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Mar 17, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jaden Hardy (8) looks on during the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

The Washington Wizards' guard is too old to be a prospect, but his well-traveled resume already makes him look more experienced than he himself feels.

Mar 17, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jaden Hardy (8) looks on during the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

The Washington Wizards' guard is too old to be a prospect, but his well-traveled resume already makes him look more experienced than he himself feels.

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Mar 17, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12) dribbles the ball during second half against the Detroit Pistons at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

The Washington Wizards' rookie shooter sees areas in which he can keep improving.

Dec 2, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

All signs point to the Washington Wizards giving their head coach a chance to manage the team through the next phase of their rebuild.

Apr 14, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) reacts against the Phoenix Suns in the second half during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Washington Wizards were oddly involved in a Play-In Tournament game that didn't even take place within their conference.

Mar 27, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) dribbles against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images

A few young Washington Wizards benefitted from the low-stakes developmental opportunity they were presented with over the last month.

Mar 5, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Trae Young (3) stands on the court against the Utah Jazz in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

The Washington Wizards' new star is embracing a defensive team identity that he's never seen before.

Nov 8, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Injured Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis looks on from the bench during a timeout against the Washington Wizards in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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The All-Star opened up on his belief in the Washington Wizards in his first and last media availability of the season.

Apr 5, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (7) reacts after making a three point basket during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Explaining why Bub Carrington will need to make improvements if he wishes to stick along longterm with the Washington Wizards

Jan 11, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards completed their season goal of the worst record in the league, which is a sign the tank is officially over.

Feb 8, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr (20) looks up during a free throw against the Miami Heat during the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards' star center is unlikely to see any action in his team's final weekend of play.

Mar 30, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Washington Wizards forward Anthony Davis (23), center, looks on from the bench during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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Evaluating both of the blockbuster trades the Washington Wizards made at the past trade deadline.

Mar 2, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) shoots the ball over Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12) and Wizards guard Will Riley (27) in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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Predicting what the future holds for each of the Washington Wizards rookies

Apr 5, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (7) reacts after making a three point basket during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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If all goes wrong, the Washington Wizards can still be set up for playoff success if the right moves are done

Feb 15, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook (4) and Houston Rockets guard John Wall (1) talks after the game at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards will eagerly accept the return of a long-elusive draft pick.

Apr 5, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe looks on during the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards are ready to compete, but with that change a new head coach may have to step into town.

Mar 8, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Washington Wizards forward Anthony Davis (23) watches during the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards' newest star gave a transparent answer as to his initial thoughts following his shocking trade.

Apr 5, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Washington Wizards forward Anthony Davis (23) talks with forward Leaky Black (14) during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Fans of the Washington Wizards can finally breathe a little bit easier.

Apr 5, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Washington Wizards forward Julian Reese (15) goes to the basket against the Brooklyn Nets during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards' newest big man has real odds of eating into some of his teammates' upcoming roles.

Apr 1, 2026; 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

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The head coach of the Washington Wizards can be tough to analyze without understanding his behind-the-scenes impact.

Apr 5, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Washington Wizards forward Julian Reese (15) goes to the basket against the Brooklyn Nets during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Wizards rookie Julian Reese ties a record with Shaq.

Feb 21, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) reacts during the second half against the Iowa State Cyclones at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images

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The NCAA Tournament is now over, which means it is time for another rendetion of the Washington Wizards mock draft.

Jan 11, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Washington Wizards guard Anthony Gill against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The WashingtonWizards' longtime veteran has much more to offer than his box score impact.

Mar 29, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Washington Wizards head coach†Brian Keefe watches from the sideline during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards may have not provided some great memories this season, but they did help one fan spark his passion for running again.

Apr 4, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) takes a shot as Washington Wizards guard Jaden Hardy (8) defends during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards' recent defensive faults are setting them up for future success.

Feb 19, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) advances the ball against the Indiana Pacers during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images

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Washington Wizards PR announces the shutdown of guard Kyshawn George as he continues to rehab a left elbow injury.