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Otto Porter Jr. has thrived in his new role coming off the bench after being a starter for most of his professional career with the Washington Wizards, a change that has tested his mental fortitude and willingness to sacrifice for the betterment of the team. Porter won’t be shy to admit he wishes he was […]

The Utah Jazz have shown interest in acquiring Washington Wizards swingman Otto Porter Jr., according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, still looking for an agile three-and-D wing to help them in their quest for a spot in the Western Conference playoffs. Shooting guard Bradley Beal is unlikely to be moved this season, as it’s […]

The Washington Wizards have shown “little appetite” for trading forward Otto Porter Jr. anywhere for a return that is heavy on future assets and cap flexibility, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe. The Sacramento Kings have been chasing Porter ever since first setting eyes on him during the 2017 offseason, and while they have the need for […]

The Washington Wizards aren’t opposed to trading small forward Otto Porter Jr., but they have shown little interest in losing the swingman as a pure salary dump move. Otto Porter Jr. signed a lucrative four-year, $106.5 million contract with the Wizards in 2017. The 25-year-old is making $26 million this season and owed $27.25 million next […]

The Washington Wizards hit a franchise-record 19 3-pointers against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, but it wasn’t enough to beat the NBA’s best team. Otto Porter Jr. missed a potential game-winner in the final seconds of double overtime as the Raptors escaped with a thrilling 140-138 victory. While Porter missed his last 3-pointer, he did […]

The reported discussions between the Sacramento Kings and New York Knicks in swapping forward Zach Randolph for center Enes Kanter are likely to include a third team in hopes of trading away more expiring contracts. Among them could be center Willie Cauley-Stein, who the Kings could part ways with in hopes to get another run […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks is not quite ready to return forward Otto Porter Jr. to his rightful place in the starting lineup, according to Candace Buckner of The Washington Post. Otto Porter will come off the bench again because he’s in a good rhythm, per Scott Brooks. Though Porter will eventually return to […]

The Dallas Mavericks are interested in trading for Washington Wizards small forward Otto Porter, according to Michael Scotto of The Atheltic. The Wizards could be open for business now that All-Star point guard John Wall is out for the year due to a left heel injury which will require season-ending surgery. Otto Porter signed a […]

Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. has been dealing with injuries through the early stages of this season. Most recently, a bruised knee has kept him on the sidelines. However, Porter returned to practice on Monday and “looked good,” according to head coach Scott Brooks. As a result, the former No. 3 overall pick has […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are hardly a bad team. They have a dynamic backcourt in the form of Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum, a bruising center in Jusuf Nurkic and some decent depth overall. However, in the Western Conference, just “decent” is not a enough, as there is this team called the Golden State Warriors […]

The Washington Wizards will be without the services of Otto Porter for Wednesday night’s matchup against the Detroit Pistons, according to an official report from the team. Injury Update: Otto Porter Jr. (right knee) has been ruled out for tonight’s game. #WizPistons | #DCFamily — Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) December 26, 2018 This marks the eighth […]

Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. has been ruled out of Saturday night’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns: Otto Porter Jr. is ruled OUT tomorrow night vs #Suns. — Candace Buckner (@CandaceDBuckner) December 21, 2018 Porter has missed the last five games with a knee injury. MRI scans that were taken earlier this week revealed […]

Washington Wizards small forward Otto Porter Jr. has a Grade II strain of his right Vastus medialis and is expected to miss at least another week of game action, according to Candace Buckner of the Washington Post. Otto Porter Jr. underwent an MRI on Monday. An MRI revealed that Otto Porter Jr. has a Grade II […]

Washington Wizards small forward Otto Porter Jr. will get an MRI Monday morning on his right knee, according to Candace Buckner of the Washington Post. Otto Porter Jr. has missed three-straight games due to what the team is calling a knee contusion in his right knee. After missing three straight games, #Wizards F Otto Porter Jr. […]

The Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards face off Wednesday night in the nation’s capital and each team will be without a key player. C’s small forward Jaylen Brown is out with an illness, while Wizards swingman Otto Porter Jr. is dealing with a right knee contusion. #NEBHInjuryReport Jaylen Brown has been ruled out of tonight’s […]

There is still much uncertainty surrounding the future of the Washington Wizards, and part of that uncertainty centers around Otto Porter Jr. There have been reports of interest in Porter from around the league, specifically the Sacramento Kings, but according to Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington, the Wizards are not looking to trade Porter […]

The Washington Wizards take on the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night, but they will be without starting small forward Otto Porter. Otto Porter is out for what the team is calling a personal reason. Otto Porter WILL NOT play tonight vs. @Sixers (personal reasons) #WizSixers #DCFamily — Chris Miller 🎥🎙🏀 (@CMillsPXP) November 30, 2018 In 20 […]

Reports are circulating that the Sacramento Kings are “closely monitoring” the situation with Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. The Wizards are having a disappointing start to the season, and rumors have it that they are bound to revamp their roster. Jason Jones of The Athletic wrote about Sacramento’s need for a good combo forward […]

