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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 […]

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 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 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. […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

Five-time NBA All-Star John Wall is hoping the Wizards can carry on with the championship-winning ways that have swept through the city of Washington D.C. as of late. The Washington Mystics defeated the Connecticut Sun last month, claiming their first WNBA championship in franchise history. Just a few weeks later, the Washington Nationals clinched their […]

Tuesday evening marks the official start of the 2019-20 college basketball season. At least two NBA superstars are definitely excited as Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant and Washington Wizards point guard John Wall was seen in attendance at the world-famous Madison Square Garden on Tuesday evening as some of the top collegiate teams in the […]

Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis has recently brought forth a pretty valid argument with regards to the long-term injury of his team’s superstar, John Wall. According to the 62-year-old billionaire, he is baffled by how people are so optimistic about the situation of Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant, while these are the very same folks […]

Washington Wizards All-Star John Wall is expected to miss the entire 2019-20 season as he recovers from a torn Achilles, but the former No. 1 overall pick is already looking good on the practice court. Wall still has a long way to go before he’s fully recovered, to be sure, and the Wizards will be […]

John Wall might be entering the sneaker free-agency pool much sooner than expected. A report from ESPN’s Nick DePaula revealed that Adidas is looking to end its supposed five-year endorsement deal with the Washington Wizards star point guard. The footwear and apparel titan reportedly have issues with Wall’s inability to stay healthy in the past […]

The NBA has denied the Washington Wizards application for the Disabled Player Exception with respect to injured point guard John Wall, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic: The NBA has denied the Washington Wizards‘ request for a Disabled Player Exception for injured All-Star John Wall, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 25, […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall is expected to miss the entire 2019-20 season recovering from his Achilles injury. Wall, whose supermax contract kicks in this season, intends to use the 2019-20 campaign to see whether he can be a coach or not after his playing career is over. The All-Star guard will essentially be […]

John Wall is expected to be in recovery for the entirety of the Washington Wizards’ 2019-20 season, but even after knowing he’ll be on the mend for a full year, his rehabilitation from a torn Achilles has faced plenty of obstacles. Wall acknowledged he dealt with an infection over the summer that kept him in […]

The Washington Mystics captured their first WNBA title on Thursday after defeating the Connecticut Sun in a thrilling five-game series. They also earned the adoration of their NBA counterparts. Washington Wizards stars John Wall and Bradley Beal were in D.C. to watch the Mystics close out the series, and both players lauded the women on […]

After making the playoffs in four out of the five previous seasons, the Washington Wizards took a collective hit as an organization last season, as they suffered through one of their most disappointing seasons of recent memory. The Wizards finished the 2018-19 campaign with a 32-50 record, which left them nine full games outside the […]

There has been a lot of uncertainty surrounding Washington Wizards superstar John Wall of late. The five-time All-Star played in only 32 games last season due to a devastating Achilles injury, and at this point, it is unclear if he will be able to make his return for his team in the 2019-20 campaign. According […]

After missing the better part of last season due to heel surgery and then a torn Achilles, there has recently been a lot of talk involving Washington Wizards superstar John Wall and the team’s intention to shut down their prized point guard for the entirety of the 2019-20 campaign. For his part, Wizards head coach […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall is set to make over $38 million for the 2019-20 NBA season. He is also likely to miss half the year as he continues to rehab from a ruptured Achilles tendon. Swingman Jordan McRae, who signed a $1.6 million contract with the Wizards that is not fully guaranteed until […]

Washington Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard provided an update with regards to John Wall’s recovery in a recent interview with Fred Katz of The Athletic. Wall tore his Achilles at home while recovering from left heel surgery back in February. His recovery is going well, but he remains without an official timetable for return: Sheppard […]

The league has been clamping down on the issue of tampering within the NBA. It has been one of the hottest topics of late, and for his part, Washington Wizards managing partner Ted Leonsis chimed in on the discussion. Leonsis shares the sentiment of most, if not all team executives within the league, who believe […]

Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall is shooting jumpers and doing some ball-handling drills as he makes his way back from a torn Achilles. Wall says he’s taking his time with his recovery. “I’m great, man. Just rehabbing, working out and lifting weights. I’m shooting some jumpshots, doing some ball-handling and stuff like that,” […]

