Washington Wizards

The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C. They are a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The franchise was originally established in 1961 and has undergone several name changes, with “Wizards” being adopted in 1997. The team’s colors are navy blue, gold, and red, reflecting their ties to the nation’s capital. The Wizards play their home games at Capital One Arena, located in downtown Washington. The team has experienced varying levels of success throughout its history and has won one NBA Championship, which was in 1978, under their previous name, the Washington Bullets.