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The Washington Wizards cooked with grease at the trade deadline, and now they’re sitting pretty with a stash of future assets. The best part is that they didn’t give up much for two first-round picks, AJ Johnson, and more. Here’s a complete summary of the action: Outgoing players (Position, Name, Traded To, Outgoing Salary) F […]

The Washington Wizards-Kyle Kuzma marriage ended with Wednesday’s trade, but he has no hard feelings. The 29-year-old posted a statement in his “Kuz Kontrol” newsletter after Washington agreed to the deal with the Milwaukee Bucks. “DC, Thank You,” Kuzma titled the letter. “If this is my last chapter in D.C., just know—it was real,” the […]

The 2025 NBA trade deadline may have been the most consequential one ever, with the Luka Doncic and Jimmy Butler deals only the tip of the iceberg. Senior NBA insider Shams Charania is exhausted after covering the flurry of news, via ESPN. .@ShamsCharania after the trade deadline 😭 Wildest deadline in NBA history? pic.twitter.com/nvUlttZMSO — […]

It’s one thing to engineer a one-sided deal, but the Washington Wizards pulled off a heist just before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. Not only did they acquire a 2025 first-round pick from the Memphis Grizzlies, but they gave up little to get it. The full details are below, via NBA.com. Wizards get: Colby Jones Alex […]

The Washington Wizards reminded the NBA world on Thursday why it’s important to stockpile second-round draft choices. While the picks individually aren’t worth much, the value increases when teams acquire several. That’s what happened with the Wizards-76ers deal hours before the trade deadline. The full details are below, via ESPN’s Bobby Marks: Wizards receive: 2026 […]

The Washington Wizards were a young team coming into the season, but now they truly embody the “Wiz Kids” nickname. Hours after landing 20-year-old guard AJ Johnson in the Kyle Kuzma deal, they got fellow 20-year-old guard Sidy Cissoko in the Jonas Valanciunas trade. UPDATE: The Wizards waived Sissoko on Thursday, which opens a roster spot. […]

After months of rumors and speculation, the Washington Wizards finally dealt Kyle Kuzma on Wednesday. The full details are now out, via ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. “[Milwaukee] Bucks get: F Kyle Kuzma, F Patrick Baldwin Jr., 2025 second-round pick (second-most favorable of WAS’ collection) Wizards get: F Khris Middleton, G AJ Johnson, MIL 2028 1st swap […]

Kyle Kuzma doesn’t want to fit in with the Washington Wizards’ rebuild, and the Milwaukee Bucks want to shed Khris Middleton’s salary. It makes sense for both parties to strike a deal ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. The two teams are in talks, via The Athletic’s Josh Robbins and David Aldridge. “Two league sources […]

The Dallas Mavericks claim that Luka Doncic’s conditioning issues and Anthony Davis’ elite defense were the main reasons behind the trade that shocked the world, but many fans aren’t buying it. That’s why Bill Simmons had some fun with conspiracy theories on his podcast this past Sunday. The famed journalist brought up the popular idea […]

De’Aaron Fox will forever be a Sacramento Kings legend after helping them end their NBA-record 16-year playoff drought in 2023. However, the San Antonio Spurs’ newest star will now gun for championship rings alongside Victor Wembanyama and Gregg Popovich after getting traded on Monday night. Fox posted an emotional farewell to the Kings on Tuesday, […]

For whatever reason, the stars always seem to align for the Los Angeles Lakers. Speaking of stars, the Purple and Gold’s trade for Luka Doncic on Sunday morning gives them one of the NBA’s best players for at least a year and a half. The five-time All-NBA First-Teamer also has a player option for 2026-27 […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers made one of the most surprising moves ever just after midnight on Sunday with the Luka Doncic trade, and everyone except the man himself reacted. However, the newest Lakers superstar released a public statement about 18 hours later, via social media. “Dear Dallas, Seven years ago I came […]

The Baltimore Orioles will try to wash the taste of their premature playoff exit last season out of their mouths as soon as possible. Luckily, they’ll have “The Mountain” to aid that mission in 2025, via MASN’s Roch Kubatko. “There will be ramp up with Félix Bautista in spring training,” Kubatko reported. “Not typical full […]

The San Diego Padres accidentally found their ace in the 2023 Juan Soto trade with the New York Yankees. Michael King, who was a reliever at the time, converted into a starter and now will lead the rotation for at least another year. The Padres signed King to a one-year extension on Friday with a […]

Most people agree that Joe Burrow is elite, but Super Bowl XLVI champion Chris Canty wants to pump the brakes. The former defensive tackle concedes that the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback is good, but not among the NFL’s best. Canty explained his thoughts at length on Friday, via ESPN First Take. "[Joe Burrow] is not an […]

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs defeated Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in the playoffs for the fourth time in the last five years in Sunday night’s AFC Championship game, but the latter star took it on the chin. Allen told Mahomes “Go get another one” when they met up on the field […]

Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart was kicked out after throwing Indiana Pacers center Thomas Bryant on the ground in the second quarter. Stewart turned his back to the basket and violently struck Bryant after Aaron Nesmith missed a short jumper in the second quarter. BREAKING: Isaiah Stewart has been ejected. 😳 pic.twitter.com/LqvaGTACqA — Hoop Central […]

The Washington Wizards (6-40) are having a rough season record-wise, but their player development is right where it needs to be. In fact, their young core just set a franchise record. Bilal Coulibaly, Alex Sarr, and Bub Carrington were selected for the Rising Stars showcase on Tuesday, which is the first time the Wizards are […]

