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Though he Washington Wizards have toiled at the bottom of the Eastern conference this season, the team's three rookies—center Alex Sarr, guard Bub Carrington and forward Kyshawn George—have given fans much to look forward to in the coming years. (@washwizards/Instagram)

COMMENTARY | Wizards Frustrate in Home Finale, Falling 122-103 to the Sixers

By Maddie Taylor, Deputy Sports Editor April 11, 2025

In their final home game of a long rebuilding season, the Washington Wizards (17-63, 12-38 Eastern Conference) were unable to overcome a second-half push from the Philadelphia 76ers (24-56, 15-35 Eastern...

Wizards veterans Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma will serve a key role in mentoring younger players this season. (@WashWizards/Twitter)

COMMENTARY | Washington Wizards 2024-25 Season Preview

By Ava Hult, Special to The Hoya October 7, 2024

As the start of the 2024-25 NBA season creeps up on the Washington Wizards, fans are divided. Some can’t help but wonder how the team will perform following their worst season in franchise history, while...

LEADING INITIATIVES INC.
Susan O’Malley (LAW ’07) became the first female executive of the NBA when she was appointed president of the Washington Wizards in 1991 at 29 years old.

Q&A: Former Wizards President Reflects on Career in Sports Industry

By Mitchell Taylor March 16, 2018

Despite the challenges that women continually face in the male-dominated sports industry, former Washington Wizards President Susan O’Malley (LAW ’07) has seen drastic improvements since leaving...

COUTURE: Offseason Shakes Up NBA

COUTURE: Offseason Shakes Up NBA

By Evan Couture September 16, 2016

In the wake of a dynamic offseason, the forecasted playoff outlook in each conference is murky at best. While powerhouses like the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers are certain mainstays,...

RAAB: Wizards Need Big Signings

RAAB: Wizards Need Big Signings

By Matt Raab April 22, 2016

This summer will be a transformative one for the Washington Wizards. Whether that transformation is positive or negative will depend on the choices of a front office that is at its biggest crossroads since...

IPPOLITO: Wizards Could Successfully Recruit Durant

IPPOLITO: Wizards Could Successfully Recruit Durant

By Michael Ippolito November 13, 2015

Ah, the folly of courtship. Love makes people do crazy things, but fervor and passion take already crazed sports fans and put them into a new gear. Forgive me for being a tad hyperbolic. After all, no...

RAAB: DC Teams Encounter Challenges

By Matt Raab April 21, 2015

For both the Wizards and the Capitals, early experience made it clear that the teams will need to confront the same problems that have plagued them throughout the regular season in order to make a mark...

RAAB: Wizards’ Struggles Continue

By Matt Raab March 3, 2015

The month of February has been an unmitigated disaster for the Washington Wizards. Since Jan. 19, the team has plunged from a 29-13 record and a top-three spot in the NBA’s Eastern Conference to a 34-26...

FIEGE: East Opens Up for Cavaliers

By Max Fiege March 3, 2015

When the Cleveland Cavaliers arranged for their blockbuster signings this past offseason, they had their doubters. Trading their No. 1 overall draft pick, Andrew Wiggins, for All-Star forward Kevin...

SANTAMARIA: John Wall Blossoming Into Star

By Paolo B. Santamaria February 13, 2015

In a recent interview with Mike Wise for ESPN, John Wall illuminated the turbulent past that plagues many NBA players. “Where would you be if the NBA never worked out for you?” Wise asked. “I’d...

RAAB: Wizards Face Mid-Season Dip

By Matt Raab February 10, 2015

The Washington Wizards are treading water. A glance at the schedule tells an unsettling story: a successful 12-4 December was followed by a mediocre 9-8 January and a 1-3 record in February, leaving the...

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Forward Otto Porter is averaging eight points a game this season for the Washington Wizards. He is shooting 51.1% from the field.

Porter Looks To Continue Success

By Matt Raab November 14, 2014

On Saturday, seven hours after Georgetown basketball tips off the season against St. Francis Brooklyn at Verizon Center, Otto Porter will take to the same court as a Washington Wizard. That was...

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