The Washington Wizards show no signs of improvement this season.

The Washington Wizards currently hold the Eastern Conference’s worst record at 1-15, having lost 14 consecutive games.

The combination of young talent and veteran leadership hasn’t produced results, as no player has emerged capable of carrying the team to victories consistently.

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Alex Sarr’s promising development can’t prevent Washington Wizards’ losing streak

Former second-round pick Alex Sarr looks promising in his sophomore season, averaging 18.1 points and 8.4 rebounds per game, but he can’t elevate the team’s performance alone.

CJ McCollum currently averages 16.5 points per game alongside young guard Kyshawn George, but their combined production remains insufficient to secure victories.

The Wizards appear headed toward potentially matching their franchise-worst losing streak. Washington’s longest losing streak stands at 16 games, which has occurred three times in franchise history.

Most recently, they lost every game in January last season, matching the dubious record they also set the previous year and during the 2009-10 season.

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Rank
Games Lost
Season(s)
Notes

1 (Tied Franchise Record)
16
2024–25
Matched the all-time franchise record.

1 (Tied Franchise Record)
16
2023–24
One of the recent instances of the record being tied.

1 (Tied Franchise Record)
16
2009–10
Previously held the record before recent seasons.

4
14
2025–26
The current streak (as of November 2025).

5 (Tie)
13
1994–95
Washington Bullets.

Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers matchups offer realistic chances to snap streak

This season, they sit just two losses away from tying that record. However, their upcoming schedule provides legitimate opportunities to avoid matching franchise infamy.

Their next game features the Milwaukee Bucks, who will be without superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and have lost four consecutive games.

If the Wizards fall to Milwaukee, they face the Indiana Pacers next. Indiana occupies a similar position this season, sitting just one spot above Washington with a 2-14 record. The competitive matchup provides another genuine chance to secure a victory.

The next two games will determine whether the Wizards match their franchise-worst streak or finally snap their losing skid before reaching that unfortunate milestone.