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Today, we learned that Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. isn’t a fan of subtlety. After his involvement in last week’s in-game skirmish with the Golden State Warriors, Oubre could find himself back in the headlines for the wrong reason. Again. This time, it’s because of a questionable choice of clothing he wore when he […]

The Washington Wizards could finally have power forward Markieff Morris back in action for the first time this season. According to the Washington Post’s Tim Bontemps, Wizards head coach Scott Brooks said Morris will practice on Tuesday and could be in line to play in the team’s next game against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. […]

During the fracas that mainly involved Bradley Beal and Draymond Green in last Friday’s heated matchup between the Washington Wizards and the Golden State Warriors, Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. managed to get into the action as well, sneaking a few cheap shots that hit Klay Thompson and even John Wall. While Green and Beal […]

During the second quarter of Friday night’s marquee showdown between the Washington Wizards and the Golden State Warriors, a fight between two players of different weight classes in Bradley Beal and Draymond Green had Twitter-verse smoking yet again. Both players were seen boxing each other out in the paint, when it suddenly got physical with […]

Brandon Ingram just had one of his best games as a professional against the Washington Wizards. The second-year Los Angeles Lakers forward had 19 points on 8-of-16 shooting with 10 rebounds to record his first career double-double. Lakers coach Luke Walton believes Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr.’s mouth may be partly to thank for […]

Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, the Washington Wizards will be without Markieff Morris, who recently underwent sports hernia surgery. Morris was a key contributor after averaging 14.0 points and 6.5 rebounds this past season. As the Wizards look to take the next step in the playoffs, head coach Scott Brooks is mulling options on […]

It’s no secret that the Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics are not fond of one another. Over the past couple of seasons, they have had some hotly contested matchups that included altercations, and also had their players firing shots directed at their opponents even outside the court. That said, it does not come as a […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. has drawn fans not only attending his games, but also within the Washington Wizards organization, including owner Ted Leonsis and head coach Scott Brooks, who have great aspirations for his future. The Wizards have committed large sums to their core within the last two years, rewarding the likes of Bradley Beal, Otto […]

In the modern NBA, there’s just some things older generation players have a hard time accepting — the influx of three point shots, lack of physicality, and of course, LeBron James in general. Oh, and apparently there’s one more thing — two players in the league having the name “Kelly”. In a piece by Sports […]

As expected, Kelly Oubre received an unwanted welcome from the hostile crowd inside TD Garden on Wednesday night. Following the vicious shove he gave Kelly Olynyk in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals series, the 21-year-old Kansas product was suspended by the league. However, what he had to prepare for as well was how […]

After Kelly Oubre shoved Kelly Olynyk in Game 3 of the Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics‘ second round playoff matchup, the Beantown faithful already knew how they will welcome Washington’s backup forward in Game 5 of the series. With the series once again in Boston on Wednesday night, and the 21-year-old Kansas product felt the crowd’s displeasure immediately. […]

The often-controversial Draymond Green did not hesitate to give his hot take on Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk, who was recently involved in an altercation with Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. “He’s dirty, a dirty player,” Green said of Olynyk in his “Dray Day Podcast,” per ESPN’s […]

Despite being suspended and not in attendance in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup against the Washington Wizards on Sunday, Kelly Oubre‘s presence was still felt inside the Verizon Center. After Kelly Olynyk committed a foul in third quarter, the home crowd chanted the Wizards swingman’s name to let the 7-foot big man know […]

Charging into Kelly Olnyk in Game 3 between Washington and Boston, Wizards forward Kelly Oubre was immediately ejected. Oubre was sick and tired of Olynyk’s hard screens so he retaliated. And while the Wizards were able to win without Oubre, they were forced to miss his services when Game 4 tipped off as the NBA suspended him for one […]

Suspended from Game 4 in the second-round series between the Celtics and Wizards, Kelly Oubre is still reeling from the actions of Kelly Olynyk. The two were involved in an altercation in Game 3 which resulted with Oubre getting ejected after he pushed Olynyk. Oubre was angry with how Olynyk was setting screens, so not […]

Incensed by a screen set by Kelly Olynyk, Wizards sophomore Kelly Oubre leveled the Celtics big man with a shove in Game 3 of the second-round series between Washington and Boston. Oubre was immediately ejected from the game and due to his actions, he is suspended for Game 4 on Sunday. Oubre’s retaliating towards Olynyk has re-energized […]

The NBA has suspended Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre for Sunday’s Game 4 after his altercation with Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk on Thursday’s Game 3, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical. Oubre charged at Olynyk after getting checked by a hard pick for the second time in a span of two minutes, inciting his […]

Through a very emotional Game 3 against the Boston Celtics, tempers flared as the Washington Wizards fought their way to a win, needing another one at home to even out the series come Saturday night. Thursday’s game saw eight technical fouls and three ejections during a high-octane, tit-for-tat outing that was tough to keep eyes […]

Tempers flared early in Game 3 of the Boston Celtics vs. Washington Wizards, boasting plenty of physicality, trash talk and energized play from all involved. Among the many altercations in the game, Wizards reserve forward Kelly Oubre‘s charging at Celtics center Kelly Olynyk was the one that caught the most attention. Oubre got popped with […]

Tensions are at an all-time high between the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards. The two teams have been on each other’s throats throughout their second-round series and after a Game 3 altercation between Kelly Oubre and Kelly Olynyk, it seems like more drama will likely occur between the Wizards and Celtics. There is a reason for […]

Game 3 of the second round playoff series between the Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics was a hotly-contested one. Both teams were very physical and emotions ran high throughout. With 9:12 left in the second quarter, tensions mounted when Kelly Oubre Jr retaliated with a strong shove on Kelly Olynyk following a hard screen set on him. […]

The heated rivalry between the Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics came to a head after a second hard pick from Boston center Kelly Olynyk popped Washington’s Kelly Oubre in the opening minutes of the second quarter, inciting the ire of the young forward. Oubre retaliated quickly after, shoving Olynyk to the ground and being consequently ejected after […]

Washington Wizards wing Kelly Oubre has been fined $25,000 for kicking a basketball into the stands in Game 2 of the team’s first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks, the league announced Friday. The incident occurred right after the Wizards grabbed a 2-0 lead in the series with a 109-101 victory. The Kansas product only had one […]

Having played with Markieff Morris for two seasons now, Kelly Oubre, Jr. knows how good he is as a player and mentor. Oubre recently went as far as comparing Morris to one of the league’s perennial All-Stars and claimed that he is better than him. The 21-year-old Kansas product made a bold statement, via Chase Hughes […]

The Washington Wizards unveiled their new alternate uniforms featuring stars and stripes, an homage to the American flag and the men and women who serve in the military. A full look at the new 🔥 threads courtesy of @KELLYOUBREJR… pic.twitter.com/PfCzWzVmaU — Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) September 8, 2016 Predominantly white, the uniform employs a subtle use […]

While waiting to board a flight last Monday, Washington Wizards small forward Kelly Oubre took time to hold a Twitter Q&A session. This gave his fans a better idea on who he is as a person. He answered a total of eleven questions ranging from his favorite sneakers, tattoo, to more serious queries. Here are some […]

On Wednesday, the Washington Wizards defeated the San Antonio Spurs 102-99 on Bradley Beal’s game winning three-point shot with 0.3 seconds left. After Beal hit the shot, Kelly Oubre Jr. made this “obscene gesture” from the bench: https://vine.co/v/eLMYbI2LrDt Oubre was fined $15,000 for this, and it was a bit presumptuous on his part regardless of […]