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Washington Wizards Rookies Shine in Sweep of Nuggets

The Washington Wizards only have 15 wins on the year, tied for the worst record in the NBA. Though, on those 15 wins, two of them have came against the Denver Nuggets.

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The Wizards Tank Is Dissolving

The Washington Wizards are no longer at the bottom of the league. After Saturday night’s impressive win over the Denver Nuggets, the Wizards have passed the Utah Jazz for the worst record in the NBA.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / March 16

Don’t look now but the Washington Wizards are on a roll

This probably wasn’t supposed to be the case in March, or anytime, but the Washington Wizards are on an NBA roll. Hey, when you’re the Wizards and you’ve won three straight … well, that’s a roll. The latest example took place Saturday night, when Jordan Poole drilled a 35-footer to knock off the Nuggets in Denver.

Alex Sarr News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 16

Alex Sarr Raises the Bar for Wizards

One of the best things to receive in life is something you haven't had before. Another thing that may fall in this category is something that you may not have had in quite some time.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 16

Wizards Get Last Laugh Against the Joker

Playing on the road in the NBA is difficult. What's even more difficult is having success in the NBA. One of the most complex challenges is playing against the Denver Nuggets.

Jordan Poole News / DC Sports King / March 16

Wizards complete sweep of Nuggets with stunning Jordan Poole three

Don’t look any further. Since the post-trade deadline, the Washington Wizards have gained some traction behind Jordan Poole, Khris Middleton, and three budding rookies.

Bradley Beal News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 16

Former Wizards Star Opens Up About Trade Rumors

In the NBA, trades and free agent signings are often calculated by both the teams and the players. There are times when players may demand a trade and change their minds.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 16

Could Wizards Have the Next Splash Brothers?

Analytics is becoming a huge part of everyday life. The goal is to improve life rather than work harder and struggle. The Washington Wizards have figured this out as they continue to run and improve their basketball operations.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / March 16

The Numbers Crunch: Wizards complete season sweep of Denver Nuggets

Stats, analysis, commentary The Washington Wizards secured their second season sweep of an opponent this season, beating the Denver Nuggets in a fun game with lots of good signs for the future.

Jordan Poole News / Field Level Media / March 16

Jordan Poole's last-second trey helps Wizards upset Nuggets

Jordan Poole swished a 35-foot, 3-pointer with 1.8 seconds left to give the Washington Wizards a stunning 126-123 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 16

Wizards rookie Alex Sarr has breakout performance in win vs. Nuggets

Washington Wizards rookie forward Alex Sarr had a breakout performance in a surprising 126-123 win against the Denver Nuggets on the road.

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Jordan Poole News / Last Word On Sports / March 15

Jordan Poole Says Wizards Are Experiencing ‘Snowball Effect'

The Washington Wizards don’t know much about winning these days and haven’t experienced competitive basketball since the days of John Wall and Bradley Beal.

Washington Wizards News / NBA Draft on SI / March 14

Washington Wizards Rookies Key in Upset Win Over Pistons

The Washington Wizards are the worst team in the NBA by record but have a bright future ahead. Led by a new front office, the Wizards have already began amassing young talent.

Kyshawn George News / Last Word On Sports / March 14

Wizards Rookie Breaks Franchise Record in Recent Win

Kyshawn George has officially been placed in the Washington Wizards’ franchise record books. After only 59 career games in the NBA, George hit his 100th three, marking the fastest a Wizards rookie has hit that milestone.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 14

Wizards Should Take Pride in Defensive Stat

The Washington Wizards are well versed in finding the silver lining. They have been a dumpster fire defensively over the last couple of seasons but, can found joy in one particular area defensively: the Wizards are a shot-blocking powerhouse.

Jordan Poole News / Athlon Sports / March 14

Jordan Poole Goes Viral After Dropping Truly Bold Claim

Jordan Poole has sparked significant buzz among basketball fans after making a bold claim about the Washington Wizards' future. Following his transition from the Golden State Warriors to the Wizards during the past few years, Poole expressed confidence that the team is on the verge of reaching new heights.

Kyshawn George News / Athlon Sports / March 14

Kyshawn George Breaks Wizards Record Set By Bradley Beal

Washington Wizards rookie Kyshawn George has knocked down 100 3-pointers in just his 59th game. He now holds the record for the fastest Wizards rookie to reach 100 3-pointers, breaking Bradley Beal’s record of 60 games.

Bilal Coulibaly News / Athlon Sports / March 13

Wizards Get Brutal Injury News On Bilal Coulibaly

The Washington Wizards could be without promising forward Bilal Coulibaly for the rest of the regular season. Coulibaly suffered a hamstring injury during the first quarter of the Wizards' Monday contest against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 13

Balanced attack helps Wizards get some revenge on Pistons

Alex Sarr led seven Washington players in double figures with 19 points and the visiting Wizards avenged a 20-point loss to the Detroit Pistons two nights earlier with a 129-125 win on Thursday night.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 13

Wizards Assistant Coach Receives Special Privilege

There is a famous saying that relates to children which mentions it takes a village to raise them. That has proven to be true, even in the case of developing talent in the NBA.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / March 13

‘That was unique’: Michael Jordan told Wizards teammates he’d show them how to score 20 points in one quarter and then sit the rest of the game

NBA icon Michael Jordan came out of retirement for a second time in 2001 to play for the Washington Wizards. Jordan felt he could help the Wizards more as a player than as the team’s top decision-maker, a role he kept even after returning as a player.

Bilal Coulibaly News / Hoops Rumors / March 13

Wizards former first-round pick out four to six weeks with hamstring strain

It’s a disappointing end to his season, particularly after his rookie campaign also ended early due to injury.

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Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / March 13

Offseason Looks Bright for Wizards

While the season nears its end, the Wizards front office is in for an incredibly opportunistic offseason. The Wizards are on pace to finish the season with the worst record in the league and one of the worst in franchise history.

Washington Wizards News / BANG Showbiz / March 13

Kim Kardashian 'paid for most of Kris Humphries engagement ring herself'

Kim Kardashian claims she paid for most of her engagement ring from Kris Humphries. The 44-year-old reality star - who split from the former NBA player after just 72 days of marriage in October 2011 - has revealed how she "had to" give up the 18-carat emerald cut diamond ring in their divorce settlement two years later.

Jordan Poole News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 13

Jordan Poole says ‘only a matter of time’ before Wizards reach mountaintop

In a Washington Wizards season defined by player development amid adversity, Jordan Poole has had a different experience from his Golden State Warriors days.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / March 12

Wizards assistant to coach Australian national team

Wizards assistant coach Adam Caporn is set to serve as the head coach for the Australian national team in international competition.

Cade Cunningham, red-hot Pistons rout Wizards

A.J. Lawson's career game guides Raptors past Wizards

Wizards need to consider Khris Middleton’s future

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Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / March 11

Wizards Notes: Smart, Middleton, Sarr, Vukcevic, Brogdon, Coulibaly

Trade-deadline acquisitions Marcus Smart and Khris Middleton have had a positive impact on the Wizards so far. As Varun Shankar of The Washington Post writes, the two veterans have been active for the same seven games since debuting on February 21 and the team has gone 4-3 in those contests.

Bradley Beal News / Yardbarker / March 3

Wizards were wise to avoid lure of Bradley Beal

After years in Eastern Conference purgatory, the Washington Wizards finally look like a franchise heading in the right direction, which is why it was wise to not pursue a plan to acquire Beal at the trade deadline.

Wizards finalizing four-year deal with emerging role player

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