Bryson Akins

Bryson Akins

Joined: Jul 14, 2025

Bryson Akins is a writer for the Wizards on Sports Illustrated. Akins graduated from Emerson College in the spring of 2025, the same school Wizards General Manager Will Dawkins attended. Some of Akins' past work includes covering the Thunder on Last Word on Sports, along with his YouTube channel "Thunder Digest." Bryson's favorite memory watching the Wizards are the hard screens center Marcin Gortat would set.

Dec 31, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (22) celebrates after Washington Wizards guard CJ McCollum (3) (not pictured) scored a basket during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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Dec 31, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Washington Wizards guard CJ McCollum (3) drives for the basket against Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (3) during the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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Dec 26, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (7) celebrates with Washington Wizards forward Marvin Bagley III (35) after a called timeout by the Toronto Raptors in the second halfat Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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Dec 29, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12) looks to pass the ball in front of Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale (00) during the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

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Dec 29, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12) gestures after scoring a basket against the Phoenix Suns during the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards rookie still gave it his all, even in a disappointing loss.

Dec 28, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr (20) boxes out Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (7) during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards defense looks completely different than it did to start this season.

Dec 28, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) shoots over Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward (23) during the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards just did what was deemed impossible this season.

Dec 20, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Washington Wizards Forward Marvin Bagley III (35) confused by the foul called against him in the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Smith-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards' center may be traded away again, but this time his value is much higher than last season.

Dec 20, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Washington Wizards Guard CJ McCollum (3) shoots a free-throw in the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Smith-Imagn Images

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Teams are interested in trades with the Washington Wizards, but which team would be willing to trade for veteran CJ McCollum?

Dec 16, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks during press conference at the Emirates NBA Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The NBA is already coming up with ways to stop tanking, but every rule would completely ruin this Washington Wizards rebuild.

Dec 26, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard CJ McCollum (3) drives to the basket as Toronto Raptors guard Ochai Agbaji (30) defends in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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Washington Wizards fans must have been on the nice list this year, as the squad gifted them with a holiday win.

Dec 20, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Washington Wizards Guard CJ McCollum (3) shoots a free-throw in the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Smith-Imagn Images

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Rumblings of trade rumors surrounding the Washington Wizards continue to grow.

Oct 24, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) celebrates with Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (7) during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards don't just hand out assists on the court, but they hand them out off the court as well.

Nov 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer (12) celebrates with guard Isaiah Evans (3) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards are going to be viewing the 2026 draft class as the one that saves the franchise.

Dec 16, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks during press conference at the Emirates NBA Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The NBA wants to stop teams like the Washington Wizards from tanking, but the way they are going about it only makes the situation worse.

Dec 20, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Wizards Center Alex Sarr (20) brings the ball down the court in the first quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Smith-Imagn Images

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The rebuild for the Washington Wizards seems to be working, as the 2024 draft class continues to shine.