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The Washington Wizards enter the 2025-26 NBA season in a position they have not enjoyed for quite some time: optimism. After years of drifting through lottery seasons and patchwork roster moves, the franchise has finally begun to carve out a clearer identity. Their young core of Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly, and Bub Carrington has energized […]

The Washington Wizards have assembled an intriguing mix of young players with potential for the 2025-26 season. With two-way contracts, NBA teams are able to keep tabs on young players they are interested in without having to use a standard roster spot. The Wizards made such a roster move this weekend with the late offseason […]

When the 2025-26 season officially opens later next month, the Washington Wizards will be chuck-full of young prospects as they continue to navigate a rebuild. The Wizards are not going to be contending for anything anytime soon, but they have managed to assemble an intriguing group of prospects. Playing time is going to be crucial […]

The upcoming NBA season tips off on October 21. In the meantime, teams around the league are preparing for training camp, which begins in late September. The Washington Wizards are a young team to keep an eye on as the organization continues to rebuild. However, they may be without one of their key contributors in […]

There comes a time in every rebuild when patience must finally pay off. For the Washington Wizards, the 2025-26 NBA season represents a crucial checkpoint in their long and often painful reset. After bottoming out at 18-64 last season, the worst record in the Eastern Conference, the Wizards have undergone a transformational summer. They shed […]

August is typically the slowest part of the year for NBA fans, but the Washington Wizards’ faithful were spoiled this time. 2023 No. 7 overall pick Bilal Coulibaly and 2024 No. 2 pick Alex Sarr have gotten minutes with France in the EuroBasket tournament, while 2024 No. 24 pick Kyshawn George competed for Canada in […]

This year’s EuroBasket tournament features some of the premier players in the world representing their countries. As group play continues, France’s national team is one of the favorites. The team is headlined by Olympic standout Guerschon Yabusele, as well as young talent like Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr. However, the Washington Wizards center’s tournament is […]

A Group D clash between Slovenia and France at EuroBasket 2025 ended in chaos Friday after the final buzzer when a routine postgame handshake turned into a brawl. As the last seconds ticked away in France’s 103-95 victory, players from both teams began shaking hands at midcourt. Among them was Los Angeles Lakers star Luka […]

The Washington Wizards enter the 2025-26 NBA season as one of the league’s most intriguing rebuilding projects. Their roster blends aging veterans like C.J. McCollum and Khris Middleton with promising young talents such as Alexandre Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly, and rookie sharpshooter Tre Johnson. Add in recent additions like Marvin Bagley III and a strong Wizards […]

John Wall’s decision to officially retire from the NBA made headlines on Wednesday. The five-time All-Star announced his decision during a video on his social media accounts. Wall is the latest star to hang up his shoes as many anticipate LeBron James’ potential retirement after this season. With Wall receiving his flowers following a decorated […]

John Wall officially announced his retirement from the NBA on Tuesday morning after sharing a heartfelt post on Instagram. Despite not being on the Washington Wizards’ roster since the 2018-19 season, the organization managed to acquire a former Kentucky basketball star on the same day Wall retired. Reports indicate that the Wizards are signing former […]

Former Washington Wizards guard John Wall officially announced his retirement from the NBA on Tuesday in an emotional Instagram post. In the wake of the announcement, longtime teammate Bradley Beal shared a heartfelt message reflecting on their time together in Washington. “Congratulations to my brother @JohnWall on retiring from the NBA,” Beal posted on X, […]

One of the most electrifying guards to ever play the game of basketball has finally decided to call it quits. Former Washington Wizards star point guard John Wall announced his retirement from the NBA via a post on social media on Tuesday. “To my family, my mom especially, thank you for all your sacrifices,” Wall […]

John Wall has officially announced his retirement from the NBA. The 34-year-old made the announcement in an emotional Instagram farewell message on Tuesday. “I’ve been chasing the ball since I could barely walk. Driveways, parks, packed gyms, 5 a.m. workouts — I gave this game everything I had,” Wall said in his retirement video on […]

Less than two months removed from the 2025 NBA Draft, front offices are turning their focus to next year’s group of prospects. Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper fueled a heated NBA tank race last season. Several highly touted prospects atop the 2026 class — including Kansas’ Darryn Peterson and BYU’s A.J. Dybansta — could have […]

The Washington Wizards appear to be playing the long game with discipline and patience. Over the past few seasons, the front office has quietly stockpiled talent, cap flexibility, and future draft capital without sacrificing their ability to compete on a nightly basis. They’re not rushing into splashy, short-term moves. Instead, they’re hoping to build the […]

The Washington Wizards are no longer wandering aimlessly in the wilderness of the Eastern Conference. After a series of smart, forward-looking moves in the 2025 offseason, there’s finally a direction in D.C. Cam Whitmore looks like a potential two-way star. Tre Johnson, taken No. 6 overall, may end up being the best shooter in his […]

The Portland Trail Blazers acquired Deni Avdija from the Washington Wizards via trade in the summer of 2024. Since then, Avdija has become a bit of a fan favorite while the franchise rebuilds the roster. However, although he likes being in Portland now, Avdija admits he felt betrayed by Washington when the trade initially went […]

In a Summer League full of uncertainty, Tre Johnson was one of the few sure things. Across just two games, the No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft proved he was a step ahead of his peers, scoring 39 points in 55 minutes while showcasing shot versatility, offensive poise, and NBA-ready scoring instincts. […]

