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

Wizards’ quiet Free Agency start reveals front office’s true feelings about the roster

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Wizards must make it a point to stay far away from this former top pick

The Wizards' recent acquisitions demonstrate they're committed to a smart rebuild

Wizards quietly make underrated roster move following 2025 NBA Draft

Jan 8, 2025; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles guard Jamir Watkins (1) looks on against the Miami Hurricanes during the first half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Wizards draft finally answer burning question fans have been dying to know

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Feb 5, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA;  Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) reacts after recording a triple-double in the fourth quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Wizards rebuild has separating factors others should envy

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Illinois Will Riley, center, celebrates after a score against Michigan State during the first half on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Wizards' bold Will Riley pick makes up for earlier first-round botch

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Orlando Magic v Washington Wizards

Wizards clearly fleeced the Grizzlies with Marcus Smart trade

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Texas Longhorns guard Tre Johnson (20) reacts to a missed shot in the first half as the Longhorns take on the Arkansas Razorbacks at the Moody Center, Feb. 5, 2025. Arkansas won the game 78-70.

Tre Johnson selection adds another unexpected obstacle to Wizards rebuild

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Mar 27, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) looks on during the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

It only took 24 hours for Wizards to find perfect Jordan Poole replacement

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Jan 25, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Tre Johnson (20) reacts after scoring a three point basket during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Wizards' Tre Johnson pick just made their blockbuster trade a genius move

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Miami Heat v Washington Wizards

Wizards just completed the single most important stage of their rebuild

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Mar 11, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) reacts after a three-point basket against the Los Angeles Clippers during the fourth quarter at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

CJ McCollum's future with the Wizards is already painfully obvious

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Mar 15, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) reacts after scoring a basket during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Wizards land CJ McCollum in blockbuster move ahead of NBA Draft

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Jan 25, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts after he made a three point shot during the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Kevin Durant trade fallout could quietly favor the Wizards

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Feb 5, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Ace Bailey (4) looks to pass during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Bill Simmons drops Wizards truth bomb on drafting Ace Bailey

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Feb 5, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Ace Bailey (4) reacts after basket against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the first half at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Wizards' Ace Bailey dreams hinge on unexpected development gaining rapid momentum

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Washington Wizards Introduce 2024 NBA Draft Picks

After Cooper Flagg miss, Wizards embrace patient rebuild strategy

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Mar 19, 2025; Dayton, OH, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Tre Johnson (20) reacts to a play in the second half against the Xavier Musketeers at UD Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Wizards' path to escaping limbo runs through one 2025 NBA Draft prospect

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Mar 24, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (32) looks on during the first quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Wizards painfully obvious reason to keep Khris Middleton around

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Mar 4, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA;  Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Ace Bailey (4) drives the ball around Purdue Boilermakers forward Camden Heide (23) during the first half at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Wizards should do whatever it takes to land ideal 2025 draft target

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Washington Wizards v Denver Nuggets

ESPN rumor may have just expedited Wizards' long-term rebuild

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Mar 13, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA;  Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (36) dribbles defended by Detroit Pistons forward Simone Fontecchio (19) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Wizards expected to trade Marcus Smart — these 3 teams should be calling

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Apr 13, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Jaylen Sims (33) dribbles down the court during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

The Wizards can't afford to fall into this common rebuilding trap

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Apr 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) moves the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

How the Wizards can imitate Indiana's rise: 3 Players to target this offseason

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Jun 13, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half during game four of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

The Wizards have so much to learn from the soon-to-be-champion Pacers

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Apr 8, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00)  defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

It is time for Wizards to make difficult Jordan Poole decision

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Mar 8, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard VJ Edgecombe (7) reacts after a play against the Houston Cougars during the second half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Wizards ideal draft pick is worth trading up for

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