The Washington Wizards are in a race to the bottom to land the highest pick possible in the 2025 NBA Draft, and one of their targets wants to impact winning right away.
Jonah Kubicek
The Washington Wizards are in the midst of a rebuild that, if all goes according to plan, could be jump-started this summer.
The Milwaukee Bucks are desperate to build a winner around Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the Washington Wizards might be able to help them out.
The Philadelphia 76ers are more than likely going to have a different roster after February, but who will be their key additions?
Colin Keane
The Oklahoma City Thunder are probably going to need to pick up a center on the trade market, and there's one in Washington who'd be a great fit.
The Milwaukee Bucks have started their season poorly and it’s already been suggested that they trade away Giannis Antetokounmpo, but a deal with the Washington Wizards could help them avoid that.
The Golden State Warriors could bolster their offense by acquiring a former No. 27 overall pick and Rookie of the Year candidate from the Washington Wizards.
The Los Angeles Lakers were watching as the Washington Wizards scoring machine looked on Thursday like he's returned to form.
Not much went the Washington Wizards' way in their blowout loss to the Celtics, including their second-overall pick struggling in his NBA debut.
Nathaniel Holloway
On Monday, the Washington Wizards proved they're invested in a lethal three-point shooting threat.
Caleb Hightower
The Washington Wizards are in the middle of a long rebuild and could add some draft capital from the defending champion Boston Celtics in this mock trade.
Here's everything to know to get the best prices on tickets for the Wizards' 2024-25 NBA season.
Sloan Piva
Evan Fournier would rather go to the overseas than play for Washington.
TJ Morin
Wizards rookie Alexandre Sarr didn't do his draft class any favors with a brutal Summer League showing Tuesday.
Dan Treacy
The Washington Wizards are moving up two spots in the NBA Draft to select Miami Hurricane's Kyshawn George.
Anthony Pasciolla
The Washington Wizards are trading forward Deni Avdija to the Portland Trail Blazers.
NBA fans are mocking projected top-3 pick Alex Sarr for his presumed preference for the Washington Wizards over the Atlanta Hawks.
Former Perth Wildcat Alex Sarr is viewed as the heavy favorite to land with the Washington Wizards at No. 2 in the 2024 NBA Draft.
The Wizards have hired Brian Keefe as their next head coach.
Kyle Irving
Retired All-Star Gilbert Arenas and basketball influencer Jesser try to guess the secret NBA player among a group of disguised individuals.
Kyle Kuzma's tweet about the Pistons' losing streak earlier this season has aged very poorly.
Follow along below as The Sporting News tracks live scoring updates and highlights from Lakers vs. Wizards.
Gilbert McGregor
Here's why the Warriors moved on from the explosive scorer shortly after signing him to a lucrative extension.
Scott Rafferty
Stephen Curry had plenty to say on the deal that sends out his perceived heir apparent in exchange for his longtime adversary.
The Sporting News has you covered with everything you need to know about the draft day swap.
Golden State and Washington struck a deal on Thursday that will send Paul to the Bay Area and Poole to the nation's capital.
Sam Jarden
Did Golden State or Washington get the better end of this deal? Let's hand out some grades and break down the trade for both sides.
Jordan Greer
The Wizards are going in a new direction in trading Bradley Beal after completing the first season of his historic supermax contract.
Here's everything we know about the trade involving Chris Paul and Jordan Poole.
The Celtics and Wizards agreed to a deal to send Kristaps Porzingis to Boston, but here's why they had to do so without the help of the Clippers.
Jacob Camenker
As common as trades are in the NBA, it's easy to forget that the players involved are often just as shocked as everyone else.
Naturally, the blockbuster trade had NBA Twitter buzzing, with several players sharing their reactions to the news.
Benyam Kidane
Phoenix has added another star to a roster that already includes Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton.
Bradley Beal wasn't named an All-Star in either of the last two seasons, but he's widely regarded as one of the best shooting guards in the NBA.