Washington Wizards guard CJ McCollum acknowledged that the NBA’s new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) is flawed but emphasized the progress made in player compensation and league growth during a recent appearance on The Young Man and the Three podcast. McCollum, 33, joined Denver Nuggets forward Cam Johnson, Detroit Pistons guard Duncan Robinson, and Boston Celtics […]

There comes a time in every rebuild when the moves start making sense. This is when short-term pain finally gives way to strategic progress. For the Washington Wizards, that moment may have arrived. Years of lottery losses and bloated contracts had left the franchise stuck in the mud. However, the 2025 offseason has offered a […]

After the Washington Wizards reached a buyout agreement with Marcus Smart, who is expected to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, they reached a new buyout agreement with Blake Wesley. Wesley, who was traded to the Wizards from the San Antonio Spurs as part of a deal centered around Kelly Olynyk, reached a buyout deal […]

The Washington Wizards have pulled off one of the most tactically sound offseasons in the NBA this summer. While much of the league was preoccupied with blockbuster trades and cap-space-burning max contracts, the Wizards quietly – and cleverly – reshaped their future. Guided by a front office that understands timing, leverage, and value, Washington navigated […]

NBA Summer League sparks all kinds of heated debates and premature assumptions, and the Washington Wizards’ 2025 campaign has delivered an intriguing batch of storylines. Thanks to a roster bustling with recent first-round picks and sophomores eager to make an impression, the Wizards have attracted their share of over-the-top reactions. Let’s take an analyst’s lens […]

Richaun Holmes was released by the Washington Wizards on Monday, officially ending his two partial seasons with the team in the nation’s capital. The 31-year-old center averaged 7.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of 64.7% after 31 games in the 2024 – 25 season. The Washington Wizards have […]

Friday was only the second day of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, but there were already a few highlight worthy plays including a smooth windmill dunk from Matas Buzelis of the Chicago Bulls. The highlight reel plays continued at summer league with Washington Wizards rookie point guard Tre Johnson trying to get his own […]

The Washington Wizards have been one of the more intriguing teams of the 2025 NBA offseason. In an era where franchises often swing wildly between impulsive win-now trades and total teardown rebuilds, Washington has carved a rare, balanced path, blending long-term vision with shrewd short-term execution in the 2025 free agency. From their calculated draft […]

The Boston Celtics made one of the biggest moves of the offseason when they traded Jrue Holiday for Anfernee Simons. The move was necessary for the Celtics because they wanted to get under the second apron. Although Simons is a great scorer and a much younger player than Holiday, it doesn’t appear that Boston has […]

The Washington Wizards have had one of the savviest offseasons in the league so far, executing a patient yet aggressive rebuild strategy centered around asset accumulation, financial flexibility, and upside-laden talent. Landing Cam Whitmore, an explosive, star-caliber wing, at the low cost of two future second-round picks was a major coup, especially given the logjam […]

The focus for the Boston Celtics this offseason has been making the most expensive team in NBA history a now, much more affordable roster, and an Anfernee Simons trade could be the next step in that process. First trading Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers, and then Kristaps Porziņģis to the Atlanta Hawks, the […]

The Washington Wizards trading for veteran center Kelly Olynyk this summer made sense on paper, but it wasn’t a marriage meant to last. They rerouted the 34-year-old to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday in a move that builds upon their already-flexible financial situation. The full trade details are below: Wizards get: G Malaki Branham […]

The San Antonio Spurs are making moves to try and compete in a very competitive Western Conference. The Spurs recently drafted guard Dylan Harper out of Rutgers to be one of the future stars of the franchise. Now that the starting lineup is set, the team is trying to round out the rest of the […]

This summer, the Washington Wizards have done what any team coming off an 18-64 season should do: overhaul its roster. Not only did they deal Jordan Poole and Saddiq Bey to the New Orleans Pelicans, but they later lumped that with a Houston Rockets trade that brought them Cam Whitmore. The full trade terms are […]

Malcolm Brogdon has become a hot commodity this offseason as either a trade or a buyout candidate. The Washington Wizards hold the rights to Brogdon, but they have shown a willingness to listen to teams throughout the league to make a potential sign-and-trade. Brogdon has a history of being a reliable guard, so it’s no […]

The 2025 NBA offseason is going full steam ahead. The 2025 NBA Draft is in the rearview mirror and free agency is in full swing. New reporting on the Cam Whitmore trade reveals why the Rockets traded him to the Wizards over other landing spots. Houston traded forward Cam Whitmore to Washington in exchange for […]

The Washington Wizards have been active so far this offseason. Washington general manager Will Dawkins sent Jordan Poole to the New Orleans Pelicans on June 24 to kick things off. Now, the Wizards welcome former Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore to their team in exchange for two 2nd-round picks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The […]

The Washington Wizards are not going to sign just any impactful player in NBA free agency. They need to prioritize guys who fit their current rebuild plan, which is progressing but still has a long way to go until it reaches completion. Another pricey veteran does not make sense at this time, especially since the […]

The Washington Wizards lucked out when the Memphis Grizzlies snuck in the playoffs this past season, as that allowed them to receive the latter team’s lottery-protected 2025 first-round pick from the Marcus Smart trade. Now, they have Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year Will Riley, who they drafted No. 21 overall after sliding back […]

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