Washington Wizards
March Madness offers Wizards’ faithful a chance to dream about the future
The Wizards' rebuild can't go on forever. The franchise is bottoming out this season, looking to lock in a top pick in the draft lottery before inching back toward relevance next season.
Duren scores 36, Cunningham leaves early with back spasms as Pistons beat Wizards
Jalen Duren had 36 points and 12 rebounds for the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons, who lost fellow All-Star Cade Cunningham to back spasms in the first half of a 130-117 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.
Despite the woeful Wizards, Southeast is suddenly NBA’s hottest division
Atlanta is on a 10-game winning streak, its best stretch in more than 11 years. Orlando and Miami just ran off seven straight victories. Charlotte might be playoff-bound for the first time in a decade.
Golden State snaps five-game skid, hands Wizards their 12th loss in a row
Kristaps Porzingis scored 30 points, De'Anthony Melton added 27 and the Golden State Warriors snapped a five-game losing streak with a 125-117 victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday night.
Young brings plenty of excitement to the court in limited minutes in his Wizards debut
Trae Young showed off plenty of tricks in his debut for the Washington Wizards.
Bailey scores career-high 32 as Jazz beat Wizards in Young’s Washington debut
Ace Bailey crashed Trae Young's Washington debut, scoring 21 of his career-high 32 points in the first half to lift the Utah Jazz to a 122-112 victory over the Wizards on Thursday night.
Wizards’ Davis cleared to begin on-court workouts after hand injury
Anthony Davis is inching toward his Wizards debut. The Washington franchise said Thursday that the 10-time All-Star was cleared for "individual on-court basketball activities" as he recovers from ligament damage in his left, nonshooting hand.
Wizards reveal forward Kyshawn George has a partially torn UCL in his left elbow
The Washington Wizards announced Wednesday that forward Kyshawn George partially tore the UCL in his left elbow Monday against Houston.
Wizards’ Young to make team debut as franchise enters new era
The Wizards' new era begins Thursday, as point guard Trae Young is expected to make his team debut more than a month after Washington acquired him through a trade with the Atlanta Hawks.
Banchero matches season high with 37 points as Magic ease past Wizards
Paolo Banchero equaled a season high with 37 points, Desmond Bane scored 25 and the Orlando Magic eased to a 126-109 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.
Young to make Wizards debut Thursday against Jazz
Guard Trae Young is expected to make his Washington Wizards debut on Thursday at home against the Utah Jazz.
Young returns to Atlanta for first time since blockbuster trade to Wizards
Trae Young returned to Atlanta on Tuesday night, his first appearance in his longtime home since he was dealt to the Wizards in a blockbuster trade last month.
Ball hits career-high 10 3s, scores 37 points to help Hornets slam Wizards
LaMelo Ball made a career-high 10 3-pointers and scored 37 points to help the Charlotte Hornets rout the Washington Wizards 129-112 on Sunday night for a four-game season sweep.
Williams has career night with 25 points, 10 rebounds in Wizards’ win over Pacers
Alondes Williams had career highs with 25 points and 10 rebounds in his 11th NBA game and the Washington Wizards swept a back-to-back set with the Indiana Pacers with a 131-118 victory Friday night.
Wizards’ Young recovering, Davis still not cleared for practice
The Wizards' new All-Stars aren't making their Washington debut any time soon. The franchise said Thursday that Anthony Davis and Trae Young, whom the team traded for earlier this year, would remain sidelined with injuries.
LOVERRO: A winning move for teams unfamiliar with the concept
I've often said that the NBA today is, for the most part, unwatchable.
Wizards’ Carrington to replace injured teammate Sarr in NBA Rising Stars Game
The Wizards' list of injuries is growing. The franchise announced Thursday that center Alex Sarr would miss approximately two weeks with a hamstring strain.
LOVERRO: To help pay for glitzed-up arena, Wizards make risky bet on Young, Davis
You can't sell "The Halo" with the promise of something worth watching in a couple of years. You can't sell your new opulent seats while asking your "venue guests" to continue to digest losing with the hope that someday soon the "arena experience" won't be like a funeral.
Jakucionis hits 6 3-pointers without a miss in Heat’s romp over Wizards
Kasparas Jakucionis was 6 for 6 from 3-point range and scored 22 points, Bam Adebayo also had 22 and the Miami Heat routed the Washington Wizards 132-101 on Sunday.
Wizards GM expects Davis to return to court this season
Washington Wizards general manager Will Dawkins said Sunday he expects Anthony Davis to return to the court this season, but that the timeline will become clearer during the All-Star break.
