Josh Robbins
@joshrobbins.bsky.social
Senior Writer for The Athletic. I cover the Washington Wizards, Orlando Magic and the NBA.
This game has been the total opposite of the game against the Nets. Against the Nets, the Wizards did not respond well to playing badly. Tonight, they've had an excellent response. That doesn't mean they'll win the game, but it is much better.
November 20, 2025 at 3:16 AM
This game has been the total opposite of the game against the Nets. Against the Nets, the Wizards did not respond well to playing badly. Tonight, they've had an excellent response. That doesn't mean they'll win the game, but it is much better.
Bilal Coulibaly sure seems to have mastered driving right-handed dunks. He's had two more tonight.
November 20, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Bilal Coulibaly sure seems to have mastered driving right-handed dunks. He's had two more tonight.
That was a positive third quarter for the Wizards -- a good response to a rotten second quarter. They've cut the Wolves' lead to 94-82 entering the fourth.
November 20, 2025 at 2:51 AM
That was a positive third quarter for the Wizards -- a good response to a rotten second quarter. They've cut the Wolves' lead to 94-82 entering the fourth.
Halftime: Timberwolves 71, Wizards 46.
Coulibaly: 10 pts., 2 rebs., 2 assts.
Reid: 23 pts., 3 rebs., 1 asst.
Turnovers: Timberwolves 2, Wizards 12
Points scored off turnovers: Wolves 21, Wizards 0.
Coulibaly: 10 pts., 2 rebs., 2 assts.
Reid: 23 pts., 3 rebs., 1 asst.
Turnovers: Timberwolves 2, Wizards 12
Points scored off turnovers: Wolves 21, Wizards 0.
November 20, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Halftime: Timberwolves 71, Wizards 46.
Coulibaly: 10 pts., 2 rebs., 2 assts.
Reid: 23 pts., 3 rebs., 1 asst.
Turnovers: Timberwolves 2, Wizards 12
Points scored off turnovers: Wolves 21, Wizards 0.
Coulibaly: 10 pts., 2 rebs., 2 assts.
Reid: 23 pts., 3 rebs., 1 asst.
Turnovers: Timberwolves 2, Wizards 12
Points scored off turnovers: Wolves 21, Wizards 0.
The Wizards have played a good first quarter so far. They've shown a heavy emphasis on ball movement, and the five turnovers have stemmed, for the most part, from them trying to make the right play. Those are well-intentioned mistakes. The Wolves converted those turnovers into 11 points.
November 20, 2025 at 1:31 AM
The Wizards have played a good first quarter so far. They've shown a heavy emphasis on ball movement, and the five turnovers have stemmed, for the most part, from them trying to make the right play. Those are well-intentioned mistakes. The Wolves converted those turnovers into 11 points.
Alex Sarr will not play tonight in Minneapolis because of left big toe soreness, the Wizards said.
November 19, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Alex Sarr will not play tonight in Minneapolis because of left big toe soreness, the Wizards said.
The requests from teammates rain down on Anthony Black daily: Assert yourself.
On Tuesday, he showed why the Magic know he can be so important. Story in @theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
On Tuesday, he showed why the Magic know he can be so important. Story in @theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Anthony Black takes Magic teammates’ advice in win over Warriors: ‘He has no ceiling’
Black led the Magic over the Warriors by scoring 21 points and playing tough defense on Stephen Curry.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The requests from teammates rain down on Anthony Black daily: Assert yourself.
On Tuesday, he showed why the Magic know he can be so important. Story in @theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
On Tuesday, he showed why the Magic know he can be so important. Story in @theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
The Wizards' plan is their plan, and, as I wrote on Oct. 21, it would be a grave error to abandon their long-term roster-construction strategy. But tanking does create noxious consequences, as last night showed yet again. Are the young players learning how to win?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Can the Wizards keep losing like this without stunting their youngsters’ growth?
Washington, which has lost 12 of its first 13 games, played so badly Sunday that its veterans called a players-only meeting.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The Wizards' plan is their plan, and, as I wrote on Oct. 21, it would be a grave error to abandon their long-term roster-construction strategy. But tanking does create noxious consequences, as last night showed yet again. Are the young players learning how to win?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
The Washington Wizards lost their 11th straight game last night, leading to a players-only meeting. How much longer can the team keep losing like this without stunting its youngsters' development? Are they learning how to win? Story in @theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Can the Wizards keep losing like this without stunting their youngsters’ growth?
