Tag: Washington Wizards

Bub Carrington Nears Rare 125-Game Consecutive Streak as Wizards Guard Downplays It

Bub Carrington
January 2026

Carrington is set to play his 125th straight regular-season NBA game, the fourth-longest active streak in the league, and a rare mark for a 20-year-old who has not missed a pro game. He attributes the streak to routine, love of playing, and a work ethic shaped by family, including early conditioning drills and relentless training habits. He recently became one of few players to reach 500 rebounds and 500 assists before age 21, while teammates describe his consistency as core to his identity.

Kings Beat Wizards 128-115 as Sabonis Returns, Westbrook Heats Up

Domantas Sabonis/ Sacramento Kings
January 2026

Kings won 128-115 for a fourth straight win, with Sabonis returning from a knee injury and Westbrook leading scoring. Washington lost again and Trae Young remains out with knee and quad issues. Sacramento jumped ahead with a huge first quarter, stabilised after a messy second, then won the third-quarter margin to control the finish. Sabonis provided efficient minutes off the bench, while Westbrook’s three-point shooting powered the offense.

Trae Young Introduced in Washington After Trade Becomes Official, Still Injured

Trae Young
January 2026

Young was introduced to Wizards fans during a loss but did not play due to knee and quadriceps issues, with his return date unclear. Washington acquired him without giving up draft picks, sending CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert to Atlanta. The Wizards say the long-term rebuild continues, with Young expected to help organize and elevate their young core once healthy.

Trae Young Traded to Wizards as Hawks Receive McCollum and Kispert

Trae Young
January 2026

Reports say Trae Young is heading to Washington in a major trade, with CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert moving to Atlanta as both teams reshuffle early in 2026. Young and the Wizards’ incoming players were held out as reports emerged. Atlanta officials avoided details postgame. The move follows heavy trade chatter, with Young’s contract situation and Atlanta’s record without him adding context.

Jalen Green Fined $25k for Profanity During Live TV Teammate Interview

Jalen Green
December 2025

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green was fined $25,000 for using profanity while interrupting a teammate’s live on-court television interview after a win over the Washington Wizards. The league cited the interruption and language used during the postgame broadcast moment at Capital One Arena, occurring after Phoenix’s 115-101 victory.

Alvarado and Williams Suspended After On-Court Fight

Jose Alvarado, Mark Williams
December 2025

Jose Alvarado was suspended two games without pay and Mark Williams one game without pay after an altercation in Suns vs Pelicans. Both were ejected after punches were thrown following a foul and shove sequence late in the third quarter. The conflict began with Alvarado committing a defensive foul and Williams responding with a shove, before escalation into a fight that led to technical fouls and ejections. The league assigned suspension dates tied to upcoming Pelicans and Suns fixtures immediately following the incident.

Cavs lose Mobley for up to a month with calf strain setback

Evan Mobley
December 2025

Cleveland center Evan Mobley has been ruled out for between two and four weeks after scans revealed a Grade 1 strain in his left calf, sidelining the All Star big man at a time when he is averaging 19.1 points, 9.3 rebounds and 1.6 blocks. Mobley suffered the issue in a 130-126 win over Washington and will enter rest and rehab while the Cavaliers lean more heavily on Jarrett Allen and their backup bigs, needing to shore up interior defense and rebounding to stay competitive in the Eastern race.

Ironman McDaniels finally sidelined as Timberwolves lose in-form two-way ace

Jaden McDaniels (Minnesota Timberwolves)
November 2025

Minnesota forward Jaden McDaniels missed the Wizards game with a sprained left wrist, ending a run of 188 consecutive appearances in which he had quietly become the Timberwolves’ best perimeter defender and one of the league’s most efficient scoring forwards. McDaniels is averaging career highs of 17.5 points, 52.1 percent from three, 55.3 percent from the field and 84.2 percent at the line this season, and his absence threatens to disrupt Minnesota’s early momentum as they juggle winning now with keeping key contributors healthy.

Maxey drives 76ers’ OT rally as Embiid’s minutes stay managed

Philadelphia 76ers
October 2025

Philadelphia moved to 4–0, erasing a 16-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat Washington 139–134 in OT. Tyrese Maxey posted 39 and 10, Embiid added 25 in 23 managed minutes, and rookie big Adem Bona delivered late rim protection and a decisive put-back. Nurse’s group leaned on pace, switching, and bench energy to close. Expect continued load management for Embiid while Maxey shoulders primary creation. Nurse will stagger shooters around Maxey, leverage Bona’s verticality and contests, and mix small pressure lineups with drop variants to protect foul rates. Early success is process-driven; sustainability depends on turnover control and half-court execution against elite defenses.

Khris Middleton’s Milwaukee return draws ovation

Khris Middleton (Washington Wizards)
October 2025

In his first Milwaukee game as a Wizard, Middleton received a standing ovation and tribute video before hitting an immediate three. The franchise’s No. 3 all-time scorer reflected on 12 seasons, three All-Star nods, and a title with the Bucks. Emotional return aside, Washington leverages Middleton as spacer/connector, preserving on-ball reps in second units while managing workload. Milwaukee recalibrates with Kyle Kuzma; the fan response underscored Middleton’s legacy despite the trade-deadline move.

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