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The Washington Wizards don't have a ton going for them in the upcoming season, but Kyle Kuzma is expected to be a big part of the team whether they succeed or fall short of their goals.

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Warriors Could Become Top Trade Destinations for Wizards Star

As the 2024-25 NBA season is about to get underway, there have been shortage of rumors about what the Washington Wizards could choose to do ahead of the NBA trade deadline.

Jordan Poole News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 17

NBA Analyst Blasts Wizards' Jordan Poole

The Washington Wizards are clearly in rebuilding mode, so they should avoid bad contracts like the plague. The problem is that they may already have one awful contract on their payroll.

Jonas Valanciunas News / Bullets Forever / October 17

Valanciunas named to ESPN’s Top 100 NBA players for 2024-25

The Washington Wizards center appears to be the only player on the list for the NBA team in the nation’s capital. The NBA preseason still has about another weekend left to go and player rankings are coming in left and right.

Jonas Valanciunas News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

Wizards’ Jonas Valanciunas just makes ESPN’s Top 100 before Brook Lopez, Al Horford

Although the top 10 won’t be released until Thursday, ESPN revealed its top 100 NBA players as the 2024-25 season approaches. Washington Wizards big man Jonas Valanciunas is the team’s lone representative, checking in at 91st.

Corey Kispert News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

Wizards’ Corey Kispert doesn’t hold back on upcoming contract extension deadline

Since getting drafted by the Washington Wizards 15th overall in 2021, Corey Kispert has slowly raised his stock. However, the team must decide by Monday if it’s seen enough to commit to the 6-foot-6, 242-pounder long-term.

Washington Wizards News / Yardbarker / October 16

Four predictions for the 2024-25 Washington Wizards

It's Year 2 of the Wizards' rebuild, and it will be intriguing to watch how Washington's young roster can develop. Here are four predictions for how the 2024-25 campaign might play out.

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Russell Westbrook News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 16

Former Wizards Star Named Future Hall of Famer

It's easy to forget that Russell Westbrook played one season with the Washington Wizards. While it may have only been one season, he was well loved by the fans and also put up massive numbers.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 16

Wizards GM Earns Massive Praise for Risky Move

The Washington Wizards are clearly in rebuilding mode, which means that general manager Will Dawkins has had to make some tough decisions. One of those decisions was trading away Deni Avdija to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for No.

Bilal Coulibaly News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

Bilal Coulibaly earns ‘night and day’ tease from Wizards teammate

Although the Washington Wizards lost 131-92 to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night, power forward Marvin Bagley III made a case to get prominent minutes this season with a 10-point, eight-rebound performance.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 16

Wizards Should Trade for Two Emerging Names

There are so many different directions that the Washington Wizards can choose from heading into the 2024-25 NBA season. Many believe that they will look to trade some of their veteran pieces before the NBA trade deadline.

Richaun Holmes News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 16

Wizards Need to Trade Veteran Center

The Washington Wizards have a roster full of young players, but there is a veteran or two sprinkled into the mix. One of those veterans is center Richaun Holmes, who was acquired by the Wizards in the deal that sent Daniel Gafford to the Dallas Mavericks just before last year's trade deadline in February.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / October 16

2024-25 NBA Betting Preview: Washington Wizards Win Total Odds

The Washington Wizards were the second-worst team in the NBA last season. The Wizards preseason schedule is underway, and things aren’t looking much brighter.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 16

Wizards Linked to Trade for Dynamic Young Guard

Ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season, the Washington Wizards are a team that many could see being very busy. Some believe that they will be among the most active teams across the NBA in the trade market.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 15

Why Washington, D.C., is a top sports city in America

Why Washington, D.C., is one of the best sports cities in America

When statistician Nate Silver posted a controversial take on Washington's sports teams being "weird," the city's natives came out in droves to defend their home turf. Washington does, in fact, have "cool sports teams."

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Anthony Gill News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 15

Wizards Veteran Key Part of Youth Movement

The Washington Wizards' upcoming season is all about the youth and how to develop them in order to become better players. It's also about figuring out which players fit the timeline for the team's future and learning which players don't.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 15

NBA Can't Overlook Wizards Rookie

When people think of the Washington Wizards young core, many think of No. 2 overall pick Alex Sarr, potential point guard of the future Bub Carrington or last year's No.

Washington Wizards News / Fadeaway World / October 15

2024-25 Washington Wizards Projected Starting Lineup

The Washington Wizards are coming off a disastrous season in which they finished with the second-worst record in the league at 15-67. After trading away Bradley Beal and starting a new era with Kyle Kuzma and Jordan Poole at the helm, the season did not go as planned.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 14

Kyle Kuzma Breaks Ben Simmons’ Ankles, But Then Airballs His Open Shot

Kyle Kuzma had the opportunity for a career highlight during the Washington Wizards' preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets. With the scores at 9-8 in the first quarter in favor of the Wizards, Kuzma hit an ankle-breaking dribble move on Simmons to get open for a three-pointer.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

Washington Wizards Signing A Couple Of Bigs To Training Camp, Will They Fill The Wiz’s Open Roster Spot?

The Washington Wizards signed a couple of bigs earlier today to bring their training camp roster, according to The Athletic’s Josh Robbins. Even though the Wizards have an open two-way spot, Robbins believes today’s signings of John Butler Jr.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / October 13

Wizards Signing John Butler Jr., Taylor Funk To Exhibit 10 Deals

The Wizards are adding center John Butler Jr. and forward Taylor Funk on Exhibit 10 contracts, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic (Twitter link).

Washington Wizards News / DC Sports King / October 13

Wizards reveal when new Statement uniforms debut

The Washington Wizards unveiled their new statement uniforms in June. On Saturday, the team announced when the stylish uniforms will debut. The Wizards will debut the new statement uniforms at home on Oct.

Kira Lewis News / Hoops Rumors / October 12

Wizards waive former first-round guard

The Wizards opened two spots on their training camp roster by waiving point guard Kira Lewis and small forward Leaky Black.

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Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / October 11

Wizards Make Two Roster Moves

The Wizards are keeping the roster shuffle going, cutting ties with Jaylen Nowell and bringing in Erik Stevenson on an Exhibit 10 deal, per NBA insider Keith Smith.