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10-game checkup: Wizards are better but the numbers contain some warnings

This season’s Washington Wizards are better than the previous editions. They’re 4-6, the vets have been good, a couple young guys look close to being good-to-really-good, and with the exception of the absolute dud against Oklahoma City, they’ve been fun to watch this season. “The vets” in this case refers to Anthony…

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Preview: The Wizards play the Pistons on Monday night

The Washington Wizards face off against the Detroit Pistons tomorrow. Let’s get to it. Game info When: Monday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m. ET Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit How to watch: Monumental Sports Network How to listen: The Team 980 AM, 106.7-2 FM Injury Report Wizards: Reece Beekman, Tristan Vukcevic, Justin…

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Against Oklahoma City, the Wizards were the bug

Oklahoma City Thunder broadcaster Michael Cage summed up this game perfectly: “In this game, sometimes you’re the bug, and sometimes you’re the windshield.” In this one, the Wizards were in the role of the bug. Washington was no match for the Thunder. Oklahoma City took control early and the Wizards had no answer for…

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Recap: Wizards lose to Thunder, 114-75

…and that … was an ugly one. The Washington Wizards lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder 114-75 on Saturday night at the Paycom Center. The Wizards are now 4-6 while the Thunder improve to 8-2. Washington finished the first quarter down 25-19 shooting under 30 percent in the period. That was the warning sign and […]

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Preview: The Wizards face the Thunder on Saturday

The Washington Wizards play the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night. No rest for the weary. Game info When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m. ET Where: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA How to watch: Monumental Sports Network How to listen: The Team 980 AM, 106.7-2 FM Injury Report Wizards: Reece Beekman, Justin Champagnie and…

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Recap | Wizards defense vanishes in 139-132 loss to the Atlanta Hawks

Same opponent, different stadium, same result. After falling to the Atlanta Hawks Wednesday night in Washington, the Wizards traveled to Atlanta and got beat again, 139-132. With Anthony Davis sidelined with a sprained ankle, the Wizards’ defense largely collapsed. The Hawks got free runs at the rim, open threes,…

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Wizards at Hawks Discussion

The Washington Wizards (4-4) have struggled against relentless ball-pressure, most recently succumbing to the Atlanta Hawks’ stout defense two days ago. Crazy enough, as former Hawk Trae Young put it, Washington faces the same opponent again on Friday. Young, who spent eight seasons in Atlanta before a trade to…

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AJ Dybantsa ranked No. 5 in Rookie of the Year rankings

Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa ranked No. 5 in NBA Rookie of the Year rankings this week by NBA.com’s Jeff Zilligitt. Memphis Grizzlies forward Cameron Boozer is No. 1, but he played the entire season so far. Dybantsa, by contrast, missed the first four games of the season so he is starting behind. Here is […]

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Preview: The Wizards play the Hawks on Friday

The Washington Wizards just climbed to the top of the Southeast Division standings, and then lost to the Hawks to drop to second. But they have a great chance to climb back up, as they play these same Hawks for the second game in a row. Here’s the preview! Game info When: : Friday, Nov. […]

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Wizards drop measuring stick game against Hawks

Call it a learning experience. An education. School. The Wizards entered last night’s game against the Atlanta Hawks having played the NBA’s easiest schedule so far. Their opponents had an average scoring differential of -9.83 per game. The Hawks — a middle-of-the-pack team missing their best player — were a step up.…

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Recap: Wizards plagued by familiar issues in 120-105 loss to Hawks

The Washington Wizards’ 120-105 loss to the Atlanta Hawks at Capital One Arena on Wednesday followed a script similar to the team’s first three defeats this season. The home team was outshot from long range and gave up far too many offensive rebounds. Anthony Davis got off to a hot start, scoring 6 of the […]

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Wizards vs. Hawks Discussion

The Washington Wizards can match their best start in five seasons with a win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday at Capital One Arena. Washington has won two straight games behind stout defense, especially in the second half, and impressive offensive showings from Anthony Davis, Trae Young and Kyshawn George. A bulk…

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Adam Silver reportedly would like to see NBA games shorten to 40 minutes

The 2026-27 NBA season has started, and we’re already excited to see the Washington Wizards usher in a new era. But apparently, while the AJ Dybantsa Age is just starting, there’s a new report that at some point in the future, you may not be spending as much time at Capital One Arena to watch […]

