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The Washington Wizards’ youth movement has never been more fun than it is right now. Kyshawn George, Alex Sarr, and Bub Carrington combined for 56 points, 17 rebounds, 15 assists, five steals, and five blocks in their 125-122 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night, signaling a bright future in the District. George, who […]

The business of professional sports can be brutal sometimes, and that was apparent when the Washington Mystics shipped Ariel Atkins to the Chicago Sky on Feb. 23. The two-time All-Star was asked on Tuesday if the Mystics’ new brass spoke to her about the trade beforehand, via The Washington Post’s Kareem Copeland. “Not necessarily,” she […]

The 2025 NBA trade deadline was unlike any other, including for the Washington Wizards. The team overhauled its roster within two days, acquiring new veterans and a bevy of long-term assets in exchange for other veterans and second-round picks. One of the veterans the Wizards gave up was Jonas Valanciunas, who they acquired in a […]

The Washington Wizards are 11-49, but team owner Ted Leonsis won’t let hard times break his spirit. The Monumental Sports and Entertainment boss, who also owns the Washington Capitals and Washington Mystics, has faith that the Wizards can reach the mountaintop, via The Kevin Sheehan Show. “I am very, very excited, because I participated actively […]

The Washington Wizards’ 2024-25 mission is coming to fruition. They’re sitting at the bottom of the NBA standings and are in a prime position to land a top-five lottery pick this summer, which increases their chances of finally getting a star. The Wizards are 11-49 ahead of their home date with the Utah Jazz on […]

In an era when schools constantly switch conferences, Clemson and Florida State are breaking the mold. Both universities will likely stay in the ACC after settling four lawsuits, via ESPN’s Andrea Adelson, David Hale, and Pete Thamel. “According to sources, the settlement includes two key objectives: establishing a new revenue-distribution model based on viewership and a […]

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole went viral for claiming he’s All-Star-caliber on Jan. 24, as fans couldn’t believe a player on the league’s worst team said that. Of course, the former NBA champion wasn’t selected, which he clarified on Friday that he has no issue with, via Locked On Wizards’ Brandon Scott. “Naw, I wouldn’t […]

Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey have lived up to the preseason hype, and will likely get picked second and third after Cooper Flagg in the 2025 NBA Draft. However, the star freshmen haven’t been enough to save the Scarlet Knights (14-15, 7-11 Big Ten) from misery. The kids would say that Rutgers head coach Steve […]

Washington Wizards rookie Kyshawn George’s growth exemplifies why this has been a successful season for the organization despite its 10-48 record. The Miami alum’s improvement is directly tied to Jordan Poole’s guidance, which has been a revelation for the team. George revealed a recent reminder that the former NBA champion gave him. Kyshawn George shares […]

There’s no love like a mother has for her son, and it showed on Sonya Curry’s face when her son Stephen Curry tossed her his jersey after his 56-point game for the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. The latter Curry is used to red-hot shooting nights, but watching them probably never gets old for his […]

Kevin Durant has never been interested in playing for the Washington Wizards, his hometown team. However, Carmelo Anthony thinks it’s a good idea. The New York Knicks legend explained why on his “7PM In Brooklyn” podcast, presented by Wave Sports and Entertainment. Melo wants KD to return home to end his career with the Wizards […]

It’s one thing to talk about developing young players, but seeing the work come to fruition gives the Washington Wizards hope. Second-year guard Bilal Coulibaly has been inconsistent offensively this season, but he added another quality outing to his resume with 16 points (7-9 FG, 0-2 3 PT) and three assists across 35 minutes in […]

Sad news stories are common, but NBACentel getting banned on X, formerly “Twitter,” is next-level. That’s what happened on Wednesday, and the hoops community is in shambles. “They finally got Centel,” @NBAMemes said. “A tragic day in NBA Twitter history.” “Today we lost a generational talent,” said O’Shea Jackson Jr., son of legendary rapper Ice […]

The Washington Mystics’ new regime is starting with a war chest of draft capital after pulling a heist on the Chicago Sky Sunday night. They dealt two-time All-Star Ariel Atkins for the No. 3 overall pick in 2025, as well as a first-round pick swap in ’27 and a second-round swap in ’27. Offloading a […]

The Washington Wizards snapped a six-game losing streak on Monday night, and the best part is that one of their young building blocks was a main catalyst. Bilal Coulibaly had one of his better performances of the season in Washington’s (10-47) 107-99 win over the Brooklyn Nets, scoring 20 points (7-14 FG, 3-4 3 PT) […]

The NBA seems to be listening to the long-standing criticisms of referees being too harsh with foul calls. There was a time when they would call techs for seemingly nothing, but the league office admitted wrongdoing with Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson’s recent incidents. It rescinded the technical foul called on Durant with 1:25 left […]

Rebuilding requires bravery, and the Washington Mystics’ new front office showed that by trading two-time All-Star Ariel Atkins to the Chicago Sky on Sunday night. The club legend was a centerpiece of Washington’s 2019 championship team, but moving on makes sense. The Sky sent the Mystics the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA […]

The Washington Mystics will be just fine if their players take their current momentum into the regular season. Aaliyah Edwards, Jade Melbourne, and others have all represented the franchise well the past few weeks. Edwards made it all the way to the final round in the inaugural Unrivaled 1-on-1 Tournament as an eighth seed. The […]

The Washington Wizards are still adjusting after swapping Kyle Kuzma for Khris Middleton in a trade with the Milwaukee Bucks on Feb. 5. Middleton has only played one game with the Wizards (9-46) so far, but he’s already made an impression in the locker room. Bilal Coulibaly said that the former NBA champion “is great” […]

