Life in the NBA can be challenging when you don't have a ton of experience on your side. Can you imagine college teams playing NBA teams on a nightly basis? The

The newly acquired Wizards are already bringing veteran leadership for the young team. Former All-Star Khris Middleton and former Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart have stepped into new roles as mentors.

Marcus Smart and Khris Middleton aren’t here just to mentor the young Wizards. They’re also to lead by example.

The Washington Wizards had their two veteran additions take the court on Friday. That has pushed the younger newcomers out of the big-league squad. NBA trade

Marcus Smart hates losing. How will he handle life with the Washington Wizards?

Looking ahead, NBA executives widely expect Khris Middleton to exercise his $33.35 million player option for the 2025-26 season. Marcus Smart, meanwhile, has an expiring $21.59 million deal for the 2025-26 season. Giannis Antetokounmpo talked about his on-court connection with Damian Lillard compared to the one he had with Khris Middleton.

Bilal Coulibaly, a promising French professional basketball player, is finding his rhythm with the Washington Wizards. The 20-year-old joined the team in 2023 during the NBA Summer League, where he quickly proved his worth.

Khris Middleton and Bilal Coulibaly each scored 17 points and the Washington Wizards defeated the Charlotte Hornets 113-100 in a battle of the NBA’s two worst teams.

Experience matters in the NBA. That is why the Washington Wizards are thankful they are benefiting from acquiring Marcus Smart and Khris Middleton. Adding Marcus Smart and Khris Middleton starts ...