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Thursday, September 10, 2026
FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026: USA cruises to 108-56 win over Hungary in quarterfinals

The United States defeated Hungary, 108-56 on Thursday afternoon in Berlin for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals. The Americans shot 58.8 percent rom the field and led for all but 19...

Are the Wizards deep?

Multiple times this summer, I’ve heard it claimed by fans, pundits, and current/former coaches, players, and front office types that the Wizards are deep. My instinctual reaction is skepticism. I...

Wednesday, September 9, 2026
FIBA Women’s World Cup: The USA could play Spain in the semifinals, Belgium or France in the final

The quarterfinals of the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup is almost set. And now, we’ll take a look at who the United States and Spain could face as the tournament heads toward the finish line. The USA...

FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026: USA to play Hungary in quarterfinals

The 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup is underway wtih the knockout rounds underway. Currently, these are knockout games for four quarterfinals spots. The United States and Spain (the two teams with...

Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Report: Wizards tab Amber Nichols as VP of Basketball Operations and Personnel

The Washington Wizards have promoted Amber Nichols to vice president of basketball operations and player personal, HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reported Tuesday. Nichols previously served as the...

What do Vukcevic’s doppelgangers tell us about whether he can earn a role?

When the Wizards selected Tristan Vukcevic with the 42nd overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, I thought it was something of a steal. He was 25th in my YODA rankings — the last player in 2023 to...

Monday, September 7, 2026
FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026: USA beats Czech Republic, 105-64

The USA Basketball women’s national team defeated the Czech Republic, 105-64 on Monday in Berlin. Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron scored 10 points and forward Kiki Iriafen added 7 points,...

Sunday, September 6, 2026
Anthony Davis trade just keeps getting better for the Wizards

The Washington Wizards traded for Anthony Davis at the deadline, and it keeps looking like a steal.

Friday, September 4, 2026
FIBA final score: Team USA defeats China, 94-61

Team USA kicked off the FIBA Women’s World Cup with a dominant 94-61 win over China on Friday. Mystics stars Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron, who were late additions to the team, came off the bench....

Could Tre Johnson be the next…

One the Tre Johnson comps produced by The Statistical Doppelganger Machine has me…hmm…the words “kinda stoked” flowed from brain to fingers to keyboard to screen. But “kinda” and “stoked” don’t...

Thursday, September 3, 2026
FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026: How much will Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen play?

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen will be playing for the United States in the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup. This will be the second consecutive...

Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The Wizards' connection to Kawhi Leonard, Clippers scandal

The Washington Wizards aren't involved in the Kawhi Leonard situation, but they're indirectly a part of the story.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Southeast Notes: Hornets G League, Wizards Outlook, Ayton, Dort, Magic TV Deal

The Hornets have hired Mike Pires as general manager and Zach Peterson as head coach of the Greensboro Swarm, their NBA G League affiliate, according to a team press release. Pires will continue...

Trae Young could help Anthony Davis, Alex Sarr reach new heights with Wizards

Washington Wizards point guard Trae Young has the skills to get the best out of Anthony Davis and Alex Sarr.

SB Nation Reacts: When will the Wizards have a Team USA player for the FIBA World Cup or Olympics?

In this week’s SB Nation Reacts survey, we’ll focus on the Washington Wizards again. As you know, the Washington Mystics sent three players to the FIBA Women’s World Cup in Germany this week....

Wizards offseason recap and early-season preview: What to expect from Dybantsa, Trae and AD

After years of irrelevance, Washington appears ready to hit the gas pedal. But in a competitive East, what is the ceiling for Dybantsa and the new-look Wizards?

Get the best of Bullets Forever on the new SB Nation app

It’s a big day for Bullets Forever. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Wizards.  You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android. A year ago we...

Monday, August 31, 2026
FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026: Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen added to Team USA roster

Washington Mystics standouts Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen were named as replacement players to Team USA’s roster for the upcoming FIBA Women’s World Cup, USA Basketball announced Monday. Citron...

Can Riley improve fast enough to earn playing time with the newly competitive Wizards?

The Wizards got a fascinating prospect when they chose Will Riley 21st overall. He’s 6-9, skilled, has a funky tough-to-defend (especially if refs keep letting him use that carry elongated hesi...

Sunday, August 30, 2026
The spotlight is on Bub Carrington following Wizards' Tre Mann trade

Bub Carrington could soon see his time in the Wizards' rotation cut with the inclusion of Tre Mann.

Saturday, August 29, 2026
SB Nation Reacts: Most Mystics fans think Sydney Johnson should win WNBA Coach of the Year. He probably isn’t though.

Thank you for voting in our SB Nation Reacts survey this week. With the Washington Mystics securing their playoff berth this week, we asked you all whether head coach Sydney Johnson should be the...

Mystics at Sparks final score: Washington loses, 88-82

After Georgia Amoore’s career night propelled her squad to a 94-84 win in Phoenix on Thursday, the Washington Mystics returned Friday night for a road tilt against the Los Angeles Sparks....

Friday, August 28, 2026
Anthony Davis trade belief is nothing the Wizards don't already know

The Washington Wizards understand their position with Anthony Davis.

Is Bub Carrington the second coming of a Defensive Player of the Year winner?

Another trip through The Statistical Doppelgänger Machine, and another case of ambivalence. On one hand, the comps feel about right. On another hand, they’re not that thrilling. On still another...

Mystics at Mercury final score: Amoore’s career-high propels Washington to 80-73 win

Following a 94-84 victory on Tuesday, the Washington Mystics returned to the Mortgage Matchup Center for the second time in three nights for another tilt with the Phoenix Mercury. Behind a...

