Preseason is for experimenting, and Wizards’ Brian Keefe is here for it

With Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly and Jonas Valanciunas out, the Wizards’ coach tried new combinations in a 131-92 loss to the Nets.

By Varun ShankarOctober 14, 2024

Wizards get a preseason win, and Kyshawn George shows out

The Wizards get a spark from the rookie from MIami and earn their first preseason win, 113-95.

By Varun ShankarOctober 11, 2024

Wizards steady themselves defensively in a preseason loss to the Knicks

Karl-Anthony Towns’s new squad played its starters deep into the third quarter as the Wizards fell, 117-94, at Madison Square Garden.

By Varun ShankarOctober 9, 2024

Malcolm Brogdon’s Wizards career begins with thumb surgery

Washington did not provide a timetable on when guard Malcolm Brogdon might return.

By Varun ShankarOctober 8, 2024

After a shaky first season in D.C., Jordan Poole still has Wizards’ trust

To get the best out of Jordan Poole this season, the Washington Wizards are putting the ball in his hands and having him play point guard.

By Varun ShankarOctober 7, 2024

Wizards rookie Kyshawn George begins pro career in a familiar spot

The Wizards started the preseason with a 125-98 loss to the Raptors in Montreal, where the forward enjoyed a family reunion.

By Varun ShankarOctober 6, 2024

C’est magnifique: Wizards’ promo schedule features French-themed bobbleheads

The bobblehead of Bilal Coulibaly and Alex Sarr will come with magnetic accessories, including baguettes and mugs of hot chocolate.

By Scott AllenOctober 2, 2024
WizardsColumn

For NBA players who don’t immediately pan out, the ‘B’ word stings

Johnny Davis’s first two years haven’t gone as planned after the Washington Wizards drafted him at No. 10 overall. At age 22, his story isn’t yet finished.

By Candace BucknerOctober 1, 2024

The Wizards, unwilling to skip steps, are content to lay the foundation

Washington carries modest but realistic expectations into the 2024-25 season. “It’s process over outcomes,” Coach Brian Keefe said.

By Varun ShankarSeptember 30, 2024
WizardsColumn

As the Wizards rebuild, the thing they need most is lottery luck

The Wizards are doing the hard work. Cooper Flagg would make it easier.

By Candace BucknerSeptember 27, 2024

Bilal Coulibaly is ready for a ‘once-in-a-lifetime moment’ at the Olympics

After his rookie season with the Wizards was cut short by an injury, Coulibaly is healthy and was officially selected this week to play for France at the Paris Games.

By Sapna BansilJuly 12, 2024

Wizards to sign Jonas Valanciunas to three-year, $30 million contract

Valanciunas, a 6-foot-11 center from Lithuania, averaged 12.2 points and 8.8 rebounds with New Orleans last season.

By Ben GolliverJune 30, 2024

The Wizards present their draft picks and a vision for the future

With Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington and Kyshawn George in the fold, the Wizards’ youth movement has arrived.

By Sapna BansilJune 29, 2024

Draft pick Bub Carrington brings a Baltimore ‘edge’ to the Wizards

Carrington was one of three players the Wizards added in the first round of the NBA draft, and he will be playing close to home.

By Sapna BansilJune 28, 2024
WizardsPerspective

The truth — and young talent — will set the Wizards free

President Michael Winger and general manager Will Dawkins are not confusing fans with delusions of competing for that ninth play-in seed.

By Candace BucknerJune 27, 2024

Wizards select Alex Sarr, trade Deni Avdija on eventful draft night

The Wizards added Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington and Kyshawn George in the first round of the draft Wednesday night.

By Ava WallaceJune 27, 2024

Wizards add former Pistons general manager Troy Weaver to front office

Weaver, a Washington native, will serve as a senior adviser after spending four seasons in Detroit.

By Ava WallaceJune 24, 2024

Wizards’ new alternate uniform celebrates the D.C. flag

The Washington Wizards will debut its primarily navy alternate uniform in November.

By Scott AllenJune 21, 2024

Wizards will play Heat in regular season game in Mexico City

The Wizards and Heat are scheduled to play Nov. 2 in what will be the Wizards’ first international regular season game since 2019.

By Ava WallaceJune 14, 2024

As Brian Keefe takes charge of the Wizards, relationships come first

As the former interim coach takes over amid a rebuild, he wants to be honest with his players and knows the focus must be on the future.

By Ava WallaceJune 4, 2024