Beal's contract situation will greatly impact his trade value if he does become available.
Portland and Washington just needed one more ping-pong ball to fall their way.
Spencer Dinwiddie went at his former teammate, Kyle Kuzma, on Michelle Beadle's FanDuel TV show "Run It Back." Kuzma had nothing but time on Wednesday, clapping back at Dinwiddie on Twitter.
We break down Thursday night's Wizards-Raptors matchup, providing our best bets and a DraftKings Showdown lineup for this Eastern Conference matchup.
Nick Musial
The Lakers will reportedly acquire Rui Hachimura from the Wizards for Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks.
How did each team fare in the deal? The Sporting News has trade grades for both the Lakers and Wizards below.
The Washington crowd reigned down MVP chants for Stephen Curry as he turned in an impressive 41-point performance against the Wizards on MLK Day.
Here is what we know about Bradley Beal's injury and what it means moving forward.
Rui Hachimura has shown flashes of this type of production before, but he looks like he may have finally put everything together.
Stephen Noh
Deandre Ayton and head coach Monty Williams were seen getting into it on the sidelines during Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
Davis followed up his 44-point performance against the Bucks with a 55-point outing against the Wizards.
As Westbrook and the Lakers return to Washington for the second time since the trade, there's no better time to revisit the deal that sent him to Los Angeles.
How impressive was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's late-game heroics against Washington? Let's break it down.
Will the Heat continue their run of dominance? Or can another team knock Miami down the division standings?
On the 21st anniversary of Michael Jordan's announcement that he would be coming out of retirement to play for the Wizards, let's break down what he actually did in Washington.
Not many NBA players enjoy the luxury of having a no-trade clause in their contract.
Nick Metallinos
Bradley Beal is now among the league's highest-paid players after signing a lucrative five-year extension with the Washington Wizards.
Washington icon Wes Unseld’s impact off the court was measured by his treatment of a severely injured college player from the D.C. area, The Sporting News wrote in March 1976.
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Home is a place. But it's also a feeling. And for Monté Morris and Will Barton, playing in Washington is an opportunity to get in touch with their homes once more.
David Suggs
After reports emerged that Beal would enter free agency, the Wizards star took to Twitter to share that it was news to him.
Which team was better? Or worse? The Sporting News sorts out yet another facet of the MJ vs. LeBron debate.
Bill Bender
In the first half of the Lakers' game against the Wizards, LeBron James moved past Karl Malone into second all-time in scoring.
Kristaps Porzingis was all smiles after his debut game in his new home city, and after stints in New York and Dallas, the Latvian 'unicorn' may have finally found a home in the NBA.
According to multiple reports, the Wizards have acquired Kristaps Porzingis from the Mavericks in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie and Davis Bertans.
The Brooklyn Nets will have to snap a nine-game losing streak without James Harden who will miss his fourth consecutive game with hamstring tightness.
According to a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Bradley Beal plans to undergo season-ending surgery on his left wrist.
Bradley Beal is reportedly conflicted about his future with the Wizards, but neither him nor his representatives have "officially asked for him to be moved" in the days leading up to the trade deadline.
Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied his 29th-career triple-double to move past Michael Jordan for 18th on the NBA's all-time list.
Yash Matange
With the 35-point comeback, the Clippers made franchise history and turned in the second-largest comeback in NBA history.
Brooklyn Nets assistant coach David Vanterpool deflected a pass during the fourth quarter of Wednesday night's game against the Wizards which Washington ultimately lost by one point.
Irving poured in a season-high 30 points to lead the Nets to a 119-118 win over the Wizards in DC.
Kyle Kuzma has played the best basketball of his career over the last few weeks, dropping seven double-doubles along with a 20-point, 20-rebound game.
According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the Wizards duo had to be separated by teammates after a scuffle heading towards the locker room.
While Kevin Porter Jr. stunned the Wizards with a game-winner, commentary from Wizards announcer Glenn Consor that has incensed a number of basketball minds.