Thursday, August 27, 2026
3 benchmarks AJ Dybantsa must hit for successful rookie season

The Washington Wizards can't solely depend on AJ Dybantsa to stay competitive this season, but they need him to be consistent.

Trae Young is already facing an uphill battle with the Wizards

The Washington Wizards signed Trae Young to a four-year, $212 million deal.

Three Mystics players make ESPN’s Top 50 player rankings

ESPN released their latest Top 50 player rankings for the 2026 WNBA season. And three Washington Mystics players made the cut. Center Shakira Austin is No. 15, guard Sonia Citron is No. 19 and...

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Mystics at Mercury final score: Washington wins again, 94-84

The Washington Mystics defeated the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday night, 94-84 on the road. Unlike many of Washington’s earlier victories where the Mystics would squeak by with a win, this game was...

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Anthony Davis still can't fully show Klay Thompson what he missed out on

Anthony Davis can start to prove his doubters wrong with the Washington Wizards, but not enough to

SB Nation Reacts: Should Sydney Johnson win WNBA Coach of the Year?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Washington fans and fans across the country. In this week’s survey, we ask...

Wizards find new streaming home after YouTube TV, Hulu split

The Washington Wizards not only changed their roster this summer, but they're also adding a new media partner.

Monumental Sports & Entertainment partners with DAZN to stream Wizards, Mystics games

Monumental Sports & Entertainment and DAZN on Tuesday announced a multi-year partnership to stream Wizards, Capitals, Mystics and Go-Go games on DAZN. The deal, which begins later this summer,...

Monday, August 24, 2026
NBA 2026 Offseason Check-In: Washington Wizards

Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2026 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s...

Mystics at Mercury preview: Washington continues road trip on Tuesday

The Washington Mystics host the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday. Let’s preview this one. Game Info When: Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 10 p.m. ET Where: PHX Arena How to Watch: Monumental Sports Network Injuries...

Trae Young’s historical comps have something in common, and that could be a problem

Sometimes Past Me annoys Present Me. Today is one of those times. Past Me promised a statistical doppelgänger article about Trae Young. Present Me looked at the numbers and wants to write about...

Eastern Notes: Cunningham, Heat Issues, Vucevic, Cavs’ Trade

The Pistons finished last season as the top seed in the Eastern Conference and their franchise player, Cade Cunningham, is taking extra steps aimed at keeping his club among the league’s elite....

Klay Thompson's past Anthony Davis concern matters more for the Wizards now

The Washington Wizards are evaluating how Anthony Davis fits into their future, and hopefully he'll stay healthy long enough for them to figure it out.

The Mystics are ahead of schedule

The Washington Mystics are officially headed to the 2026 WNBA Playoffs! And here’s the scary thing for anyone who isn’t a Mystics fan. Washington is playing with house money because … they weren’t...

Sunday, August 23, 2026
Mystics clinch playoff berth with 105-100 win over Fire

The Washington Mystics clinched a spot in the 2026 WNBA playoffs after their 105-100 victory over the Portland Fire on Sunday. Washington’s win plus a Chicago Sky loss clinched the team’s first...

Deandre Ayton now finds himself in quite a precarious position with the Wizards

The Washington Wizards traded for Deandre Ayton, but the big man may not be happy with his role.

Checking In On Open Two-Way Spots

Two-way contracts allow NBA teams to carry three extra players in addition to the 15 on their regular season roster. These players generally bounce back and forth between the NBA and G League but...

Saturday, August 22, 2026
Mystics at Fire preview: Washington begins six game road trip in Portland

The Washington Mystics play the Portland Fire tomorrow night, kicking off a six game road trip (and a FIBA Women’s World Cup in between). Let’s preview this one. Game info When: Sunday, Aug. 22,...

DeRozan Drew Interest From Multiple Teams Before Nuggets Deal

As we noted in our story on Friday, free agent forward DeMar DeRozan was linked to a wide variety of teams before deciding to join the Nuggets on a one-year, minimum-salary contract. According to...

Friday, August 21, 2026
Mystics vs. Lynx final score: Washington loses, 94-84

The Mystics dropped a hard fought game to the Minnesota Lynx, 94-84. This game was defined early by the Mystics’ inability to take care of the ball. Nine first half turnovers turned into 14 points...

Wizards' Cam Whitmore trade is a testament to how well they have built young core

The Wizards have accumulated such a deep roster that despite the talents of Cam Whitmore, he couldn't stick around.

Court Pauses Extra Year Of College Eligibility For Athletes From Class Of 2022

The court ruling that provided a fifth season of eligibility for college athletes from the high school Class of 2022 has been placed on hold, relays Austin Massey of Scarlet and Black Insider...

Three Wizards rotation questions to monitor

In mid-August, we’re still a little far away from nailing down precisely how the Wizards will set up their rotation. The question remains as to how the Wizards will fill their final roster spot,...

SB Nation Reacts: Wizards fans are split on whether AJ Dybantsa will be Rookie of the Year

In this week’s SB Nation Reacts survey, we asked if you thought Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa will win the 2026-27 NBA Rookie of the Year. Our respondents were split, but a majority of 56...

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Cavs, Nuggets, Clippers, Hornets, Wizards Finalize Watson Trade

The Cavaliers, Nuggets, Clippers, Hornets and Wizards have finalized the blockbuster deal that will send restricted free agent forward Peyton Watson to Cleveland via sign-and-trade, according to...

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