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WASHINGTON D.C. — The Washington Wizards still haven’t fully unleashed rookie guard Tre Johnson as he heals from his hip flexor injury, but he’s making them look smart for drafting him anyway. The 19-year-old scored a career-high 24 points (9-12 FG, 5-5 3-point) with one rebound, two assists, and one steal over 25 minutes during […]

Tre Johnson continues to show flashes of why the Washington Wizards invested a top-six pick in him, even as the team navigates another rebuilding season. The 19-year-old rookie delivered a career-high scoring night Monday, pouring in 24 points during a 115-101 loss to the Phoenix Suns and punctuating the performance with a deep logo 3-pointer […]

WASHINGTON D.C. — The Washington Wizards are either beginning a long-term shift or experiencing a temporary hot streak, but they’re certainly playing better than they were at the beginning of the season. Part of that is because second-year center Alex Sarr and oft-injured guard Bilal Coulibaly have each started over the last three games, which […]

The play was over, a routine fast-break for the Memphis Grizzlies leading to a second-quarter timeout, but the lesson was just beginning. As the rebuilding Washington Wizards grabbed some water, CJ McCollum was already deep in conversation with Alex Sarr, diagramming a read. It was a small moment, invisible to the public for the most […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Perfection is usually impossible, but the Washington Wizards were close to perfect in their 138-117 home win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday. That’s partially because third-year guard Bilal Coulibaly had his best game of the season after returning from a sprained ankle on Tuesday. The 21-year-old opened up post-game about how […]

Alex Sarr’s growth in the NBA garnered praise from Darko Rajakovic following the Washington Wizards’ matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Sarr is progressing through his sophomore campaign in the NBA with the Wizards. He has significantly improved with his production, being more active in the scoring and rebounding departments. Sarr showed off […]

Few stories capture the essence of perseverance quite like that of an overlooked rookie rising to the occasion. Thankfully for the rebuilding Washington Wizards, December numbers offer a snapshot of a young player beginning to turn promise into production. The 21st overall pick has been turning heads, averaging 8.5 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and […]

John Wall spent the first nine seasons of his NBA career with the Washington Wizards. But in 2020, he was traded to the Houston Rockets in a deal for Russell Westbrook. Now, Wall is looking back on his trade to the Rockets. What the hurt the most was just how badly he wanted to play […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Washington Wizards wing Cam Whitmore hasn’t played since his team’s 146-101 loss to the Boston Celtics on Dec. 4, and it’s unclear when he will return. The 21-year-old has been diagnosed with a blood clot named “deep vein thrombosis” in his right shoulder, via ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Washington Wizards forward Cam Whitmore […]

The Washington Wizards have not exactly been balling of late, currently sitting at 5-22 ahead of Tuesday night’s game against the Charlotte Hornets. Shooting guard Cam Whitmore has been in and out of the lineup so far this year due to injury, having last played on December 4 in a loss against the Boston Celtics. […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Wizards own the NBA’s worst record at 5-22, but the development of young players like Tre Johnson and Bub Carrington is why their rebuild remains exciting. Johnson opened up to ClutchPoints about how he’s improved offensively this season after tying his career-high with 19 points (6-10 FG, 3-6 3-point) in […]

The Washington Wizards listed veteran forward Khris Middleton as questionable on Saturday morning’s injury report with a right knee contusion ahead of their matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. Washington (4-21) closes a three-game road trip Saturday night in Memphis, with tipoff scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET on MNMT. Middleton’s status remains uncertain as the Wizards […]

Kansas star Darryn Peterson could be the top target of several NBA teams during next June’s draft. However, the projected No. 1 pick hit a speed bump early this season. After appearing in Kansas’ first two games, Peterson missed seven games due to a hamstring strain. However, the Freshman phenom returned from a month-long absence […]

It’s only a matter of time before New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson plays for another team, and the Washington Wizards should use him to advance their rebuild. The Wizards are developing their young core as they lose enough games to make sure they keep their top-eight protected 2026 first-round draft pick, but this season […]

The Washington Wizards have been on the struggle bus so far this season, currently sitting at 3-19 after a recent home loss at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks. The Wizards were not expected to be good by any means this year, but fans were likely still hoping for something a tad bit more encouraging […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Wizards have resorted to “Finding Nemo” references to keep themselves sane amid a 3-19 start, but Saturday’s 131-116 loss to the Atlanta Hawks was a step forward after a 45-point loss to the Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown-less Boston Celtics on Thursday. Nothing was more encouraging for the organization’s future […]

The Washington Wizards face the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. Khris Middleton appears on the injury report once again, with the veteran listed as questionable. Middleton is dealing with right knee soreness, while the Wizards continue to navigate multiple absences across a 3–18 start. Here’s everything we know about Khris Middleton’s injury and his playing […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Wizards lost by a combined 64 points to the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics over the last two games, and Thursday’s 141-101 home defeat to the Celtics was soul-crushing. However, veterans CJ McCollum and Khris Middleton won’t let the young group lose its way. Second-year wing Kyshawn George explained after […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Wizards weren’t supposed to cause a seismic shift in the NBA this season, but their home win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday might have sparked one. The Wizards were 2-16 entering the game and were without second-year center Alex Sarr (adductor), No. 6 overall draft pick […]

