2008–09 Washington Wizards season
| 2008–09 Washington Wizards season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Eddie Jordan (Games 1-11) Ed Tapscott (interim) (Games 12-82) |
| Arena | Verizon Center |
| Results | |
| Record | 19–63 (.232) |
| Place | Division: 5th (Southeast) Conference: 15th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
Stats at Basketball Reference | |
| Local media | |
| Television | CSN Mid-Atlantic, The CW Washington, News Channel 8 |
| Radio | ESPN 980 |
The 2008–09 Washington Wizards season was the 48th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Wizards began the season hoping to improve on their 43–39 record from the previous season, but failed and fell 24 games short. The team finished 2008–09 with a dismal 19–63 record that equalled their worst 82-game performance from the 2000–01 season, and failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since the 2003–04 season.