Coming off a 131-135 overtime loss to the Washington Wizards on Monday night, the Houston Rockets sit with a 9-10 record to start the season. Compared to the 15-4 record through the first 19 games last season, it is obvious the Rockets are struggling to replicate the success they saw a year ago. Injuries have […]

This season has been upbeat for the New Orleans Pelicans who are coming off of a 140-126 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Last season seemed to be the start of a beautiful relationship between Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins. Unfortunately, Cousins 2017-18 season would come to an end due to a devastating Achilles injury. Although there […]

While Washington Wizards small forward Otto Porter’s name has been linked to multiple trade rumors in the NBA, there has been little traction on any deal involving him, according to Candace Buckner of The Washington Post. Most recently, Otto Porter was linked to the New Orleans Pelicans. While Otto Porter Jr.’s name has been attached […]

The Washington Wizards have come to a crucial part of their season, as management has now taken the kid gloves off and reportedly declared that no one is safe if the team chooses to go through with an early-season trade. That statement rang loud to the All-Star backcourt comprised of John Wall and Bradley Beal, […]

The Washington Wizards have suddenly delivered an impression to all of their players, including All-Stars John Wall and Bradley Beal, that they would be willing to move anyone in a trade scenario in hopes to re-route a struggling team, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. While the team would prefer to keep the star-studded backcourt of […]

The New Orleans Pelicans could possibly take a big swing in the near future, as they have expressed interest in Washington Wizards swingman Otto Porter Jr., according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Porter, who signed a beefy four-year, $106.5 million contract after the Wizards matched the Brooklyn Nets’ offer sheet in 2017, has seen […]

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 […]

It’s past time for the Washington Wizards to hit the panic button on this season, and Otto Porter suffered a toe contusion that is the latest blow to the team. According to Candace Buckner of the Washington Post, Porter didn’t practice on Saturday and he may not play against the Knicks on Sunday night. Porter […]

Otto Porter Jr. has a message for John Wall and Bradley Beal after the two criticized their Washington Wizards teammates: “we gotta be our own backbone.” Wall and Beal took a shot at the Wizards after losing to the Sacramento Kings and dropping to 1-4 in the standings. The two unquestionable leaders of the Washington […]

The Washington Wizards are off to a disappointing start, a surprising trend given the talent on their roster. Seemingly to address a problem that the team is going through, head coach Scott Brooks drops Otto Porter’s name as someone who shouldn’t worry about his shots. The Athletic’s Fred Katz wrote a column on the Wizards’ […]

Entering his sixth year with the Washington Wizards, the expectations are high for 25-year-old small forward Otto Porter Jr. Head coach Scott Brooks recently spoke fondly of his underrated stud, but also called out Porter for lacking the consistency needed to take his game — and that of the Wizards — to the next level. […]

In their first game of the season, the Washington Wizards lost a close game to the Miami Heat at home, 113-112. Kelly Olynyk provided the game-winning putback for the Heat after getting the offensive rebound off a Dwyane Wade miss. As if adding salt to the Wizards’ wound, the NBA’s Last Two Minute Report said […]

The Washington Wizards have held their small forward Otto Porter Jr. in high regard. Despite having two star players in John Wall and Bradley Beal, Porter has been the one cog to allow them to flourish — making him one player the Wizards simply refuse to let go. Per Candace Buckner of The Washington Post: […]

The Washington Wizards just signed Dwight Howard in the summer, giving the team a definitive post presence and a reliable rim protector. However, head coach Scott Brooks has a plan that could cut into Howard’s minutes, and it involves a bunch of guards and Otto Porter, per Fred Katz of The Athletic. Scott Brooks is […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks apparently can’t get his starting small forward Otto Porter to shoot the ball more. The man was so desperate that he sought the help of the media to ask the former third overall pick of the 2013 NBA draft to take more shots. “I know you guys aren’t trying […]

For years, the Washington Wizards have been driven by John Wall’s warp speed. Too often, however, he’s been the sole driver, stalling the team’s development to a snail’s pace. After years of incremental improvement from Otto Porter, it’s time for Washington to give him more opportunities sitting behind the wheel.   Last season, Otto Porter Jr. […]

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 […]

If guard John Wall’s recent comments about the paramount importance of athletic big men is indeed the direction the Washington Wizards take, Polish big man Marcin Gortat may be the odd man out with the franchise. Still, that’s not stopping him from sharing his two cents as to how the Wizards could bounce back next […]

The Washington Wizards have not had a healthy Otto Porter all postseason long as he’s dealt with a leg injury, and it’s shown in decreased averages across the board. According to Washington Post Wizards reporter Candace Buckner, Porter has been dealing with a leg contusion and will miss the remainder of the first round series […]

Forcing a Game 7 was already going to be a difficult task for the Washington Wizards, but it sounds like the task could get a bit harder. According to Ben Standig of The Sports Capital, there is a chance that Otto Porter sits out Game 6 against the Toronto Raptors with a lower leg strain. […]

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 […]