Wizards Playoff Picture: Chances, Bracket, Seed for 2026

Bub Carrington #8 of the Washington Wizards looks to pass the ball during the game against the New York Knicks on November 18, 2024 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.
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The Washington Wizards are focused on their rebuild, making them long shots in the 2026 NBA playoff picture.

Wizards Playoff Chances

The Wizards’ playoff odds are +6000, giving them an implied probability of 1.64% in 2025-26.

Here’s how their postseason odds compare to the Southeast Division:

  • Magic: -1400
  • Hawks: -550
  • Heat: -450
  • Hornets: +1600
  • Wizards: +6000

Wizards Playoff Seed

If the season ended today, the Wizards wouldn’t be in the Eastern Conference playoffs. They trail the final play-in spot by six games.

Here’s the current East bracket:

Last Time the Wizards Made the Playoffs

The Wizards haven’t made the playoffs since 2021, when they fell to the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round.

Washington hasn’t advanced past the conference semifinals since 1979.

Wizards Playoff History

  • Playoff appearances: 30
  • Championships: 1 (1978)

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Shane Thurston is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.

Shane Thurston is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.