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Apr 2, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Tristan Vukcevic (00) shoots the ball as Sacramento Kings center Jonas Valanciunas (17) defends in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Impressive play to close the season may have earned young big man roster spot

John Canady
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Does Saddiq Bey have a future in Washington? How Bey fits in the Wizards' future plans

6 Vets the Wizards must cut ties with to make way for franchise-altering talent

Bub Carrington’s heroics keeps Jazz in league-worst record race, 2 Wizards shine in win

Jan 10, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Washington Wizards forward Alexandre Sarr (20) drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Wizards must keep their eyes on the prize ahead of Friday's matchup against Bulls

John Canady
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Apr 8, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) celebrates a made basket in the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Kyshawn George has already locked down a key role for the Wizards

John Canady
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Alex Sarr, Washington Wizards

Alex Sarr hype keeps growing after rookie season filled with silver linings

Will Eudy
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Apr 8, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) dribbles the ball  in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Undrafted find should make Wizards fans ecstatic about the future in Washington

John Canady
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Apr 9, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr (20) dribbles the ball as Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) defends in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Wizards get massive lottery boost without lifting a finger

John Canady
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Apr 3, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) dribbles up court as Toronto Raptors center Orlando Robinson (21) defends during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Deni Avdija's breakout has Wizards painfully regretting letting him go

John Canady
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Sep 25, 2022; San Francisco, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) poses with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophies during Media Day at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Are any Wizards players up for NBA end-of-season honors this year?

Marco Gacina
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Apr 8, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr (20) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33)  defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Alex Sarr’s performance vs. Pacers: A tale of two halves as Wizards collapse

John Canady
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Mar 9, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper (2) in action during overtime against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Wizards draft haul headlined by star guard in ESPN’s latest NBA Draft projection

John Canady
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Oct 28, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) and forward Alexandre Sarr (20) react after the Wizards defeated the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Wizards edition: Declaring the winner for each NBA end of season award

John Canady
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Mar 31, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr (20) blocks a shot during the first quarter against the Miami Heat at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Where the Wizards’ stand as regular season nears an end, NBA Draft Lottery looms

John Canady
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Sep 30, 2024; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr (20) poses for a portrait during Washington Wizards media day 2024 at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Could the Wizards' rebuild end quicker than expected?

Marco Gacina
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Mar 29, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Wizards’ hypothetical Luka Doncic trade package shared by ESPN

John Canady
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Toronto Raptors v Washington Wizards

Khris Middleton’s impact on the Wizards will last long after his departure

Maxwell Ogden
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Mar 30, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) celebrates after a play during the second half in the South Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament against the Michigan State Spartans at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

NBA Draft: Top Final Four players the Wizards must scout in the NCAA Tournament

John Canady
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Mar 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr (20) celebrates with forward Kyshawn George (18) during the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Wizards rookie reaches mark that only two others have achieved in NBA history

John Canady
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Mar 29, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) reacts after a play during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the East Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Is the Wizards' dream of landing Cooper Flagg truly over?

John Canady
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Aug 6, 2024; Paris, France; Carmelo Anthony performs before a men’s basketball quarterfinal game between the United States and Brazil during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Carmelo Anthony wants to join Wizards ownership after Hall of Fame induction

John Canady
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Mar 3, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Sacramento Kings center Jonas Valanciunas (17) runs back up the court after scoring against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Wizards set for matchup with an old friend on Wednesday as Kings come to town

John Canady
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Mar 21, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) drives to the basket during the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Kyshawn George’s ties to this Wizards coach goes deeper than fans realize

John Canady
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Mar 26, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Jordan Poole’s name is cemented in Wizards history no matter what comes next

John Canady
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Mar 26, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Wizards guard AJ Johnson (5) reacts to his three pointer in front of Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared Butler (12) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

AJ Johnson impresses: Why Wizards fans & front office should be excited

John Canady
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Mar 25, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA;  Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) awaits his teammates after entering the starting line up in a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

Wizards regret in Deni Avdija trade grows as forward breaks out

John Canady
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Mar 26, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) reacts after dunking the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Wizards finding Justin Champagnie should give fans hope for future

John Canady
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