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Washington WizardsWizards' John Wall once received thousand dollars worth of shoes from Gilbert Arenas

Former All-Star guard Gilbert Arenas had a one-of-a-kind reputation during his playing days. He was not, however, exactly known for being a great teammate (case in point: the infamous gun incident involving then-teammate Javaris Crittenton). However, Washington Wizards star John Wall, who himself was able to play with Arenas for a brief period, shared a […]

Washington WizardsVideo: John Wall sends major warning shot to rest of NBA

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall will be out for blood whenever the 2020-21 season starts. Wall, who is recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, says he can’t wait to come back and show the world they haven’t even seen the best version of himself yet: John Wall sends a warning to the NBA 😳 […]

Washington WizardsJohn Wall responds to rumored bad blood with Bradley Beal

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall sets the record straight that he has no problems with his fellow All-Star and backcourt mate Bradley Beal. The 29-year-old playmaker, who has yet to suit up in the 2019-20 season due to a ruptured Achilles tendon, denied allegations of bad blood between him and Beal in an appearance […]

Washington WizardsJohn Wall reveals the toughest player he's 'ever had to guard'

Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall was asked on IG live who’s the toughest player he has ever had to guard in the NBA. The Wizards star went with MVP Derrick Rose: I got it off an IG LIVE. pic.twitter.com/Ic4lzA5y3p — …….. (@DTravis93) April 21, 2020 Derrick Rose won the MVP award at the […]

Washington WizardsWizards' John Wall gives definitive answer on whether he'd return if NBA season resumes

As part of an interview with Rachel Nichols of “The Jump,” Washington Wizards point guard John Wall gave a definitive answer when asked if he would be able to play in the event that this season resumes. Wall has been recovering well from his Achilles injury. Even now, in the midst of the NBA’s decision […]

Washington WizardsBradley Beal claims he re-signed in Washington for 'control' reasons

It came as somewhat of a surprise when Bradley Beal agreed to a two-year, $72 million extension with the Washington Wizards last October. Including the $37 million player option in the final year, the deal keeps Beal under contract in D.C. through 2022-23, preventing  Beal from entertaining lucrative offers this upcoming offseason. That, compounded with […]

Los Angeles LakersThe 10 superstars that could lose the most money if the 2019-20 NBA season is canceled

NBA players could soon be forced to “refund” part of their salaries if the league decides to cancel the remainder of the 2019-20 season in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Players could be forced to forgo a portion of their salary under the Force Majeure clause. A potential 25% of player salaries would be […]

Washington WizardsJohn Wall will help Wizards improve from 2nd-worst defensive team, claims GM

The Washington Wizards had the second-worst defense in the NBA before the 2019-20 season was suspended due to COVID-19. However, general manager Tommy Sheppard believes the team is going to improve defensively through the draft, free agency and simply by getting John Wall back in 2020-21. Wall, the Wizards’ All-Star point guard, is recovering from […]

Washington WizardsJohn Wall 'knows everything about basketball,' claims Scott Brooks

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks says All-Star point guard John Wall is a basketball savant. Brooks believes Wall “knows everything about basketball.” Coach Brooks on John Wall and what he brings to the team. Listen to Coach's full interview on the first episode of Full Court Press on@WashWizardsPN! 👉 https://t.co/aEamWzNUsB pic.twitter.com/PpmwsODzyI — Washington Wizards […]

Washington WizardsClip surfaces of John Wall posterizing teammate in recent workout

It looks like Washington Wizards star point guard John Wall’s Achilles rehab was going really well prior to the NBA suspending play due to COVID-19. Before the NBA closed its facilities down, Wall was working with the Wizards’ G League affiliate and he recently dunked all over G League guy Garrison Mathews. Via Fred Katz […]

Washington WizardsWhy is John Wall never considered an elite player?

When John Wall entered the NBA with the Washington Wizards back in 2010, expectations were sky high. He was the No. 1 overall pick of the draft and was considered one of the best point guard prospects we had seen in quite some time (along with Derrick Rose in 2008). He was blindingly fast. He […]

Washington WizardsWizards' John Wall will not play this season no matter what

Many had hoped that the 2019-20 season hiatus would bring a new twist upon its return. The potential for a John Wall return to the Washington Wizards at some point this season was among the possibilities, but it looks like that’s not in the cards. The Wizards point man had good results in his rehabilitation […]

Washington WizardsMarcin Gortat regrets leaving John Wall, Wizards for Clippers

Retired big man Marcin Gortat reminisced on his stints with Washington Wizards and L.A. Clippers, noting that he wished he could’ve done more while playing alongside star guard John Wall. To recall, Gortat spent five seasons (including four playoff appearances) donning the Wizards jersey where he was the team’s starting center.  Those years in Washington […]

