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The Washington Wizards extended their season with a 122-114 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, but it came at a cost. Wizards sharpshooter Davis Bertans suffered a Grade 2 calf strain and will be out 4-6 weeks, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Bertans had 15 points in 23 minutes in the Game 4 […]

The Washington Wizards have punched their ticket into the postseason. They now have the unenviable task of trying to stop Philadelphia 76ers stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. The Wizards have a non-zero chance of winning this series against the Sixers. But obviously that figure is realistically a lot closer to zero than even die-hard […]

Washington Wizards sharpshooter Davis Bertans had a night to forget against the Boston Celtics in the play-in tournament. Bertans scored just four points and missed all seven of this 3-point attempts while also posting a game-worst minus-23 in 33 minutes of action. The Wizards suffered a 118-100 loss and will now face the Indiana Pacers […]

The Washington Wizards will be without Bradley Beal for Saturday’s key matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. It has just been confirmed that the All-Star shooting guard is a late scratch due to a left knee injury. Beal is reportedly dealing with a minor problem on his left knee (h/t Fred Katz of The Athletic): Bradley […]

It’s not every day that Ivica Zubac posterizes someone. But on Tuesday against the Washington Wizards, the Los Angeles Clippers center absolutely smothered Davis Bertains with a monster rack attack. Peep the clip below to witness Zubac take it from the top of the key and all the way to the ring for the punishing […]

The Washington Wizards have won three games in a row. You read that right – a three-game win streak. The wins haven’t merely come against bottom-dwelling teams either. Washington posted a dominant victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday night, 91-104. They even led by as many as 25 points in the 4th quarter before […]

Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans had the game of his life against the Denver Nuggets at Capital One Arena on Wednesday. He broke two personal milestones in the Wizards’ razor-close 130-128 home win, notching a career-high 35 points and most 3-pointers made with nine successful triples. Davis Bertans went OFF for a career-high in points […]

The Washington Wizards had a major COVID-19 outbreak within their camp back in January which forced several of their players to undergo self-quarantine. Davis Bertans is one of the players who were affected and he bared that he had to isolate himself in a hotel where he was only limited to play video games for […]

Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans got posterized by Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant late in the second quarter of their NBA showdown on Sunday. While the Latvian shooter was unable to get back on KD, Russell Westbrook did the job for him. With less than three minutes left before halftime, Durant got past Robin Lopez […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry banners the top 10 shooters list for the latest rendition of the NBA 2K franchise which led to the disagreement of a few marksmen who were left out of the tally. Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans was among those players who were snubbed and proceeded to take a jab […]

The Washington Wizards were set to go into training camp with their additional pieces that they’d obtained via drafts and free agency. They were coming off a disappointing season after failing to make the playoffs for the second season in a row. With John Wall showing signs of returning to his All-Star form, it was […]

The season of overspending has for the most part come to an end. Across the NBA, there are a number of front offices slapping high-fives while draining most of their cap space for the foreseeable future following the initial frenzy of free agency. To add insult to injury, some of those same teams will be […]

Davis Bertans is re-signing with the Washington Wizards on a five-year deal worth $80 million, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Bertans is one of the best 3-point shooters in the NBA and the Wizards made it a point to re-sign him since he’s a good fit next to All-Stars Bradley Beal and John Wall. Free […]

The Atlanta Hawks were not only the second-worst team in the East before the 2019-20 season was suspended, but they were also the worst 3-point shooting team in the NBA. Despite having Trae Young and Kevin Huerter on the roster, Atlanta was shooting just 33.3 percent from deep as a team before the season was […]

The Washington Wizards are expected to make a move toward re-signing sharpshooter Davis Bertans, but the New York Knicks are still interested in his services. As part of a recent piece for SI, Chris Mannix noted that the Wizards turned down several offers for Bertans at the trade deadline, including first-round picks. Clearly, Washington is […]

Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans has recently been a hot commodity among teams heading into the offseason. The increasing level of interest in acquiring his services urged the Wizards to make his re-signing a priority heading into the 2020-2021 NBA season. However, in the event that they can’t pull it off, the Washington-based squad still […]

With a 41.1 percent mark from the three-point line for his career, Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans has established himself as one of the best shooters in the NBA. As a result, he’s set to be one of the hottest commodities on the market for the impending free agency, but where might the Latvian marksman […]

San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan has high praise for former teammate Davis Bertans. During a recent appearance on The Old Man and the Three podcast with JJ Reddick, DeRozan reflected on his first season with the team and even said Bertans was one of the best shooters he’s ever played with. “I got more comfortable handling […]

Washington Wizards sharpshooter Davis Bertans opted not to play in the bubble games down in Orlando, Florida and he was called out by Orlando Magic forward Evan Fournier. Bertans, who becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason, has torn his ACL twice, so he decided not to play at Walt Disney World since he’s set […]

Washington Wizards sharpshooter Davis Bertans becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and he’s expected to draw interest from the Atlanta Hawks, New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns, per Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington. Bertans is one of the best stretch 4s in the NBA, so he’s going to get paid handsomely this offseason. […]

