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The Washington Wizards are coming off a huge 126-117 win over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night, a victory that, due to circumstances, have elicited mixed feelings among fans. On one hand, the Wizards’ young core showed out against the East-leading Pistons, with Will Riley emerging as a key piece for this upstart team. On […]

Heading into the second half of the 2025-26 NBA season, the Washington Wizards are widely expected to perhaps do everything in their power to boost their odds of acquiring top-four pick considering how they owe the New York Knicks their first-rounder if it falls outside the top-eight. But no one seemed to tell the Wizards’ […]

The Washington Wizards have been one of the most interesting teams in the NBA this season, and it hasn’t been because of what they’ve done on the court. Rather, their trades have made them the talk of the league. Last month, Washington acquired Trae Young, a proven All-Star with significant questions about his offensive play […]

Second-year big man Alex Sarr has established himself as a foundational piece for the Washington Wizards, but he had a forgettable night in their 132-101 home loss to the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Luckily for the 20-year-old, the Wizards acquired 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis (finger) from the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, who will provide […]

The Washington Wizards visit the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night. Cade Cunningham is on the injury report alongside Tobias Harris, with both players listed as questionable. Cunningham recovered from a right hip injury earlier this week and is now dealing with a right wrist injury, while Harris has a left hip injury. Here’s everything we […]

For the second straight year, the Dallas Mavericks made a stunning move ahead of the trade deadline—and it involved Anthony Davis. On Wednesday, the Mavericks sent Davis to the Washington Wizards, along with D’Angelo Russell, Jaden Hardy, and Dante Exum in exchange for Khris Middleton, Marvin Bagley III, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, and five future […]

For the second time in two months, the once-obscure Washington Wizards are a main topic of conversation in the NBA world. They agreed to acquire five-time All-NBA honoree Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. The full details are below, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Wizards get: F Anthony Davis G Jaden Hardy G D’Angelo […]

The Washington Wizards were among the most active teams at the NBA trade deadline so far, acquiring All-Star caliber players in Anthony Davis and Trae Young. The trades signal the Wizards’ desire to move out of the bottom and start to contend in the Eastern Conference. And count former NBA star Gilbert Arenas as a […]

The Washington Wizards made one of the most consequential moves of the NBA season Wednesday, acquiring Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks just one day before the Feb. 5 trade deadline. The deal signaled a clear shift in Washington’s organizational direction as the franchise pivots toward near-term competitiveness. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon outlined the Wizards’ rationale […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had to endure pain for over a year as they still have flashbacks of Luka Doncic being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. Fast forward to now, and the player they got in return for Doncic, Anthony Davis, is now on the move again, but this time to the Washington Wizards. […]

It’s been a year since the insane blockbuster trade that shook the world. Luka Doncic is playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, trying to get them back to the NBA Finals. Anthony Davis was playing for the Dallas Mavericks, but more injuries never let him get comfortable there. Now, AD has been traded to the […]

Trae Young is already putting the rest of the NBA on notice, and he hasn’t even suited up for a single game in a Washington Wizards jersey yet. Just weeks after a blockbuster trade sent the four-time All-Star from the Atlanta Hawks to the nation’s capital, Young took to Instagram to send a clear message: […]

WASHINGTON. D.C. — After getting demolished by the Los Angeles Lakers at home on Friday, the Washington Wizards won a game that they shouldn’t have won on paper at Capital One Arena on Sunday. It hurt them in the tank standings, but it was a step in the right direction for young Wizards players like […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Wizards’ 142-111 home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night is old news, but Lakers superstar Luka Doncic delivered a timeless message postgame. The 26-year-old, who notched 37 points (13-21 FG, 6-13 3-point) with 11 rebounds, 13 assists, and three steals over 31 minutes, was asked what advice […]

The Sacramento Kings and Washington Wizards will be facing off against each other to end the week, and both have key players on the injury report. The Kings may be the talk of the league after the trade they recently made, acquiring De’Andre Hunter from the Cleveland Cavaliers for Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis. Two […]

John Wall had a fiery message to the home crowd during the halftime break of the Washington Wizards’ matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. Wall attended the game as Washington dedicated a Celebration Night for him. He represented the franchise for 10 seasons from 2010 to 2020, giving them their best years in […]

Washington Wizards’ Trae Young represented the district by wearing a John Wall jersey on the retired guard’s special night during Thursday’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. As Young continues his recovery from an MCL injury, he’s embraced the Wizards’ culture. From helping out the younger players to giving tips from the sidelines during games, Trae […]

The Milwaukee Bucks visit the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. Alex Sarr is on the injury report alongside veteran Trae Young, with one player listed as questionable, and the other is ruled out. Amidst his new tenure, veteran Trae Young is recovering from an MCL injury. Alex Sarr is dealing with an illness that could keep him […]

John Wall is set to receive a huge honor from Howard University for his significance to the Washington, D.C., area. On Saturday, Howard University is set to match up with Norfolk State in one of the most anticipated matchups of this season. As a part of the festivities, Wall will be serving as captain for […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — It’s been a fun 48 hours for the Washington Wizards, as three of their players made the Castrol Rising Stars Challenge for the second straight year on Monday before they beat the Portland Trail Blazers 115-111 at Capital One Arena on Tuesday. Big man Alex Sarr validated his second Rising Stars nod […]

