year pro Kyshawn George has arrived, and the rest of the league must take notice.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 24

Kyshawn George-powered Wizards drop Mavericks to 0-2

Kyshawn George posted career-bests of 34 points and 11 rebounds as the Washington Wizards overcame a slow start to notch their first win of the season, beating the host Dallas Mavericks 117-107 on Friday.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 25

Wizards player who will shock world with breakout 2025-26 season

As the Washington Wizards prepare for the 2025-26 season, one name has quietly slipped under the radar, a name that deserves just as much attention, if not more.

Washington Wizards News / The Lead / September 20

Kyshawn George Can Solidify Himself as a Cornerstone Forward

Kyshawn George has been putting in work this summer. George spent his first NBA offseason competing in AmeriCup with his Canadian national team. For NBA players, repping the national team is a huge honor, but it is also an opportunity to put into action skills they’re looking to improve on.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / August 30

Wizards Rising Sophomore Turning Heads in FIBA Tournament

The Washington Wizards have added a considerable amount of young depth over the past few seasons. While three of their young players are competing overseas in this year’s EuroBasket tournament, one player has remained a little closer to home: 2024 No.

Washington Wizards News / NBA Draft on SI / August 23

Wizards' Kyshawn George is Showing Sophomore Breakout Potential in AmeriCup Action

International competition during the offseason is a great experience for players around the NBA who have the opportunity to play in these events. This is especially true for young players who need on-court reps against professional competition.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 12

Former first-round pick heads Team Canada's camp roster for AmeriCup

The tournament will take place from Aug. 22-31.

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Washington Wizards News / The Lead / August 5

Kyshawn George is the Wizards’ Ultimate Role Player

Kyshawn George was the last pick of the Wizards’ stacked 2024 draft, but he may already be the best player of the group. George’s two-way skill and scalability are the stuff of dreams for teams trying to build a contender, as the perfect wing archetype.

Washington Wizards News / Yardbarker / July 7

Wizards' Summer League roster should be among most talented

The Washington Wizards announced their roster for the upcoming Summer League, a roster that's filled with recent high draft picks. The roster features seven first-round picks from the last two NBA Drafts, including the following players: 2024: Alex Sarr (No.

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Washington Wizards News / Athlon Sports / March 25

Kyshawn George Hits Career Milestone During Wizards-Knicks Game

Kyshawn George is emerging as one of the cornerstones of the Washington Wizards. The 24th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, George has been one of the more impressive rookies for the Wizards.