Thunder Rout Wizards 114-75 Behind Gilgeous-Alexander
Washington shot under 30% from the field and 16% from three in a lopsided loss to Oklahoma City on Saturday.
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November 8, 2026
Wizards' Deandre Ayton Exits Thunder Game With InjuryWashington ruled the center out for the rest of the contest after he grabbed his lower leg in the second quarter.
November 6, 2026
Georgetown Hosts Maryland at Capital One ArenaThe Hoyas and Terrapins meet Saturday in the 68th game of a series dating to 1911, with Georgetown hosting.
November 6, 2026
Georgetown Women Beat Delaware State 84-47The Hoyas opened their 2026-27 season with a home win over Delaware State on November 2.
November 3, 2026
Monumental+ Adds AI Fan Assistant, Podcast HubMonumental Sports Network updated its streaming app with new features as viewership rose at the start of the 2026-27 season.
November 3, 2026
Kalshi Market Puts Davis Trade Odds at 48%Prediction-market pricing shows Washington forward Anthony Davis with a 48% chance of being traded this season.
November 3, 2026
George Washington Routs Navy 91-39 in OpenerGeorge Washington led wire to wire in its men's basketball season opener against Navy on Monday, November 2, 2026.
October 30, 2026
Club 520 Podcast Hosts Live Show at Howard UniversityThe popular basketball podcast brought live interviews and campus engagement to Howard for homecoming celebrations.
October 29, 2026
Kyshawn George Tallies 11 Assists Against CavaliersThe Washington standout played 38 minutes in the latest game to rack up a career-high number of assists.
October 29, 2026
Alex Sarr Shows Growth With Strong PerformanceThe rookie records 12 points and two blocks in his latest outing against the Hornets.
October 28, 2026
AJ Dybantsa Makes Highly Anticipated NBA DebutThe top overall draft pick hits the court for the Washington Wizards tonight.
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