The Washington Wizards travel to Chicago for a Saturday night clash at the United Center (8 p.m. ET, Monumental Sports Network). With Jamir Watkins and Tristan Vukcevic sidelined and AJ Dybantsa day‑to‑day, the Wizards come off a 135‑92 loss to the Raptors and a 132‑25 win over the Bucks. The Bulls, missing Nic Claxton, are eager to spark their home opener. Key storylines include the Wizards’ first three‑game road stretch and whether they can rebound against a revitalized Bulls squad.
Power and force, with a touch of sloppiness.
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Just six weeks ago, Britt McHenry joined the State Department as a press adviser. The former ESPN personality quickly secured a promotion. But her rise took a sudden turn after videos surfaced of her heated confrontation during a Washington Wizards vs. Milwaukee Bucks game. Page Six reported that McHenry was promoted to a new role […]
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The Washington Wizards lost to the Toronto Raptors, but fans have plenty of reasons to be encouraged by the performance.
The Raptors hold on in a game heavily influenced by the referees, and Trae Young.
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Former Fox News and ESPN host Britt McHenry was ejected from the Washington Wizards’ season‑opener against the Milwaukee Bucks after a heated exchange in which she threw a drink back at a fan who had insulted her and tossed a burger. Security escorted her out of Capital One Arena, and the incident went viral. Page Six reports the fallout reached the White House: McHenry, who had just been promoted to a State Department press‑advisor role, was forced to resign less than 24 hours later.
The Washington Wizards play their 2nd game of the season at Capital One Arena against the Toronto Raptors. The game starts at 7:00 p.m. tonight. Watch the game on Monumental Sports Network. Go Wizards!
The NBA opens an investigation into the Milwaukee Bucks after they signed guard Gary Trent Jr. to a four‑year, $64 million deal this summer, then left him out of the lineup in the Bucks’ 128‑116 season‑opening loss to the Washington Wizards on Oct. 23, 2026. Trent, who posted just 8.1 points on 38.7% shooting in 2025‑26, has seen limited action—only two preseason games and a brief 11‑point outing against Minnesota—raising questions about possible salary‑cap circumvention. General manager Jon Horst defended the contract, citing Trent’s elite shooting potential, but the league will now scrutinize whether the deal violated cap rules.
The Washington Wizards opened the 2026‑27 season with a 1‑0 win and a lively halftime show featuring rapper Waka Flocka Flame. The performance, captured at the Oct. 21 home opener against the Milwaukee Bucks, added excitement to an already energetic atmosphere, despite the arena not being sold out. Fans praised the event, recalling the Wizards' past Concert Series, and look forward to the team’s next game versus the Toronto Raptors. Highlights of Waka Flocka’s set are shared via social‑media clips.
The Wizards opened the 2026‑27 season with a win over Milwaukee, but rookie AJ Dybantsa missed Friday’s game against Toronto due to an ankle sprain. After posting double‑digit scores in all four preseason contests, fans are speculating how many points he’ll drop in his NBA regular‑season debut. The blog post invites readers to vote in a poll and share predictions in the comments.
The Washington Wizards began the 2026-27 season on a high note. After the team averaged only 16.7 victories per season over the last three years, the energy is
Even as NBA teams grow reluctant to bend for disgruntled players, the league’s marquee talent still wields major sway over roster decisions. The Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves each crafted trades aimed at appeasing their franchise stars, while teams like the New York Knicks and Washington Wizards took a more cautious route. The article details how these moves illustrate the enduring leverage of top players despite increasingly tough contract negotiations.
NBA teams appear to be taking a firmer approach to contract negotiations, with several franchises showing a willingness to resist pressure from star players seeking extensions. The New York Knicks, Washington Wizards and Detroit Pistons have all demonstrated that expressing dissatisfaction is no longer necessarily enough to secure a lucrative new agreement. An Eastern Conference […]
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The Toronto Raptors aim to repeat their opening‑night fireworks after crushing the Chicago Bulls 135‑92, the biggest home‑opener win in franchise history. Kawhi Leonard returns with 23 points, joined by Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley (23 each) and RJ Barrett’s 20. On Friday they face a Wizards squad that opened with a 128‑116 win over Milwaukee, highlighted by Anthony Davis’s 34‑point, 12‑board effort and Trae Young’s 20 points and 13 assists. The preview flags the duel between Leonard and Davis, the importance of Raptors’ turnover pressure, and a predicted 114‑108 Raptors victory.
There are reasons to question Bub Carrington's game, but his shooting is too valuable for the Wizards to dismiss as they shape their roster.
