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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 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. […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Washington Wizards star John Wall was asked about President Donald Trump’s criticism of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, which also featured an endorsement of Michael Jordan, and Wall thinks LeBron doesn’t care much about it either way. Instead of harping on the president, Wall made it a point to talk about James using his […]

DeMar DeRozan was clearly hurt by the Toronto Raptors’ decision to trade him to the San Antonio Spurs in order to acquire Kawhi Leonard, and one of the biggest reasons was because DeRozan had met with the Raptors’ front office before the trade and came away thinking there was almost no way he would be […]

John Wall has a new revamped cast around him heading into the 2018-19 season, as the additions of Austin Rivers and Dwight Howard are bound to play a role in the push toward the Eastern Conference crown. Yet his biggest enemy has been himself, as his body has been unable to handle a taxing 82-game […]

John Wall’s interaction with center Dwight Howard prior to his commitment to the Washington Wizards is a long-known anecdote, but one that will have to morph into chemistry to really reap the fruits of this offseason effort. Yet it is Howard’s reputation that has plagued him since leaving the Orlando Magic after requesting a trade. […]

The Eastern Conference has a chance to smile once again after LeBron James’ stronghold has come to an end after he bolted for the Los Angeles Lakers this summer. John Wall and the Washington Wizards are among some who hope to take over the East’s crown, now with a clear path to the NBA Finals. […]

Summer is that time of the year when NBA players can kick back a bit more than any other time of the year. With no games on schedule and no mandatory practices, they can afford to take as many days off as they want. That doesn’t mean a lot of players don’t set up their […]

NBA stars from around the country gathered together in Las Vegas, Nevada for Team USA’s minicamp. Last night, the players gathered around the set to take individual player photos and, well, let’s just say that some came off a bit questionable. Washington Wizards guard John Wall showed up to Team USA’s camp with a different […]

The Golden State Warriors managed to do the unthinkable once again when they signed center DeMarcus Cousins. Needless to say, the addition took the entire NBA world by storm. Cousins’ decision to join the Warriors came with its fair share of mixed reviews. It appears even Washington Wizards point guard and former college teammate John […]

Dwight Howard has had a busy offseason. First, he was traded by the Charlotte Hornets and subsequently bought out by the Brooklyn Nets, only to wind up with the Washington Wizards on a two-year deal. Funnily enough, Howard fits the exact mold of center that John Wall asked the front office for in the offseason. […]

In a move that stunned NBA fans all over the world, the Charlotte Hornets traded away Dwight Howard to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Timofey Mozgov, the draft rights to Hamidou Diallo, a 2021 second-round draft pick, and cash considerations. This was after his lone season with the team in the 2017-18 season. He […]

Washington Wizards guard John Wall has not always got along the greatest with his teammates, but it appears he is excited to have Dwight Howard on board for the ride. In his first public comments to Candance Buckner of The Post Times: “I think it’s great. I think it’s an opportunity to see how it […]

The Los Angeles Lakers acquired the biggest fish of free agency in LeBron James, but they may not be done. According to Get More Sports’ Chris Sheridan, the Lakers are exploring their options in regards to other stars, like Damian Lillard and John Wall. “A number of trade options are being considered by Lakers executives […]

When Marcin Gortat was sent to the L.A. Clippers via trade recently, rumors quickly rose about his relationship with the rest of the Washington Wizards. It was recently revealed that much of it has to do with John Wall. Basketball pundit Stephen A. Smith said that Gortat had an issue with Wall’s defense — a […]

The Washington Wizards maintained their mantle as one of the most perplexing teams in the league. The top-heavy nature of their roster remained a saving grace and a problem, with and without John Wall. Their starting unit was among the best in the league. Their bench was awful and cost them games. The locker room was uneven. Scott […]

The Phoenix Suns were the big winners of last week’s 2018 NBA Draft Lottery when they were announced to have won the right to select the first overall pick. There’s no question that the Suns are the envy of just about every NBA team these days, as they have the luxury of picking the best […]

LaVar Ball makes a lot of wild and crazy statements, but he might actually have a point when it comes to the shoe deal that John Wall signed. Wall is a superstar in this league, but he still went almost two years without having a shoe deal before signing with Adidas in January. If it […]

In the age of social media, the NBA has grown into a fashion factory. The tunnel has slowly transformed into a runway, as streetwear encroaches further on traditional fashion. Most brands on this list are streetwear mainstays, while others have just recently been discovered by the keen eye of NBA players during the 2017-18 season. […]

John Wall had no issue calling out the real issues for this Washington Wizards team after falling 4-2 in the first round to the top-seeded Toronto Raptors. “It’s just figuring out what pieces we can add to our team,” Wall said, according to Candace Buckner of The Washington Post. “What guys can stay and what […]

With the Washington Wizards going fishing early after being dispatched by the Toronto Raptors in six games, you know the media were just itching to press center Marcin Gortat on his February kerfuffle with their then-sidelined point guard John Wall. Gortat however, was quick to squash any possible feud. The 6-foot-11 center affectionately referred to […]

After bowing out to the Toronto Raptors in the first round (their worst playoff finish in four of the last five years), the Washington Wizards are back to the drawing board. With the front office consulting backcourt mate Bradley Beal on some offseason targets, it is clear that the team would be moving forward with […]