NBAPerspective

The Wizards and Knicks GM Scott Perry: An ideal fit hiding in plain sight

The Wizards need look no further than New York, where the Knicks' Scott Perry built a roster in the middle of a playoff run, to find their next general manager.

By Jerry BrewerMay 7, 2023

Wizards drop assistants with general manager search still in early stages

Assistant coaches Alex McLean and Dean Oliver will not return to the Wizards next season.

By Ava WallaceMay 5, 2023
WizardsAnalysis

In hiring a general manager, the Wizards should think smaller

Big names such as Masai Ujiri and Bob Myers are nice. But Wizards owner Ted Leonsis's best bet might to act more like a mid-market team.

By Ava WallaceApril 22, 2023
WizardsPerspective

For the long-patient Ted Leonsis, finally a Ted Talk to remember

Ted Leonsis finally admits it: The woebegone, wandering Wizards need new blood in the worst way.

By Candace BucknerApril 20, 2023

Wizards fire president and general manager Tommy Sheppard

“Failure to make the playoffs the last two seasons was very disappointing to our organization and our fans,” owner Ted Leonsis said in a statement.

By Ava WallaceApril 19, 2023

Fan sues Bradley Beal, alleges assault in postgame betting encounter

The suit alleges Beal knocked the hat off a fan's head after he was heckled over a lost bet. The fan is asking for damages exceeding $50,000.

By Ava WallaceApril 19, 2023

Johnny Davis’s year of growth came with plenty of pain

Davis evolved from an unsure player who looked like he could’ve used that junior year at Wisconsin into a confident contributor with potential.

By Ava WallaceApril 14, 2023

Bradley Beal can’t see the future, but he expects to be with the Wizards

“I’m at peace with how the year went. I’m not at peace with how we are as a team," the star guard said in his final interview of the season.

By Ava WallaceApril 10, 2023

Wizards wrap up ‘kind of embarrassing’ year, move into pivotal offseason

The Wizards head into a busy offseason with one more loss, a 114-109 defeat to Houston, and much to do.

By Ava WallaceApril 9, 2023

Undermanned Wizards beat even more undermanned Heat as string plays out

In a game with little at stake but playoff positioning for Miami and lottery odds for Washington, the Wizards lessened their chances for the top pick with a 114-108 win.

By Ava WallaceApril 7, 2023
WizardsPerspective

The Wizards’ year-end diagnosis: Fatal underachievement

The Wizards will end yet another season before the playoffs. It should’ve been different.

By Candace BucknerApril 7, 2023

After a career year, Kristaps Porzingis considers his future with the Wizards

The 27-year-old has a $36 million player option for next season, and talks of an extension have begun.

By Ava WallaceApril 5, 2023

It’s been a while since the Capitals and Wizards both missed the playoffs

After both franchises experienced dismal seasons in 2003-04, the Capitals or Wizards had qualified for the playoffs every year until this spring.

By Scott AllenApril 5, 2023

As Giannis Antetokounmpo rules, Johnny Davis has his moments in Wizards’ loss

The Greek star raced to a legit triple-double, but the Washington rookie impressed in a 140-128 defeat.

By Ava WallaceApril 4, 2023

Corey Kispert and Johnny Davis score career highs in Wizards’ loss

Corey Kispert scored a career-high 29 points Sunday against the Knicks, upping the mark he set two days earlier against the Magic.

By Ava WallaceApril 2, 2023

Corey Kispert’s hot shooting is not enough for the sinking Wizards

Kispert hit a career-high nine three-pointers, but Washington blew a double-digit lead to the young Orlando Magic on Friday.

By Ava WallaceMarch 31, 2023

This time around, the Wizards bully the Celtics for an uplifting win

Even without Bradley Beal and Kyle Kuzma, the Wizards had no problem with the second-place Celtics, who have inflected plenty of pain on them in recent seasons.

By Ava WallaceMarch 28, 2023

Bradley Beal under police investigation in Orlando after fan incident

A fan reportedly heckled Beal after claiming he lost a bet.

By Ava WallaceMarch 28, 2023

Wizards’ faint playoff hopes take another hit with loss to Raptors

Down Bradley Beal and Kyle Kuzma, Washington suffers it eighth loss in the past 10 games.

By Ava WallaceMarch 26, 2023

Corey Kispert’s career night sparks shorthanded Wizards over Spurs

Without Bradley Beal or Kyle Kuzma, young players spark Wizards to a 136-124 win over San Antonio.

By Ava WallaceMarch 24, 2023