Josh Robbins
@joshrobbins.bsky.social
Senior Writer for The Athletic. I cover the Washington Wizards, Orlando Magic and the NBA.
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How ex–G League players became NCAA-eligible — and what it means for the sport
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How ex–G League players became NCAA-eligible — and what it means for the sport
A surprise NCAA ruling made certain ex–G League players eligible, which blindsided many in the sport.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
How ex–G League players became NCAA-eligible — and what it means for the sport
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(1/2) The Wizards have listed Kyshawn George (left big toe contusion) as questionable to play tonight in Philly. Out are: AJ Johnson (G League assignment), Tre Johnson (hip flexor), Corey Kispert (thumb), Khris Middleton (second night of a back-to-back), Alex Sarr (adductor strain) ...
December 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
(1/2) The Wizards have listed Kyshawn George (left big toe contusion) as questionable to play tonight in Philly. Out are: AJ Johnson (G League assignment), Tre Johnson (hip flexor), Corey Kispert (thumb), Khris Middleton (second night of a back-to-back), Alex Sarr (adductor strain) ...
Final: Wizards 129, Bucks 126
McCollum: 28 pts., 4 rebs., 5 assts.
Bagley: 22 pts., 9 rebs.
Middleton: 15 pts., 4 rebs., 6 assts.
Giannis: 26 pts., 7 rebs., 4 assts.
McCollum: 28 pts., 4 rebs., 5 assts.
Bagley: 22 pts., 9 rebs.
Middleton: 15 pts., 4 rebs., 6 assts.
Giannis: 26 pts., 7 rebs., 4 assts.
December 2, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Final: Wizards 129, Bucks 126
McCollum: 28 pts., 4 rebs., 5 assts.
Bagley: 22 pts., 9 rebs.
Middleton: 15 pts., 4 rebs., 6 assts.
Giannis: 26 pts., 7 rebs., 4 assts.
McCollum: 28 pts., 4 rebs., 5 assts.
Bagley: 22 pts., 9 rebs.
Middleton: 15 pts., 4 rebs., 6 assts.
Giannis: 26 pts., 7 rebs., 4 assts.
Brian Keefe said Alex Sarr (groin soreness) will not play tomorrow in Philly (in addition to not playing tonight) but added that Sarr's absence should be "nothing too long."
December 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Brian Keefe said Alex Sarr (groin soreness) will not play tomorrow in Philly (in addition to not playing tonight) but added that Sarr's absence should be "nothing too long."
Alex Sarr (right adductor soreness) has been downgraded to OUT for tonight's game against Milwaukee. Also out: Tre Johnson (hip flexor), Corey Kispert (thumb) and Sharife Cooper (calf). But Will Riley (sacral contusion) will be able to play.
December 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Alex Sarr (right adductor soreness) has been downgraded to OUT for tonight's game against Milwaukee. Also out: Tre Johnson (hip flexor), Corey Kispert (thumb) and Sharife Cooper (calf). But Will Riley (sacral contusion) will be able to play.
Having not reached the NBA Cup knockout round, the Washington Wizards now know the dates, opponents and locations for their two previously unscheduled regular-season games. The matchups are:
Friday, Dec. 12: Cavs at Wizards, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 14: Wizards at Pacers, 3 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 12: Cavs at Wizards, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 14: Wizards at Pacers, 3 p.m.
November 29, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Having not reached the NBA Cup knockout round, the Washington Wizards now know the dates, opponents and locations for their two previously unscheduled regular-season games. The matchups are:
Friday, Dec. 12: Cavs at Wizards, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 14: Wizards at Pacers, 3 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 12: Cavs at Wizards, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 14: Wizards at Pacers, 3 p.m.
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This year (week) I'm thankful for the Wheel of Fandom! It's been too long since you've been on the Slam & Jam!
November 27, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This year (week) I'm thankful for the Wheel of Fandom! It's been too long since you've been on the Slam & Jam!
Kyshawn George (illness) is questionable to play when the Wizards face the Pacers tomorrow, according to the Wizards' injury report. Tre Johnson (strained hip flexor) and Corey Kispert (distal phalanx fracture in right thumb) are out.
November 27, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Kyshawn George (illness) is questionable to play when the Wizards face the Pacers tomorrow, according to the Wizards' injury report. Tre Johnson (strained hip flexor) and Corey Kispert (distal phalanx fracture in right thumb) are out.
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! This year, I'm once again so grateful for all of you who read my work in @theathletic.com and invest your time to pay attention to my posts here. Thank you for everything, and there will be a lot more fun times in the year ahead!
November 27, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! This year, I'm once again so grateful for all of you who read my work in @theathletic.com and invest your time to pay attention to my posts here. Thank you for everything, and there will be a lot more fun times in the year ahead!