DeMar DeRozan makes history as the first player to hit walk-off buzzer beaters in back-to-back games. DeRozan beat the Pacers with an end-of-game winner on Dec. 31, and followed it up with a last second three-pointer to beat the Wizards.
Kemba Walker is making a strong case to remain in the Knicks rotation even when teammates return from the NBA's health and safety protocols.
Nikola Jokic was tossed from the game midway through the fourth quarter, finishing with 28 points, 19 rebounds and nine assists.
Darius Garland did something we haven't seen since Kyrie Irving and LeBron James.
Kyle Kuzma arrived at Capital One Arena with the world's biggest pink sweater and he sure had social media buzzing.
The Wizards got out to one of the hottest starts of any team in the NBA, but is it sustainable over the course of an 82-game season?
The Bucks are struggling out the gate, holding just a 4-6 record with a difficult road trip to come. A dominant force in the regular season over the last three campaigns, is it time to panic about defending champions?
Kane Pitman
James Harden's offensive struggles continued against the Washington Wizards. While his scoring efficiency has plummeted, it's the dip in free-throw attempts that has the basketball world talking.
Bradley Beal exited the Washington Wizards preseason finale with a knee contusion. Head coach Wes Unseld Jr. is hopeful the injury won't cause the star guard to miss the regular season opener.
Can Bradley Beal lead the Washington Wizards to the postseason with his new supporting cast? Here's how you can watch the Wizards this season without cable.
The Southeast Division is in for a competitive year with the Hawks returning nearly the same roster that went to the Eastern Conference Finals a season ago, the Heat adding Kyle Lowry and the Hornets loading up with new pieces. Who will emerge as the division's best?
Which NBA franchise made the best coaching hire this past offseason?
Westbrook never demanded a trade, Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard said, but he was open to joining the Lakers.
Two decades ago, Michael Jordan made his second NBA comeback, joining the Wizards after previously serving as an executive. Here's how former Washington guard Chris Whitney described the "Air Jordan" experience.
Sean Deveney
In his lone season with the Wizards, Westbrook averaged 22.2 points, 11.7 assists and 11.5 rebounds per game, and passed Robertson as the all-time leader in triple-doubles.
What does this trade mean for the Lakers and Wizards? Here is a breakdown of the draft-day deal.
Unseld previously spent time in the Wizards organization, including six seasons as an assistant coach from 2005-11.
Zac Al-Khateeb
The runner-up for the 2020-21 NBA scoring title is heading to the 2021 Olympics.
There are questions about the health of the 76ers' big man after his early exit in Philadelphia's Game 4 loss to Washington.
For yet another night, an NBA fan made waves at a game for poor in-arena behavior.
Washington kept hacking at Simmons, and it kept working.
Metta Sandiford-Artest, formerly known as Ron Artest, was brought back to his "Malice in the Palace" days when he saw a 76ers fan dump popcorn on Wizards guard Russell Westbrook.
Westbrook left Wednesday's game with an ankle injury.
Edward Sutelan
The incident occurred when Westbrook walked back to Washington's locker room after suffering an ankle injury in the fourth quarter.
Russell Westbrook carried the Wizards to the NBA playoffs on the court, and his leadership off the court helped them get there as well.
Sporting News provided live scoring updates and highlights from Pacers vs. Wizards on Thursday. Check out all of the highlights you missed right here.
Here is everything you need to know to watch Pacers vs. Wizards, including the tipoff time and TV channel for Thursday's game.
Sporting News provided live scoring updates and highlights from Celtics vs. Wizards on Tuesday night. Check out all of the highlights you missed right here.
Here is everything you need to know to watch Wizards vs. Celtics, including the tipoff time and TV channel for Tuesday's game.
Wizards coach Scott Brooks tweaked King James after Washington clinched the No. 8 seed in the East.
