Pregame analysis and predictions of the Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA game to be played on January 21, 2025 on ESPN.

The Washington Wizards are being thrown right back into the fire after their loss to the Golden State Warriors by having to face the Sacramento Kings less than 24 hours later. The Wizards held their own for the most part against the Warriors last night,

The six-win Washington Wizards are coming off a loss to the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night heading into Sunday’s matchup against De’Aaron Fox and the S

Although the Golden State Warriors began the 2024-25 season as one of the top NBA teams, they've since regressed to a lottery-level trajectory. However, on Saturday, their opponent has the potential of a top-five lottery finisher. The Warriors vs. Washington Wizards injury report reveals a relieving matchup.

Three of Washington’s games at Western Conference teams, including a matchup with the Clippers originally set for next week, have new dates.

Jalen Green received an important injury update ahead of the Rockets' game on Tuesday night against the Wizards.

Washington aims to break its seven-game skid when the Washington Wizards play Phoenix. The teams match up Thursday for the first time this season.

The Phoenix Suns (19-20) play the second of their five-game road trip at the Washington Wizards (6-32) on Thursday.

BOTTOM LINE: Washington visits Sacramento looking to break its 16-game road losing streak. The Kings are 11-12 on their home court. Sacramento is sixth in the Western Conference with 33.8 defensive rebounds per game led by Domantas Sabonis averaging 10.2.

The Kings will try to keep the good times rolling when they play host to the Washington Wizards on Sunday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. The Kings are one of the hottest teams in the NBA. The Wizards are the worst.