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Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. has noticed something unique in Montrezl Harrell this season. Montrezl Harrell had a hot start with the Wizards and has become the most reliable co-star of Bradley Beal. However, it has become evident that his impactful performances early in the season seems to be disappearing lately. Addressing Harrell’s […]

Before the season started, Montrezl Harrell was pumped up to join the Washington Wizards. He was coming off a mediocre one-season stopover with the Los Angeles Lakers, and he was eager to prove to everyone that he’s still one of the more talented dudes out there. Harrell, always the competitive guy, did exactly that in […]

The Washington Wizards will be one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference this season! Said no one ever before the 2021-22 NBA campaign started. But so far, the Wizards have shut a lot of people up. They improved to 14-8 on Wednesday night after soundly beating the Minnesota Timberwolves at home, 115-107. With […]

Washington Wizards back up center Montrezl Harrell showed off his vertical Wednesday, as he skied over Minnesota TWolves’ Naz Reid for a one handed finish. Harrell with one hand 🤯@WashWizards and Timberwolves in Q2 action on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/V0kkYEEIkG pic.twitter.com/NmTmGcMZal — NBA (@NBA) December 2, 2021 During the first quarter between the Wizards and […]

Just under 20 games into the 2021-22 NBA season and the league has already witnessed a few intense altercations that have gotten way out of hand. From the hostile encounter between Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris to LeBron James and Isaiah Stewart’s mini-scuffle, the young NBA season has already gotten off to a rocking start. […]

There have been a handful of unexpected risers early in the 2021-22 NBA season. The Chicago Bulls and Golden State Warriors were projected as playoff teams, but both have rapidly risen to the top of their respective conferences faster than most expected. But the biggest shock of the season has to be the Washington Wizards. […]

Washington Wizards big man Montrezl Harrell is absolutely thriving with his new team, who are off to a terrific 10-3 start. Amid his early Sixth Man of the Year form, fans have been hitting Harrell with MVP chants when he’s at the free-throw line. Following their win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, the […]

Montrezl Harrell is playing really well for the Washington Wizards this 2021-22 campaign, averaging 18.0 points per game. It’s the type of production the Los Angeles Lakers were hoping to get from him when they signed him last season, though to no avail as he often struggled with the Purple and Gold. When asked about […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was probably sleeping soundly on Wednesday when he woke up and suddenly thought: WTF? Green suddenly found himself in the middle of the maelstrom involving Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver. The All-Star forward was allegedly the topic of a racist conversation between Sarver and former Suns coach Earl Watson. […]

Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. is not even aware that his team just had its best start in 16 years. The double overtime win over the Boston Celtics on Saturday saw the Wizards matching its own rare season stat–a 5-1 start. To put this into context, Washington last achieved the said feat during […]

The Washington Wizards faced off against the Boston Celtics on Saturday and this matchup presented itself as an opportunity for Wizards big man Montrezl Harrell to face off against a former Los Angeles Lakers teammate in Dennis Schroder. There appears to be no love lost between the ex-teammates with Harrell literally talking trash to Schroder […]

The Boston Celtics have had two days to sit on their home court loss to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. That gave them extra time to study film on what caused their demise in the 116-107 affair. While containing Bradley Beal will still be key to avenging their defeat, Celtics coach Ime Udoka revealed […]

Bradley Beal remains the face of the Washington Wizards but Montrezl Harrell is certain he is also playing a lead role in the team. Wizards power forward Montrezl Harrell is continuing where he left off in his new team as he intends to become a reliable confidence booster in Washington. Known for his energy inside […]

The Washington Wizards start the season off 1-0 with a resounding win over the Toronto Raptors. But the game wasn’t without its drama. With the Raptors playing at home for the first time in over a year, there was little doubt that homegrown fan and Certified Lover Boy Drake would be in attendance. Drake made […]

The Toronto Raptors played their first real home game in over a year to open the season, so of course Drake was there sitting courtside. The Toronto-based rapper was probably miffed as the Raptors were blown out of the water by the Washington Wizards for most of the game. But despite not taking the court […]

The Charlotte Hornets are hyped up for the start of the NBA season. After seeing the clean flicks of the new squad, Hornets fans should feel the same way. Media Day in Buzz City is the most wonderful time of the year! New season coming 🔜#AllFly pic.twitter.com/hJs7PJWl61 — Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) September 27, 2021 On […]

Another day, another cryptic message from Montrezl Harrell. It seems the Washington Wizards big man always has a lot of things running through his mind and he’s not shy about revealing them on Twitter. Harrell will play for his fourth team in seven seasons in the NBA. But despite his journeyman status and other hurdles […]

Montrezl Harrell has packed his bags and is ready to make his move to the Washington Wizards official. Literally. The 27-year-old recently took to Instagram to share how he’s finishing up with his packing as he prepares to leave LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Interestingly, Harrell had to include a cryptic parting shot […]

In the summer of 2017, the Washington Wizards inked John Wall to a massive four-year, $170 million extension that kicked in during the 2019-20 NBA season. Wall’s contract soon became the consensus worst deal in the league due to a number of injuries, and many saw the former No. 1 overall pick as an untradeable […]

