Portland plays Washington for a non-conference matchup. The teams square off Wednesday for the first time this season.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Washington Wizards NBA game to be played on February 21, 2025 on ESPN.

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole has embraced his new teammate Marcus Smart with open arms and is excited to see what the defensive stalwart will bring to the team. “Huge addition to our team,” Poole said,

The Washington Wizards suffered a 134-130 overtime loss to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, following a late-game comeback by Indiana.

Jordan Poole seemed to have disappeared from the spotlight after being traded to the Washington Wizards. However, NBA analyst Bill Simmons believes the guard is still a legitimate basketball talent and is better than a handful of players in the league.

Jordan Poole and the Wizards should prove punchless vs. Tyrese Haliburton and a Pacers squad looking to get up off the mat following a troubling loss, per Phil Naessens' NBA betting picks.

After the game, the 2022 NBA Champion made a bold comment when he met with the media. Poole (h/t Joshua Valdez of ClutchPoints): "I've always been a team-first player so anything

Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) passes the ball against Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in

Marcus Smart and Khris Middleton aren’t here just to mentor the young Wizards. They’re also to lead by example.

After the game, Poole made bold remarks about his potential and the team's future, expressing his belief that he can be a transformative force for the franchise. His explosive scoring was on full display, as he demonstrated his ability to create shots and finish at the rim.