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The New Orleans Pelicans and Washington Wizards both finished near the bottom of their conferences. However, both teams had different obstacles throughout the season. The Pelicans were ravaged by injuries, including one that ended CJ McCollum’s season in late March. The Wizards, on the other hand, started the season hoping Jordan Poole could lead their […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are trading veteran guard CJ McCollum to the Washington Wizards in a package that sends Jordan Poole to New Orleans, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. McCollum is heading to the Wizards along with Kelly Olynyk and a future second-round pick in exchange for Poole, Saddiq Bey, and the 40th overall […]

Washington Wizards general manager Will Dawkins and team president Michael Winger had just taken over when they flipped Chris Paul to the Golden State Warriors for a package including Jordan Poole in July 2023. Almost two years later, Poole’s name is swirling in trade rumors, via NBA Big Board’s Rafael Barlowe. “Also worth noting — […]

The Jordan Poole era for the Golden State Warriors was an interesting time. It started with the highest of highs as Poole developed into a main scorer for the team and helped the Warriors win a championship in 2022. Then, Poole started to regress a bit, and everything went down hill when Draymond Green punched […]

The Orlando Magic were eliminated from the NBA Playoffs on Tuesday following their 120-89 loss to the Boston Celtics. As the Magic continue to try and climb the hierarchy in the Eastern Conference, one piece some have suggested the Magic need is a consistent scoring guard. And there is one prominent NBA media voice who […]

The Washington Wizards’ 2024-25 season was the first phase of a hard reset on a decade of shambolic roster building. An 18-64 record put them in prime position to potentially select Cooper Flagg with the first overall pick. Incremental improvements from second overall pick Alex Sarr also polished over the stank of the dreadful beginning […]

The 2024-25 chapter in the Washington Wizards’ rebuild could be called “Jordan Poole: Unleashed.” While the development of their young core is the most important storyline for the future, Poole’s growth this season has reached historic heights. The former NBA champion described how he’s changed since his arrival in Washington last season after breaking the […]

Jordan Poole’s skill of knocking down 3-pointers at a moment’s notice helped him make history in the Washington Wizards’ game against the Miami Heat on Monday night. Going into the game, Poole made 221 triples throughout the season. He needed to make three shots from downtown to surpass former Wizard star Bradley Beal for most […]

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole is a polarizing player who has elicited strong reactions from NBA fans for years. To some, he is the guy Draymond Green punched in the face during a Golden State Warriors practice. Others will call him the best player on an abysmal team (16-58) and treat him as such. It […]

Washington Wizards rookie Alex Sarr was roasted by basketball fans online after shooting 9-of-47 in Summer League, including a 0-for-15 performance. However, the 19-year-old is now third in the NBA Rookie Ladder and has 19-plus points in eight of his last 13 outings. He also became the youngest center in NBA history to score 20 […]

The Washington Wizards have long been eliminated from contention for a spot in the 2025 NBA Playoffs but that doesn’t mean celebrities are completely staying away from their games. On Wednesday night, Academy Award-winning actor Will Smith was courtside to watch the Wizards take on the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center in Philly. Smith […]

The Orlando Magic secured their 33rd win of the season on Friday night, defeating the Washington Wizards 120-105. Paolo Banchero continued his scoring tear, leading the Magic for the ninth straight game with 30 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and a steal on 11-of-22 shooting. The win helped Orlando maintain its position in the Eastern […]

Jordan Poole has quietly become one of the NBA’s most improved players in his second campaign with the Washington Wizards. The former NBA champion became only the fourth-ever Wizard to hit 200 three-pointers in a season during their 120-105 loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday night, just one year after being benched. Poole attributed […]

The Washington Wizards beat the Denver Nuggets for a second time this season, with the latest stunner coming courtesy of a 35-foot Jordan Poole 3-pointer in the final seconds. Poole’s long-range bomb gave the Wizards a 126-123 victory just moments after Jamal Murray’s bucket tied the game. Poole then delivered a mic-drop moment afterward when […]

The Washington Wizards have multiple snipers on their hands. Not only did rookie Kyshawn George sink a corner three to take a 123-121 lead over the Denver Nuggets with 10 seconds left on Saturday, but Jordan Poole hit a game-winner from the logo with 1.8 ticks to go. JORDAN POOLE BURIES IT FROM DEEP FOR […]

In a Washington Wizards season defined by player development amid adversity, Jordan Poole has had a different experience from his Golden State Warriors days. The Michigan alum was a backup on a squad with future Hall of Famers Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green before getting traded to the rebuilding Wizards in July 2023, […]

Two of the three lowest-seeded teams in the Eastern Conference collide on Saturday night when the Washington Wizards travel north to take on the Toronto Raptors. Neither team will be at full strength for the contest, with the Raptors dealing with a plethora of injuries and the Wizards still awaiting the return of star guard […]

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole went viral for claiming he’s All-Star-caliber on Jan. 24, as fans couldn’t believe a player on the league’s worst team said that. Of course, the former NBA champion wasn’t selected, which he clarified on Friday that he has no issue with, via Locked On Wizards’ Brandon Scott. “Naw, I wouldn’t […]

Washington Wizards rookie Kyshawn George’s growth exemplifies why this has been a successful season for the organization despite its 10-48 record. The Miami alum’s improvement is directly tied to Jordan Poole’s guidance, which has been a revelation for the team. George revealed a recent reminder that the former NBA champion gave him. Kyshawn George shares […]