Washington WizardsJohn Wall motivated more than ever to make full recovery, per Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard

Washington Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard believes franchise point guard John Wall is motivated more than ever to make a full recovery. Wall is rehabbing his torn Achilles tendon and making really good progress. The Wizards can’t wait to get Wall back in the lineup next season: “We’re extremely pleased with John’s condition right now, […]

Washington WizardsJohn Wall is going to be elite when he comes back, per Scott Brooks

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks has no doubt that All-Star John Wall is going to come back as one of the best point guards in the NBA next season. Wall won’t play for the Wizards this season as he continues to rehab his Achilles tear: “He’s putting his work in. He hasn’t played a […]

Washington WizardsBradley Beal recalls addressing the Wizards alpha talk with John Wall

The Washington Wizards boast of having one of the best backcourts in the league in John Wall and Bradley Beal. And while the Wizards made the playoffs four times during a five-year span, the star-studded backcourt created problems as well. Chemistry issues ran rampant within the Wizards rumor mill, and speculations that Beal and Wall […]

Washington WizardsWizards star John Wall reveals what he's 'trying to get to' before playing again

Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall won’t play this season as he recovers from his Achilles tear. Speaking to Wizards reporters on Thursday, Wall said there’s a few things he has to get to before he can play at full speed again, via Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington. John Wall is pleased with […]

Washington WizardsWizards' John Wall always planned to sit out entire 2019-20 season

Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall says he always planned to sit out the entire 2019-20 season. Wall is recovering from a torn Achilles tendon. No one inside the Wizards organization has an issue with Wall sitting out the season: Tonight at #Wizards bowling event. John Wall was asked when did he get to […]

Washington WizardsJohn Wall participates in 'bits and pieces' of Wizards practice

Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall practiced with the team on Wednesday in “bits and pieces,” according to head coach Scott Brooks. Now before Wizards fans start to get all excited, Brooks maintained there’s been no change in Wall’s status; he’s still not expected to play this season (via the Washington Post’s Candace Buckner): […]

Washington WizardsVIDEO: Wizards star John Wall's Achilles rehab looks like it's going well after latest monster dunk

Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall won’t play this season, but his Achilles rehab looks like it’s going well. Wall has been throwing down nasty dunks during his pregame workouts. The latest one was pretty filthy: John Wall still has plenty of bounce🔥https://t.co/JhTMH9h60l — Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) February 12, 2020 On July 22, Wizards […]

Washington WizardsJohn Wall still not expected to play this season, Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard says

Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall is making sound progress in his Achilles rehab, but he still won’t play this season. Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard doubled down on previous reports that the explosive guard won’t play this 2019-20 and will only return to the court next campaign. “I think we have maintained that […]

Washington WizardsWizards' John Wall loves teaching basketball, but has no plans to be head coach in future

Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall has basically been an assistant coach this season. Wall is expected to miss the entire season rehabbing from his Achilles tear, but he has been helping his teammates out by giving them pointers based on what he sees from the bench. While the former No. 1 overall pick […]

Washington WizardsWizards' John Wall speaks out on Davis Bertans amid trade rumors

Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall wants to play with Davis Bertans. For that to happen, the Wizards will have to hold onto him past Thursday’s trade deadline since Wall is most likely going to miss the season recovering from his Achilles tear. Bertans is receiving a lot of interest from teams, but so […]

Washington WizardsWizards' John Wall played 5-on-5 in Miami with Amar’e Stoudemire

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall has not been medically cleared to suit up for the organization at the time being. But that doesn’t mean that the five-time All-Star hasn’t been further honing his craft as he makes his way back from a torn Achilles tendon. Per Candace Buckner of the Washington Post, Wall played […]

Washington WizardsScott Brooks reiterates John Wall won’t play ‘until he’s 100 percent ready’

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks acknowledges point guard John Wall is chomping at the bit to get back on the floor. But Brooks also insisted that Wall–who has not played in an NBA game since suffering a serious Achilles injury in December of 2018–will not take the floor “until he’s 100 percent ready,” per […]

Washington WizardsJohn Wall doing more in practice, Scott Brooks happy with his progress

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall has not played in an NBA game since Dec. 26, 2018 due to a litany of injuries, including–and most notably–a torn Achilles. Wall might not be able to suit up this season, but Wizards head coach Scott Brooks said he is encouraged by the progress Wall has made in […]

Washington WizardsWizards' John Wall participates in 4-on-4 practice with return still up in the air

It has never been a certainty that Washington Wizards point guard John Wall would return to action this season. But that doesn’t mean that he isn’t trying. Per Fred Katz of The Athletic, Wall has been going through extensive game-like scenarios in practice, such as 4-on-4 and 3-on-2-on-1 drills. Head coach Scott Brooks has not […]

