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Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall says he’s going to listen to the team’s medical staff and not do his own thing in terms of how he handles his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon. Wizards owner Ted Leonsis said on July 22 Wall is likely going to miss the entire 2019-20 season. John […]

Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall is coming to the defense of Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James. There were some media people who bashed James over his AAU parenting style. The Lakers star was filmed joining the layup line of his son’s team and ran onto the court in excitement after […]

Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall thinks shooting guard Bradley Beal will sign the Wizards’ extension offer. Washington offered Beal a three-year, $111 million extension. The All-Star guard has until Oct. 21 to make his decision. Beal can make more money next summer if he makes an All-NBA team in 2019-20. He would qualify […]

The Washington Wizards believe point guard John Wall “can get back to that guy” in 2020-21, meaning the franchise is confident Wall will be an All-Star again. Wall is recovering from an Achilles injury and likely won’t play at all next season. A Wizards executive talked to Keith Smith of Real GM about working around […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant’s upcoming few months will be daunting ones, as returning from an Achilles injury usually is for an NBA player. Dr. Steven Weinfeld, a renowned Chief of Foot and Ankle Surgery at Mount Sinai Health System, has firm belief that Durant will be able to come back to the court close […]

Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall says Monday was a good day for the Wizards. The Wizards named Tommy Sheppard as the full-time general manager and hired Sashi Brown and Daniel Medina as well. Brown will serve as chief planning and operations officer for the Wizards, while Medina will serve as chief of athlete […]

Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis admits All-Star point guard John Wall likely won’t play in 2019-20. Wall is recovering from an Achilles injury: Ted Leonsis said John Wall "probably won't play next season" & starts each day reading updates on how he's progressing with his Achilles injury. — Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) July 22, 2019 John […]

Most analysts expect the Washington Wizards to have another forgettable year next season. Superstar point guard John Wall is still recovering from his season-ending Achilles injury and is not looking likely to play a significant role for Washington next season. Moreover, All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal has constantly been rumored to be a trade candidate. […]

The Miami Heat managed to make a splash with the addition of former Philadelphia 76ers star Jimmy Butler. It seems they could be looking to make another splash before the start of the 2019-20 NBA season. There has been plenty of speculation regarding the Washington Wizards’ plans for their backcourt duo of John Wall and […]

The Washington Wizards believe Isaiah Thomas can help John Wall, not only by backing him up on the court but by also inspiring the All-Star guard in his recovery. Wall has been sidelined since February because of an Achilles injury. He already underwent surgery, but he is expected to be out for the most part, […]

The Miami Heat would reportedly take on John Wall’s monster contract if it landed them Bradley Beal, according to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald. The Heat have expressed strong interest in acquiring Beal from the Washington Wizards, but it doesn’t appear the Wizards are interested in trading the All-Star shooting guard. Wall, whose supermax […]

Washington Wizards guard John Wall is on path to recovering from a devastating Achilles injury. Wall sustained the injury early last season and there is still no timetable for his return. However, Wall posted a photo of his progress on Instagram, showing that he is getting back into NBA shape. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzqcmu1AI3J/?utm_source=ig_embed Wall knows that there […]

The Washington Wizards signed Isaiah Thomas to a one-year deal on July 2. Most experts and analysts thought the team was making this move to sure up the point guard position, as John Wall is still recovering from an Achilles injury. However, Thomas may not get as much playing time with the starting unit as […]

The United States women’s soccer team defeated the Netherlands, 2-0, to win the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Sunday in Lyon, France, and NBA athletes were watching and celebrating along. Team co-captain Megan Rapinoe scored on a penalty kick in the 61st minute to put the US team up 1-0. Young newcomer Rose Lavelle followed […]

The Washington Wizards have filed an application with the league office, hoping to be granted a $9.3 million Disabled Player Exception for injured point guard John Wall, according to Sam Vecenie of The Athletic. The team has yet to be informed as to whether or not the application has been granted or denied. If granted, […]

The Miami Heat shocked the NBA when they landed a commitment from Jimmy Butler in a sign-and-trade deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Butler deal still has to be worked out due to a negotiation snafu, but the Heat are also reportedly looking at other ways to enhance their roster, and they could be targeting […]

Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall will begin jogging soon as he recovers from heel and Achilles surgery. Wall underwent season-ending surgery on his left heel in January and then ruptured his left Achilles tendon after slipping and falling in his home. The Wizards guard could miss the entire 2019-20 season. “I’m about to […]

You’re going to cringe when you hear (read?) what I’m about to say, as it’s one the most cliche statements in the NBA and other sports but still never fails to be 100 percent accurate: Father Time is undefeated. It doesn’t matter who these athletes are. They are still human beings with mortal bodies, and […]

Washington Wizards superstar John Wall made sure that Rui Hachimura would feel very welcome after the rookie was selected in the 2019 NBA Draft on Thursday. The Wizards used the ninth pick on Thursday’s draft to acquire Hachimura. Wall immediately welcomed his new teammate, as the Wizards revealed the superstar point guard talked to the […]

Bradley Beal’s name has come up in several trade rumors of late. However, according to NBA insider Jeff Goodman, the Washington Wizards are not even considering shipping off their prized two-guard. Bradley Beal isn’t going anywhere. Washington Wizards have no intention of dealing Beal. — Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) June 20, 2019 Beal is coming off […]