Russell Westbrook put up another triple-double and matched a feat accomplished only by two Hall of Famers as he carried the Wizards to the play-in tournament,
An exciting race for the 2020-21 NBA scoring title took a strange turn Monday.
Russell Westbrook stands alone in NBA history with 182 career triple-doubles.
James remains out indefinitely as he recovers from an ankle injury, so the four-time NBA MVP has to find other ways to stay engaged down the final stretch of the regular season.
The ESPN analyst said Westbrook's numbers mean "absolutely nothing" to him.
Here's everything we know about Joel Embiid's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
Tom Gatto
Denver coach Mike Malone criticizes the veteran guard and the young forward for how they handled the last play of regulation.
The obvious move is to connect incidents to Rondo and his brother chirping Westbrook — and Westbrook responding — in the bubble last September.
Beal totaled 47 points, six assists, four rebounds and four steals against the Pelicans, yet the Wizards were never really in the game.
The Washington shooting guard looked dejected on the bench as his team struggled in a 107-88 loss to Houston. And Twitter felt that.
Russell Westbrook, Christian Wood and Kevin Durant are all playing with new teams in 2020-21. Stats Perform News looks at the early impact they have had.
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Russell Westbrook and the Wizards are off to an 0-4 start, but the star point guard is finding solace in the words of Martin Luther King Jr.
Billy Heyen
Kevin Durant was happy to be on the court in a game for the first time since June 2019.
Bradley Beal praised the one-time NBA MVP and nine-time All-Star following practice on Friday.
Russell Westbrook changed teams, and changed looks for 2020-2021.
Jordan Heck
Wall tweeted out a farewell message to fans on Thursday after being traded to the Rockets.
Jacob Hancock
How much does this trade really move the needle for the Rockets and Wizards? Here is a breakdown of the short- and long-term ramifications for each side.
The Rockets and Wizards engaged in a blockbuster deal that sends Westbrook to Washington in return for John Wall and a first-round pick.
The 2020 NBA Draft wasn't deep in talent, but there were players who represented good value in Round 1. Which teams were best and worst at finding those players?
Mike DeCourcy
The latest Russell Westbrook trade rumor involves discussions between the Wizards and Rockets, which would reportedly involve John Wall heading back to Houston.
During a recent interview with Jimmy Kimmel, Cusack shared a terrific story about what happened when Jordan switched onto Bryant.
A career of being on the wrong end of "dirty plays" culminated in Giannis Antetokounmpo's headbutt on Mo Wagner, the NBA MVP explained.
Ben Spratt
The Greek Freak could be suspended for the Flagrant 2 incident.
Dan Bernstein
Ben Simmons left Philadelphia's victory Wednesday night in the third quarter.
Dejan Kalinic
Here is a complete TV schedule for the first two nights of NBA games during the 2020 season restart, including start times and channels for Thursday and Friday's national broadcasts.
Tadd Haislop
Of the 344 players tested at the NBA 'bubble' over the past week, not a single one returned a positive COVID-19 result.
Dom Farrell
Using STATS data, we look at the best-performing players ahead of the NBA's return in Orlando, Florida.
Sacha Pisani
Which NBA players will still be at home when the 2019-20 season resumes?
The 2019-20 NBA season may be on hold, but apparently Bradley Beal trade rumors never stop.
Remembering a Michael Jordan-Kobe Bryant showdown that still resonates almost 20 years later.
Arenas shared the story on Instagram on Sunday.
Austin Anderson
The league reportedly is giving teams the go-ahead to open facilities for individual workouts, provided stay-at-home orders are lifted or adjusted.
The Pistons' success without Jerry Stackhouse only made the situation in Washington worse.
Allen Iverson forced Antonio Daniels to take a seat back in 2006, but there are very important details we should consider when rewatching that highlight.
Bradley Beal was the first player to score 50 points in consecutive nights since Kobe Bryant in 2007. The problem? The Wizards lost both games.
Portis was tossed in New York's 114-96 loss to the Wizards on Wednesday night.
