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May 3, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) reacts after a three point score in the second quarter against the LA Clippers during game seven of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Russell Westbrook is doing for the Nuggets what the Wizards once dreamed he could

John Canady
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What the NBA’s top playoff teams reveal about the Washington Wizards' future

3 Awards Alex Sarr will one day earn to laugh at Rookie of the Year snub

Wizards must maintain perspective after draft snub wins Rookie of the Year

Mar 27, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr (20) looks on during the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Alex Sarr gains offseason motivation to prove Wizards made the right choice

John Canady
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Mar 24, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr (20) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Wizards left wondering what could've been as draft snub wins Rookie of the Year

John Canady
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Apr 13, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA;  Miami Heat guard Josh Christopher (8) strips the ball from Washington Wizards forward Tristan Vukcevic (00)during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

The Wizards are in a better spot than these two eliminated teams

Marco Gacina
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Nov 24, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA;  Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives for the basket around Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) during the third quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

The Wizards' fingerprints are all over the impending death of the Milwaukee Bucks

Marco Gacina
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Mar 27, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (32) and Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) greet each other before a game at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Both the Bucks and Wizards have a Khris Middleton problem, but for different reasons

John Canady
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Russell Westbrook, Rui Hachimura, Washington Wizards

Wizards' impossible streak is on the verge of staying alive

Will Eudy
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Apr 13, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after a foul by LA Clippers guard Kris Dunn (8) during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

Kris Dunn's career renaissance is a missed opportunity for the Wizards

Marco Gacina
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May 29, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook (4) looks at the scoreboard against the Philadelphia 76ers in the third quarter during game three in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

This NBA Finals stat perfectly sums up the Wizards’ historic bad luck

John Canady
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Apr 22, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) defends during game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Kendrick Perkins blames Wizards’ ‘meaningless basketball’ for Kyle Kuzma’s struggles

John Canady
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Mar 12, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA;  Oklahoma Sooners guard Jeremiah Fears (0) reacts after a three point basket  against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

NBA Mock Draft simulation from Bleacher Report highlights Wizards’ biggest fear

John Canady
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Apr 9, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe looks on from the bench against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Wizards dream offseason begins: Step one already in the books, What comes next?

John Canady
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Washington Wizards v San Antonio Spurs

Bonkers Alex Sarr stat highlights potential of newest Washington Wizards cornerstone

Dan Favale
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Mar 24, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (36) looks on during the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Another part of the Wizards' Marcus Smart trade has now been finalized

John Canady
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Apr 10, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) does pushups before game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Kyle Kuzma’s fit a problem for Bucks, Echoing Wizards' issues

Marco Gacina
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Apr 20, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) and forward Jalen Williams (8) celebrate against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Wizards regret in passing on All-Star in draft grows after monster playoff showing

John Canady
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Mar 15, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) celebrates a successful three-point score in the first quarter against the Washington Wizards at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Are the Nuggets banking on another ex-Wizards guard for a title run?

John Canady
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Apr 10, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) warms up before game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Kyle Kuzma trade looks genius for Wizards after nightmare playoff performance

John Canady
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Feb 23, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) drives past Orlando Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (3) during the first quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

One former Wizard could be a massive headache for the Celtics in the playoffs

Marco Gacina
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Mar 28, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) reacts after a basket against the Boston Celtics during the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images

This former Wizard is the biggest X-factor of the NBA playoffs

Marco Gacina
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Mar 24, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr (20) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Why Zach Lowe’s review of Alex Sarr should have Wizards fans fired up

John Canady
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Apr 14, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Georgia Amoore poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected with the number six overall pick to the Washington Mystics in the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

The Wizards and Mystics share one surprising secret weapon in their rebuilds

Marco Gacina
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Mar 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) handles the ball during the second quarter against the Utah Jazz at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Impressive Bilal Coulibaly stat further proves Wizards building block status

John Canady
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Apr 13, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA;  Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) defends Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (8) during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

Wizards shocking final game may ruin their shot at future star

John Canady
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How Jordan Poole’s backup days fueled his breakout leadership with the Wizards

Owen Lomotan
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