The new-look Washington Wizards learned plenty about both their veterans and youngsters in their 104-101 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Khris Middleton was a centerpiece of those revelations in his first game with his new team. The 33-year-old scored 12 points (4-10 FG, 1-4 3 PT) with five rebounds, two assists, and […]

The New York Yankees made one of the biggest changes in franchise history on Friday by nixing their no-beard rule, right after Clay Holmes left to their cross-town rival in free agency. The New York Mets hurler didn’t expect the Bronx Bombers to announce the change at this time, via Newsday’s Tim Healey. “There’s always […]

Free agent quarterback Jameis Winston might be the funniest athlete alive. The 2015 No. 1 overall pick told a story about the transition from him to Tom Brady as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ signal-caller in 2020, via Barstool Sports’ Will Compton. Hilarious story about @Jaboowins thinking that a TB12 facility was randomly getting built in […]

The Washington Wizards (9-45) have relied on accomplished veterans to lead their young core since last season, and Khris Middleton is one of the newest examples of that. However, the former NBA champion won’t limit himself to the mentorship role. Middleton opened up about his intentions with the Wizards after Wednesday night’s practice, via Bowie […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have one of the most recognizable rosters in baseball, loaded with big names like Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and Trea Turner. However, the players on the margins sometimes make the difference come October, as unexpected contributors can take the team over the hump. They will now be even more important given Philadelphia’s […]

The Washington Wizards have one of the deepest G League teams in the league, and that’s why they continue to shuffle the bottom of their NBA roster. Only nine days after signing Jaylen Nowell to a 10-day contract, they released him and signed fellow Capital City Go-Go star Erik Stevenson to a 10-day on Monday, […]

San Diego Padres star Manny Machado has had almost as many injuries as on-field accomplishments, but he’s finally turned a corner. For now, at least. Machado joked about the last time he felt completely healthy, via The Sporting Tribune’s Marty Caswell. Manny Machado on what it means to be full healthy and addition of Nick […]

Although the Washington Wizards didn’t have any All-Stars this season, their three Rising Stars displayed the organization’s progress on the national stage. Sophomore guard Bilal Coulibaly, No. 2 overall pick Alex Sarr, and No. 14 overall pick Bub Carrington each had their moments in the Castrol’s Rising Stars game on Friday, and Sarr also shined […]

The New York Jets are officially going in a new direction at quarterback, as they announced on Thursday that they won’t bring back Aaron Rodgers. Now, the organization finds itself in a familiar position of trying to figure out who it’ll acquire at the game’s most important position. Other than Rodgers, the Jets’ only quarterback […]

It’s one thing to be on a hot streak, but Jordan Poole has two 40-plus point games within the last few days. The Washington Wizards’ leader showed out during his 42-point (15-29 FG, 6-15 3 PT) outing vs. the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, giving him momentum heading into the All-Star Break. Poole was on […]

The Washington Mystics hit the reset button this offseason after a 14-26 campaign that saw them miss the playoffs for the second time in four years. Out are general manager Mike Thibault and head coach Eric Thibault, and in are Jamila Wideman and Sydney Johnson to fill those respective positions. The Mystics introduced the latter […]

Super Bowl LIX was forgettable from the Kansas City Chiefs’ perspective, as they got routed 40-22 by the Philadelphia Eagles. However, star tight end Travis Kelce also had to witness his partner Taylor Swift get bullied by Eagles fans and President Donald Trump. Swift got booed when she was shown on the jumbotron at the […]

The Houston Rockets (33-20) are already fifth in the Western Conference, and soon they’ll get even stronger. Forward Jabari Smith Jr. (fractured hand), who’s been out since Jan. 3, is targeting a return date of Feb. 21 vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, via NBA insider Chris Haynes. Sources: Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (fractured hand) — […]

Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley has finally reached the NFL mountaintop, winning the Super Bowl and the Offensive Player of the Year award. However, the dynamic running back isn’t satisfied with beating the Kansas City Chiefs. Barkley also wants to excel on the golf course. “If I don’t break 80 this offseason… I gotta give […]

The Washington Wizards (9-44) lost 131-121 to the San Antonio Spurs (23-28) at home, but forget about the final score. The Wiz Kids took more baby steps, and that’s what counts. All nine of Washington’s players scored in double figures, which is the first time in franchise history that it’s had at least nine hoopers […]

The New York Knicks (34-18) got outclassed in every facet of the game during their 131-104 loss to the Boston Celtics (37-16) on Saturday, but especially rebounding. The Knicks lost the battle of the boards 48-30, and Jalen Brunson is focused on moving forward after the embarrassing effort. The two-time All-Star opened up about the […]

The Indiana Fever signed Katie Lou Samuelson to a two-year, $355,00 deal last year, but the sharpshooting forward will wear a different jersey next season. She and the Fever have agreed to a buyout, via the team’s social media. “We have mutually parted ways with forward Katie Lou Samuelson,” it announced. “Wishing you all the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles embarrassed the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, and they couldn’t have done it without their architect. General Manager Howie Roseman made sure before the season started that head coach Nick Sirianni had an elite roster, even if their payroll skyrocketed. That’s why the symbolism of Roseman dancing […]

New Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (recently traded) didn’t play in the team’s 125-11 home loss to the Atlanta Hawks (25-28) on Saturday night, but he introduced himself to the fanbase anyway. The 30-year-old was the first player to talk to the media after the game, showing up to the interview room in street clothes. […]

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski will unexpectedly take part in NBA All-Star festivities, although his commute will be convenient. The 21-year-old will replace injured Oklahoma City Thunder Cason Wallace (shoulder) at the Castrol Rising Stars game, which will be held at the Warriors’ Chase Center, via NBA PR. Podziemski is averaging 9.4 points on […]