In hiring a general manager, the Wizards should think smaller
Big names such as Masai Ujiri and Bob Myers are nice. But Wizards owner Ted Leonsis's best bet might to act more like a mid-market team.
By Ava WallaceFor the long-patient Ted Leonsis, finally a Ted Talk to remember
Ted Leonsis finally admits it: The woebegone, wandering Wizards need new blood in the worst way.
By Candace BucknerWizards fire president and general manager Tommy Sheppard
“Failure to make the playoffs the last two seasons was very disappointing to our organization and our fans,” owner Ted Leonsis said in a statement.
By Ava WallaceFan sues Bradley Beal, alleges assault in postgame betting encounter
The suit alleges Beal knocked the hat off a fan's head after he was heckled over a lost bet. The fan is asking for damages exceeding $50,000.
By Ava WallaceJohnny Davis’s year of growth came with plenty of pain
Davis evolved from an unsure player who looked like he could’ve used that junior year at Wisconsin into a confident contributor with potential.
By Ava WallaceBradley Beal can’t see the future, but he expects to be with the Wizards
“I’m at peace with how the year went. I’m not at peace with how we are as a team," the star guard said in his final interview of the season.
By Ava WallaceWizards wrap up ‘kind of embarrassing’ year, move into pivotal offseason
The Wizards head into a busy offseason with one more loss, a 114-109 defeat to Houston, and much to do.
By Ava WallaceUndermanned Wizards beat even more undermanned Heat as string plays out
In a game with little at stake but playoff positioning for Miami and lottery odds for Washington, the Wizards lessened their chances for the top pick with a 114-108 win.
By Ava WallaceThe Wizards’ year-end diagnosis: Fatal underachievement
The Wizards will end yet another season before the playoffs. It should’ve been different.
By Candace BucknerAfter a career year, Kristaps Porzingis considers his future with the Wizards
The 27-year-old has a $36 million player option for next season, and talks of an extension have begun.
By Ava WallaceIt’s been a while since the Capitals and Wizards both missed the playoffs
After both franchises experienced dismal seasons in 2003-04, the Capitals or Wizards had qualified for the playoffs every year until this spring.
By Scott AllenAs Giannis Antetokounmpo rules, Johnny Davis has his moments in Wizards’ loss
The Greek star raced to a legit triple-double, but the Washington rookie impressed in a 140-128 defeat.
By Ava WallaceCorey Kispert and Johnny Davis score career highs in Wizards’ loss
Corey Kispert scored a career-high 29 points Sunday against the Knicks, upping the mark he set two days earlier against the Magic.
By Ava WallaceCorey Kispert’s hot shooting is not enough for the sinking Wizards
Kispert hit a career-high nine three-pointers, but Washington blew a double-digit lead to the young Orlando Magic on Friday.
By Ava WallaceThis time around, the Wizards bully the Celtics for an uplifting win
Even without Bradley Beal and Kyle Kuzma, the Wizards had no problem with the second-place Celtics, who have inflected plenty of pain on them in recent seasons.
By Ava WallaceBradley Beal under police investigation in Orlando after fan incident
A fan reportedly heckled Beal after claiming he lost a bet.
By Ava WallaceWizards’ faint playoff hopes take another hit with loss to Raptors
Down Bradley Beal and Kyle Kuzma, Washington suffers it eighth loss in the past 10 games.
By Ava WallaceCorey Kispert’s career night sparks shorthanded Wizards over Spurs
Without Bradley Beal or Kyle Kuzma, young players spark Wizards to a 136-124 win over San Antonio.
By Ava WallaceWest-best Nuggets go deep to hand the Wizards their fourth straight loss
Denver pulled away in the third quarter and finished with 15 three-pointers to hand Washington its seventh defeat in its past eight games.
By Ava WallaceWizards’ troubles don’t disappear in a deflating loss to the Magic
Young Orlando saddled Kyle Kuzma-less Washington with its sixth loss in seven games, this one a 122-112 decision in Florida.
By Ava Wallace