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Washington WizardsThe Wizards are the biggest losers of the Jimmy Butler trade

When it comes to winners and losers in the Philadelphia 76ers’ blockbuster trade for Jimmy Butler, the Washington Wizards come out as the NBA’s biggest losers. When the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled the trigger on the trade with the Sixers, the Wizards missed out on an opportunity to escape from their early-season struggles. Instead, it’s the […]

NBAWatch: John Wall goes off on fans in NSFW Instagram Live video

Things are unraveling quickly for the Washington Wizards and John Wall is front and center during the team’s slow start. The Wizards and Wall have only won two of their first 10 games and the fanbase is starting to get restless. Wall responded to some of the criticism during an Instagram Live. John Wall really […]

Washington WizardsWhy Wizards need to trade John Wall, not Bradley Beal

The Washington Wizards are heading for a breaking point, and John Wall or Bradley Beal could be on the move if things don’t turn around quickly. Scott Brooks is searching for a way to turn this team around after a dreadful 2-8 start to the season. Of course, the Eastern Conference is still the weaker […]

Washington WizardsReport: Complexities in John Wall's Wizards contract could make trade difficult this season

The culture appears to be in complete disarray in Washington, and what they plan to do with John Wall is one of the most interesting storylines in the NBA right now. Sitting in the cellar of the Eastern Conference at 2-7, the Washington Wizards could be looking to blow it up and essentially start from […]

Washington WizardsJohn Wall says team is better than ever on paper

After suffering another humiliating defeat on Friday night, the Washington Wizards appear to be on a downward spiral. The 134-111 thrashing at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder has now made it seven losses out of eight games to start the season for the struggling Wizards. Nonetheless, superstar John Wall believes that the team […]

Washington WizardsJohn Wall says it's the defense that's the issue

It’s not a good sign when a team is only eight games in and your team is already getting booed off the court but that is the case for John Wall and the Washington Wizards. The Wizards lost on Friday night to the Oklahoma City Thunder, who were on the second night of a back […]

Washington WizardsThe disease of "Me" taking over the Washington Wizards

With LeBron James leaving the NBA’s Eastern Conference, the conference became a little more wide-open. Teams like the Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks were the first teams to be mentioned as contenders in the East. One other team that was mentioned as a wildcard in the East was the Washington Wizards. […]

Washington WizardsGrizzlies' Garrett Temple says Wizards have more than just defensive woes after 1-6 start

The Washington Wizards were hoping to sneak into the Eastern Conference contender conversation as a dark-horse candidate for the throne, but their horrid start to the season has raised plenty of questions about their potential. Former Wizard and current Memphis Grizzlies guard Garrett Temple spoke about his concerns to the All-Star tandem of Bradley Beal […]

Washington WizardsWizards HC Scott Brooks thinks John Wall, Bradley Beal calling out teammates was out of frustration

There are a lot of unhappy basketball players in the nation’s capital – and understandably so. After Friday night’s 116-112 road loss to the Sacramento Kings, the Washington Wizards dropped to 1-4 to start the season, prompting the team’s dynamic backcourt tandem of John Wall and Bradley Beal to speak up, albeit in a manner […]

NBAJohn Wall, Bradley Beal call out teammates for having 'personal agendas'

After falling to 1-4 to start their 2018-19 campaign, Washington Wizards All-Star back court John Wall and Bradley Beal called out their teammates for putting their “personal agenda” first before the team. Beal spoke to reporters following their 116-112 loss to the Sacramento Kings, and was clearly disappointed with how his teammates are playing to start […]

Washington WizardsWizards' John Wall is known as a locker room cop

The NBA, aside from being a basketball league, is a workplace. It has rules and regulations the employees need to adhere to, just like any other professional setting would. The league also has its own unwritten rules that everyone needs to know and follow, especially the rookies, and Washington Wizards star John Wall is a […]

Golden State WarriorsWizards' John Wall explains what makes Stephen Curry so unguardable in Warriors' system

Following a 144-122 loss to the Golden State Warriors, Washington Wizards point man John Wall explained what made Stephen Curry so unstoppable during a 51-point, three-quarter explosion and what keeps teams from being able to stop the onslaught coming their way on these kinds of nights. “He just made some tough shots, but it was […]

Washington WizardsJohn Wall expected to play against Raptors, despite missing shootaround

After sitting out Saturday’s shootaround, Washington Wizards guard John Wall is expected to play in their Saturday night matchup against the Toronto Raptors. According to Rotoworld and Candace Bucker, Wall missed shootaround due to migraines. John Wall sat out of shootaround with migraines (they pop up every now and then). However he is expected to play […]