Washington WizardsWizards very optimistic about John Wall making a full recovery

The Washington Wizards are very optimistic about point guard John Wall making a full recovery from his Achilles tear, according to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated. Wizards head coach Scott Brooks said last week Wall “looked really good” playing 3-on-3 against player development staffers. Wall appears to be making good progress in his recovery, but […]

Washington WizardsVideo: John Wall is throwing down sick dunks again as he rehabs Achilles

Washington Wizards guard John Wall is recovering from a torn Achilles and probably won’t play this season, but he is sure looking good in his rehab. Fred Katz of The Athletic says that Wall threw down a 360 reverse dunk in practice on Monday, and while he didn’t get video of that slam, he was […]

Washington WizardsJohn Wall 'looked really good' playing 3-on-3 against Wizards player development staffers

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks says point guard John Wall “looked really good” playing 3-on-3 against player development staffers on Thursday. Wall appears to be making good progress in his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon, but it’s still doubtful he plays a game this season for the Wizards: Scott Brooks on John Wall […]

Washington WizardsScott Brooks says Wizards aren't shutting John Wall down and focusing on next season

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall appears to be making good progress in his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon. Wall threw down a nasty dunk in Detroit before the Wizards took on the Detroit Pistons on Monday. Washington head coach Scott Brooks doesn’t know if Wall will play this season, but he says the […]

Washington WizardsWATCH: Wizards star John Wall shows progress, pulls off reverse dunk

The Washington Wizards are patiently awaiting the return of superstar point guard John Wall. It has been a long time since the star has graced the court, but it appears that he is making a lot of progress of late. During pre-game warmups, Wall showed off that progress with a dynamic reverse dunk. Take a […]

Washington WizardsWizards' John Wall posts message following passing of mother due to cancer

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall lost his mother, Frances Pulley, on Friday. Pulley passed away after battling cancer. The 29-year-old five-time All-Star floor general, sidelined at the moment after tearing his Achilles at the beginning of the year, finally broke his silence on his personal loss, sharing a photo of himself embracing his mother […]

Washington WizardsJohn Wall's mother passes away after battle with cancer, says former coach John Calipari

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall’s mother, Frances Pulley, passed away after a long battle with cancer. Wall’s former coach, John Calipari, broke the news on Twitter. Wall, 29, attended the University of Kentucky for a single season after growing up in North Carolina. Under Calipari’s tutelage, the Wildcats reached the Elite Eight of the […]

Memphis GrizzliesBradley Beal says Ja Morant reminds him of John Wall

Washington Wizards All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal says Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant reminds him of his teammate, Wizards star point guard John Wall. Morant is the early front-runner for Rookie of the Year since No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson has yet to play a game for the New Orleans Pelicans. Ja […]

Washington WizardsWizards stars John Wall, Bradley Beal pass out turkeys to families

Washington Wizards stars John Wall and Bradley Beal passed out turkeys to families in the nation’s capital on Monday. Thanksgiving is next week, so Wall and Beal are starting to get in the holiday spirit by helping others who are in need: John Wall and Bradley Beal partnering to pass out turkeys (a 1,000 of […]

Washington WizardsVideo: Wizards star John Wall throws down lefty dunk as he continues to rehab torn Achilles

Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall appears to be making good progress in his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon. Wall threw down a lefty dunk in Boston before the Wizards took on the Celtics on Wednesday: https://twitter.com/NBCSWizards/status/1194774922859552769?s=20 On July 22, Wizards owner Ted Leonsis said he doesn’t expect Wall to play this season. […]

Washington WizardsJohn Wall responds to Nick Wright criticism, comparison to Jared Goff

FS1 analyst Nick Wright had some interesting remarks about Wizards All-Star John Wall during Monday morning’s episode of First Things First, noting that the five-time All-Star’s contract will be a detriment to his team. As part of his monologue, Nick Wright claimed that Wall’s contract is one of the worst in the NBA, comparing it […]

Washington WizardsRui Hachimura becomes quickest Wizards player to reach 100 career points since John Wall

On Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Rui Hachimura became the quickest Washington Wizards player to reach 100 career points since John Wall. Hachimura entered Friday with 88 points in his first seven games: In his 8th career game, Rui Hachimura becomes the quickest Wizards player to 100 career points (by games played) since John Wall […]

Washington WizardsWizards coach Scott Brooks claims John Wall's shooting is looking really good

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks joined “The Sports Junkies” on 106.7 The Fan in DC on Tuesday to discuss the progress John Wall is making in his rehabilitation from a torn Achilles. According to most reports, Wall is expected to miss all of this season as he recovers, but Brooks says the five-time All-Star […]

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