Washington takes on Miami, looks to break 4-game slide
April 28, 2023 GMTMiami Heat (43-37, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (34-46, 13th in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Wizards -6
Fan suing Wizards’ Beal over alleged postgame incident
April 20, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Wizards guard Bradley Beal is being sued by a fan who claims the NBA star struck the side of his head with his hand and knocked his hat off after a March game at Orlando.
Kyler Briffa filed the lawsuit this week in circuit court in Orange County, Florida.
Wizards fire GM Tommy Sheppard after missing playoffs again
April 19, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Wizards are shaking up their organization after all — in the front office, at least.
The Wizards fired general manager Tommy Sheppard on Wednesday after the team missed the postseason for a second consecutive season.
South Carolina’s Staley hires Duke assistant for Gamecocks
April 14, 2023 GMTCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has hired Duke assistant Winston Gandy for a spot on coach Dawn Staley's staff.
The school announced the hire Friday, less than a week after Staley's long-time assistant Fred Chmiel left to become coach at Bowling Green.
Rockets rally to top Wizards 114-109 in finale but Silas out
April 9, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Jabari Smith Jr. scored 20 points, and the Houston Rockets went on a 12-0 run late in the fourth quarter to top the Washington Wizards 114-109 on Sunday in the season finale for both.
Houston takes on Washington for non-conference showdown
April 8, 2023 GMTHouston Rockets (21-60, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (35-46, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Rockets visit the Washington Wizards in out-of-conference action.
Gafford, Kispert power Wizards past Heat 114-108
April 8, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Daniel Gafford had 22 points and eight rebounds, and the Washington Wizards beat the Miami Heat 114-108 on Friday night in a meeting of short-handed teams.
Corey Kispert scored 19 points for Washington, and Jordan Goodwin added 16 points.
Washington takes on Miami, looks to break 4-game slide
April 7, 2023 GMTMiami Heat (43-37, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (34-46, 13th in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Wizards -6
Washington faces Atlanta, looks to stop road skid
April 5, 2023 GMTWashington Wizards (34-45, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (40-39, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Hawks -10.5
Antetokounmpo’s triple-double lifts Bucks over Wizards
April 5, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated last season in a Game 7 on the road.
One more victory, and they won't have to worry about that.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, and Jrue Holiday nearly added a triple-double of his own as the Bucks took another step toward wrapping up the NBA's best record with a 140-128 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.
Washington and Milwaukee square off in conference showdown
April 3, 2023 GMTMilwaukee Bucks (56-22, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (34-44, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks take on Deni Avdija and the Washington Wizards on Tuesday.
Knicks clinch playoff berth with 118-109 win over Wizards
April 3, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson and Quentin Grimes each scored 27 points, and the New York Knicks clinched a playoff berth with a 118-109 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night.
Immanuel Quickley added 22 points and Obi Toppin had 21 for the Knicks, who won their fourth in a row and will be in the postseason for the second time in three years.
New York hosts Washington following Brunson’s 48-point showing
April 1, 2023 GMTWashington Wizards (34-43, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (45-33, fifth in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: New York faces the Washington Wizards after Jalen Brunson scored 48 points in the New York Knicks' 130-116 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Magic rally in final quarter to beat Wizards 116-109
April 1, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Paolo Banchero is finishing strong in his bid for Rookie of the Year honors.
Banchero had 30 points and 12 rebounds, Markelle Fultz added 25 points and the Orlando Magic overcame a 16-point second half deficit to beat the Washington Wizards 116-109 on Friday night.
LaVine, DeRozan each score 23 points; Bulls rout Hornets
April 1, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan each scored 23 points and the Chicago Bulls routed the injury-plagued Charlotte Hornets 121-91 on Friday night to take a big step toward reaching the NBA's play-in tournament.
Banchero and the Magic take on conference foe Washington
March 30, 2023 GMTOrlando Magic (32-44, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (34-42, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Orlando takes on Washington in Eastern Conference action Friday.
Police: Wizards’ Bradley Beal faces possible battery charge
March 30, 2023 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal is facing a possible misdemeanor charge in central Florida after a fan accused the NBA All-Star of hitting him during an argument after a game against the Orlando Magic.
Short-handed Wizards rout Celtics 130-111
March 29, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Just when it appeared Washington fans would have little to worry about besides draft position over the next couple weeks, the short-handed Wizards delivered a dominating victory over one of the NBA's best teams.
BET co-founder, sports exec Sheila Johnson to publish memoir
March 27, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The philanthropist, sports franchise executive and co-founder of Black Entertainment Television, Sheila Johnson, has a memoir scheduled for September. “Walk Through Fire” will document her rise from suburban Chicago to becoming a pioneering billionaire as a Black woman, and how she endured her troubled marriage to fellow BET founder Robert L.