Washington, which has lost 12 of its first 13 games, played so badly Sunday that its veterans called a players-only meeting.
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The Washington Wizards lost their 11th straight game last night, leading to a players-only meeting. How much longer can the team keep losing like this without stunting its youngsters' development? Are they learning how to win? Story in @theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Final: Nets 129, Wizards 106
K. George: 29 pts., 6 rebs., 5 assts.
McCollum: 17 pts., 2 rebs., 3 assts.
Porter Jr.: 34 pts., 9 rebs., 7 assts.
Records: Nets 2-11, Wizards 1-12.
K. George: 29 pts., 6 rebs., 5 assts.
McCollum: 17 pts., 2 rebs., 3 assts.
Porter Jr.: 34 pts., 9 rebs., 7 assts.
Records: Nets 2-11, Wizards 1-12.
November 17, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Final: Nets 129, Wizards 106
K. George: 29 pts., 6 rebs., 5 assts.
McCollum: 17 pts., 2 rebs., 3 assts.
Porter Jr.: 34 pts., 9 rebs., 7 assts.
Records: Nets 2-11, Wizards 1-12.
K. George: 29 pts., 6 rebs., 5 assts.
McCollum: 17 pts., 2 rebs., 3 assts.
Porter Jr.: 34 pts., 9 rebs., 7 assts.
Records: Nets 2-11, Wizards 1-12.
Here's a look at the Washington Wizards' City Edition court, which is ready for tonight's game at Capital One Arena against the Brooklyn Nets:
November 16, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Here's a look at the Washington Wizards' City Edition court, which is ready for tonight's game at Capital One Arena against the Brooklyn Nets:
Bilal Coulibaly, who has missed Washington's last four games because of a calf bruise, is getting closer to a return. Coulibaly has been listed as questionable for the Wizards' home game Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets.
November 15, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Bilal Coulibaly, who has missed Washington's last four games because of a calf bruise, is getting closer to a return. Coulibaly has been listed as questionable for the Wizards' home game Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets.
(2/2) Giant Food is providing 500 turkeys and pumpkin pies, and Monumental Basketball is donating 250 additional turkeys.
November 14, 2025 at 7:09 PM
(2/2) Giant Food is providing 500 turkeys and pumpkin pies, and Monumental Basketball is donating 250 additional turkeys.
(1/2) Monumental Basketball right now is holding its annual Thankful Meals event for residents of Ward 7 and Ward 8. Wizards players and staff members are participating. Mystics players and staff will be here in a bit. (The Go-Go are out of town for a road game.)
November 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
(1/2) Monumental Basketball right now is holding its annual Thankful Meals event for residents of Ward 7 and Ward 8. Wizards players and staff members are participating. Mystics players and staff will be here in a bit. (The Go-Go are out of town for a road game.)
The Wizards are back at practice in D.C. after their two-game road trip:
November 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The Wizards are back at practice in D.C. after their two-game road trip:
Cam Whitmore's potential is undeniable. So are the areas that he and the Wizards are seeking to improve. In his return to face his former team, the 21-year-old displayed both.
Story from Houston in @theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Story from Houston in @theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Wizards’ Cam Whitmore shows his potential — and flaws — in Houston return
The Rockets were eager to trade Whitmore. The Wizards were eager to take him. The season ahead may show which team made the right decision.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Cam Whitmore's potential is undeniable. So are the areas that he and the Wizards are seeking to improve. In his return to face his former team, the 21-year-old displayed both.
Story from Houston in @theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Story from Houston in @theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Final: Rockets 135, Wizards 112
Sarr: 25 pts., 11 rebs., 4 assts.
K. George: 16 pts., 6 rebs., 9 assts.
Durant: 23 pts., 5 rebs., 4 assts.
Sengun: 18 pts., 1 reb., 8 assts.
FG%: Rockets 53%, Wizards 46%
Sarr: 25 pts., 11 rebs., 4 assts.