(1/2) Corey Kispert has been diagnosed with a fracture to the end of his right thumb, Wizards officials said. He will not need surgery, and an injury such as this typically requires three weeks of recovery.
November 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
(1/2) Corey Kispert has been diagnosed with a fracture to the end of his right thumb, Wizards officials said. He will not need surgery, and an injury such as this typically requires three weeks of recovery.
The Orlando Magic have the NBA's seventh-ranked offense. What's changed? And will they sustain their hot streak?
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The Magic are thriving. Can they keep playing this well?
Tuesday's big win over the 76ers was Orlando at its best. "I think we're figuring out our identity," forward Franz Wagner said.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:08 AM
The Orlando Magic have the NBA's seventh-ranked offense. What's changed? And will they sustain their hot streak?
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After a disappointing start to their season, the Orlando Magic are thriving, with one of the league's most effective offenses and wins in 10 of their last 14 games. What's changed? And can they continue to play like this? Story in @theathletic.com:
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The Magic are thriving. Can they keep playing this well?
Tuesday's big win over the 76ers was Orlando at its best. "I think we're figuring out our identity," forward Franz Wagner said.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
After a disappointing start to their season, the Orlando Magic are thriving, with one of the league's most effective offenses and wins in 10 of their last 14 games. What's changed? And can they continue to play like this? Story in @theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Marvin Bagley III (hip contusion) and Kyshawn George (illness) have been listed as questionable for the Wizards' game Tuesday night against the Hawks. Tre Johnson (strained hip flexor) is out.
November 24, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Marvin Bagley III (hip contusion) and Kyshawn George (illness) have been listed as questionable for the Wizards' game Tuesday night against the Hawks. Tre Johnson (strained hip flexor) is out.
Tre Johnson, the sixth pick in the 2025 draft, will be sidelined for the near future because of a hip injury. Story, with details, at @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Wizards rookie Tre Johnson sidelined by hip flexor strain
The sixth pick in the 2025 NBA Draft has made nearly 40 percent of his 3-point attempts.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Tre Johnson, the sixth pick in the 2025 draft, will be sidelined for the near future because of a hip injury. Story, with details, at @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
The most points in a quarter by a player this season:
James Harden 27 (Nov. 22)
Nikola Jokic 25 (Nov. 12)
Luka Doncic 23 (Oct. 24)
Jamal Murray 23 (Oct. 27)
Stephen Curry 22 (Nov. 12)
Jett Howard 22 (Tonight)
Kelly Oubre Jr. 22 (Nov. 2)
SOURCE: @basketball-reference.com
James Harden 27 (Nov. 22)
Nikola Jokic 25 (Nov. 12)
Luka Doncic 23 (Oct. 24)
Jamal Murray 23 (Oct. 27)
Stephen Curry 22 (Nov. 12)
Jett Howard 22 (Tonight)
Kelly Oubre Jr. 22 (Nov. 2)
SOURCE: @basketball-reference.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:38 AM
The most points in a quarter by a player this season:
James Harden 27 (Nov. 22)
Nikola Jokic 25 (Nov. 12)
Luka Doncic 23 (Oct. 24)
Jamal Murray 23 (Oct. 27)
Stephen Curry 22 (Nov. 12)
Jett Howard 22 (Tonight)
Kelly Oubre Jr. 22 (Nov. 2)
SOURCE: @basketball-reference.com
James Harden 27 (Nov. 22)
Nikola Jokic 25 (Nov. 12)
Luka Doncic 23 (Oct. 24)
Jamal Murray 23 (Oct. 27)
Stephen Curry 22 (Nov. 12)
Jett Howard 22 (Tonight)
Kelly Oubre Jr. 22 (Nov. 2)
SOURCE: @basketball-reference.com
(1/2) The Magic are holding out Jalen Suggs from tonight's second game of a back-to-back, as the team's injury report states, following his left-knee cartilage surgery last season.
November 23, 2025 at 6:10 PM
(1/2) The Magic are holding out Jalen Suggs from tonight's second game of a back-to-back, as the team's injury report states, following his left-knee cartilage surgery last season.
Final: Magic 133, Knicks 121
F. Wagner: 37 pts., 6 rebs., 7 assts.
Bane: 27 pts., 3 rebs., 5 assts.
Suggs: 26 pts., 3 rebs., 1 asst.
Brunson: 33 pts., 3 rebs., 11 assts.
3-pointers: Magic 13/32 (41%), Knicks 13/37 (35%)
F. Wagner: 37 pts., 6 rebs., 7 assts.
Bane: 27 pts., 3 rebs., 5 assts.
