Wizards Game Flexed Off National TV

The Washington Wizards will no longer play on national television this season.

Feb 4, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) dives for a loose ball in front of Washington Wizards guard Johnny Davis (1) and Wizards forward Eugene Omoruyi (97) in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

As the team with the worst record in the NBA, the Washington Wizards don't get seen on primetime national television very often.

Now, they won't get a nationally-televised game at all this season.

According to Front Office Sports reporter Colin Salao, the Wizards' Jan. 16 game against the Phoenix Suns has been moved off of TNT in favor of the Cleveland Cavaliers' matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

News: The NBA has replaced the one and only nationally televised game of the Washington Wizards—a Jan. 16 game against the Suns on TNT—with Cleveland at Oklahoma City.
— Colin Salao (@colincsalao) December 13, 2024

The Cavs and Thunder are both in first place in their respective conference, so it's no surprise that the two teams should be seen in front of a national audience.

The Suns vs. Wizards matchup has some inrigue with Tyus Jones and Bradley Beal returning to play against their old team and Kevin Durant making his annual appearance back at his home in the nation's capital, but it pales in comparison to the matchup between two of the top teams in the NBA.

The NBA's decision to flex out of the game ensures that the Wizards do not have any games on national television this season. There is always the chance for the Wizards to get flexed back in, but for now, Washington will be set towards the local broadcasts for the rest of the year.

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