If the Washington Wizards hope to kick off the year 1-0, there are a few specific things they'll have to do well.

Khris Middleton awoke in Milwaukee on the morning of an NBA season opener, just as he has done many times over the last dozen years. The difference on Wednesday was that he was doing it as a member of the Washington Wizards and not a member of the Bucks.

The Milwaukee Bucks are set to face the Washington Wizards on October 22, 2025. Milwaukee, boasting a strong past record, will lean on MVP Giannis Ant

As the NBA season unfolds, the Washington Wizards may find themselves exploring trade options involving veteran forward Khris Middleton. While Middleton remains

November, when the Washington Wizards emerge from their hellish early-season schedule with a record of 3-9 or 2-10 or 1-11, upset fans will voice their frustrations about a rebuild that will appear to have no end in sight.

The biggest question for Washington this season is whether the team will keep its 2026 draft pick, which is top-eight-protected.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/wizards as Wizards Should Keep Eyes Out for Rockets Prospect. Talented basketball players are scattered across all regions of the NBA, and uncomfortable on-court and monetary fits are the Washington Wizards' gain.