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The Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics just got an unexpected boost for this coming season. Not only are the two teams fresh off a 7-game series in the Eastern Conference Semifinals a year ago, but they will not have twins on either side when they square off. The Wizards have Markieff Morris and the Celtics […]

John Wall is one of the best passers in the NBA. He was second to James Harden with 10.7 assists per game last season, and is capable of dropping sublime highlight-reel dimes to his teammates on a consistent basis. So is it any surprise that Wall also knows how to pass the ol’ pigskin like […]

Recently, Wizards point guard John Wall took the time to voice his opinion on the recent political and racial tensions present in the United States of America. It has been impossible to have missed the news of white nationalists taking the streets of Charlottesville, VA protesting the taking down of a statue of confederate General […]

While other players, stars included, jump ship to chase that elusive first championship, some place more value on loyalty. Washington Wizards point guard John Wall is one example of the latter. After seven years of mediocrity, with only a conference semifinals stint to boot, Wall’s career in Washington thus far is very similar to what […]

Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall has developed into one of the premier point guards in the NBA over the last few seasons largely behind his passing ability. The 26-year-old put that unique skill on full display with several no-look and behind-the-back passes with keen dead-on accuracy while also issuing his own challenge. https://twitter.com/DefPenHoops/status/895000617344790529 […]

Former porn star Mia Khalifa has never been shy to show her support for hometown sports teams, from the Washington Redskins to the Washington Wizards. With news that came out about John Wall being unhappy with his rating in NBA 2K18, Mia Khalifa wanted to do her part in trying to convince the game’s developers […]

While many stars around the league are jetting to prominent locations, John Wall has chosen to stay put. Plenty All-Star-caliber players have moved on to play alongside fellow star players, but Wall has made the Washington Wizards his home, and for that, he was rewarded with a hefty four-year, $170 million extension last month. “I think a […]

If John Wall had his way, the playoff-sensation “Stars & Stripes’” uniforms would be here to stay. In fact, the newly-re-signed All-Star point guard intends to lobby to not only keep them under the new direction of Nike as the official outfitter of the league but to make them the staple of the franchise from […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall has secured his future with the franchise, signing a four-year, $170 million extension this summer. The former No. 1 overall pick saw his team have its most successful season since he’s been there this past year finishing as the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference, then advancing to […]

Washington Wizards’ guard John Wall has gotten better every single season he’s been in the NBA. Just a few months ago, he helped his team get within a game of the Eastern Conference Finals, ultimately falling to the superior Boston Celtics in seven games. Fresh off of signing a new four-year contract extension worth $170 […]

At this time of the offseason, NBA players are either vacationing or preparing for the 2017-18 NBA season. However, this year was different as Kyrie Irving reportedly requested a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers despite making three consecutive NBA Finals appearances. While Irving has a list of preferred destinations, he does not have a no-trade […]

After a successful 2016-17 NBA season, the Washington Wizards are poised to threaten the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics. By taking the Celtics to seven games in the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Wizards re-signed John Wall and Otto Porter while adding Tim Frazier, Mike Scott, and Jodie Meeks. While superstars are looking to join forces […]

Through his first seven years in the league, Washington Wizards point guard John Wall has been defended by many different players throughout his career. During a recent interview with Alex Kennedy of Hoops Hype, Wall singled out Detroit Pistons guard Avery Bradley as the player that has defended him the best. I asked John Wall […]

Throughout his seven-year NBA career, John Wall has showcased his incredible skill set, that has made him a four-time All-Star, and widely considered as one of the elite point guards in the league today. That said, it has rewarded him with a new contract this summer that will keep him with the Washington Wizards for […]

John Wall may have recently signed a four-year, $170 million extension to remain with the Washington Wizards, but that doesn’t mean he is already content with what he has. Despite still being in the early days of summer, the four-time All-Star point guard is busy trying to get even better and has started documenting his […]

On July 26, the president of the Washington Wizards, Ernie Grunfeld, announced that the Wizards have officially signed John Wall to a contract extension, per Wizards Today. From Grunfeld: This signing means stability for the Wizards for years to come…It’s John’s unique blend of skill and leadership that makes us a championship-caliber team. For Wall, […]

Names like LeBron James and Stephen Curry are without a doubt synonymous to the NBA, even for those who aren’t a tad interested in the league at all. However, the NBA has more than just superstars who make basketball such a thrill to watch, and it’s often the unheralded players who make the sport’s narrative all the more appealing despite them not being in the […]

Prior to Paul George being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Washington Wizards point guard John Wall made a public push to acquire the fellow All-Star. Despite these comments, Otto Porter Jr., who re-signed with the Wizards on a four-year, $106.5 million deal, isn’t bothered one bit by what his teammate said, according to Chase Hughes […]

Twitter has been the platform of choice for a lot of players who want to share their thoughts and also connect with their fans, keeping their followers updated with what they’re up to these days, especially in the summer. Newly-acquired Oklahoma City Thunder forward Patrick Patterson recently took to his Twitter account a rather surprising string of odd rants. […]