Washington Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard confirms the team will make it a priority to re-sign Davis Bertans this offseason, per Fred Katz of The Athletic. Bertans, one of the best 3-point shooters in the NBA, becomes an unrestricted free agent in the offseason. He opted not to play in the Disney bubble out of […]

22 NBA teams are headed to Orlando for the league’s restart of the 2019-20 season, beginning July 30. However, not all players will be attending the conclusion of the season. Some have opted out regarding lingering concerns with the coronavirus, while others are sitting out due to injury. Let’s review which players are sitting out […]

Despite the fact that the Washington Wizards are currently 16 games under the .500 mark, the lowly Eastern Conference franchise will be making its way down to Orlando as the NBA continues to ramp back up in the coming weeks. However, the Wizards will notably be without both starting point guard John Wall (injury) and […]

The Washington Wizards have made their decision on the player they will be replacing Davis Bertans with. According to reports, Washington is set to sign 6-foot-4 point guard Jerian Grant, who will be joining the team by July 1. This report is via Wizards inside Chris Miller: Source: @WashWizards will sign Jerian Grant @JerianGrant to […]

Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans fired back at Orlando Magic shooting guard Evan Fournier, who had his two cents to give on Bertans’ decision to sit out the remainder of the 2019-20 season. Bertans was the first player to formally turn down the restart, but his decision didn’t come without some criticism from Fournier, who […]

Recently, the Washington Wizards have been linked with veteran big man DeMarcus Cousins as a potential signing for the NBA restart. As it turns out, however, the potential deal is not something that might come to fruition. According to a report by Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington, the Wizards are currently looking to sign […]

Washington Wizards sharpshooter Davis Bertans has decided to sit out the Orlando restart, and Orlando Magic swingman Evan Fournier wasted no time in blasting his fellow NBA player. 😂😂 this is whats wrong with the NBA nowadays man. https://t.co/zDMpgd9asR — Evan Fournier (@EvanFourmizz) June 22, 2020 Seriously tho. If you think its ok to sit […]

Washington Wizards sharpshooter Davis Bertans will not participate in the NBA’s restarted season in Orlando as a preventative measure before hitting unrestricted free agency. Bertans is in line for a lucrative deal after a breakout 2019-20 season in which he averaged 15.4 points per game on 42.4 percent 3-point shooting — rendering him a candidate […]

Washington Wizards marksman Davis Bertans became the first NBA player to formally opt-out of the restart of the 2019-20 season at Walt Disney World in Orlando, setting the way for a few others that are likely to do so in the coming days. Bertans cited his decision was made as a preventative measure, which the […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie had a thought-provoking response to Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans becoming the first NBA player to formally decide to sit out the remainder of the season. Players have until Wednesday, June 24 to make an official decision whether or not to take part in the Walt Disney World restart of […]

Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans plans to sit out when the 2019-20 NBA season resumes, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Bertans is the first player to opt-out of the restart, as players will have until Wednesday, June 24 to declare whether they plan to take part on the remainder of the 2019-20 season at Walt […]

The New York Knicks’ 2019-20 season is over. While the franchise is currently focused on its coaching search, that focus will soon change to the 2020 NBA Draft and the ensuing free agency, expected to take place only three days after the aforementioned in mid-October. In a new mailbag, SNY’s Ian Begley says the Knicks will be […]

There appears to be a power struggle of sorts within the reigns of the Washington Wizards, and it all centers around the No. 8. It’s nothing to be too concerned about for Wizards fans, though, with veteran forward Davis Bertans apparently not looking to cause an issue with youngster Rui Hachimura with regards to the […]

Without the services of All-Star point guard John Wall, the Washington Wizards were most likely going to miss the 2020 playoffs if the campaign didn’t get suspended due to COVID-19. Washington was in ninth place and 5.5 games back of the Orlando Magic for the eighth and final postseason spot in the East. Wall was […]

The Washington Wizards were most likely going to miss the playoffs before the 2019-20 season was suspended due to COVID-19. The team was in ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings and 5.5 games back of the Orlando Magic for the eighth and final playoff spot in the East. Bradley Beal has firmly established himself […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were a prolific offensive team right before the 2019-20 season was suspended. The squad was averaging 116.2 points per game, good for fifth in the NBA. The Pelicans were in 10th place in the Western Conference standings before Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19 and the season was […]

Since its creation in 1946, the NBA has captivated fans. Throughout the decades, many teams and players have stood out in certain ways, making the league’s history truly unique. With that being said, it’s interesting to take a look back at some of the most mind-blowing facts about the league and some of its players […]

Washington Wizards superstar Bradley Beal has the utmost confidence in his Davis Bertans’ ability to knock down the long ball. So much so that the two-time All-Star is already celebrating even before the Latvian sniper has taken the shot. Beal found himself double-teamed during the Wizards’ hosting of the New York Knicks at Capital One […]

In his 22nd NBA season, Vince Carter is showing that he still has moves. The Atlanta Hawks swingman may be the first player in NBA history to play in four different decades, but that doesn’t mean he can’t embarrass a defender from time to time. During Friday’s game against the Washington Wizards, Carter had a […]