After a down season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Montrezl Harrell is eager to get his groove back with the Washington Wizards. In his introductory press conference, Harrell detailed his motivation heading into his first year with the Wizards. Via Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington: “I haven’t been an All-Star in this league since […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers trio Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope have all found a new home with the Washington Wizards following Thursday’s blockbuster deal that sent Russell Westbrook in the opposite direction. By the looks of it, however, not all three players have their futures guaranteed in DC. According to Eric Pincus of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Russell Westbrook in exchange for a few key stars in a mega-deal with the Washington Wizards. In return, the Wizards are receiving Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and the No. 22 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. The deal was initially unearthed hours before the 2021 NBA Draft when […]

The Los Angeles Lakers must be popping champagne and eating confetti and blasting fireworks right now with their sly deal to get Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards. Well, apparently not. According to a report by CBS’ Lakers insider Bill Reiter, not every member of the Lakers brass was too happy with the Westbrook acquisition. […]

Montrezl Harrell has picked up his $9.7 million player option, clearing the way for him to be included in a blockbuster trade that could bring Russell Westbrook to the Los Angeles Lakers. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski first reported Harrell’s decision — which, crucially, comes two days before the official Aug. 1 deadline to opt-in, allowing Harrell […]

The Los Angeles Lakers really want to make roster upgrades after losing in the first round of the playoffs this year. With LeBron James getting up there in age and Anthony Davis’ health often a question mark, having more reinforcements would be helpful. The Lakers have been linked to seemingly every big name out there, […]

With the 2021 NBA Draft, player-option deadlines, and free agency fast approaching, the Los Angeles Lakers are aggressively pursuing trades with, well, whoever will pick up the phone. Besides LeBron James and Anthony Davis, everybody is on the table. At the center of that table is Kyle Kuzma. The Lakers have been shopping him for […]

Lou Williams and Montrezl Harrell wreaking havoc on offense is a familiar sight. Los Angeles Clippers fans certainly remember the good old days when their dynamic bench duo was the scariest to come off the pine in the league. Sweet Lou and Trez may be playing for other teams nowadays, but their Clippers fans can […]

On July 29, Montrezl Harrell faces one of the biggest decisions of his NBA career: whether to run it back with the Los Angeles Lakers or test unrestricted free agency. Harrell, coming off his first season with the Lakers, has a $9.7 million player option for 2021-22. He and his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch […]

Montrezl Harrell is not happy with the Los Angeles Lakers. If that has not been made clear by his recent tweets, well it is now following his NSFW comments on Instagram seemingly ripping LA and Frank Vogel’s rotation. Responding to his followers and haters on IG, Harrell fired back at those coming up with different […]

Just two years removed from winning their first NBA championship in franchise history, the Toronto Raptors are looking to get back into the playoff mix next season. After dedicating all of this past season to rebuilding and developing new talent, the Raptors have put together a nice core that features Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby, Pascal […]

With the Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers already out of the 2021 NBA Playoffs, dream Damian Lillard trade scenarios are already rushing through the minds of some fans. There is some speculation that the Trail Blazers could be trading Lillard after he posted a cryptic message on Instagram following the Game 6 loss […]

Montrezl Harrell has always been a vocal figure, whether it be on the playing court or on social media. The Los Angeles Lakers big man isn’t afraid to express himself, even when it comes to his personal struggles. Harrell voiced out some of his emotions of late, revealing he isn’t expressive just to get kind […]

Montrezl Harrell did what he was supposed to do in his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers. He provided scoring punch, boundless energy, and real moxie off the bench. He was a perfect fit. But things got a little weird in the end for Harrell. The former Sixth Man of the Year looked like […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Montrezl Harrell lost his grandmother last year, and has unfortunately been on the end of some vitriolic comments on social media. Harrell revealed Friday he is still coping with his grandmother’s death and told reporters he was dismayed at Lakers fans making nasty remarks about her passing after L.A. lost Game […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ season came to a bitter end on Thursday night as the Phoenix Suns knocked them out of the playoffs in six games. LeBron James’ spotless record in the first round was also tainted as Devin Booker and the Suns hammered the final nail to the coffin in Los Angeles’ hopes to […]

People love conspiracy theories. Well, not exactly if you’re Montrezl Harrell. The Los Angeles Lakers big man has been sending out cryptic tweets in the last few days. Many fans believe they have something to do with his diminished role in their first round series against the Phoenix Suns. At first glance, Harrell’s tweets seem […]

The Los Angeles Lakers season has been defined by untimely injuries, and their Game 4 loss to the Phoenix Suns was more of the same. Instead of grabbing a 3-1 series lead, the Lakers — already down Kentavious Caldwell-Pope — lost the game, 100-92, and may have lost Anthony Davis. AD, who was already playing […]

The Los Angeles Lakers went from being in the driver’s seat to losing home-court advantage in their pivotal Game 4 loss against the Phoenix Suns. The Lakers had a hard time putting up points on the board, scoring just 92 total for the contest. To make matters worse, Anthony Davis exited mid-game and was unable […]

Montrezl Harrell may or may not be cryptically complaining about his recent playing time ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers‘ Game 3 contest versus the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. Harrell’s Instagram account posted an image showing Harrell strolling into Staples Center with a black Broken Promises (I think) hoodie wrapped about his waist that […]