Washington Wizards guard John Wall had his 2018-19 season cut short when he suffered a left Achilles tear. His injury, combined with yet another woeful Wizards season, left Washington fans hopeless yet again. However, Wall had some good news on Sunday. In an interview with Neil Dalal of  The Sports Daily, Wall said that he […]

Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis wants All-Star point guard John Wall to take his time in his rehab. Wall is recovering from heel and Achilles surgery. The five-time All-Star played in only 32 games in 2018-19. Leonsis says if it takes Wall the entire 2019-20 season to rehab, he and the rest of the Wizards […]

Turns out, Zion Williamson didn’t actually get snubbed for an autograph by New Orleans Pelicans superstar big man Anthony Davis and Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall. Williamson was apparently misquoted by the New York Post. The high-flyer, who is expected to be selected by the Pelicans with the No. 1 overall pick in […]

To say that the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2018-19 season was a bust would be the biggest understatement of the year. For starters, former President of Basketball Operations (Magic Johnson) and current general manager (Rob Pelinka) made what was considered the steal of the offseason by adding superstar LeBron James. Even with James at their disposal, […]

Over the past couple of years, a lot of people have criticized the NBA for being soft. The league has evolved from players being too physical back in the 1980s and 1990s to being “untouchable” in the present day. Even players themselves usually complain about officials calling a lot of petty fouls. Sometimes, it’s the […]

John Wall doesn’t have a vote for MVP. If the Washington Wizards’ injured point guard did, though, his justification for picking Giannis Antetokounmpo over James Harden is one that would no doubt be shared by many of his fellow voters. In a sit down with Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes, Wall explained that Antetokounmpo’s status as the […]

Washington Wizards star point guard John Wall is “very confident” he can regain his All-Star form after his injury rehab. Wall is recovering from heel and Achilles surgery. Many believe the Wizards’ franchise player won’t be the same explosive player when he comes back. The former No. 1 draft pick admits he has been reading […]

A person close to Washington Wizards point guard John Wall says the injury he has to recover from is what the All-Star guard needed to “grow up,” according to Michael Lee of The Athletic. Wall underwent season-ending heel surgery and tore his Achilles tendon after slipping at his house. The five-time All-Star is using all […]

If the Washington Wizards draft a point guard in the 2019 NBA Draft, All-Star John Wall would have no problem with it. Wall’s 2018-19 season ended early after he underwent bone spur surgery. The former No. 1 overall pick also slipped at his house and tore his Achilles tendon. It’s unknown if Wall will play […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall is making progress from his injury. According to Washington Post Wizards reporter Candace Buckner, doctors are close to removing stitches from Wall’s left foot. John Wall spoke to media during halftime of the #Wizards game. He says he’s “almost” close to getting the stitches removed from his left foot. […]

On Tuesday, the Washington Wizards officially fired team president Ernie Grunfield. The team was mathematically eliminated from postseason contention last Thursday. They will miss the playoffs for just the second time in the past six seasons. Owner Ted Leonsis spoke to media about the decision, citing a need to reboot the organization. In response, one […]

The Washington Wizards are still, barely, clinging on to a chance to make the Eastern Conference Playoffs. According to FiveThirtyEight, the Wizards currently sit with a 12 percent chance to eke into the East, despite being a whopping 12 games under .500 as of this writing with a 35-47 record. However, the team does boast […]

Bradley Beal signed a five-year, $127.2 million maximum contract with the Washington Wizards in the summer of 2016, and the sharpshooter says he wouldn’t have gotten that deal if it wasn’t for his point guard, All-Star John Wall. Beal says Wall made him a better player and helped him show the Wizards and the entire […]

Washington Wizards star point guard John Wall got a tattoo on his neck of his mom, who is battling cancer. John Wall told reporters before the All-Star break the sad news about his mom. The All-Star point guard is out for the season after undergoing a season-ending left heel surgery and tearing his Achilles tendon […]

Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid reached out to Washington Wizards point guard John Wall after news broke that Wall ruptured his left Achilles. John Wall was already out for this season after undergoing left heel surgery, but the All-Star point guard slipped at his house and tore his Achilles. There’s a chance Wall […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall is expected to be out of commission for roughly 12 months after undergoing successful surgery to repair a ruptured left Achilles tendon, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. Sources: Wizards star John Wall underwent successful surgery on his ruptured Achilles tendon. He will be out […]

John Wall won’t be playing elsewhere anytime soon, for better or worse for the Washington Wizards. But after the five-time All-Star, already out with a heel injury, ruptured his Achilles tendon while falling at home last week, the Wizards reacted by shipping out two long-time rotation players, Markieff Morris and Otto Porter, Jr., to dip […]

Bobby Portis scored 30 points in his Washington Wizards debut on Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and it looks like Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall motivated him. Portis had 18 points at halftime. That’s when Wall told the big man if he didn’t finish with at least 30 points, he was a punk. https://twitter.com/HoopDistrictDC/status/1094079169586233344 […]

Washington Wizards five-time All-Star point guard John Wall was the recipient of some terrible news of late. Being out of action for more than a month now, it was recently announced that the 28-year-old is now expected to miss most, if not all of next season due to a procedure that needs to be done […]