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Wizards defense cracks down on Magic in stifling third quarter

I want to believe. The Wizards entered last night’s game at the Orlando Magic ranked 10th in defensive rating (points allowed per 100 possessions). They then put the Magic into a figurative chokehold — limiting Orlando to 28.2% three-point shooting, 94 points in the game, and just nine points in a stifling third…

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Wizards at Magic final score: Washington wins 103-94 to go above .500

Tbe Washington Wizards defeated the Orlando Magic on Monday night, 103-94. The win pushes Washington to a 4-3 record and past .500. Anthony Davis led the Wizards with 27 points, while Kyshawn George added 22 points and AJ Dybantsa scored 21. It’s a career high for the rookie. Of all the baskets, I think this […]

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Wizards at Magic Discussion

The Wizards are 3-3 despite an inconsistent first six games. They’ve won two games against inferior opponents, lost two games against superior opponents and split two contests with the Charlotte Hornets. The true Wizards will reveal themselves over the next eight games in which they play seven 2026 playoff teams — the…

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Wizards pick up team options for 2024 and 2025 first-round picks

The Washington Wizards announced Sunday they have picked up the fourth-year team options for Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington and Kyshawn George and picked up the third-year team options for Tre Johnson and Will Riley. Washington’s entire 2024 draft class is now under contract through the 2027-28 season: Sarr: $15.6 million;…

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Preview: Wizards go to Orlando to face Magic on Monday

The Washington Wizards go on a brief one-game road trip, heading down south to Orlando, to face the Magic. After an impressive NBA Cup win over the Hornets, holding the opponent to only 79 (!) points, they now face arguably a hungry Orlando team that hasn’t had a great start to their season (2-3 record […]

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Watch AJ Dybantsa’s home debut highlights with the Wizards

The Washington Wizards won 95-79 last night against the Charlotte Hornets. AJ Dybantsa finally made his home debut in the regular season scoring 17 points and grabbing 8 rebounds on 5-of-11 shooting. While he didn’t shoot with the same efficiency as Wednesday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, yesterday’s…

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Recap: Wizards stifle Hornets for 95-79 NBA Cup win

The Wizards rode a swarming and stingy defense to overcome a slow offensive start and beat the Charlotte Hornets, 95-79 in their opening NBA Cup contest of 2026. Washington asserted themselves midway through the second quarter, closing the half on a 16-8 run to take a 51-46 halftime lead. The run continued when play…

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Wizards vs. Hornets Dicussion

Two days after losing their 17th straight game to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Washington Wizards return home to face the Charlotte Hornets — a team they’ve dropped five straight games to. The Wizards were out-rebounded 54-41 in their 110-103 loss to the Hornets on Monday. They allowed 21 offensive rebounds — 11 to…

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Hot start, cold finish: Wizards below .500 with loss to Cavs

For the first time this season, the Washington Wizards are below .500. At halftime, it looked like the Wizards were ready to cruise home with their third win in five games. They scored 42 points in a first quarter scoring binge, and 69 at the midway point — including posting a 50-12 advantage in the […]

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Diving deeper into Cavs win over Wizards: Evan Mobley finds his shot

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers coasted through the first half, fell down by double digits, and then turned it on down the stretch to grab their 17th straight win against the Washington Wizards with a final score of 121-111. Three stars of the game First star: Evan Mobley 24 points on 8-of-12 shooting, 12…

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Recap: Wizards lose to Cavs 121-111 in Dybantsa’s debut

The Washington Wizards suffered a sour loss Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena, 121-111. It was a game that felt like the Wizards had every opportunity to win, but they never put the Cavs away until their opponents came roaring back late. Washington’s first quarter was one of the most fun…

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Wizards at Cavaliers Discussion

CLEVELAND — AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 draft, will make his NBA debut against the Cleveland Cavaliers after missing the first four games with a sprained left ankle. Brian Keefe said Dybantsa will be on a minutes restriction. He wouldn’t reveal the exact minutes allocation. The 19-year-old forward hasn’t…

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Justin Champagnie suffers right foot fracture

Washington Wizards wing Justin Champagnie underwent surgery to repair a fracture in his right foot, The Athletic’s Joshua Robbins reported Wednesday. The Wizards hope Champagnie will return by the All-Star break, according to Robbins. The All-Star break is scheduled for Feb. 19-24, 2027. Pacers forward Obi Toppin…