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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 […]

When a franchise such as the Washington Wizards perennially makes the playoffs and do not go very deep — a second-round elimination in three of the last five years and now an even disappointing turnout such as a first-round exit with just two games won — the front office typically starts to deliberate hard if this […]

Despite the Washington Wizards falling apart down the stretch of their 108-98 loss to the Toronto Raptors during Wednesday night’s Game 5, All-Star point guard John Wall is quite confident that he and his teammates will be able to force a decisive Game 7. “We love our chances. We’re very confident,” Wall said, via an article written by […]

The biggest blockbuster movie of all-time hits theaters worldwide today, when Marvel Studios releases the much anticipated Avengers: Infinity War. As the superheroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe take the stage, the NBA’s superstars are also in the spotlight known as the playoffs. The league’s best players have inspired young and old fans alike with […]

This season, the Toronto Raptors embraced the sort of decentralized attack deemed necessary to move beyond its playoff struggles. This series, the Washington Wizards’ John Wall is reminding everyone of the value of having the best player in a series. Since dropping two games in Toronto, Wall has been a revelation, scoring 55 points and […]

Marcin Gortat was the surprise beneficiary of a handful of John Wall’s assists during the Washington Wizards’ Game 4 win over the Toronto Raptors, tying things up at two games apiece. Gortat was an effective 12 points on 6-of-8 shooting after posting a 16-point performance in Game 3 with an even more impressive 8-of-10 from […]

John Wall is no stranger to altercations, just ask Dallas Mavericks guard JJ Barea or most recently, famed musician Drake. On the flipside, Serge Ibaka has no shortage of skirmishes as well. Heck, not even their own staff member is safe, and the Congolese cunning linguist was promptly suspended by the Toronto Raptors for it. […]

Reaction videos from fans of the losing team are not an uncommon sight. Depending on what’s at stake – a game that would have clinched a postseason spot, lower or higher seeding that would determine who they will face, or worse, the playoffs itself – the tone tend to be increasingly spiteful, incoherent, vulgar, or […]

John Wall, if you’re reading this, it’s too late. At this point, thousands of folks have likely viewed Toronto Raptors superfan Drake’s social media post in which he was verbally skewering the Washington Wizards point guard from the sidelines of the Air Canada Centre during Game 2 of the series Tuesday night. .@Drake talking that […]

John Wall was utterly frustrated after a Game 1 defeat at the hands of the Toronto Raptors, one in which he shot a ghastly 6-of-20 from the floor, despite leading his team with a gaudy 23 points and 15 assists. The Washington Wizards’ dime maestro attributed his seven of his “easy” misses to the lack […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall reached a new personal milestone Tuesday when he dished out his 5,000th career assist in the NBA during a 113-101 win over the depleted Boston Celtics team at home. Another milestone for @JohnWall! With that dime, John now has 5,000 career assists! #DCFamily #WizCeltics pic.twitter.com/5xTOIzJmyG — Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) […]

When it comes to the Washington Wizards (42-38) with just two games remaining before they head into the playoffs, they are simply limping to the regular season finish line. It continues to be a rough stretch for head coach Scott Brooks and his team, who recently called out his players for playing “selfish basketball” after […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall was not pleased with the way he was officiated down the stretch of a pivotal Thursday night game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, falling short in a one-on-one duel against Cavs star LeBron James in the closing moments of the game. The Wizards’ ace missed a potential game-tying shot but […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall will play tonight against the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Chris Miller of NBC Sports Washington. The All-Star had been sidelined for the better part of two months with a knee injury, coming back to the floor at the end of last month in a win against the Charlotte Hornets, […]

On the same day that the Washington Wizards (42-34) finally got All-Star point guard John Wall back from injury, head coach Scott Brooks’ Wizards managed to clinch a playoff spot with a 107-93 victory over the Charlotte Hornets at Capital One Arena. After a 27-game absence, coach Brooks was elated to finally have his star […]

The Washington Wizards had just clinched a playoff spot with a 107-93 win over the Charlotte Hornets Saturday afternoon. Furthermore, the team also welcomed back All-Star point guard John Wall who returned after a 27-game absence due to injury. Wall got the better of his matchup with fellow All-Star Kemba Walker, totally outplaying the wily […]

Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall is finally going to make his return to the lineup for Saturday afternoon’s home game against the Charlotte Hornets, according to a report tweeted on Friday by Wizards beat reporter Chris Miller of NBC Sports Washington. Barring something unforeseen, John Wall is expected to return to action Saturday […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall has been out of commission for roughly eight weeks due to a knee injury. However, it sounds like the former University of Kentucky standout is on the path to recovery. In fact, he recently participated in two, full-contact practices, and is scheduled to go through Thursday morning’s shootaround. In […]

The Washington Wizards are closer than ever to a John Wall return, as he joined the team traveling to Detroit, officially listed as questionable for Thursday’s game against the Pistons, according to Candace Buckner of The Washington Post. Wall has gone through a couple of full-contact five-on-five practices as of Wednesday morning and could join […]

The Washington Wizards have been without their star point guard John Wall for quite some time. He injured his knee and then later had surgery on it, putting his recovery at around six to eight weeks. The Wizards, to their credit, have kept themselves above water without Wall. But they will definitely need him in […]

The Washington Wizards will have to trot it out once again without star point guard John Wall on Tuesday, according to Candace Buckner of The Washington Post. The team is in dire need of a win, going 4-6 in their last 10 games, including three straight losses that have mired it in sixth place, with […]