Josh Robbins
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Senior Writer for The Athletic. I cover the Washington Wizards, the Orlando Magic and the NBA.
🆕 The trend is unmistakable. The Washington Wizards are playing much better. What changed? In interviews with
@theathletic.com
, the Wizards cited a players-only meeting in mid-November as an important contributing factor. Story with details here:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
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How the Wizards turned into a better team: ‘We’ve completely shifted our goals’
Washington has won five of its last seven games, and seven of its last 12. What's changed?
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6948649/2026/01/07/washington-wizards-transformation-win-orlando-magic
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The Magic's lineups of second- and third-unit players cut their deficit from 26 points to four points with 6:09 remaining in the fourth. I asked coach Jamahl Mosley why he didn't put his starters back in the game? His answer:
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Final: Wizards 120, Magic 112 McCollum: 27 pts., 6 rebs., 5 assts. Sarr: 23 pts., 8 rebs., 4 blocks Richardson: 20 pts., 3 rebs., 2 assts. Wizards: End 11-game losing streak to Magic
about 12 hours ago
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This game suddenly has become competitive again. Led by its second- and third-string players, Orlando has cut Washington's lead to 103-96 with 10:04 remaining in the fourth quarter. Washington had built an 89-63 lead.
about 13 hours ago
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The Wizards have extended their lead over the Magic to 89-63 with 4:31 remaining in the third quarter. Washington has dominated this third quarter, and Orlando has 17 turnovers that have led to 29 Washington points.
about 13 hours ago
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With four assists already tonight, with 4:15 remaining in the second quarter, Tre Johnson already has tied his career-high assist total.
about 14 hours ago
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Early in this game, Alex Sarr had an out-of-area offensive rebound off a missed 3-pointer by CJ McCollum. That's the kind of energy play/hustle play that Sarr did not make last season, and it reflects his growth. Seconds after his rebound, he drew a foul on Paolo Banchero.
about 14 hours ago
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Bilal Coulibaly has been assigned the defensive matchup against Paolo Banchero, and Coulibaly has fared well so far. Banchero hasn't taken a shot in the game's first 5:30, and Coulibaly opened the scored by poking the ball away from Banchero and scoring on the subsequent fast break.
about 14 hours ago
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Former Wizards players Tyus Jones and Moe Wagner are taking some shots now on their former home court. Wagner remains out as he continues to work his way back from his Dec. 2024 ACL tear. But both he and his brother, Franz Wagner, had one-hour individual workouts here today.
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about 15 hours ago
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Early pregame shooting routines are underway here in Washington prior to tonight's Magic-Wizards matchup. Jett Howard, Tristan da Silva, CJ McCollum and Khris Middleton are doing their work now.
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about 16 hours ago
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🆕 How would Trae Young fit on the Washington Wizards? Story, with analysis at
@theathletic.com
:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
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Wizards may have interest in Trae Young, but how would he fit with Washington?
Young's gravity on offense and ability to distribute could benefit the Wizards on offense, but he's proven to be a defensive liability.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6944138/2026/01/06/trae-young-washington-wizards-trade
1 day ago
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Last night, countrymen Rudy Gobert and Alex Sarr played against each other for first time since Sarr's rookie season. Gobert and the Wolves dominated Sarr and the Wizards, but Gobert has been impressed by Sarr's improvement. Story at
@theathletic.com
:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
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Rudy Gobert is impressed by Alex Sarr: ‘I think he can be a great player’
Gobert and the Timberwolves dominated Sarr and the Wizards on Sunday. But Gobert predicted that Sarr can have a great future.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6941266/2026/01/05/rudy-gobert-alex-sarr/
2 days ago
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Final: Timberwolves 141, Wizards 115.
3 days ago
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At halftime, the Wizards trail the Wolves, 73-58. Minnesota has put in a professional, solid effort on the second night of its back-to-back following last night's victory in Miami.
3 days ago
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The Wizards trail the Wolves 38-28 at the end of the first quarter. Not enough stops, obviously, for the Wizards, but the real backbreakers have been the six second-chance points the Wolves have scored. Anthony Edwards has scored a game-high 16 points already.