Wizards guard Bradley Beal was left fuming after his omission from NBA All-Star selection.
Russell Greaves
There has been big performances, historic moments, game-winners and even some fights! Re-live some of the best NBA moments on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
These teams seem unlikely to put together a winning season anytime soon.
The Washington guard was tossed after putting an arm into the chest of Marat Kogut. The move could lead to a second suspension in less than two weeks.
Isaac went down as he attempted a layup in transition.
The NBA has suspended Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas for two games without pay after confronting fans in Philadelphia, the league announced Sunday.
The Wizards guard believes the league should back him after he spoke to a spectator who Thomas says cursed him out and directed obscene gestures at him.
No Luka Doncic, no worries for the Mavericks, who stopped the red-hot Bucks on Monday.
Davis Bertans' sudden emergence is helping fuel the Wizards' offense. It also presents some interesting questions about his future.
James Harden outdueled Bradley Beal (46 points) in a 159-158 win over the Wizards.
Thomas Lott
Wall was expected to be paid $25 million by Adidas during the life of his five-year deal.
Travis Durkee
Last year's Rookie of the Year notched his ninth career triple-double with 25 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.
Ameer Tyree
Wall signed a max extension with Washington in 2017 that runs through the 2022-23 season and carries a monstrous $207 million price tag.
Ahead of Zion's delayed debut, we assess how successful this decade's rookies have been in the NBA.
Tom Webber
Beal, an All-Star in 2018 and 2019, averaged 25.6 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.5 assists in 82 games for the Wizards last season.
Unreal amount of disrespect in a preseason game.
The thumb injury, suffered Monday, is the latest setback for Thomas, who has been bothered by hip issues for the past several seasons.
Bob Hille
It wouldn't be much of a surprise if these four NBA players sparked lively trade discussions over the next few months.
Considering most of the truly historic teams have been included in previous versions of "NBA 2K," the latest rosters may stretch the definition of "classic." However, they do have some intriguing players from the not-so-distant past.
Bryan Wiedey
"Me right now, I don't know. I don't know where I'm at," Wall said when responding to how his recovery is going. "I feel great."
With two years left on Beal's contract, Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard said the team will offer him a three-year $111 million extension.
Gabrielle McMillen
Former Georgetown coach John Thompson III also will be part of the new leadership structure for the Wizards.
Marc Lancaster
Washington has so far “rejected all trade overtures” about the 26-year-old star, according to a report from the Miami Herald.
E.Jay Zarett
The Wizards have said they’re not planning to trade Bradley Beal. But, that may not necessarily be the case.
A day after announcing a deal for Thaddeus Young, the Bulls confirmed the arrival of point guard Tomas Satoransky.
Cousins is one of the biggest names left unsigned, yet ESPN reported earlier this week there was “no market” for him.
The Wizards could consider bringing Parker back at the right price, according to NBC Sports Washington.
The Heat “love” Beal, according to the Miami Herald, however, he said Washington has told him he won’t be traded.
Parker is “operating at the start of free agency with the expectation” he will not be returning to the Wizards, according to NBC Sports.
Los Angeles has the required $32 million in cap space to chase any free agent they deem worthy of a max contract.
Beal says team owner Ted Leonsis, interim GM Tommy Sheppard and coach Scott Brooks have all told him recently the team plans to keep him.
Arthur Weinstein
The Wizards will reportedly wait until after Thursday’s NBA Draft and the start of free agency later this month to find a new president.
The staggering deal reportedly includes a potential stake in Wizards ownership, among other opportunities in Washington.
Eagles' Jalen Mills and Wizards' Devin Robinson were outside a Washington, D.C. nightclub when an argument turned into a physical fight.
Chelsea Howard
Wall is still recovering from a torn Achilles tendon suffered in February after he underwent left heel surgery in January.
Kirstie Chiappelli
Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki each played their last home games, as both have plans to retire after the season.
