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The Los Angeles Lakers are “engaged” with the Washington Wizards on a trade that would send Russell Westbrook to the Lakers. Los Angeles would send Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and the No. 22 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft to the Wizards. The Athletic’s Shams Charania and ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowksi reported the blockbuster […]

The NBA draft hasn’t even begun, and yet fireworks are popping throughout the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly closing in on a huge deal with the Washington Wizards which would bring Russell Westbrook to L.A. in exchange for Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and possibly more. Just in: The Lakers and Wizards […]

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 […]

It’s that time of the year again for Laker Nation, when all hopes and dreams of landing another superstar are alive and well. The latest buzz surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers is that they’re in the market for a veteran point guard. From Kyle Lowry, Chris Paul, Damian Lillard, and even Russell Westbrook, the Lakers […]

Endless trade rumors for big-name All-Stars? Just a typical offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers and their rabid fanbase. Russell Westbrook is the latest name that’s been thrown into the fire for Lakers fans to obsess over. The latest buss, however, does sound like the Lakers are actively trying to acquire the spitfire point guard […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo completely transformed into a true Greek Freak, not only in his body but with the way he carries himself. Apparently, that’s thanks in large part to Russell Westbrook. According to Mirin Fader’s excerpt of her book about the Bucks forward, Giannis loved Westbrook’s mean mug and scowl–so much so that […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers sitting back for the NBA Finals this year and watching the Suns take on the Bucks, there have undoubtedly already been discussions internally on what to do this offseason so LA can get back to the promise land. One area of focus for the Lakers should be the point guard […]

New Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. is wasting no time stamping his authority with his team. He’s already spoken with Wizards stars Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook in length and according to Unseld himself, he had a bold message for Westbrook following what was an ultimately disappointing campaign for the Wizards. Unseld made […]

The Washington Wizards have officially turned a page on their franchise history books with their recent signing of new head coach Wes Unseld Jr. For his part, the 49-year-old rookie coach wasted no time in providing his honest take on the partnership of Washington’s two superstars in Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook. Unseld had nothing […]

The Washington Wizards are set to hire Denver Nuggets associate coach Wes Unseld Jr. as their next head coach, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania and Fred Katz. The deal isn’t done yet, but Unseld is the clear favorite for the job. Unseld Jr. is the son of late Bullets legend Wes Unseld, who spent his […]

After two straight debacles, Team USA finally got off the schneid with a big 108-80 win over Argentina on Tuesday night. But while Bradley Beal and the Americans dominated throughout, that didn’t stop the Washington Wizards star from getting a little heckling from the crowd. As Beal stepped to the line for a free throw […]

Amid their struggles last season, the Washington Wizards managed to qualify for the playoffs. One huge reason was obviously Bradley Beal’s impressive campaign — a performance that earned him his third All-Star appearance and a spot in the All-NBA Third Team. Fans were in awe of his loyalty, too. After all, much of his scoring […]

With lots of big name NBA players looking to be on the move in summer 2021, you can definitely expect some major trades to go down. Lots of teams will be looking to re-tool and add some much needed star power while other teams will be looking to move on from some big name players […]

For full disclosure, I must reveal that I am a die-hard Washington Wizards fan. But not even I am drinking the Kool-Aid that NBA veteran and soon-to-be Hall of Famer Chris Bosh is on D.C.’s basketball team. Bosh was interviewed on ESPN’s The Jump about the Wizards’ search for their head coach after reportedly agreeing […]

If the Los Angeles Lakers want to form a Big Three featuring LeBron James and Anthony Davis, general manager Rob Pelinka will have to get creative on the trade wires. The Lakers only have five players guaranteed to be on the books for 2021-22, plus $5 million deferred for Luol Deng, the salary for the […]

A Los Angeles Lakers offseason is not complete without the usual fan-induced trade buzz regardless of the logic. The 2021 edition of this annual La La Land tradition just received a heavy dose of vitriol thanks to LeBron James and Anthony Davis. This makes Russell Westbrook the likely subject of the next wave of jersey swaps […]

After officially trading Kemba Walker to the Thunder for Al Horford, the Celtics have now added some size and a much-needed veteran presence on this young and star-studded squad. Having said that, there is still a lot of work to be done in Boston, and with Walker no longer on the team, they have a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder franchise has enjoyed a good amount of success even after changing zip codes in 2008, which is when they changed from the Seattle SuperSonics. A big part of the rebranded Thunder’s immediate rise to power was their success with their lottery picks who blossomed to become MVPs over time. Their predecessor, […]

The Washington Wizards decided against extending the contract of Scott Brooks, as the two sides were unable to agree on a new deal. Brooks coached the Wizards for each of the past five seasons. He guided the franchise to three postseason appearances—but won just one playoff series. Official: We have parted ways with Scott Brooks […]

