The Washington Wizards full schedule was released on Wednesday along with the rest of the league.
Wizards basketball will be back before you know it with the preseason right around the corner and with the entire schedule revealed, fans can begin to plan which games they want to attend during the long 2025-26 season ahead.
With fans circling matchups they hope to be present for, one date in particular may carry more weight than others.
January 30th, 2026
You're probably wondering, of all the matchups along the way of the Wizards 82-game season does this date stand out? Well, it's simple
If your're a big fan of the Wizards and just the game of basketball as a whole, you;'ve probably got the chance to witness greatness over the last couple decades.
Maybe not exactly greatness suiting up for the Wizards, but over the years fans across the league have gotten the privaledge of watching one of the greatest players every to touch a basketball court suit up.
That player? LeBron James.
James has crafted one of the most dominant careers in the NBA and his longevity to continue playing at an extremely high-level at 40 years old is an accomplishment of its own.
Unfortunately, the Hall of Fame career of James will eventually come to an end and with the increased uncertainty that James could play beyond the coming season, it raises questions as to when it will be the last chance for fans across the world to see potentially their idol or favorite athlete suit up.
Even if you're not a fan of the Lakers, there's a solid chance that you have become a fan of James over the course of his career.
And if you're a resident of Washington, D.C. or the surrounding area, this date may be the one you've been waiting to hear announced.
On January 30th, LeBron James and the Lakers will be traveling to the DMV for a showdown against the Washington Wizards for what could be the final time James may step foot to play in the Capital One Arena.
If you're a fan of James, or just want to say you were in attendance for what could me one of the final games of the future Hall of Famers career, this matchup at the forefront of the New Year could be your opportunity to do exactly that.
Unless of course, James doesn't retire or the Wizards miraculously meet the Lakers in the NBA Finals.