3 days ago
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Playmaking is not something often mentioned with Tre Johnson, but the rookie just hit Alex Sarr as Sarr trailed in transition, leading to a wide-open three for Sarr. Sarr made the shot, closing the Wizards' deficit to 23-21. A nice play by Johnson. Nothing fancy. Just good sense.
3 days ago
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Kyshawn George, who tonight will miss his fifth consecutive game because of a hip flexor strain, is doing some on-court work, Brian Keefe said. Keefe would not provide a timeline on when the team expects George to return to play.
3 days ago
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If the Washington Wizards defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight, the Wizards will have won five games over a six-game stretch. That would be their best six-game stretch in nearly three full years. Washington won six consecutive games from Jan. 18, 2023 through Jan. 30, 2023.
3 days ago
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Kyshawn George (left hip flexor strain) and Cam Whitmore (right shoulder blood clot) remain out for Sunday's home game against the Timberwolves. Tristan Vukcevic (illness) has been listed as questionable to play.
4 days ago
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Final: Wizards 119, Nets 99. Washington now has won for the fourth time in its last five games and for the sixth time in its last 10 games.
5 days ago
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Alex Sarr's night so far, with 3:32 remaining in the game: 19 points 5 rebounds 4 assists 4 blocks
5 days ago
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The Wizards appear well on their way toward winning for the fourth time in five games (and the sixth time in 10 games). They lead the shorthanded Nets 96-73 at the end of the third quarter.
5 days ago
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That first half felt like one of the Wizards' easiest first halves of the season. They'll carry a 64-50 lead into the third quarter.
5 days ago
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At the end of the first quarter, the Wizard lead the Nets 37-24. Eight of the 10 Wizards players who've entered the game have scored already, led by CJ McCollum (10 points).
5 days ago
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Benefitting from their fast pace on offense and three Brooklyn turnovers, the Wizards' offense has been elite early in this game, averaging 147.8 points per 100 possessions, per Cleaning the Glass. That would be the 99th percentile relative to all NBA games this season.
5 days ago
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Kyhsawn George will miss his fourth consecutive game Friday, when the Wizards host the Nets, because of a strained left hip flexor, according to the team's injury report. Corey Kispert (strained left hamstring) and Cam Whitmore (blood clot in right shoulder) also remain out.
6 days ago
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With their victory tonight in Milwaukee, the Washington Wizards have won five of their last nine games. The Wizards now have an 8-24 record.
6 days ago
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Bub Carrington has hit three-pointers on three consecutive Washington possessions, and Washington now leads Milwaukee 99-91 with 9:56 remaining in the fourth quarter. Carrington's growth as a three-point shooter has been one of the Wizards' biggest storylines recently.
6 days ago
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The Wizards are shooting 13 of 21 from three-point range tonight, led by Tre Johnson (4 of 4) and CJ McCollum (3 of 4). Washington leads Milwaukee 75-68 with 7:58 remaining in the third quarter.
7 days ago
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The Wizards have lost to the Suns 115-101. Rookie Tre Johnson scored a career-high 24 points on 9-of-12 shooting from the field. Phoenix’s margin stemmed from its stellar 3-point shooting (17 of 40) and its 26 second-chance points.
9 days ago
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The Phoenix Suns started tonight with the NBA's fifth-best offensive rebounding percentage this season, and they are dominating their offensive board tonight against the Washington Wizards. Through three quarters, Phoenix has 19 offensive boards and 26 second-chance points.
9 days ago
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Tre Johnson (hip) and Alex Sarr (adductor) remain on minutes restrictions following their relatively recent injury absences, Brian Keefe confirmed.
9 days ago
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Kyshawn George (left hip flexor strain), Corey Kispert (left hamstring strain), Khris Middleton (second night of a back-to-back) and Cam Whitmore (DVT in right shoulder) are listed as OUT for the Wizards' game tonight against the Phoenix Suns at Capital One Arena.
9 days ago
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The Wizards have won consecutive games for the first time this season and for the first time since they defeated the Pistons in Detroit on March 13, 2025, and defeated the Nuggets in Denver on March 15, 2025.
10 days ago
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The Wizards have won for the fourth time in their last seven games, defeating the Grizzlies 116-112. Alex Sarr finished with 20 points, 9 boards and 6 blocks. Tre Johnson added 14 points and 4 assists. Justin Champagnie had 10 points and 12 boards. Bub Carrington: 12 pts., 4 rebs., 7 assts.
