Players praised Wes Unseld Jr.’s even keel. But the defense was still bad.

The Wizards failed to solve their long-held defensive woes for a number of reasons.

By Ava WallaceApril 14, 2022

Bradley Beal isn’t the only player the Wizards want to lock down

Washington's second-biggest offseason need is filling its vacancy at point guard — for real this time.

By Ava WallaceApril 12, 2022

Kristaps Porzingis eyes the future as the Wizards’ year ends with one last loss

Washington finished the season with the NBA's 10th-worst record after Sunday's 124-108 defeat at Charlotte.

By Ava WallaceApril 10, 2022
Perspective

The Wizards appreciate their fans, but the product is depreciating

In a season of low expectations, the Wizards still managed to disappoint.

By Candace BucknerApril 10, 2022

The Wizards, minus four starters, stumble toward season’s end

In addition to the already-sidelined Bradley Beal and Kyle Kuzma, Kristaps Porzingis and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope also were shut down for the Wizards' final weekend of the season.

By Ava WallaceApril 8, 2022

Ish Smith, back with the Wizards, has been a pied piper for 12 NBA teams

Ish Smith, 33, is one of five players in NBA history to have played for a league-record 12 teams.

By Ava WallaceApril 7, 2022

Wizards fade away as Trae Young takes control in Hawks’ win

Trae Young’s third-quarter explosion finally put the Washington Wizards away for good, making the difference in the Atlanta Hawks' 118-103 win.

By Ava WallaceApril 6, 2022

Wizards run past Minnesota, miss the memo about playing out the string

Displaying as much chemistry as they have all season, the Wizards — despite the absence of Bradley Beal and Kyle Kuzma — blast a playoff-bound foe on the road.

By Ava WallaceApril 5, 2022

Wizards’ sleepy performance in matinee leads to 42-point loss to Celtics

Washington fell, 144-102, for its biggest deficit all season.

By Ava WallaceApril 3, 2022

Wizards might be eliminated, but they remain undaunted in rout of Mavs

A day after their postseason hope officially expired, the Wizards deliver a thorough dismantling of Western Conference power Dallas.

By Ava WallaceApril 1, 2022

Kristaps Porzingis hopes to escape chaos and find peace with Wizards

Now on his third team in seven years in the NBA, he finally knows what he wants in an organization.

By Ava WallaceMarch 31, 2022

Wizards flex some muscle, thump the Magic

Coach Wes Unseld Jr. has been preaching to his team that some wins are worth more than others. This may have been one such win.

By Ava WallaceMarch 30, 2022

Wizards’ bursts of energy aren’t enough when Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan takes over late

DeRozan had 14 fourth-quarter points as Chicago made sure Washington didn't stretch its winning streak to three.

By Ava WallaceMarch 29, 2022

Nationals, Wizards unveil collaborative cherry blossom uniforms

“I think that doing it together speaks to how together we are as a city,” said Jacqueline Coleman, senior vice president of marketing for the Nationals.

By Andrew GoldenMarch 29, 2022

Wizards turn a matchup with the Warriors into a day at the beach

Corey Kispert and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope were on target as the Wizards notched a 123-115 home win.

By Ava WallaceMarch 27, 2022

Wizards rediscover their energy and hold off the Pistons

After a pair of listless losses, Kristaps Porzingis and Deni Avdija deliver a spark — and a much-needed win.

By Ava WallaceMarch 25, 2022

Wizards go limp on the road, fall to Bucks

The Wizards allow the defending NBA champs to shoot 51.9 percent from the field despite Milwaukee missing the reigning MVP and Khris Middleton to injury.

By Ava WallaceMarch 24, 2022

The Wizards have 11 games left to learn how to win

Kyle Kuzma said last week the rest of the season should be devoted to building winning habits. Washington is running out of time.

By Ava WallaceMarch 23, 2022

Wizards melt down in Houston, watch a 23-point lead disappear in a 115-97 loss

The Wizards' collapse was a reminder of their inexplicable loss to the Clippers in January — and brought their seventh defeat in the past eight games.

By Ava WallaceMarch 21, 2022

On a night LeBron James passes another milestone, the Wizards spoil his celebration

LeBron passed Karl Malone to become the NBA's second all-time leading scorer, but the Wizards passed James's Lakers late to end a six-game losing streak.

By Ava WallaceMarch 20, 2022