The Washington Wizards have a Kyle Kuzma dilemma as the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline approaches, but what does that have to do with Jimmy Butler? It’s simple: both the Wizards and Miami Heat can turn their disgruntled veterans into long-term assets if they play their cards right. That’s why Washington reportedly wants to “facilitate” […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Paul George (finger) is dealing with another hiccup amid a down season. The 34-year-old’s new injury update is ominous after exiting the 109-97 win vs. the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, via PHLY Sports’ Kyle Neubeck. “Paul George underwent an MRI and ultrasound, which revealed an injury to the extensor tendon in his left […]

The Phoenix Mercury are committing to a new era. With Brittney Griner exploring free agency and Diana Taurasi considering retirement, the club made a blockbuster trade on Tuesday, via ESPN’s Alexa Philippou. “BREAKING: The Phoenix Mercury are acquiring Alyssa Thomas from the Connecticut Sun, sources told ESPN,” Philippou reported. “Thomas, a perennial MVP candidate, spent […]

The first step toward making a change is admitting there’s a problem, and New York Jets owner Woody Johnson is now on that path. The 77-year-old businessman got honest at Gang Green’s introductory presser for general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn on Monday, via ESPN’s Rich Cimini. I have to look in […]

Jimmy Butler’s current tiff with the Miami Heat isn’t the first time he’s had drama with his team. The six-time All-Star also burnt bridges with the Minnesota Timberwolves before getting traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2018. Former Wolves teammate Jeff Teague sounded off about what Butler is going through, via the Club 520 Podcast. […]

The Houston Astros are still trying to get back together with Alex Bregman. The club legend has been testing the market this entire offseason, but Houston won’t go down easy. The organization is offering a hefty new contract, via The New York Post’s Jon Heyman. “Astros are trying to bring back Alex Bregman. They’re still […]

The New York Jets have a new head coach and general manager, but will they move on from Aaron Rodgers? Team owner Woody Johnson said that he won’t make that decision, via Newsday Sports’ Al Iannazone. The 77-year-old would “welcome” Rodgers back, but that call will be made by Darren Mougey and Aaron Glenn. The […]

Everyone and their mother knows that Jimmy Butler wants to leave the Miami Heat by the Feb. 6 trade deadline. However, they’ll most likely need more than one trade partner to get a deal done, thanks in large part to the NBA’s new salary cap rules. The Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards, Charlotte Hornets, and Detroit […]

Nobody in the City of Brotherly Love is happier than Saquon Barkley right now. The seventh-year veteran advanced to the Super Bowl for the first time after the Philadelphia Eagles’ 55-23 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Barkley posted a message about it on Monday morning, via social media. “God is great ‼️‼️ 1 […]

Kyle Kuzma’s Washington Wizards tenure has reached a breaking point. What will the front office do as the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline approaches? That question is now more pressing after the 29-year-old’s postgame comments on Saturday night, via The Athletic’s Josh Robbins. “I think today I just decided to be myself and not really […]

The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field in Sunday’s NFC Championship game, and both teams are close to full strength. The Commanders will be without guard Sam Cosmi, while the Eagles have their entire starting lineup, via the NFL injury report. Cosmi (knee) is a big loss for Washington, as […]

Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon admitted on Media Day in September that his time in D.C. may not last long, and that prediction looks to be true based on ClutchPoints’ latest intel. The Wizards will likely buy out the veteran’s contract if they don’t trade him before the Feb. 6 deadline, via NBA insider Brett […]

North Carolina basketball and Kentucky have dueled each other on the recruiting trail many times, and Caleb Wilson is the latest example of that. This time, the Tar Heels won the sweepstakes for the top-10 recruit’s services. Wilson partially picked North Carolina over Kentucky because it offered him a scholarship first, via ESPN’s Jeff Borzello […]

Several NBA playoff contenders need veteran depth ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline, and the Washington Wizards have plenty. Kyle Kuzma, Jonas Valanciunas, and Malcolm Brogdon are all playing well enough to be valuable on a winning team. Meanwhile, the Wizards (6-36) are focused on player development and acquiring draft capital to accelerate their […]

It’s hard to fathom how disappointing Rutgers basketball has been this season. Despite having two of the best players in the country, the Scarlet Knights (10-9, 3-5 Big Ten) are already longshots to make the NCAA Tournament. Freshman guards Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey have both been sublime this season, but only the latter star […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green punched Jordan Poole at practice in October 2022, and the fallout of that incident is still being felt. Poole, now on the Washington Wizards, commented about his old Warriors teammates after the Dubs beat Washington 122-114 on Saturday, via ESPN’s Marc Spears. “I love those guys over there. I […]

With a Buffalo Bills AFC Championship game scheduled against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Josh Allen will get a chance at redemption. Ahead of the Bills-Chiefs game, we’ll be making our Josh Allen AFC Championship game bold predictions. Allen must beat the Chiefs in the playoffs at some point to be taken seriously as […]

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has been linked to the Sacramento Kings in trade rumors for months, and his pre-game interaction with Kings owner Vivek Ranadive on Sunday may have excited some fans. However, the former NBA champion clarified that their brief exchange wasn’t about that, via The Athletic’s Josh Robbins. “Nothing basketball-related,” Kuzma said. The […]

After another elite statistical campaign, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is heading to his second AFC championship. However, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green still isn’t a fan of the three-time Pro Bowler, via NFL insider Jordan Schultz My brotha @Money23Green there is still time to admit your take on Josh Allen was absurd! 🤦🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️ […]

At 6-33, the Washington Wizards aren’t looking to make any short-term moves at the NBA trade deadline. If they do pull off any deals, it’ll be to accelerate their rebuild. The best way to do so, of course, is to acquire draft capital and/or young players. This means that they’ll most likely have to give […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2024 season can be summarized as “new quarterbacks, same result.” Russell Wilson and Justin Fields played behind center on one-year deals, but it ended with the team’s fourth Wild Card exit in the past five years. That’s why the Steelers likely won’t bring them both back, via The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac. […]