K. George: 16 pts., 6 rebs., 9 assts.
Durant: 23 pts., 5 rebs., 4 assts.
Sengun: 18 pts., 1 reb., 8 assts.
FG%: Rockets 53%, Wizards 46%
November 13, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Final: Rockets 135, Wizards 112
Sarr: 25 pts., 11 rebs., 4 assts.
K. George: 16 pts., 6 rebs., 9 assts.
Durant: 23 pts., 5 rebs., 4 assts.
Sengun: 18 pts., 1 reb., 8 assts.
FG%: Rockets 53%, Wizards 46%
Sarr: 25 pts., 11 rebs., 4 assts.
K. George: 16 pts., 6 rebs., 9 assts.
Durant: 23 pts., 5 rebs., 4 assts.
Sengun: 18 pts., 1 reb., 8 assts.
FG%: Rockets 53%, Wizards 46%
The Rockets' 79 points in the first half are the most points the Wizards have given up in the first half this season and the second-highest total in any half this season. (The high is 88 in the second half against Charlotte.)
November 13, 2025 at 2:08 AM
The Rockets' 79 points in the first half are the most points the Wizards have given up in the first half this season and the second-highest total in any half this season. (The high is 88 in the second half against Charlotte.)
This is Kyshawn George's new world as someone now atop/near the top of opponents' scouting reports: Amen Thompson, one of the NBA's best perimeter defenders, has been assigned as the primary defender on George. It should be regarded as a well-earned compliment for George.
November 13, 2025 at 1:20 AM
This is Kyshawn George's new world as someone now atop/near the top of opponents' scouting reports: Amen Thompson, one of the NBA's best perimeter defenders, has been assigned as the primary defender on George. It should be regarded as a well-earned compliment for George.
Early pregame shooting routines are well underway here at the Toyota Center, with Alex Sarr and Justin Champagnie on the court now.
November 13, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Early pregame shooting routines are well underway here at the Toyota Center, with Alex Sarr and Justin Champagnie on the court now.
The Houston Rockets' City Edition court, aka their "Dunkstronaut Court," has to be one of the NBA's best current court designs. Great center court logo but not distracting for fans. Clean.
It'll be the court for tonight's Wizards-Rockets game at the Toyota Center.
It'll be the court for tonight's Wizards-Rockets game at the Toyota Center.
November 12, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The Houston Rockets' City Edition court, aka their "Dunkstronaut Court," has to be one of the NBA's best current court designs. Great center court logo but not distracting for fans. Clean.
It'll be the court for tonight's Wizards-Rockets game at the Toyota Center.
It'll be the court for tonight's Wizards-Rockets game at the Toyota Center.
A philosophical question: If I ate a Rice Krispies Treat at the airport lounge this morning, does that mean I violated the pledge that I made to myself in September not to eat a single cookie during the 2025-26 NBA season?
November 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
A philosophical question: If I ate a Rice Krispies Treat at the airport lounge this morning, does that mean I violated the pledge that I made to myself in September not to eat a single cookie during the 2025-26 NBA season?
This one hurt. Probably more than any of the nine other losses. So what should the Washington Wizards take away from their narrow defeat last night in Detroit?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Wizards rue their missed opportunities in loss to Pistons: ‘Every point matters’
Washington allowed a 7-point lead to slip away in the final minute of the fourth quarter.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
This one hurt. Probably more than any of the nine other losses. So what should the Washington Wizards take away from their narrow defeat last night in Detroit?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Many NBA teams have held their shootarounds over the years at the high school where the Wizards were this morning. Visiting players and coaches autograph a wall in the gym when asked to do so by school officials. How many of the signatures can you identify? Some are easy to decipher. Others aren't.
November 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Many NBA teams have held their shootarounds over the years at the high school where the Wizards were this morning. Visiting players and coaches autograph a wall in the gym when asked to do so by school officials. How many of the signatures can you identify? Some are easy to decipher. Others aren't.
Here's a look at the end of the Wizards' shootaround this morning in Birmingham, Mich.
November 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Here's a look at the end of the Wizards' shootaround this morning in Birmingham, Mich.