Washington Wizards
Streak of ex-Wizards winning titles on the line in NBA Finals
The Washington Wizards' streak of NBA championships is in danger. The District's franchise hasn't secured a title for itself since 1978, but at least one former Wizard has lifted the Larry O'Brien Trophy in each of the past eight years.
Stewart’s 26 points, 11 rebounds lead Liberty past Mystics for eighth straight win
Breanna Stewart had 26 points and 11 rebounds, Sabrina Ionescu had 13 points and seven assists, and the New York Liberty improved to 8-0 with an 86-78 victory over the Washington Mystics on Thursday night.
Wizards’ Sarr, Carrington named to NBA All-Rookie teams
Two of the Wizards' prized rookies added to their trophy shelves on Tuesday. Center Alex Sarr was named to the All-Rookie first team, while guard Bub Carrington made the second team.
Glitzy new suites revealed amid Capital One Arena renovations
The Washington Wizards and Capitals have entered the offseason, so the renovations at Capital One Arena are in full swing. Monumental Sports and Entertainment, which owns the teams, unveiled renderings of the arena's shiny new luxury suites on Monday.
LOVERRO: Long day’s journey into never-ending night
It was quite a journey for Washington sports fans Monday night -- almost too rewarding.
Unlucky Wizards will pick sixth in NBA draft, Mavericks in line to add Flagg
The basketball gods did not smile upon the Washington Wizards on Monday night. Despite sharing the best odds to land the top pick, the Wizards landed the sixth pick in the NBA's draft lottery.
Feeling lucky? Wizards hope for fortunate draw at Monday’s NBA draft lottery
The fate of the Washington Wizards and a handful of other NBA teams will be decided by ping pong balls on Monday night. The league's lottery will determine the order of picks for next month's draft.
Castle wins NBA rookie of the year, joining Wembanyama as back-to-back Spurs winners
The San Antonio Spurs now have back-to-back winners of the award, with Victor Wembanyama last year and Stephon Castle this season. Castle was the fifth rookie in Spurs history to score more than 1,000 points.
Wizards’ Keefe voted NBA’s worst coach in player poll
Washington Wizards coach Brian Keefe didn't strike fear in the hearts of opponents during his first year on the job, and that feeling surfaced in an anonymous poll released Tuesday. Players voted him the worst coach in the NBA.
‘Getting closer’: Wizards general manager feels optimistic after another woeful campaign
The Washington Wizards aren't close to contention. General manager Will Dawkins will be among the first to admit that. He insists that there are reasons for hope, though.
LOVERRO: Rooting for the Wizards boils down to cheering for a pingpong ball
They had a Washington Wizards Fan Appreciation Night on April 9 -- the last home game of the season -- at Capital One Arena. They had the Ying Yang Twins, a pregame block party, free T-shirts and other prizes and promotions.
Wizards look to promising future after another disappointing season
How does a team define success when nobody -- including the bosses -- expects them to compete for a championship?
Carrington hits game-winner as time expires to lift Wizards past play-in bound Heat
Tristan Vukcevic had 28 points and 11 rebounds, Justin Champagnie added 27 points and Bub Carrington banked in a game-winner as time expired to put the Washington Wizards over the Miami Heat 119-118 on Sunday in both teams' regular-season finale.
Dowtin scores career-high 30 points as 76ers snap 12-game skid with win over Wizards
Jeff Dowtin Jr. scored a career-high 30 points and the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a 12-game losing streak with a 122-103 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Siakam has 24 points, 10 rebounds as Pacers beat Wizards for fifth straight win
Pascal Siakam scored 24 points and had 10 rebounds, Tyrese Haliburton had 22 points and the Indiana Pacers won their fifth straight game, 104-98 over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.
Smart gets in shouting match with fan in his return to Boston with Wizards
Former Celtics and current Wizards guard Marcus Smart said a fan "crossed the line" when he was heckling Washington's bench during Sunday's game in Boston, leading to a bit of shouting before the fan was ushered out of the TD Garden.
Banchero has 33 points, career-best 18 rebounds as Magic beat Wizards
Paolo Banchero had 33 points, a career-high 18 rebounds and eight assists, and the Orlando Magic defeated the Washington Wizards 109-97 on Thursday night.
Poole, Wizards pull off rare win with victory over Kings
Jordan Poole scored 23 points and the Washington Wizards beat the Sacramento Kings 116-111 Wednesday night to split the season series between the teams.
Heat get 55 points from Herro, Adebayo to roll past Wizards for fifth straight win
Bam Adebayo had 28 points and 12 rebounds, Tyler Herro added 27 points and the Miami Heat rolled past the Washington Wizards 120-94 on Monday night for their fifth consecutive victory.
Bueckers, Flagg look like franchise saviors for WNBA, NBA fans during March Madness runs
Cooper Flagg and Paige Bueckers are dominating the NCAA tournaments for the Duke men and Connecticut women, respectively. But they're more than college superstars -- they represent a glimmer of hope for fans of rebuilding professional teams like the Washington Wizards and Mystics.
