Wizards apologize after scripted April Fools joke in which 'fan' thought they won $10,000 falls flat

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Coverage first published: 2026-04-02 17:24:34 UTC
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Wizards apologize after scripted April Fools joke in which 'fan' thought they won $10,000 falls flat
The Wizards boldly decided to isolate the few fans they have left with this prank gone wrong.
Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAArticle published: 2026-04-02 17:04:25 UTC
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Washington Wizards apologize after $10k April Fools’ prank draws backlash
The Washington Wizards apologized on Thursday after an April Fools’ Day in-game promotion during their loss to the Philadelphia 76ers prompted criticism on social media. The Wizards said in a statement that the segment was pre-planned and that all participants were aware of the joke.
Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAArticle published: 2026-04-02 17:31:44 UTC

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