Washington WizardsJohn Wall wants to shed perception of being just a stat-padder

Washington Wizards star point guard John Wall will look to silence his critics this season. The five-time All-Star says that he wants to shed any perception of being just a stat-padder. Chase Hughes of NBC Sports wrote a column on Wall’s mission to show that his play is more than just for himself. “Some people […]

Washington WizardsAustin Rivers on the difference between playing with Chris Paul, John Wall

Austin Rivers has now had the chance to play for two of the best floor generals of this generation of NBA players throughout his young career in the league. The hybrid guard was traded to the Washington Wizards early in the offseason for big man Marcin Gortat, allowing him to play next to dime maestro […]

Golden State WarriorsTop 10 fantasy NBA basketball point guards, ranked

As another NBA season is set to begin in ten days, it’s not only the teams themselves that are putting the final touches to their roster. Fans all over the globe are also scrambling to put together the most formidable roster possible in each of their fantasy basketball leagues. To better help you in strategizing […]

Los Angeles LakersJaVale McGee likens playing with Rajon Rondo to experience with John Wall

Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee says playing with point guard Rajon Rondo has been a great experience so far, and it reminds him of his days with the Washington Wizards when John Wall was his floor general. Rondo and Wall are considered pass-first point guards, which is a rarity these days. Most point guards […]

Washington WizardsJohn Wall on those saying he parties too much

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall says athletes are just like everyone else. They have their normal work hours during the day, and then have the night to themselves after a hard day of service. So Wall doesn’t want to hear from people who say he parties too much because the All-Star says he’s a […]

Washington WizardsJohn Wall only laughed at being cut from high school team

John Wall may be an All-Star point guard for the Washington Wizards now, but at one point, he was cut from his high school’s basketball team. This is hard to believe, considering Wall put together one of the greatest high school highlight tapes of all time. However, Wall confirmed it was true and his response […]

OtherJohn Wall thinks reaching 50-plus wins, top two seed, and East Finals will make season successful

Washington Wizards franchise player guard John Wall has high expectations for his squad in this upcoming 2017-18 season. The five time NBA All-Star said in an interview by Chick Hernandez of The Athletic that a 50-win season season and reaching the Eastern Conference Finals would constitute a successful season for the Washington Wizards. CH: What has to […]

Washington WizardsJohn Wall says his career will be a failure if he doesn't win a championship

In a guard-centric league, Washington Wizards All-star point guard John Wall is surely one of the best out there. A five-time All-star, an All-defensive selection, and an All-NBA selection, the former 1st overall pick has the accolades to validate his elite status in the NBA. Despite the personal success of Wall, it seems like nothing […]

NBARanking the 5 best backcourts in the NBA

With the proliferation of teams that use small lineups in today’s NBA, the backcourt positions are big parts of a team’s success. Not only are they required to facilitate the offense but they also share a big chunk of the scoring responsibilities for the team. In this article, we will be ranking the best backcourts […]

Washington WizardsJohn Wall sees dramatic drop out of the Top-15 in ESPN's latest rankings

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall took a dramatic tumble out of the top-15 in ESPN’s Top-100 rankings, now ranked as the 32nd-best player heading into the 2018-19 season. Wall was previously in the 15th spot during last year’s rating but slid due to a nagging history of injuries and yet another quick playoff exit. […]

Washington WizardsDrake wears John Wall's high school jersey at concert

Drake turned heads at his concert in D.C. by wearing John Wall’s high school jersey. The rapper definitely knows how to work the crowd. Appearing in D.C. in a jersey of the Washington Wizards’ star was definitely a good call by the Toronto Raptors’ brand ambassador. Hip-hop culture and basketball are undeniably linked. Drake is a fixture […]

Portland Trail BlazersNBA Teams and players that will fall off in 2018-19 (including Russell Westbrook)

Nothing lasts forever in the NBA. Even the seemingly immortal San Antonio Spurs have seen their Big Three scatter to the winds. The Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and more are here for their turn atop the NBA. But balance must be kept. For every team or player that rises, others must fall. Progress and decline […]

Washington WizardsWizards' John Wall praises the late Don Newman

Washington Wizards guard John Wall praised former assistant coach Don Newman after he passed on Wednesday. Newman served as an assistant coach for the Wizards from 2012 to 2016. He lost his battle to cancer at the age of 60. “He was one of the great people I’ve been around,” John Wall told NBC Sports […]

Denver NuggetsNuggets' Isaiah Thomas ranks his top point guards in the NBA

Isaiah Thomas enters his first season with the Denver Nuggets after a disappointing year split between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers. He was an MVP candidate with the Boston Celtics in 2016, but he was forced to sign a contract for the minimum this offseason. Thomas sat down — or better yet […]

Washington WizardsCan John Wall make Dwight Howard an All-Star again?

