The Wizards brought on three fans for a half-court shot blindfolded during Wednesday night's game against the 76ers. The winner of the challenge was promised a $10,000 cheque. After getting a lot of heat from online, the Wizards have apologized.

April Fools' Day prank gone wrong: Wizards apologise for $10k half-court shot stunt

Cunningham made 14-of-45 shots and 16-of-18 free throws for a career-high 46 points and added 12 rebounds, 11 assists, five steals and two blocked shots as Detroit improved to 9-2.

Detroit Pistons conjure seventh straight victory with thrilling win over Washington

The Washington Wizards withstood a 56-point explosion from Denver star Nikola Jokic to beat the Nuggets 122-113 on Saturday and snap their 16-game NBA losing streak.

Upset in NBA as Washington Wizards beat Denver Nuggets despite Nikola Jokic’s 56-point explosion

The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by 40 points from Anthony Davis and 31 from LeBron James, pulled off another NBA thriller on Thursday, beating the Washington Wizards 134-131 in overtime.

LA Lakers hold off Washington Wizards in high-scoring overtime thriller

Nikola Jokic scored 42 points on 15-of-20 shooting and pulled down 12 rebounds, and the visiting Denver Nuggets beat the struggling Washington Wizards 113-104 on Sunday night.

Denver Nuggets roll past Washington Wizards as Nikola Jokic pours in 42

Joel Embiid shrugged off the lingering effects of illness to score 50 points as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Washington Wizards 131-126 in the NBA on Wednesday.

NBA: Joel Embiid's monster performance helps Philadelphia 76ers win against Washington Wizards

German forward Franz Wagner's 31-point performance sparked Orlando to an eighth consecutive victory on Wednesday, ripping Washington 139-120 to move one game behind NBA overall leader Boston.

NBA: Franz Wagner's 31 points help Orlando Magic beat Washington Wizards; register eighth consecutive win

Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund, the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), is seeking to acquire a stake in the group that owns the NBA’s Washington Wizards. The NBA is still reviewing the deal with the Qatar Investment Authority.

Qatar's wealth fund to buy minority stake in NBA's Washington Wizards

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has decided not to take his $13 million player option. Kuzma instead, has decided to become a free agent, reported ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Tuesday citing sources.

NBA: Washington Wizards' Kyle Kuzma declines player option, to hit free agency - Report

In what could be a blockbuster deal, the Washington Wizards and Phoenix Suns are in talks to carry out a trade which may see three-time All-Star guard Bradley Beal joining the Suns.

NBA: Suns in talks to bring in Bradley Beal from Wizards in blockbuster deal - Report

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has rescinded Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo's triple-double which he had scored against the Washington Wizard on Sunday night.

NBA: Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo's triple-double against Wizards rescinded

NBA star Russell Westbrook was left fuming after a fan poured popcorn on his head as he made his way to the dressing room during Wednesday's NBA playoffs game between Washington Wizards and Philadelphia 76ers.

WATCH: A fan pours popcorn on Wizards' guard Russell Westbrooks during NBA qualifiers

“Where do you want me to start?” Washington Wizards’ new superstar acquisition Russell Westbrook said on Saturday speaking to the media for the first time since being traded from Houston Rockets.

NBA: Washington Wizards' Russell Westbrook clears the air, talks legacy