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.

Sep 29, 2025; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard Dillon Jones (33) poses for a portrait during Wizards Media Day at CareFirst Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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Nov 26, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts after a basket against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (8) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

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Dec 2, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) drives against Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) in the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

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Oct 16, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Washington Wizards Head Coach Brian Keefe argues with officials during their game against the Detroit Pistons in the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

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Nov 16, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr (20) reacts to a foul call in front of Brooklyn Nets guard Terance Mann (14) during the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

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It may look like praise, but these latest rankings are actually disrespectful to the Washington Wizards.

Nov 22, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) reacts after scoring against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards released the latest update on their injured forward.

Nov 25, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard CJ McCollum (3) reacts after making a three point field goal against the Atlanta Hawks in the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards just did something no one thought they would do against the Atlanta Hawks: win an NBA Cup game.

Nov 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12) handles the ball against the Houston Rockets during the game at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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Tre Johnson just received some devastating news that could ruin his All-Rookie team campaign with the Washington Wizards.

Nov 16, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) attempts a jump shot in front of Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) during the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

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Corey Kispert joins an exclusive club amongst Washington Wizards players.

Nov 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr (20) handles the ball against Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) during the game at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards have some bad injury updates ahead of their NBA Cup matchup against the Toronto Raptors.

Oct 28, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) celebrates after scoring against the Miami Heat during the first quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Fans of the Washington Wizards desperatly want the team to trade for Lamelo Ball, but they should be careful what they wish for.

Nov 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) reacts after a foul call against the Houston Rockets during the game at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards have only one person to blame for thier struggles, and it is no one within the organization.

Nov 16, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr (20) reacts after a foul call against the Brooklyn Nets during the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards are having a really bad season, but are they really as bad as the record shows?

Wizards General Manager Will Dawkins, shown in 2023, says the team is “not skipping steps” in its rebuild. (Craig Hudson for The Washington Post)

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The season is looking grim, but the front office could make some trades to bring hope to the Washington Wizards fanbase.

Nov 10, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) reacts after the game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards cannot stop losing, but this is not the end of the world.

Nov 10, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) reacts after the game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Kyshawn Goerge has one area of his game he must improve if the Washington Wizards want to start winning again.