Raptors look to make it two in a row.
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Corey Kispert, acquired in the Trae Young trade, heads into his second year with the Atlanta Hawks as a potential end‑of‑bench spark plug. After 39 games last season—where his minutes dwindled due to defensive lapses—Kispert says a full offseason and training camp have boosted his confidence. He showed improved perimeter shooting and occasional drives in preseason, but faces stiff competition from newcomers Lu Dort and Aaron Wiggins, limiting his playing time. Coach Quin Snyder may only insert Kispert during foul trouble or injuries, though his reputation as one of the team's better three‑point shooters could earn him a bigger role if he steadies on defense. The preview weighs his offensive upside against lingering defensive concerns as the 2026‑27 season begins.
The Washington Wizards saw Anthony Davis and Deandre Ayton shine in the season opener as Alex Sarr struggled.
Wizards big man Anthony Davis praises rookie Bilal Coulibaly’s defensive upside, saying his size, foot speed and strength let him guard stars like Kevin Durant and LeBron James. Coulibaly recorded four steals and two blocks in 29 minutes of the season‑opening win over Milwaukee, a feat not seen by a Wizard in 51 years. Meanwhile, Myron Gardner’s trash‑talk with Anthony Edwards sparked a heated post‑game exchange after Edwards dropped 45 points, and Heat coach Erik Spoelstra cautioned Gardner about picking his targets. The Magic’s 125‑point opener fell short as Atlanta outscored them 132‑125, highlighting paint defense and turnover woes. The Hornets announce further injuries, listing Coby White, Kon Knueppel, Grant Williams and rookie Kylan Boswell as unavailable for Friday’s game.
Former ESPN reporter and new State Department press adviser Britt McHenry was escorted from the Washington Wizards’ season‑opening win over the Milwaukee Bucks (128‑116) at Capital One Arena on Oct. 23, 2026 after a heated exchange with fans. Video shows her tossing a drink at a spectator who had been shouting misogynistic remarks about Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma and his fiancée Winnie Harlow. Security intervened as fans booed; McHenry left the arena, later meeting her guest at a nearby bar. No police reports or arrests were noted, and neither the NBA nor the Wizards have commented.
During the Washington Wizards' season‑opening win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Oct. 22, 2026, Trump aide and former Fox News host Britt McHenry was escorted out of Capital One Arena after a fan threw a drink at her. McHenry allegedly retorted by tossing the drink—and later a burger—back at the crowd, sparking a brief food‑fight. Security removed both McHenry and the fan, though reports differ on whether she was forced out or left voluntarily. The incident, captured on Instagram and shared by TMZ, adds to McHenry’s recent controversy following a prior ESPN suspension.
Top pick AJ Dybantsda misses his Washington Wizards debut as he sits out a second straight game with a left‑ankle sprain. The Wizards also lose big man Tristan Vukčević (left‑hip impingement) and rookie Felix Okpara (questionable with illness). Dallas’ injury list grows with Santi Aldama (right‑knee surgery), Tarik Biberović (right‑heel bursitis), Dereck Lively II (right‑foot surgery) and Caleb Martin (right‑thumb sprain) all out, while Jett Howard is doubtful. Indiana backs up point guard T.J. McConnell (right hamstring) for the home opener and flags Aaron Nesmith and Ben Sheppard as questionable. Orlando’s Anthony Black, still recovering from a right‑ankle sprain, will miss Friday’s game, and Jonathan Isaac remains out with left‑knee management.
The Washington Wizards host the Toronto Raptors on Friday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. ET in Capital One Arena. Both teams enter with wins—Washington after a gritty 70‑point‑in‑the‑paint victory over Milwaukee, and Toronto after a 43‑point blowout of the Chicago Bulls. The Raptors debut Kawhi Leonard, a former NBA champion and Finals MVP, while the Wizards miss key players AJ Dybansta (ankle), Jamir Watkins (knee) and Tristan Vukcevic (hip). The preview highlights Washington’s size‑dominant style, heavy paint scoring and free‑throw volume, but warns they must improve 3‑point shooting and defense to compete with the East’s playoff contenders. This matchup serves as a early test for both clubs’ season aspirations.
The Milwaukee Bucks started off their season on Wednesday evening with a tough road loss at the hands of the Washington Wizards. The Bucks controlled this one for a large chunk of the game, but they ultimately fell apart down the stretch en route to a 128-116 loss. It wasn’t a particularly great game for […]
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The Washington Wizards are finally giving fans a reason to show up to games again—and Anthony Davis is calling on them to do so.