Washington Wizards send message to former All-Star John Wall after announcing retirement on Monday. The NBA world was hit with major news on Tuesday as former NBA and Kentucky Wildcats star John Wall officially announced his retirement after 11 seasons.

The Washington Wizards finished last season looking up at four teams above them in the NBA's Southeast Division standings for the second year in a row. In fact,

Labissiere didn't appear in an NBA game in four seasons until the Kings signed him to a 10-day contract in March.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington Wizards announced their 2025-26 regular season schedule today, with the season opener set for Wednesday, Oct. 22 against the Bucks in Milwaukee. Washington will open its home slate on Sunday, Oct. 26 when they take on the Charlotte Hornets. The 2025-26 Wizards season is presented by Capital One.

Let’s examine the league’s reigning champs, the Thunder. When everyone’s healthy, the Thunder’s starting lineup features a pair of 7-footers, Holmgren, who is ultra versatile, and Isaiah Hartenstein, who is more of a traditional big.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/wizards as Wizards All-Star May Leave Team Before New Guard. The Washington Wizards have seen their fair share of roster turnover during the last few seasons. The franchise has seen cornerstone pieces such as Russell Westbrook, Bradley Beal and the recently retired John Wall leave.