10 days ago
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One of the biggest takeaways from tonight's Grizzlies-Wizards game is that Tre Johnson is beginning to find where he can generate his offense other than from three-point range. Learning where to get shots is a process for most rookies, and it seems he's making progress.
10 days ago
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Wizards Stat of the Day (so far): Bub Carrington is shooting 43.2% on three-pointers, which ranks in the 90th percentile among NBA point guards, according to Cleaning the Glass, and 17th among all qualifying players regardless of their position.
10 days ago
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The Wizards have won for the third time in their last six games, defeating the Raptors 138-117. Kyshawn George led the Wizards with a team-best 23 points, and Bilal Coulibaly and CJ McCollum added 21 points apiece. Bub Carrington went 4 of 7 from three-point range with four assists.
12 days ago
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The Wizards have been good in transition tonight, but they've been excellent in the halfcourt, averaging 119 points per 100 possessions there tonight, according to Cleaning the Glass. Toronto entered tonight with the NBA's fourth best defensive rating.
12 days ago
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The Wizards lead the Raptors 131-111 with 3:50 remaining in the fourth quarter. The Wizards' high point total for any game this season is 135, set on Nov. 10 in their 137-135 overtime loss in Detroit.
12 days ago
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Bub Carrington is shooting 3 of 6 from three-point range tonight, improving his percentage for the season to 42.7 percent. A significant improvement.
12 days ago
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That was a nice first half for the Wizards, including a pair of strong defensive plays during the final 1:20 of the second quarter by Alex Sarr. On both occasions, Sarr prevented Scottie Barnes from scores at the rim. Washington leads Toronto 73-62.
12 days ago
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The 73-point first half is Washington's third-highest point total for any half this season. They scored 77 points in a half twice before, both times in wins (against Atlanta on Nov. 25 and at Memphis on Dec. 20).
12 days ago
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(1/2) Tonight's Magic-Trail Blazers game was an unusual one for Paolo Banchero. In 36 minutes, he took only eight shots and only four free throws. He had three assists, and it seemed like he had lots of unconverted potential assists.
14 days ago
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Deni Avdija features prominently in the Portland Trail Blazers' pregame hype video before the player introductions.
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14 days ago
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🆕 Cam Whitmore will be out indefinitely because of a blood clot. Story, with background from
@davidaldridgedc.bsky.social
, Jordy Fee-Platt and me, in
@theathletic.com
:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
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Wizards forward Cam Whitmore diagnosed with blood clot in shoulder, out indefinitely
Whitmore is the latest NBA player to be diagnosed with the condition, joining a list that includes Victor Wembanyama and Damian Lillard.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6915885/2025/12/23/cam-whitmore-deep-vein-thombrosis-blood-clot-wizards
15 days ago
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🆕 This was supposed to be the season when the Magic and Paolo Banchero improved hand in hand. That hasn't happened yet. For The Athletic, a look at their season, and Banchero's response to the notion that the team is better when he and Franz Wagner play separately:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
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Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic are still awaiting their breakthrough
Facing injuries, the Magic and their former No. 1 pick have not yet met the lofty expectations they held for this season.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6913110/2025/12/23/paolo-banchero-orlando-magic-season
15 days ago
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(1/2) Lots of absences for the Wizards at home tonight against the Spurs: • Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly, Khris Middleton, Corey Kispert & Cam Whitmore are OUT. • Marvin Bagley III (left calf soreness) & Jamir Watkins (illness) are QUESTIONABLE. • AJ Johnson and Sharife Cooper are with the Go-Go.
17 days ago
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The Wizards, who trailed by 20 points late in the second quarter, have rallied to defeat the Grizzlies in Memphis, 130-122. Kyshawn George and CJ McCollum scored 28 points apiece.
17 days ago
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Some changes to the Wizards' injury report for tonight in Memphis: • Bilal Coulibaly is now out because of a left ankle sprain. • Jamir Watkins (illness) and Cam Whitmore (sore right shoulder) are questionable to play. • Khris Middleton and Malaki Branham are now available to play.
add a skeleton here at some point
18 days ago
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