Wizards are ‘reshaping’ with Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma as keystones

Both players, entering their prime years, welcome the bigger roles they will have on a team without outside playoff expectations.

By Ben GolliverJuly 8, 2023

Kyle Kuzma, Wizards reach agreement on four-year, $102 million deal

The six-year veteran will be the most prominent returning member of the Wizards following the offseason trades of Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis.

By Ben GolliverJune 30, 2023
WizardsPerspective

After years and years in purgatory, the Wizards finally offer some hope

Mired mostly in mediocrity for decades, the Wizards at last look like they're ready to change everything.

By Kevin B. BlackistoneJune 25, 2023

Wizards introduce Bilal Coulibaly, their new Agent Zero

Bilal Couilbaly, an 18-year-old lottery pick, will be the first Wizards player to wear No. 0 since Gilbert Arenas.

By Ava WallaceJune 24, 2023

As D.C. eyes Commanders, tension with the city’s other pro teams simmers

In recent months, representatives from Monumental and the Nationals have spoken with city officials about the funding of facilities improvements.

By Sam Fortier, Michael Brice-Saddler, Ava Wallace, Jesse Dougherty and Meagan FlynnJune 23, 2023

The Wizards have a long history of wasting second-round picks

Washington's new front office has stockpiled second-round picks. Might some of them turn into productive NBA players?

By Scott AllenJune 23, 2023
WizardsAnalysis

The Wizards are taking a smart approach, but don’t expect a quick fix

The Wizards are tearing their roster down and stockpiling draft picks as they embark on a rebuild. It could work, but it might take a while.

By Neil GreenbergJune 23, 2023

Wizards, with eye on long-term future, take French project Bilal Coulibaly

Washington moved up a spot to add Coulibaly, a 6-foot-8, 18-year-old forward who averaged 5.0 points and 3.1 rebounds per game in France's top pro league.

By Ava WallaceJune 23, 2023

Qatari fund seeks to buy minority stake in Wizards, Capitals and Mystics

If the proposed deal is approved, it will mark the first time a foreign sovereign wealth fund owned a portion of a major U.S. sports team.

By Rick Maese and Ben GolliverJune 22, 2023

Wizards trade Chris Paul for Jordan Poole as rebuild continues

The 24-year-old Poole averaged career highs of 20.4 points and 4.5 assists this past regular season and will earn $125 million over the next four years.

By Ava Wallace and Ben GolliverJune 22, 2023

Wizards agree to trade Kristaps Porzingis to Celtics; Grizzlies get Marcus Smart

The three-team deal came just hours before the NBA draft and included other players and picks.

By Ava Wallace and Ben GolliverJune 22, 2023

Four names to know ahead of the Wizards’ NBA draft

The new front office in Washington faces high stakes with the eighth pick and a talented group of players to choose from.

By Ava WallaceJune 21, 2023

Will Dawkins relishes pressure. As the Wizards’ GM, he’ll face plenty.

When he was a college player, Dawkins always wanted the ball. As Washington’s general manager, he’ll have it in his hands again.

By Ava WallaceJune 21, 2023
WizardsPerspective

The Bradley Beal trade is a complete and total surrender by the Wizards

This one’s on Ted Leonsis. He agreed to the no-trade clause. He celebrated it. He flaunted it as the unique thing that made the Wizards the envy of the NBA.

By Candace BucknerJune 19, 2023
WizardsAnalysis

The Wizards gave away Bradley Beal. It was the right call.

Though the Wizards gave away Beal for peanuts, their new front office is betting that this trade is a painful and necessary first step to a more hopeful era.

By Ben GolliverJune 19, 2023

Wizards agree to trade Bradley Beal to Phoenix Suns as they start rebuild

The three-time all-star played 11 seasons in Washington and is one of the top shooting guards in the NBA.

By Ava WallaceJune 18, 2023

Bradley Beal could be on the move if the Wizards decide to start over

If they opt to rebuild, the Wizards will work with their franchise centerpiece to find a trade partner.

By Ava WallaceJune 14, 2023
WizardsPerspective

Settle in, Wizards fans. This turnaround will take a while.

The Wizards introduced their new leadership team on Thursday. The big takeaway: Patience might be required.

By Candace BucknerJune 9, 2023

The Wizards have a lot of cooks in the kitchen. Here’s how it will work.

Michael Winger will be on top of all of Monumental basketball while Will Dawkins and Travis Schlenk are part of the new management team.

By Ava WallaceJune 8, 2023

Wizards hire Will Dawkins as general manager

Dawkins overlapped with Monumental Basketball president Michael Winger in Oklahoma City.

By Ava WallaceJune 5, 2023