The Washington Wizards are expected to retain head coach Brian Keefe for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season, following a disappointing finish with a 17-65 record, the worst in the league. General Manager Will Dawkins confirmed his anticipation of Keefe's return during the team's end-of-season press conference. This season was particularly challenging for the Wizards, who ended on a 10-game losing streak, with their last victory occurring on March 25. Keefe, who took over as head coach in the middle of the 2023-24 season, has struggled to improve the team's performance, leading to a record of 8-31 in his first partial season and 18-64 in the subsequent year. The Wizards' struggles have been compounded by significant roster changes, including the trade of star player CJ McCollum to the Atlanta Hawks for All-Star guard Trae Young, who was sidelined with a quad injury. With the possibility of securing the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming draft lottery, Keefe will have the opportunity to guide the team through its rebuilding phase. Over the past decade, the Wizards have only made the playoffs three times, advancing past the first round just once, in the 2016-17 season.