The 2018-19 season wasn't supposed to go this way for the Wizards, but star guard Bradley Beal is embracing his new role as a leader and still sharpening his skill set.
Blair Berry
For better or worse, the Wizards remain committed to their core. Washington isn't budging when it comes to John Wall, Bradley Beal and Otto Porter Jr. ahead of the NBA trade deadline.
Sporting News has all of the information you need about Thursday night's game between the Warriors and Wizards.
The Wizards and Knicks head to London to play at The O2 for the NBA international series. Here's everything you need to know to watch the game.
Shanna McCarriston
While there isn't a franchise-changing star like Jimmy Butler available, plenty of role players could be on the move ahead of the Feb. 7 trade deadline.
Kelly Oubre is entering a new situation in Phoenix, going from a role player off the bench with the Wizards to a spot with the Suns in which he is expected to eventually start and be one of the team's top contributors.
The Suns and Wizards worked out a Trevor Ariza trade — no, really this time. Here's what the deal means for both sides.
Get your FanDuel cash lineup ready for Friday's NBA DFS contests with injury updates and key sleepers to target tonight.
Wizards owner Ted Leonsis should acknowledge that the team is a mess by removing the architect of that mess. It all comes back to team president Ernie Grunfeld, whose firing is past due.
The Wizards could be looking at a full teardown, and that means attempting to trade John Wall. Finding potential suitors for the All-Star point guard won't be easy, though.
Get your cash lineup ready for Wednesday's NBA DFS contests with FanDuel sleepers and busts picks.
Tyronn Lue was fired by the Cavs only six games into the 2018-19 season. These eight NBA coaches are hoping to avoid a similar fate.
Mitch Lawrence
As we head into the beginning of the 2018-19 NBA season, we're rolling out our Top 100 players. Here's how it looks from 20-39.
Dwight Howard decided to challenge Shaquille O'Neal to a "roast battle." That... didn't end well.
On Sunday night's episode of "Last Week Tonight," John Oliver started a segment about global trade with a joke at Dwight Howard's expense.
Now that LeBron James has taken his talents to Los Angeles, every contender in the East is looking to climb the ladder to the top of the conference. But who has what it takes to reach the 2019 NBA Finals?
Wizards center Dwight Howard wants to change his game to adapt to the pace-and-space era. It sounds nice in theory, but it's not a very realistic goal.
Portland and Washington were among the teams that had the most fun announcing their season slates.
Drew Nantais
The Wizards tweeted — and then later deleted — John Wall's Team USA headshot. Unfortunately for Wall, the photo will live forever on the internet.
Not every NBA Draft pick produces at a level that matches or exceeds where he's selected. SN has identified five first-round selections in the 2018 draft who could similarly fall short.
NBA Draft night usually includes a flurry of trade activity. SN is keeping track of the deals that take place at the 2018 draft.
Ernie Grunfeld, one of the longest-tenured executives in the NBA, will continue with the franchise beyond this season.
Gabe Fernandez
Friday night’s fourth quarter is a reflection of the role Toronto’s bench can play going forward in the playoffs, as its ability to put pressure on the minutes of an opposing team’s starters can swing games late.
Chris Stone
Kelly Oubre Jr. might have threatened to kill Delon Wright . . . after he gets killed himself.
All eight playoff teams in the Eastern Conference bracket have been severely let down by some facet of their game. In some case, those facets were actually strengths during the regular season.
The competitive fire between the Raptors and Wizards burns bright throughout Game 3 of their series
Since the NBA expanded the playoffs to include eight teams per conference in 1984, teams seeded 1 or 2 have failed to advance past the first round just 10 times.
The feud between Wizards point guard John Wall and Drake began on Instagram and continued in Air Canada Centre as Drake sat courtside for the Raptors' Game 1 win.
Injuries and parity have introduced uncertainty to the first round of this year's NBA playoffs. The simulation engine in "NBA 2K18" provides some insight on what to expect.