Less than two years ago, Washington Wizards point guard John Wall was quickly rising through the ranks as one of the elite players in the NBA. During the 2016-17 season, Wall made his third consecutive All-Star team while putting up 23.1 points, 10.7 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 2.0 steals as the Wizards had their best […]

Bradley Beal is one of the biggest trade candidates in the NBA right now. However, the Washington Wizards are better off keeping their homegrown star, rather than trading him and embarking on a severe rebuilding project. There is merit behind the Wizards potentially trading Beal, especially if he rejects the three-year extension worth roughly $112 […]

Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis says the franchise is “proud of John Wall and how he is progressing.” Wall is recovering from an Achilles tear. The All-Star point guard is widely expected to miss the entire 2019-20 season. Leonsis said last month he has no problem if Wall sits out all of next season. We […]

Washington Wizards All-Star John Wall recently joined Chase Hughes of NBC Sports to discuss his rehabilitation process. Amid their discussion, the former No. 1 overall pick praised his team’s training staff for their vigilant watch throughout his recovery. Washington’s training staff is keeping a close eye on Wall’s rehab. Reports and videos of his progress […]

It has been a lengthy road to recovery for Washington Wizards point guard John Wall, as he continues to work his way back from an Achilles injury that caused him the better part of the previous season. Nevertheless, despite all the challenges brought about by his unfortunate situation, Wall remains in high spirits, as he […]

Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall says the 2016-17 season was the most fun he’s had in his NBA career. The Wizards won 49 games that season and took the Boston Celtics to seven games in the second round of the playoffs. Both Wall and All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal averaged 23.1 points per […]

Gilbert Arenas wants to set the record straight: John Wall is the best point guard in Washington Wizards franchise history. Some believe Arenas holds that title, but the former All-Star NBA guard says Wall’s longevity outweighs his. “Yes, I think so. His longevity because people try to say I am, but he has played in […]

Washington Wizards star point guard John Wall believes he and shooting guard Bradley Beal “need another shot at it.” Wall said last week he thinks Beal is going to sign a contract extension with the Wizards this summer. Washington offered Beal a three-year extension worth around $111 million. Beal has until Oct. 21 to make […]

The Miami Heat believe they can get John Wall back to playing at an All-Star level if they acquire him in a Bradley Beal trade, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. The Heat are enamored with Beal and would love to get him from the Washington Wizards, who to this point, have no […]

As confident as he may be, even Washington Wizards superstar John Wall was not immune from the heavy burden brought about by all the negative criticism thrown toward him. The 28-year-old recently admitted that the worst of them all was when people started questioning his value for the Wizards, and if he really deserved the […]

It has been a common theme in the NBA for top players to take discounts to form “super teams.” In fact, in the recent free agency alone, superstars like Kawhi Leonard and Kyrie Irving passed on a supermax contract to join forces with other star players. However, Washington Wizards point guard John Wall isn’t a […]

Washington Wizards superstar point guard John Wall considers himself an old soul, taking a shot at the league’s new mentality that no longer holds loyalty in very high regard — something Wall prides himself in: “To be honest, me, I think guys don’t have that old-school mindset,” Wall said, via The Athletic’s Michael Lee. “I […]

Many pundits have blasted Washington Wizards point guard John Wall for his $171 million supermax contract that kicks in this upcoming season. With all this criticism going his way, the former No. 1 overall pick is motivated to prove his naysayers wrong. In an interview with Michael Lee of The Athletic, Wall claimed he deserved […]

While there may be some people who constantly try to put a wedge between Washington Wizards teammates John Wall and Bradley Beal, the fact of the matter is these two have a very strong relationship both on and off the court — one that is strong enough to withstand whatever negativity is thrown toward them. […]

A lot of people have tried to play doctor regarding Kevin Durant’s injury during the 2019 playoffs. Washington Wizards point guard John Wall, in an interview with Michael Lee of The Athletic, stated that he believes Durant’s initial injury was already to the Achilles, instead of the reported calf strain: “I don’t like to talk […]

Washington Wizards cornerstone superstar John Wall recently sat down with Michael Lee of The Athletic and engaged in a comprehensive discussion pertaining to the five-time All-Star’s career and his future in the NBA. One of the things discussed was the highly coveted NBA title, which, according to Wall, should not necessarily be the ultimate barometer […]