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Dec 14, 2023

Some Wizards Fans Say They’re ‘Simply Not Going To Go To Virginia’

If Ted Leonsis’s deal with Virginia goes through, the team wouldn’t move until 2028. Many fans aren’t looking forward to it.

Dec 13, 2023

‘It Ain’t Over’: D.C. Officials Hold Out Hope They Can Keep Wizards, Capitals In The City

D.C. officials believe Virginia’s deal could still fall apart. But Mayor Muriel Bowser is preparing for a downtown without the teams nonetheless.

Nov 30, 2023

Capital One Arena Forever Changed Chinatown. Can It Reverse Downtown’s Post-Pandemic Slump?

Monumental Sports is asking the District for $600 million in taxpayer dollars to renovate the sports arena.

Oct 10, 2022

Wizards Become First NBA Team To Launch Arabic-Language Social Media Channels

The team also recently launched Spanish-language social media channels.

Mar 29, 2022

Clydesdales Will Trot Through Navy Yard To Honor Nats’, Wizards’ Cherry Blossom Jerseys

The Budweiser Clydesdales have been tasked with dropping the new jerseys off to Nationals Park.

Jul 19, 2021

Wizards Hire New Head Coach Wes Unseld Jr.

The Denver assistant coach and son of Bullets legend Wes Unseld Sr. will return to Washington, where he started his coaching career.

May 28, 2021

Die-Hard Wizards Fans Describe The Pain And Glory Of Caring About This Team

“We’ve got a puncher’s chance” at making the second round of the playoffs, one fan tells us.

Apr 09, 2021

Update: Capital One Arena And ESA Can Host Fans At 25% Capacity Starting This Weekend

Meanwhile, Nationals Park and Audi Field can welcome 25% of their capacities back to the stands.

Dec 03, 2020

The Best Local Reactions To The John Wall Trade News

Wall has spent his entire career in D.C., and the local fans have a lot to say about the recent trade with Houston.

Jul 22, 2020

Wizards, Capitals And Mystics Launch Effort To Promote Voting Ahead Of November Elections

Some of your favorite D.C. athletes will spend the next few months promoting voting, and the owner of the Wizards and Capitals is even offering up the Capital One Arena as a possible polling place for the November election.

 
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