The Washington Wizards have the NBA’s worst record, but they have been active. They added veterans Marcus Smart and Khris Middleton at the trade deadline while shipping out Kyle Kuzma. The team continues to try and develop a raft of intriguing young players.

Jordan Poole’s rocky first season with the Washington Wizards hit perhaps its lowest point. Amid a campaign that raised questions about his on-court efficiency and off-court demeanor, then-interim coach Brian Keefe removed Poole from the starting lineup.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Washington Wizards NBA game from February 26, 2025 on ESPN.

Portland plays Washington for a non-conference matchup. The teams square off Wednesday for the first time this season.

Kyle Kuzma is still getting used to not being a member of the Washington Wizards, as evidenced by an awkward moment during Friday's game between his current team and former team. Speaking to reporters after the Milwaukee Bucks' 104-101 win over the Wizards,

Johnny Davis, the force of nature who led the Badgers to a Big Ten title, is without a team after the Grizzlies cut ties with the former top-10 pick.

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As the Washington Wizards fell to the Portland Trailblazers, Bilal Coulibaly may have learned a thing or two about he needs to do moving forward.