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Washington Wizards GameDay

Apr 11, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) defends Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) during the first quarter at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

The Washington Wizards had to make a quick exit out of D.C. last night, as their third matchup in four days awaits them in the midwest.

Apr 11, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) defends Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) during the first quarter at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Washington Wizards GameDay

The Washington Wizards had to make a quick exit out of D.C. last night, as their third matchup in four days awaits them in the midwest.

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The Washington Wizards looked like the miniature version of the stout, defensively-deep Toronto Raptors in their first loss of the young season.

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The Washington Wizards, coming off of a season-opening win, prepare for their first matchup against a projected contender.

Oct 21, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) celebrates with Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) after a dunk against the Milwaukee Bucks in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards of the season to come are combining All-Star talent with well-prepared depth pieces, assets they've spent years waiting to develop and combine.

Oct 21, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) celebrates with Wizards guard Trae Young (3) during a stoppage in play against the Milwaukee Bucks in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Washington Wizards GameDay

The Washington Wizards flexed it all in their introduction to the regular season, combining experienced scorers with a bevy of young role players to start the campaign off the right way.

Oct 21, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) celebrates with Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) after a dunk against the Milwaukee Bucks in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

The Washington Wizards made a clear statement in the season opening win: they are a team not to be messed with.

Oct 22, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) brings the ball up the court against Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) in the second half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards take the court today in their first game of the regular season, with the centerpiece of the future unavailable to match up against one of the faces of the rebuild.

Jan 29, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) celebrates with center Alex Sarr (20) during the first half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

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Mar 5, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Injured Washington Wizards forward Anthony Davis (M) watches from the bench against the Utah Jazz in the first halfat Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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Oct 8, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) takes a three point basket during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Alexander Wohl-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards finally debut this week, and the media's seen all they need to before finalizing their preseason thoughts on the campaign to come.

Oct 10, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) dribbles past Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter (27) during the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

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Oct 12, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa (4) dunks the ball as Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (8) looks on in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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The days-long gap between Washington Wizards' preseason finale and their upcoming regular season debut provides the fan base with plenty of evaluations to air out.

Oct 10, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa (4) reacts after a play against the Detroit Pistons during the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards' young centerpiece left this week's preseason finale early with an injury, leaving fans waiting with bated breath while they brace for further updates.

Mar 8, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Washington Wizards forward Julian Reese (15) battles New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) for a rebound during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards are looking to end their preseason slate on a high note with plenty more questions to keep on answering.

Oct 10, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Will Riley (27) attempts a jump shot against the Detroit Pistons during the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards are stacked with contributors capable of eating high-leverage minutes next season, though the team's coaching staff may already have revealed their hand regarding their intentions with one of their youngest options.

Oct 10, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa (4) and forward Anthony Davis (23) grab a rebound against the Detroit Pistons during the first quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

The Washington Wizards are looking to enter the regular season with some momentum.

Mar 5, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Trae Young (3) celebrates with Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12) after a base against the Utah Jazz in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards are lined with one of the game's most theoretically-productive shooting tandems in their back court, but that doesn't mean that they'll be easy to deploy.

Oct 12, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) shoots the ball over Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (21) in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards' extension-needy prospect finally resembled a handy role-playing contributor for the first time all preseason.

Oct 12, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) drives to the basket as Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr (20) defends in the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards have a few lessons to take away from their first preseason defeat, a 131-122 defeat at the hands of the Brooklyn Nets.

Oct 10, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Felix Okpara (34) attempts a jump shot against the Detroit Pistons during the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

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Both of the Washington Wizards' rookies impressed in the group's home preseason opener, with second round pick Felix Okpara helping to clinch a win over the Detroit Pistons with some inspired energy off of the bench.

Feb 7, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Washington Wizards forward Tristan Vukcevic (00) controls the ball against Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (8) during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards are scheduled to run into one of their recent bottom-feeding rivals for the final preseason showdown on their home court.

Oct 10, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Trae Young (3) kisses his jersey before the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

The Washington Wizards look to keep their undefeated record by taking on the Brooklyn Nets in preseason.

Oct 10, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa (4) reacts after a play against the Detroit Pistons during the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards improved to 2-0 in the preseason behind yet another strong start from the presumed starting lineup.

Jan 27, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr (20) looks on during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

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