There is no debate about the lasting impact of NBA legend Michael Jordan. Even though he’s been retired for 22 years, his larger-than-life greatness continues to be felt by many in various fields. Commercially, the Jordan Brand remains very popular. But even years before that, he made Nike a cultural phenomenon with his Air Jordans, […]

The Washington Wizards have won two of their last three games after starting the season 1-15, and Monday’s 129-126 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks was the type of performance that inspires hope for the future. Bucks head coach Doc Rivers opened up to ClutchPoints about the Wizards’ young core postgame. Doc Rivers told me postgame […]

The Washington Wizards finally broke through as they snapped a brutal 14-game losing streak with a 132–113 win over the Atlanta Hawks in an NBA Cup game that meant nothing in the standings but everything for morale. The Wizards shot a scorching 57 percent from the field and 50 percent from deep, a burst of […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Wizards didn’t just win without two of their core pieces against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night, but they had their most dominant performance in almost two years. Their 132-113 win was their highest margin of victory (+19) since Jan. 13, 2024, when they beat the Hawks 127-99 on the […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Three days after falling 121-120 to the Chicago Bulls in a road heartbreaker, the Washington Wizards ended their 14-game losing streak with their first-ever NBA Cup win and first home victory this season. They beat the Atlanta Hawks 132-113 behind veteran guard CJ McCollum’s 46 points (17-25 FG, 10-13 3-point) across 37 […]

CJ McCollum is in the middle of his worst season since his sophomore campaign in the NBA. The Washington Wizards haven’t quite given him as prominent of a role as he had in years past, and as a result, his numbers have dipped considerably. He entered their Tuesday night clash against the Atlanta Hawks averaging […]

The Washington Wizards have been the worst team in the NBA this season, which is understandable considering how they’re just in the second year of a full-blown rebuild. But they haven’t been just bad — they’ve been horrific. They entered their Tuesday night NBA Cup game against the Atlanta Hawks with a net rating of […]

The Washington Wizards started Tuesday night’s home game against the Atlanta Hawks shooting the lights out. They finished the first quarter of the contest with a 22-point lead, thanks in large part to their incredible accuracy and shots made from behind the arc. In fact, the Wizards made all eight of their first attempts from […]

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. “Kyshawn George is the […]

Just based on their 1-13 record heading into Saturday’s game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Windy City, the Washington Wizards are the worst team in the NBA so far in the 2025-26 season. They also walked into the Bulls game on a 13-game losing streak, which means Washington has not won […]

Teams play only about a handful of games in the NBA Cup, so making thorough assessments can be quite difficult. The first two in-season tournament champions, the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks, were both eliminated in the first round of the playoffs following their big victories in Las Vegas. The Atlanta Hawks, who won […]

The Washington Wizards’ 129-106 home loss to the 1-11 Brooklyn Nets on Sunday made the entire organization step back and evaluate what it needs to do to be more competitive. Two days later, general manager Will Dawkins revealed a change it’ll make in the near future, via “Sports Junkies” on 106.7 The Fan. “I will […]

Bilal Coulibaly pulled off a tremendous dunking highlight in the Washington Wizards’ matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Coulibaly is going through the third season of his NBA career. He has made strides as a shooter and playmaker while being active on the defensive side of the ball. This season, he is averaging […]

The rebuilding Washington Wizards are having a tough time, as their 1-12 record is the second-worst in the NBA entering Tuesday’s slate. That’s partly why they should hang franchise legend John Wall’s jersey in the Capital One Arena rafters expeditiously. The five-time All-Star spoke about the possibility on Thursday, via Run It Back on FanDuel TV. […]

Wins, let alone blowouts, have been a foreign concept to the Brooklyn Nets this season. However, the rebuilding squad got a taste of dominance during Sunday’s road matchup with the lowly Washington Wizards. The Nets routed their tank rival 129-106 before a scanty crowd at Capital One Center. Both teams entered the matchup with one […]

Basketball is a star-driven sport. A lot of the best players in the NBA have been doing their thing for quite some time now. LeBron James, for example, has been in the NBA for a record 23 seasons. Despite the presence of proven stars, talent emerges out of nowhere every season. During the early part […]

John Wall is one of the greatest Washington Wizards to play the game. Now that he has retired, there has been talk about his legacy. In an interview with Run It Back, Wall’s jersey retirement was one of the core topics, and Lou Williams strongly supported it. “That’s the ultimate goal. Everybody that plays basketball […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Washington Wizards fans dreamed of getting Duke University superstar Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft for months, but the Dallas Mavericks won May’s NBA Draft Lottery instead despite having 12.2 percent worse odds. The Wizards received the No. 6 pick, which was the lowest they […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington Wizards are seeing what sticks while taking several shots at developing young players, and third-year forward Cam Whitmore is one of the most unpredictable ones. The 21-year-old has failed to score double-digit points in six of his 10 games this season, but notched a season-high 19 during Saturday’s 111-105 loss […]

The Washington Wizards entered Saturday looking to end a seven-game losing skid, as they welcome Cooper Flagg and the visiting Dallas Mavericks at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The Mavericks are also not doing very great in the 2025-26 NBA season, but regardless of the quality of their opponent, the Wizards are always going […]