The Washington Wizards and Scott Brooks have agreed to part ways after the two sides couldn’t come to terms on a new contract, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Brooks just finished up a five-year contract with the Wizards and was looking for a new deal. While the two sides talked about a new contract and […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks just finished out the final season of his five-year contract, and a good portion of the fan base is hoping the Wizards make a coaching change. However, it looks like those fans will not be getting their wish. According to Wizards analyst Quinton Mayo, Washington intends to bring back […]

The offseason has barely started for Russell Westbrook but the Washington Wizards star already has his next move planned out–outside the basketball court that is. According to reports, Russ will be teaming up with Jordan Brand to produce a basketball documentary revolving around the hoop culture in Los Angeles. This comes via Bleacher Report on […]

Russell Westbrook’s departure from the Houston Rockets now feels like a lifetime away. So much has happened since the former league MVP decided to jump ship to join the Washington Wizards during the offseason. However, this does not take away from the shock factor of this recent revelation about the true reason behind his decision […]

When J. Cole released his sixth studio album last May, it was met with several positive responses from NBA players. After all, it was undoubtedly one made for basketball junkies, with the likes of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Stephen Curry among those mentioned in the tracks of the […]

The Washington Wizards have been eliminated from the playoffs and the franchise moves onto the offseason. This already has resulted in Bradley Beal trade and Russell Westbrook trade rumors. It might be a busy summer for the Wizards, as there is already speculation that Beal wants out of Washington. If that’s the case and the […]

The Washington Wizards saw their season come to a bitter end on Wednesday, but star guard Russell Westbrook is keeping his chin up. The Wizards lost to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5, 129-112 to bow out of the NBA Playoffs. Even without MVP candidate Joel Embiid, the Sixers walloped the listless Wizards. Still, Westbrook […]

The Washington Wizards had a pretty topsy-turvy season. After being 17-32 and looking like a surefire lottery team, they were able to turn things around and salvage a postseason berth. Bradley Beal led the NBA in scoring for most of the year, but the wins didn’t come with the offense from the Wizards star. But […]

The Washington Wizards face an important offseason that will shape the future of this franchise for years to come. This team is on the fringe of becoming a legitimate playoff contender every year, and with Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook on the roster, anything is possible. Washington faced some adversity this season after Thomas Bryant […]

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook should be salivating at facing a Philadelphia 76ers team without Joel Embiid in Game 5 on Wednesday. Now, it should be said Embiid’s injury is a real shame for the Sixers and the sport. A ferocious competitor like Russell Westbrook would also likely prefer to beat his opponent at full […]

After Joel Embiid fell to injury during Game 4 between the Philadelphia 76ers and Washington Wizards, the Wizards were able to steal a win away from the Sixers. Washington avoided the sweep and aims to achieve a second win in a row to stay alive in the NBA Playoffs. Embiid has been ruled out for […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in a tough spot as Joel Embiid got hurt in Game 4. They were up 3-0 in the series but the Washington Wizards won the game to extend it. Now, Ben Simmons will have to take over for the Sixers moving forward as Embiid is listed as doubtful for Game 5. […]

Russell Westbrook knows the Washington Wizards can compete with anyone, but they need sophomore forward Rui Hachimura to do that. After the Wizards staved off elimination and avoided a sweep against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, Westbrook opened up about the importance of Hachimura to the team. He may be the third option for Washington […]

It is unfortunate that in just a few week’s time, players have had to put on with some of the worst NBA fan incidents known to man. Some people can’t seem to understand that having the cash to purchase those elusive NBA tickets gives you the right to do whatever you want. Of course, you […]

Amid the rising incidents of fans showing unruly behavior in arenas, Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal made sure to address the latest one involving the Washington Wizards. On Monday in Game 4 against the Philadelphia 76ers, a fan stormed the court late in the third quarter. Fortunately, the said streaker was caught even before he […]

Washington Wizards star Russell Westbrook is officially the triple-double king of the regular season, and he is progressing in making that happen in the playoffs as well. On Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers, Westbrook recorded another triple-double to up his postseason tally to 12. His 19 points, 21rebounds and 14 assists broke his tie with […]

The Washington Wizards were on the brink of elimination on Monday as they faced off against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 4 of their first-round series matchup. Wizards star Russell Westbrook knew what was at stake so he just had to stamp his authority in this contest. Westbrook had the Wizards home crowd on their […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are out to sweep the Washington Wizards in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. As they gear up for Game 4- in Washington DC- it felt like a Sixers home game, which could very much benefit Philly and Joel Embiid. Seriously, where are all the fans at? The video below […]

The Philadelphia 76ers head over to the nation’s capital to take on the Washington Wizards in a Game 4 NBA Playoff matchup. They hope to sweep the Wizards and progress to the second round. It’s time we continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Wizards Game 4 prediction and pick. The 76ers have been running […]

The Washington Wizards are trailing the Philadelphia 76ers, 3-0, in their playoff series. Unfortunately, their chances of getting swept got higher with the latest news on Russell Westbrook. According to Ava Wallace of Washington Post, Westbrook and Ish Smith have been tagged as questionable for Game 4 on Monday. Russ is dealing with an apparent […]