The Washington Wizards stripped down their roster after team president Michael Winger and general manager Will Dawkins took over in 2023, a process that involved trading veteran forward Deni Avdija to the Portland Trail Blazers in July 2024. The 25-year-old is now having a breakout season, as he’s 13th in the NBA with 25.8 points […]

Alex Sarr is one of three Washington Wizards players who will have the opportunity to showcase their talents in front of a national audience in the 2026 Rising Stars Challenge, but local fans are already aware of the 7-footer’s ample abilities. He captivated Capital One Arena on Tuesday night, doing more than his part to […]

The Washington Wizards are in the third year of a full-scale rebuild that’s been light on wins, but bountiful in developmental progress. That process was rewarded on Monday night, when the NBA announced that second-year center Alex Sarr, second-year wing Kyshawn George, and rookie guard Tre Johnson will compete in the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars […]

The Washington Wizards keep hitting two birds with one stone: having competitive performances that foster player development while staying on pace to keep their top-eight protected draft pick. They continued that trend with Saturday’s 119-115 road loss to the Charlotte Hornets, as sharpshooting rookie Tre Johnson notched a career-high 26 points (8-22 FG, 6-15 3-point) […]

While the Utah Jazz have rejected trade offers for Walker Kessler, will the Washington Wizards swoop in with a deal ahead of the deadline? Despite the fact that Kessler is ruled out for the season with a shoulder injury, many believe the Jazz will bring him back via free agency in the offseason. However, there […]

When Charles Barkley is on the air, no one is safe, especially not the fans attending an NBA matchup between two teams struggling at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. During the Saturday night broadcast of Inside the NBA, Sir Charles took a playful swipe at the crowd attending the game between the Washington […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — It’s one thing for the Washington Wizards‘ young building blocks to have a good game, and it’s another to do so the same day Monumental Basketball President Michael Winger announced that the front office will evaluate which players it will keep over the next six to 18 months as the team progresses in […]

The Washington Wizards are attempting to earn their 11th win of the season on Thursday in a contest against the Denver Nuggets. Early on in the game, Alex Sarr somehow managed to record a bucket and what appears to be the most improbable shot you may ever see. Early in the first quarter, the 20-year-old […]

Ever since the Washington Wizards traded veterans CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert to the Atlanta Hawks for star guard Trae Young on Jan. 7, their young core has been tasked with leading the team on the floor. However, the organization also must learn how Young (knee, quadriceps) will mesh with the “Wiz Kids” when he […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Wizards haven’t won a game since trading veterans CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert to the Atlanta Hawks for injured star Trae Young (knee, quadriceps) on Jan. 7, but Monday’s 110-106 home loss to the Los Angeles Clippers was their best performance since then. Second-year center Alex Sarr led the way with […]

The New York Knicks have struggled for the better part of a month now. They’ve lost nine of their last 11 games, including each of their last four matchups. After making multiple recent blockbuster trades involving tons of draft picks for players such as Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, and OG Anunoby, New York’s recent struggles […]

The Washington Wizards already bought low on polarizing point guard Trae Young, so could they do the same with oft-injured New Orleans big man Zion Williamson? It appears to be a possibility. Since acquiring Young, a 27-year-old, four-time All-Star whose effort, playstyle, and impact have long been questioned, for the relatively low price of Corey […]

With the NBA trade deadline less than a month away, the most likely outcome for Washington Wizards veteran forward Khris Middleton has come into focus as league executives weigh his future with the franchise. According to a report from Josh Robbins of The Athletic published Monday, league sentiment points toward Middleton remaining with the Wizards […]

Trae Young is yet to suit up for his new team, the Washington Wizards, as he continues to work his way back from a quad injury that would keep him out at least until after the All-Star break. But Young has been very involved with the Wizards, and he’s gone on the record saying how […]

The Washington Wizards have lost six straight games, but Saturday’s 121-115 road defeat to the Denver Nuggets was the most encouraging of the bunch. Second-year wing Kyshawn George continued his breakout season with a team-high 29 points (10-20 FG, 5-8 3-point), five rebounds, a team-high seven assists, a game-high three blocks, one steal, and just […]

The Washington Wizards will try their luck in the NBA Draft Lottery again this year after missing out on generational superstar Victor Wembanyama in 2023 as well as star prospects Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper in 2025. Luckily for the Wizards, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, BYU forward AJ Dybantsa, and Duke forward Cam Boozer have […]

The Washington Wizards took a low-risk swing this past offseason when they sent two second-round picks to the Houston Rockets for Cam Whitmore, a 2023 first-round pick who is supremely athletic and explosive when driving to the rim. However, the 21-year-old wing has been out for weeks with a blood clot in his shoulder named […]

The Washington Wizards almost certainly won’t have an All-Star for the fifth straight season given their lack of wins, but the Rising Stars Challenge is a different story. Second-year forward Kyshawn George visited the NBA TV panel on Tuesday and explained why he deserves to be selected for the latter competition this year. Kyshawn George […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ season has started to turn, and their 119–105 win over the Washington Wizards felt like another step forward. Kawhi Leonard once again set the tone as they pushed their winning streak to four games. The Clippers still sit at 17–23 and No. 11 in the West, yet something has shifted. Head […]