Suggs: 26 pts., 3 rebs., 1 asst.
Brunson: 33 pts., 3 rebs., 11 assts.
3-pointers: Magic 13/32 (41%), Knicks 13/37 (35%)
November 23, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Final: Magic 133, Knicks 121
F. Wagner: 37 pts., 6 rebs., 7 assts.
Bane: 27 pts., 3 rebs., 5 assts.
Suggs: 26 pts., 3 rebs., 1 asst.
Brunson: 33 pts., 3 rebs., 11 assts.
3-pointers: Magic 13/32 (41%), Knicks 13/37 (35%)
F. Wagner: 37 pts., 6 rebs., 7 assts.
Bane: 27 pts., 3 rebs., 5 assts.
Suggs: 26 pts., 3 rebs., 1 asst.
Brunson: 33 pts., 3 rebs., 11 assts.
3-pointers: Magic 13/32 (41%), Knicks 13/37 (35%)
(2/2) Also: Tre Johnson is QUESTIONABLE to play because of left hip flexor soreness. Khris Middleton (second night of a back-to-back), Marvin Bagley (right hip contusion) and AJ Johnson (right ankle hip contusion) are OUT.
(1/2) The Wizards' injury report for their game tonight in Chicago is out, and the highlight is that Alex Sarr, who missed the last two games because of a sore big toe, is no longer on the list. So that indicates he'll play tonight.
November 22, 2025 at 6:58 PM
(2/2) Also: Tre Johnson is QUESTIONABLE to play because of left hip flexor soreness. Khris Middleton (second night of a back-to-back), Marvin Bagley (right hip contusion) and AJ Johnson (right ankle hip contusion) are OUT.
(1/2) The Wizards' injury report for their game tonight in Chicago is out, and the highlight is that Alex Sarr, who missed the last two games because of a sore big toe, is no longer on the list. So that indicates he'll play tonight.
November 22, 2025 at 6:57 PM
(1/2) The Wizards' injury report for their game tonight in Chicago is out, and the highlight is that Alex Sarr, who missed the last two games because of a sore big toe, is no longer on the list. So that indicates he'll play tonight.
(1/2) Deni Avdija had 26 points and a career-high 14 assists in Portland's 127-123 victory at Golden State tonight. In addition, Sidy Cissoko scored a career-high 15 points for Portland. Who is Sidy Cissoko? Good question!
November 22, 2025 at 5:38 AM
(1/2) Deni Avdija had 26 points and a career-high 14 assists in Portland's 127-123 victory at Golden State tonight. In addition, Sidy Cissoko scored a career-high 15 points for Portland. Who is Sidy Cissoko? Good question!
The Wizards' Marvin Bagley III (right hip contusion), AJ Johnson (right ankle contusion) and Alex Sarr (sore left big toe) will not play tonight in Toronto.
November 21, 2025 at 10:34 PM
The Wizards' Marvin Bagley III (right hip contusion), AJ Johnson (right ankle contusion) and Alex Sarr (sore left big toe) will not play tonight in Toronto.
Marcin Gortat in the arena tonight:
November 21, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Marcin Gortat in the arena tonight:
So many teams are playing fast now, speeding upcourt to get open shots or exploit crossmatch mismatches. But too often, some of the teams, the Magic especially, take contested shots quickly, which defeats the purpose of playing fast. Orlando loses a lot of possessions that way.
November 21, 2025 at 12:46 AM
So many teams are playing fast now, speeding upcourt to get open shots or exploit crossmatch mismatches. But too often, some of the teams, the Magic especially, take contested shots quickly, which defeats the purpose of playing fast. Orlando loses a lot of possessions that way.
Marcin Gortat's name came up today because a film crew from Poland is in Orlando working on a piece about him. Which reminded me: Wendell Carter Jr. had a perfect "Gortat screen" to help Anthony Black on this uncontested driving layup in Tuesday's Magic-Warriors game. Here's the video:
November 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Marcin Gortat's name came up today because a film crew from Poland is in Orlando working on a piece about him. Which reminded me: Wendell Carter Jr. had a perfect "Gortat screen" to help Anthony Black on this uncontested driving layup in Tuesday's Magic-Warriors game. Here's the video:
Here's a play from last night's Wizards-Timberwolves game that caught my eye. Keep your eye on the restricted area, where Washington's Tristan Vukcevic provides a textbook Kornet contest on a 3-point try by Minnesota's Bones Hyland.
November 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Here's a play from last night's Wizards-Timberwolves game that caught my eye. Keep your eye on the restricted area, where Washington's Tristan Vukcevic provides a textbook Kornet contest on a 3-point try by Minnesota's Bones Hyland.