The 2006–07 Washington Wizards season was their 46th season in the National Basketball Association. The Wizards made the playoffs for the third straight season. The Wizards were then eliminated for the second straight time by the Cavaliers in just the first round. The Wizards had the fourth best team offensive rating and the third worst team defensive rating in the NBA. Key dates prior to the start of the season: * The 2006 NBA draft took place in New York City on June 28. * The free agency period begins in July.