
Wizards Snap Skid as Carrington Shows Signs of Growth in Breakthrough Win
Washington ended a 14-game slide with its first home win and NBA Cup victory, highlighted by CJ McCollum’s scoring eruption and Bub Carrington’s encouraging progress.

Washington ended a 14-game slide with its first home win and NBA Cup victory, highlighted by CJ McCollum’s scoring eruption and Bub Carrington’s encouraging progress.

Washington will commemorate the legacy of its former franchise star with a special in-arena tribute later this month.

With the first overall selection in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Washington Wizards face a pivotal decision between high-scoring forward AJ Dybantsa and talented guard Darryn Peterson.

Washington’s lottery victory has intensified speculation that BYU star AJ Dybantsa could become the centerpiece of the franchise’s rebuilding plans.

The Washington Wizards have turned their season around in recent weeks, with improved defense and balanced scoring fueling a four-win surge, highlighted by the impact of Alex Sarr and Bilal Coulibaly.

Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George will miss at least three weeks after suffering a partial tear in his left elbow, forcing the team to adjust its rotation during the final stretch of the season.