All-Star point guard John Wall announced on Friday afternoon that he had inked a designated player extension of four years worth $170 million with the Washington Wizards. In light of the move, veteran forward Jared Dudley voiced major praise toward Wall by comparing him to one of his most notable former teammates. Well deserved!!!! The […]

It seems like everything is great in the Washington Wizards locker room. The same locker room that used to have characters like Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton pointing guns at each other, now has players that support each other. Thus, after John Wall announced his new, four-year, $170 million extension, Bradley Beal quickly reacted on […]

The Washington Wizards secured their star player for years to come. Wizards point guard John Wall agreed to sign a four-year, $170 million contract extension. The All-Star guard announced that he is staying in D.C. with a video that the Uninterrupted posted on Twitter. BREAKING NEWS: @JohnWall announces on UNINTERRUPTED he is re-signing with the @WashWizards. pic.twitter.com/L1Sg4h2Uu1 — UNINTERRUPTED […]

With the new NBA CBA, a lot of players entering their late 20’s are getting a chance to earn incredible sums of money. Under the new Designated Veteran rule, a lot of people got paid this summer. Stephen Curry got around $200 million from the Golden State Warriors, and James Harden received an record-breaking extension with […]

The Washington Wizards have made a concerted effort to keep their core group intact for at least the next several years. One major part still remains, however, in getting All-Star point guard John Wall to sign his Designated Player Extension, which is a four year extension worth about $170 million. According to Candace Buckner of the Washington […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall played just one collegiate season at Kentucky prior to making the decision to head to the NBA. Despite his short stay at the collegiate level, Kentucky has announced that Wall will be inducted into the school’s Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 2017 class. We’re excited to announce […]

Earlier this offseason, the Washington Wizards reportedly offered All-Star point guard John Wall a four-year, $170 million extension. However, there has yet to be any progress made on either front toward hammering out a deal. According to Candance Buckner of the Washington Post, Wall doesn’t appear to be any rush to sign the extension with […]

The Washington Wizards have offered John Wall a deal they hope the spitfire guard will ultimately find irresistible. Brian Windhorst of ESPN reports that the Wizards have put a four-year, $170-million deal on the table for Wall. Wall, however, is seemingly in no rush to ink the deal. The Washington Wizards have offered John Wall […]

Although the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics are the teams consistently linked to be Paul George’s next destination, it’s still possible that he might end up elsewhere. There’s always a possibility of a surprise dark horse emerging as a serious contender landing his services. Washington Wizards star guard John Wall is aware […]

On Monday morning, the NBA announced the selections for both All-NBA Defensive teams for this past season. One of the names left coming up short in the voting was Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall, who received 38 total votes with 14 coming in the way of nods for the first team. In light […]

Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall is coming off arguably the best individual season of his NBA career, however, he isn’t satisfied. During a recent interview on the HoopHype podcast with Alex Kennedy, Wall still believes that he deserves more national recognition while being overlooked on his selection on the All-NBA Third Team. “I […]

With the Washington Wizards still on the run for Indiana Pacers swingman Paul George, point guard John Wall offered his sincere thoughts on his possible addition to the team which could end up with the Wizards comprising one of the best 1-2-3 punches in the NBA. “Paul George is one of those one-of-a-kind type of […]

Washington Wizards superstar and one of the best point guards in the NBA, John Wall, is a firm believer in training and staying fit all year around. The NBA is filled with workers, gym-rats who do not take days off, and some of the best players in the game have been huge workers, such as […]

Now in the early days of his vacation, John Wall has been relaxing and keeping his mind off basketball for the meantime. With the Washington Wizards eliminated in the second round of the playoffs against the Boston Celtics, the four-time All-Star point guard is doing his best to move past it. He recently took to […]

Each year, the University of Kentucky has produced players that have been selected high in the NBA Draft. This year is no different as De’Aaron Fox is already projected to be a top-five pick, and is highly regarded as one of the best point guards in the talented pool. Despite most of the attention given […]

During each of the last three postseason trips during the John Wall era, the Washington Wizards have played and fallen in the Eastern Conference semifinals, seemingly one step shy of reaching the conference finals, lacking that last push to get them over the hump. The point guard dynamo addressed what it is the team really […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star forward Draymond Green is now part of the New Era Family and has been named their newest brand ambassador. He now joins other NBA stars like John Wall, Paul George and D’Angelo Russell, among others, as endorsers of the sports cap and apparel manufacturers. The 26-year-old Michigan State product took to […]

Washington Wizards star guard John Wall became the latest athlete to join the trend where they get students out of tests or get them perfect scores if they retweet a post on Twitter. On Monday, the 26-year-old Kentucky product followed suit after seeing his team’s official account retweet a student holding a sign saying her class […]

Following a crushing Game 7 defeat to the Boston Celtics, there’s a lot for Washington Wizards point guard John Wall to think about before choosing to re-sign with the team. According to sources close to the Wiz, (J. Michael of CSN Atlantic reports that Wall wants to be able to see a bigger picture plan of the […]

The Washington Wizards saw their season come to a disappointing close earlier this week after falling short in Game 7 against the Boston Celtics. The Wizards had their shortcomings in many regards, one of which that stood out above the rest was the 48-5 edge that the Celtics had in bench points. According to Jeff […]