Boston visits Washington following Brown’s 41-point outing
March 27, 2023 GMTBoston Celtics (52-23, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (33-42, 12th in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Boston visits the Washington Wizards after Jaylen Brown scored 41 points in the Celtics' 137-93 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
Anunoby scores 29, VanVleet has 28 as Raptors rout Wizards
March 27, 2023 GMTTORONTO (AP) — O.G. Anunoby scored 29 points, Fred VanVleet had 28 and the Toronto Raptors never trailed in a 114-104 win over Washington Wizards on Sunday.
Pascal Siakam had 19 points and 11 rebounds and Jakob Poeltl had 12 points and 12 rebounds.
Washington faces Toronto on 3-game road skid
March 25, 2023 GMTWashington Wizards (33-41, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (36-38, ninth in the Eastern Conference)
Toronto; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Washington travels to Toronto looking to break its three-game road slide.
Kispert’s 3s help Wizards pull away from Spurs 136-124
March 25, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Corey Kispert scored a career-high 26 points and sank six 3-pointers, Deni Avdija added 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards pulled away for a 136-124 win over the San Antonio Spurs in a meeting of depleted teams Friday night.
Washington takes on San Antonio, seeks to halt 4-game skid
March 23, 2023 GMTSan Antonio Spurs (19-54, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (32-41, 12th in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Washington comes into the matchup with San Antonio after losing four straight games.
Jokic scores 31, Nuggets pull away from Wizards 118-104
March 23, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 31 points and 12 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets shook off a slow start and beat the short-handed Washington Wizards 118-104 on Wednesday night.
Wizards take on the Nuggets on 3-game skid
March 22, 2023 GMTDenver Nuggets (48-24, first in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (32-40, 12th in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Wizards -6.5
Banchero scores 18 as Magic beat struggling Wizards 122-112
March 22, 2023 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Rookie Pablo Banchero had 18 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and the Orlando Magic beat the Washington Wizards 122-112 on Tuesday night.
Orlando won for the first time in eight games against Washington.
Porzingis, Wizards to visit Banchero, Magic
March 20, 2023 GMTWashington Wizards (32-39, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (29-43, 13th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Washington takes on Orlando in Eastern Conference action Tuesday.
Sabonis nets 30, Kings top Wizards for 7th straight road win
March 19, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had 30 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and Terence Davis II provided an early spark off the bench and added 21 points as the Sacramento Kings beat the Washington Wizards 132-118 Saturday night.
Sacramento plays Washington, aims for 7th straight road win
March 18, 2023 GMTSacramento Kings (42-27, third in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (32-38, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Wizards -2.5; over/under is 236
Darius Garland has 24 points, Cavaliers beat Wizards 117-94
March 18, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Darius Garland had 24 points and nine assists, Donovan Mitchell scored 20 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers never trailed in a 117-94 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.
Mitchell leads Cleveland into matchup with Washington
March 16, 2023 GMTWashington Wizards (32-37, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (44-28, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
Cleveland; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers square off against the Washington Wizards.
Wizards snap 3-game skid with 117-97 rout of Pistons
March 15, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 36 points, and the Washington Wizards snapped their three-game losing streak with a 117-97 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night.
Playing without Kyle Kuzma, the Wizards still raced out to a 22-point advantage in the first quarter, and although they've had issues holding those types of leads this season, the last-place Pistons represented little threat.
Washington faces Detroit on 4-game home skid
March 14, 2023 GMTDetroit Pistons (16-53, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (31-37, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Wizards -11.5; over/under is 224.5
Embiid, Harden help 76ers cruise past Wizards 112-93
March 13, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid scored 34 points, James Harden had 18 points and 14 assists and the Philadelphia 76ers cruised to a wire-to-wire 112-93 win over the fading Washington Wizards on Sunday night.
Embiid leads Philadelphia into matchup against Washington
March 11, 2023 GMTWashington Wizards (31-36, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (44-22, third in the Eastern Conference)
Philadelphia; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Joel Embiid leads Philadelphia into a matchup against Washington.
Hawks top Wizards 114-107 to sweep 2-game set at Washington
March 11, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — If Atlanta and Washington do meet in the postseason, Trae Young and the Hawks should feel pretty confident after this week.
Young scored 28 points, including a key 3-pointer with 1:17 remaining that helped Atlanta hold off the Wizards 114-107 on Friday night.
Porzingis leads Washington against Atlanta after 43-point showing
March 9, 2023 GMTAtlanta Hawks (33-33, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (31-35, 10th in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Washington hosts the Atlanta Hawks after Kristaps Porzingis scored 43 points in the Washington Wizards' 122-120 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
Hawks edge Wizards 122-120 despite Porzingis’ 43 points
March 9, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — De'Andre Hunter's three-point play with 1:07 remaining put Atlanta ahead to stay, and the Hawks held off the Washington Wizards 122-120 on Wednesday night despite a career-high 43 points by Kristaps Porzingis.
