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Three Stats That Stood Out in Wizards vs. Raptors

In a game that saw two teams score a combined 225 points on Sunday at the Capital One Arena, the Washington Wizards came up short against the Toronto Raptors, 113-112.

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Brothers, Blocks, and Bricks: Takeaways from Wizards’ Preseason Loss to Raptors

The first rule of preseason NBA basketball is to not take anything seriously. It’s an exhibition of NBA basketball, but it’s not really NBA basketball.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 12

Studs and Duds From Wizards Preseason Loss to Raptors

The Washington Wizards dropped their first preseason matchup to the Toronto Raptors 113-112. The squad made a remarkable comeback in the fourth quarter, giving themselves a chance to win it with 4.2 seconds remaining.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / October 12

Wizards vs. Raptors final score: Washington loses 113-112 in first preseason game

The Washington Wizards lost to the Toronto Raptors, 113-112 on Sunday afternoon at Capital One Arena. Toronto improved to 3-1 for the preseason while Washington is 0-1 since today was their first preseason game.

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How many of the Team USA Men's Basketball coaches to represent the United States at the Olympics can you name?

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Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 12

Two Bold Predictions for Wizards vs. Raptors

The Washington Wizards will be away from the nation's capitol when they play the Toronto Raptors. This will be the first of three preseason games for the Wizards in the next four days.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 12

Potentially Historic Trade Between Wizards and Raptors

The Washington Wizards play their first preseason game on Sunday, a little less than 500 miles away. The NBA's worst Eastern Conference team in 2025 will look to do better, starting with an exhibition contest against the Toronto Raptors.

Tre Johnson News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 12

Wizards' Tre Johnson Aims to Improve Key Stat

Fans are buzzing with excitement when it comes to Tre Johnson. The Washington Wizards are not going to be contenders by any means this season. However, it will still be an exciting season.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 12

Three Things to Watch During Wizards Preseason Slate

The Washington Wizards play the fewest preseason games in the NBA, with only three. The reason is a mystery, as no one knows why the team is playing so few games.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 11

Sophomore Duo Could Help Wizards Make Big Leap

The Washington Wizards enter the new NBA season with renewed optimism and a belief that their young core is ready to take the next step. After a rebuilding year filled with growing pains, two second-year players, Alex Sarr and Bub Carrington, stand at the center of this potential turnaround.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 11

East Notes: Wizards, Alex Sarr, Nets, Cavs, De’Andre Hunter

The Wizards are banking on internal growth, starting with former No. 2 pick Alex Sarr. Five scouts who spoke with Josh Robbins of The Athletic offered a mixed outlook on Sarr’s long-term ceiling.

C.J. McCollum News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 11

Veteran Wizards Guard Among Likeliest Trade Candidates

As the Washington Wizards continue to embrace a rebuilding phase centered around youth and development, veteran guard CJ McCollum stands out as one of the most likely trade candidates this season in the entire league of the NBA.

Kyshawn George News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 11

Wizards Second-Year Forward Due for Major Breakout

As the Washington Wizards enter a new era of development and rebuilding, one player who could make a major leap this season is second-year forward Kyshawn George.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 11

Wizards Free Agent Search Might Not Be Over

As media day has come and gone, so has the start of the preseason in the NBA. There is a saying that many people are familiar with that says, "Time waits for no one." This seems to be true, and even the case of the Washington Wizards has fallen behind their competition in the league quite a bit over the years.

Tre Johnson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 10

Wizards’ Tre Johnson names 1 bold goal for rookie season

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Wizards open their preseason slate against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, which will be their latest showcase of a potential future star.

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C.J. McCollum News / NBA Analysis Network / October 9

CJ McCollum now has with the Washington Wizards what he wishes he had with the Portland Trail Blazers

The Washington Wizards acquired veteran guard CJ McCollum in a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans back in June. The move gave the Washington Wizards a valuable veteran presence in CJ McCollum who will help their young team.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / October 9

The Wizards are projected to be the NBA’s worst team in 2025-26 per ESPN model

The 2025-26 NBA season projections are coming in, and we’re starting to see how good (or not so good) teams will be this fall and winter. For the Washington Wizards, there isn’t much hope that they will win more than 20 games this season.

C.J. McCollum News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 8

CJ McCollum Gives Wizards Organization Major Praise

In the world we live in today, we may start a job and know in the beginning that the job won't be long-term. We can think of those jobs as seasonal. However, there are times when we start a job and it turns out the job is something that you like, is beneficial and that you can see yourself staying there long-term.

C.J. McCollum News / Hardwood Heroics / October 8