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Jan 16, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12) reacts after the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

The Washington Wizards On SI contributors reviewed the team's star rookie following his first complete NBA season.

Jan 16, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12) reacts after the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

The Washington Wizards On SI contributors reviewed the team's star rookie following his first complete NBA season.

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Jan 29, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) looks on during the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

The Washington Wizards On SI contributors gave some thoughts on how one of their foundational prospects approached his third season in the league.

Feb 19, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12) looks on against the Indiana Pacers during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images

The Washington Wizards have a few rookies eligible to earn favor alongside their top draft classmates, but competition for open slots isn't getting any less stiff.

Jan 29, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) looks on during the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

The Washington Wizards On SI contributors continued their end-of-season series in discussing another member of the squad's prized young corps.

Feb 26, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jaden Hardy (8) reacts after being knocked to the floor against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Not every Washington Wizards contributor from this past 2025-26 season is guaranteed a return.

Apr 6, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum (3) reacts after making a shot from beyond half court that would have tied the game but was ruled after time expired against the New York Knicks during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

One of the Washington Wizards' previous blockbuster trades continues aging well for all involved.

Jan 11, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr (20) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Washington Wizards On SI contributors partnered up to review the team's star center prospect following his sophomore campaign.

Mar 8, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Washington Wizards guard Trae Young (3) celebrates with guard Tre Johnson (12) 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 have a summer full of high-stakes choices coming their way.

Nov 13, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) reaches for the ball while defending Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr (20) during the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

The Washington Wizards' star defender has a long way to go before he can inch closer to esteemed positional royalty.

Apr 4, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Washington Wizards guard Will Riley (27) drives past Miami Heat guard Dru Smith (12) during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

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The early goings of the NBA postseason suggest that the Wizards should patch a glaring weakness.

Mar 17, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (7) looks on during the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

The Washington Wizards' prospect once again finds himself saddled with a dishonorable statistical title.

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 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.