The Washington Wizards will no longer play on national television this season.
As the team with the worst record in the NBA, the Washington Wizards don't get seen on primetime national television very often.' Jan. 16 game against the Phoenix Suns has been moved off of TNT in favor of the Cleveland Cavaliers' matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
News: The NBA has replaced the one and only nationally televised game of the Washington Wizards—a Jan. 16 game against the Suns on TNT—with Cleveland at Oklahoma City.The Cavs and Thunder are both in first place in their respective conference, so it's no surprise that the two teams should be seen in front of a national audience.
The NBA's decision to flex out of the game ensures that the Wizards do not have any games on national television this season. There is always the chance for theto get flexed back in, but for now, Washington will be set towards the local broadcasts for the rest of the year. Make sure you bookmark Washington Wizards on SI for the latest news, exclusive interviews, film breakdowns and so much more!Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree.
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