Washington Wizards Clinch Worst Record in 2025-26 NBA Season

Wizards' nine-game losing streak seals their place as the league's bottom team.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 1:34pm

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The Washington Wizards have officially clinched the worst record in the 2025-26 NBA season after losing to the Miami Heat yesterday, extending their losing streak to nine games. With a 17-64 record and one game left to play, the Wizards have secured the league's bottom spot, surpassing the Indiana Pacers' 19 wins.

Why it matters

The Wizards' dismal season means they will have the best odds in the upcoming NBA Draft lottery, providing them with a prime opportunity to add top talent and begin rebuilding their roster. However, the team's struggles this year have been a disappointment for their fans, who had hoped for a more competitive season.

The details

The Wizards' 17-64 record was sealed with their latest loss to the Miami Heat yesterday, extending their losing streak to nine games. This marks the first time in franchise history the Wizards have finished with the league's worst record, surpassing the Indiana Pacers' 19 wins.

  • The Wizards lost to the Miami Heat yesterday, April 10, 2026.
  • The Wizards have one more game left in the 2025-26 season.

The players

Greg Finberg

A writer for Bullets Forever, the Wizards' fan blog, who provided analysis on the team's draft lottery odds.

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What they’re saying

“Our own Greg Finberg as the odds below.”

— Greg Finberg, Writer, Bullets Forever

What’s next

The Wizards will enter the NBA Draft lottery with the best odds of securing the top overall pick, which they hope to use to jumpstart their rebuilding efforts for the 2026-27 season.

The takeaway

The Wizards' dismal 2025-26 campaign, which saw them finish with the league's worst record, underscores the need for significant roster changes and a renewed focus on player development if the team hopes to return to competitiveness in the near future.