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

Brian Keefe, known for shaping young players, will remain Wizards’ coach

Keefe had an 8-31 record after taking over as interim coach when Wes Unseld Jr. was moved out in January.

By Ava WallaceMay 29, 2024

Wizards just miss No. 1 pick again but land top consolation prize this time

After the worst season in franchise history, the Wizards landed the No. 2 pick in the NBA draft at Sunday’s lottery.

By Ben GolliverMay 12, 2024
WizardsAnalysis

The Wizards will pick second in the NBA draft. Here’s whom they could take.

There are no generational prospects in this year’s draft class but still plenty of options for the Wizards with the No. 2 pick.

By Ava WallaceMay 12, 2024
NBAAnalysis

The Suns bet the house on Bradley Beal. It backfired spectacularly.

Phoenix went all in last summer when it acquired Bradley Beal in a trade with the Wizards. After the Suns were swept out of the NBA playoffs, it’s clear the gambit didn’t work.

By Ben GolliverApril 29, 2024

Wizards’ front office is ready to make the most of its first full offseason

Wizards executives Michael Winger and Will Dawkins have a lengthy to-do list, including a search for a head coach.

By Ava WallaceApril 18, 2024

Pending free agent Tyus Jones feels right at home with the Wizards

During his exit interview, the guard made it clear he wants to remain in Washington. Now the team has a decision to make.

By Ava WallaceApril 15, 2024

At the end of the worst Wizards season ever, more change is coming

Washington’s season concluded with a 132-122 loss at Boston and a 15-67 record. Plenty of work remains in the offseason ahead.

By Ava WallaceApril 14, 2024

A season of challenges has made clear: Deni Avdija has grown up

Given stability in Washington, the Wizards forward is playing stronger on the court, even as the Israel-Gaza war pulls at him off it.

By Ava WallaceApril 12, 2024

Wizards find no shortage of silver linings in loss to Timberwolves

The Wizards got off to a fast start, taking a 21-point lead in the first quarter, but can’t hold off the onslaught of Anthony Edwards, who poured in a career-high 51,

By Ava WallaceApril 9, 2024

Size disadvantage wears on Wizards, who come up short in record-tying loss

Deandre Ayton of the Trail Blazers scored a season-high 34 points in a 108-102 win over the Wizards, who matched a franchise record with their 63rd loss of the season.

By Varun ShankarApril 6, 2024