The Washington Wizards snapped a six-game losing streak on Monday night, and the best part is that one of their young building blocks was a main catalyst. Bilal Coulibaly had one of his better performances of the season in Washington’s (10-47) 107-99 win over the Brooklyn Nets, scoring 20 points (7-14 FG, 3-4 3 PT) […]

It’s one thing to be on a hot streak, but Jordan Poole has two 40-plus point games within the last few days. The Washington Wizards’ leader showed out during his 42-point (15-29 FG, 6-15 3 PT) outing vs. the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, giving him momentum heading into the All-Star Break. Poole was on […]

The NBA All-Star Weekend is just a stone’s throw away. One of the best events in the annual showcase is the 3-Point Contest. Usually, the event features the best three-point marksmen in the NBA. But while shooters usually take center stage, a handful of them have surprisingly missed out on the event. With the participants […]

The Washington Wizards (9-44) lost 131-121 to the San Antonio Spurs (23-28) at home, but forget about the final score. The Wiz Kids took more baby steps, and that’s what counts. All nine of Washington’s players scored in double figures, which is the first time in franchise history that it’s had at least nine hoopers […]

For the past few seasons, the Washington Wizards have been downright terrible. It’s the same story this year, as they sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with an 8-41 record. With the franchise gearing towards a rebuild, expect the team to be major sellers at the trade deadline as they try to get […]

Jordan Poole and Stephen Curry have had a connection in the league because of their time together with the Golden State Warriors, and that may have led them to have a connection with cats. Poole has built a secret Cat Club in the NBA and mentioned that he may have something to do with Curry […]

The Washington Wizards are an abysmal 6-38 and have lost 13 straight games. But is it possible that one of their players is worthy of All-Star consideration? The franchise’s collective ineptitude conceals the fact that Jordan Poole is enjoying a highly productive campaign, one that he believes justifies an All-Star Game selection. “I think I’m […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green opened up about his message to Washington Wizards guard and former teammate Jordan Poole. Green issued a four-word apology to Poole, who Draymond punched during a Warriors practice in 2022. The altercation eventually led to Jordan joining the Wizards. Green addressed his apology on a recent episode of The […]

One fight between Draymond Green and Jordan Poole is all it took for the Golden State Warriors to witness the beginning of the end. Austin Rivers feels like most people on the issue, that it was the beginning of the end. That punch sent a tailspin in the Warriors 2022-23 season. After that year, Poole […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green punched Jordan Poole at practice in October 2022, and the fallout of that incident is still being felt. Poole, now on the Washington Wizards, commented about his old Warriors teammates after the Dubs beat Washington 122-114 on Saturday, via ESPN’s Marc Spears. “I love those guys over there. I […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is apologizing to Jordan Poole. Green apologized on social media to Poole, who now plays for the Washington Wizards. Poole and Green didn’t appear to get along too well when the guard played alongside Green in the Bay Area. In fact, Green allegedly punched Poole in a 2022 incident. […]

The Washington Wizards will host the Houston Rockets on Tuesday at Capital One Arena. Jordan Poole, Bilal Coulibaly, and Carlton Carrington are all listed as questionable on the team’s injury report. Poole has a left hip contusion. Coulibaly has a non-COVID illness. And Carrington has right ankle soreness. Here’s everything we know about their injuries […]

Don’t look now, but the Washington Wizards are 3-4 over their last seven games after starting 3-21. Jordan Poole and Alex Sarr are both big reasons why, and Wizards fans aren’t being shy about it on social media. “Who got the Jordan Poole and Alex Sarr apology forms 😂” @Domo8186 tweeted. “We gotta give Jordan […]

Washington Wizards fans have had to endure plenty of losses in recent years, but that helps them appreciate the little things. For example, Jordan Poole’s game-winning three-pointer against the Charlotte Hornets had Capital One Arena rocking on Thursday night, and team owner Ted Leonsis took notice. Leonsis shouted out the Wizards fans who went to […]

The Washington Wizards performed well from top to bottom in their 113-110 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night, but Jordan Poole stole the headlines with his game-winning three-pointer in the final seconds. The former NBA champion’s heroic shot is his latest highlight amid a career year, and his teammates can’t say enough about […]

The Golden State Warriors’ future took a major turn when Draymond Green and Jordan Poole got into an altercation during practice a season after winning the NBA championship. They were never able to come back from that situation, which led to the Warriors trading Poole to the Washington Wizards. Green has been apologetic about the […]

NBA role players are also important for any playoff contender. Their contribution and presence help add some depth to any team seeking a championship. While role players can thrive in what they’re asked to do, some even prove that they can take a leap forward. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. Here is a look […]

Through the first 28 games of 2024-2025, the Washington Wizards have had just five reasons to smile. Jordan Poole gave them the biggest reason on Dec. 26 with a thrilling game-winner over the Charlotte Hornets. Poole, who ended with a team-high 25 points in the 113-110 win, was nonchalant about his performance after the game. […]

The Washington Wizards may be one of the worst teams in the NBA at the moment based on win-loss record, but that should not obscure the fact that Jordan Poole has been having quite the bounce-back season. And Poole continued his redemption arc on Thursday, as he drilled an incredible stepback three with 8.1 seconds […]

The Washington Wizards suffered yet another blowout loss as they continue their historically awful start to the season, but they actually competed with the mighty Oklahoma City Thunder for three quarters on Monday night. The biggest reason for that was Jordan Poole, who poured in a team-high 31 points in the 123-105 defeat. Poole also […]