It feels like ages ago that Dwight Howard’s name would synonymously be brought up along with the best big man in the league discussion. There was even a time that his name was in the same sentence as the greatest big man of all time. Fallen from grace and at 32-years-old, we see him bounced […]

Washington WizardsJohn Wall calls it a 'dream come true' to talk basketball and rap with Lil Wayne

Washington Wizards guard John Wall might be a full time NBA player and rapper this upcoming season. Earlier today, Wall posted on Instagram to announce that he has a video of him interviewing and rapping with rap mogul Lil Wayne coming out soon. A video of Wayne announcing that Wall has agreed to sign with […]

Washington WizardsJordan Crawford says John Wall is to Washington as Allen Iverson was to Philly

John Wall is the cornerstone of the Washington Wizards, much like Allen Iverson was to the Philadelphia 76ers, at least according to Jordan Crawford. J Wall is to DC what A.I was to Philly! — Jordan Crawford (@jcraw55) August 25, 2018 Crawford is a journeyman who has bounced around the league for much of his […]

Washington WizardsJohn Wall: 'If you don't have a superteam, it's very hard to win'

The struggle to become an NBA champion starts at relatively low odds, as only one of 30 teams will come out the winner. Those odds are further skewed with the rise of superteams, a cluster of stars in one team that takes a franchise’s relative mortal championship aspirations to a firm grasp of the Larry […]

Washington WizardsReport: John Wall-Marcin Gortat feud was overhyped

The feud between Washington Wizards point guard John Wall and former teammate Marcin Gortat is one that was reportedly overblown during last season. Shortly after Gortat was traded to the LA Clippers back in June, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith delved in depth on the issue during his radio show, detailing what went on between the […]

Washington WizardsTo avoid sustained mediocrity, John Wall and the Wizards must evolve

Since the John Wall and Bradley Beal Era began in the nation’s capital six seasons ago, the Washington Wizards have made the playoffs four times, won a total of three series, and were potentially one Kelly Olynyk scorcher away from punching a ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2017. After perpetually on the verge of […]

Boston CelticsTerry Rozier battles John Wall during scrimmage

Terry Rozier had his coming out party in the 2018 playoffs. His top-notch performance turned heads and forced everyone around the league to take notice. Rozier is hoping to build off this performance in the 2018-19 season. John Wall, on the other hand, has been one of the better point guards in the league for […]

Washington WizardsJohn Wall says Wizards 'right there' among Eastern Conference elite

In case the power shift in the NBA was not noticeable before, it certainly is now with superstar forward LeBron James with the Los Angeles Lakers. As a result, James’ former victims are now clamoring for his throne in the Eastern Conference. Among the hopefuls are the Washington Wizards. According to Michael Lee of Yahoo Sports, point […]

Washington WizardsWizards' John Wall reacts to USA Basketball headshot memes

After being absolutely roasted by the entire Twitterverse following his now infamous Team USA headshot, John Wall has shared his thoughts on the matter. Wall’s offseason has been the theme of Ballislife’s YouTube series entitled “Summer of Separation,” and the subject of the Washington Wizards guard’s hilarious photo was inevitably brought up. The headshot becomes […]

Washington WizardsJohn Wall says timing not right to join forces with DeMarcus Cousins

John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins have a relationship that stretches back to their college days at Kentucky. The Washington Wizards guard and Golden State Warriors center discussed a reunion this offseason, but the two felt that the timing was not right. Wall told Ben Standig of The Sports Capitol: “At the time I [thought] we […]

Sacramento KingsJohn Wall shoots 52 percent from three against the Kings

John Wall of the Washington Wizards, a career 32.7 percent shooter from downtown, performs extraordinarily well against the Sacramento Kings. As observed by Redditor u/TooDeepForTheIntro, Wall shoots at 52.4 percent from 3-point territory in a total of 14 games against the Kings. Last season, Wall even shot 9-of-10 from downtown in two games against them. What’s […]

Washington WizardsJohn Wall suggests that Wizards are better when under the radar

The Washington Wizards, though considered one of the more popular teams in the NBA, is not getting much media coverage. And for star guard John Wall, this is where his team thrives most. Wall recalled the time when the Wizards were getting a chunk of the attention from news outlets. The end result wasn’t too […]

Washington WizardsJohn Wall holds backpack giveaway

John Wall is helping kids get ready for school this year. The Washington Wizards star organized a backpack giveaway through the John Wall Family Foundation. The Wizards posted a photo of Wall with a young fan on their Instagram page. https://www.instagram.com/p/BmEoPbAF3H8/?hl=en&taken-by=washwizards The NBA offseason has been filled with stories of players giving back to their […]

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