Atlanta faces Washington on 5-game road slide
March 8, 2023 GMTAtlanta Hawks (32-33, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (31-34, 10th in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Wizards -3.5
Gafford’s putback gives Wizards 119-117 win over Pistons
March 8, 2023 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Daniel Gafford converted a putback of Bradley Beal's airball at the buzzer, and the Washington Wizards handed the Detroit Pistons their ninth straight loss, 119-117 on Tuesday night.
Detroit faces Washington on home slide
March 7, 2023 GMTWashington Wizards (30-34, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (15-50, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Detroit; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Pistons -6
Giannis triple-double helps Bucks outlast Wizards 117-111
March 6, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 23 points, had a season-high 13 assists and rebounded his intentionally missed shot with a second left for his fourth-triple double of the season as the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks beat the Washington Wizards 117-111 on Sunday night.
Toronto visits Denver following overtime win against Washington
March 5, 2023 GMTToronto Raptors (32-33, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (45-19, first in the Western Conference)
Denver; Monday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Toronto visits the Denver Nuggets following the Raptors' 116-109 overtime victory against the Washington Wizards.
Milwaukee takes road win streak into matchup with Washington
March 5, 2023 GMTMilwaukee Bucks (45-18, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (30-33, 10th in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Wizards -4; over/under is 229
Fred VanVleet hits 2 3s in OT, Raptors beat Wizards 116-109
March 5, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Fred VanVleet made two 3-pointers in overtime and scored 25 points, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Washington Wizards 116-109 on Saturday to split their two-game series.
Siakam, Raptors to visit Porzingis, Wizards
March 3, 2023 GMTToronto Raptors (31-33, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (30-32, ninth in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Pascal Siakam and the Toronto Raptors take on Kristaps Porzingis and the Washington Wizards in Eastern Conference action Saturday.
Kuzma scores 30, Wizards beat Raptors to edge closer in East
March 3, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored the game's first 10 points and finished with 30, Kristaps Porzingis added 25 points, and the Washington Wizards beat the Toronto Raptors 119-108 on Thursday night in the opener of a two-game set between Eastern Conference playoff contenders.
Wizards’ Morris week-to-week with back problems
March 1, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Wizards said Wednesday starting point guard Monte Morris would be week-to-week because of lower back problems.
Siakam, Raptors to visit Porzingis, Wizards
March 1, 2023 GMTToronto Raptors (31-32, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (29-32, 10th in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Kristaps Porzingis and the Washington Wizards host Pascal Siakam and the Toronto Raptors in Eastern Conference action.
Beal, Wizards spoil Snyder’s Hawks debut with 119-116 win
March 1, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Returning to the bench for the first time in 10 months, Quin Snyder quickly got an idea of the challenge he faces with the Atlanta Hawks.
The enigmatic team flopped down the stretch in Snyder's Atlanta coaching debut, losing 119-116 to the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.
Young and the Hawks face the Wizards
February 27, 2023 GMTWashington Wizards (28-32, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (31-30, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Trae Young leads Atlanta into a matchup against Washington.
DeRozan, LaVine combine for 56, Bulls zoom past Wizards
February 26, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored 29 points, Zach LaVine added 27 and the Chicago Bulls overcame their shooting woes from long range Sunday to beat the Washington Wizards 102-82.
Alex Caruso and LaVine each sank 3-pointers midway through the third quarter to turn a one-point deficit into a 57-52 lead the Bulls wouldn't relinquish.
Chicago hosts conference foe Washington
February 25, 2023 GMTWashington Wizards (28-31, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (27-33, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Chicago; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Chicago hosts Washington in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams.
New Orleans visits New York after Randle’s 46-point game
February 25, 2023 GMTNew Orleans Pelicans (30-30, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. New York Knicks (34-27, sixth in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Knicks -3; over/under is 225.5
Randle scores 46 as Knicks rally past Wizards 115-109
February 25, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Julius Randle answered Kristaps Porzingis' early flurry, and by the time the New York standout was done, he'd matched his career high in scoring.
Randle also led the Knicks to an impressive comeback victory.
New York faces Washington on 3-game win streak
February 23, 2023 GMTNew York Knicks (33-27, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (28-30, ninth in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Wizards -2.5
Beal, Wizards overcome 20-point deficit to beat Timberwolves
February 17, 2023 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Washington Wizards looked ready to start their All-Star break early, before Bradley Beal helped snap them out of their funk.
This new-look, still-adjusting team has been starting to turn a corner.
Timberwolves host the Wizards in out-of-conference contest
February 15, 2023 GMTWashington Wizards (27-30, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (31-29, eighth in the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Kristaps Porzingis and the Washington Wizards take on Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in out-of-conference action.