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Free agent point guard Donald Sloan has agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Wizards, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. Sloan, a five-year veteran of the league should prove as another option to back up All-Star point guard John Wall after the acquisition of Tim Frazier, who was traded by the New […]

Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant isn’t as universally hated for his decision to join the superteam as it may seem. He probably even gained some cool points with his recent statement regarding all of the latest POTUS controversies. In fact, Prince George County declared Aug. 17 Kevin Durant Day as part of a homecoming welcome […]

Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat has spent most of the offseason in Poland, and he has been seen publicly with actress Alicja Bachleda-Curuś. Polish media has seemed to kept their eye on Marcin and Alicia because they have been seen at many events together this summer. Based off of the Polish publications, the two are a couple, […]

It takes time to build a winning culture and team in the NBA, and that is commonly not an overnight process. The Los Angeles Lakers of the early 2000’s are a great example of the building-to-win model. The Lakers were one of the most dominant teams during the decade, winning three straight NBA finals before […]

After shooting around and spending some time at the BIG3 regular season finale at Staples Center in his native Los Angeles, Gilbert Arenas has hopes of joining the three-on-three formatted league next season. The bucket-getting 35-year-old showed an array of deep jumpers early in the day while some players talked to the media and expressed […]

Despite having been out of the league for five years, Gilbert Arenas is still making deep three-balls look easy, as he rained down a couple of bombs during the BIG3 open practice on Sunday morning. The L.A. native took two effortless cracks at his jumper, first from NBA range and after from the BIG3’s signature […]

After the NBA announced this year’s Christmas Day games, the fan anticipation got a few notches higher, especially with rival teams once again facing each other. A Christmas matchup that is highly-anticipated is the one between the Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics, which is also a rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference Semifinals that went […]

At the start of free agency, numerous teams were reportedly interested in Otto Porter, considering the limited market at the small forward position. However, since Porter was a restricted free agent, the Washington Wizards had the ability to match any offers for the four-year forward. One of the teams interested in Porter was the Sacramento […]

In the last several days, NBA 2K has steadily revealed the ratings for their upcoming game for many players across the league. One of the latest to receive their overall rating for NBA 2K18 is Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, who took to Twitter to make the unveil. Got my 2k rating! What y'all think? […]

Michael Jordan’s second return out of retirement didn’t go as well as the first. M.J. first shocked the sports world retiring after the 1992-93 NBA season to pursue a professional baseball career. He returned in 1995 and went on to win three more championships with the Chicago Bulls before retiring again in 1998. At age […]

While other players, stars included, jump ship to chase that elusive first championship, some place more value on loyalty. Washington Wizards point guard John Wall is one example of the latter. After seven years of mediocrity, with only a conference semifinals stint to boot, Wall’s career in Washington thus far is very similar to what […]

At this point in the season, the BIG3 League appears to be a success. Ice Cube’s ambitious venture to create his own basketball league during the NBA offseason period has been better than expected and its first season appears to have drawn the eye of former NBA stars like Gilbert Arenas. In a wide-ranging interview […]

The Washington Wizards in the last several years have played their home games in downtown Washington D.C. at the Verizon Center since 2006. According to Dan Steinberg of the Washington Post, the venue has effectively changed its name to the Capital One Arena after the company has reportedly agreed to a ten-year, $100 million deal: […]

Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall has developed into one of the premier point guards in the NBA over the last few seasons largely behind his passing ability. The 26-year-old put that unique skill on full display with several no-look and behind-the-back passes with keen dead-on accuracy while also issuing his own challenge. https://twitter.com/DefPenHoops/status/895000617344790529 […]

Former porn star Mia Khalifa has never been shy to show her support for hometown sports teams, from the Washington Redskins to the Washington Wizards. With news that came out about John Wall being unhappy with his rating in NBA 2K18, Mia Khalifa wanted to do her part in trying to convince the game’s developers […]

While many stars around the league are jetting to prominent locations, John Wall has chosen to stay put. Plenty All-Star-caliber players have moved on to play alongside fellow star players, but Wall has made the Washington Wizards his home, and for that, he was rewarded with a hefty four-year, $170 million extension last month. “I think a […]

If John Wall had his way, the playoff-sensation “Stars & Stripes’” uniforms would be here to stay. In fact, the newly-re-signed All-Star point guard intends to lobby to not only keep them under the new direction of Nike as the official outfitter of the league but to make them the staple of the franchise from […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. has drawn fans not only attending his games, but also within the Washington Wizards organization, including owner Ted Leonsis and head coach Scott Brooks, who have great aspirations for his future. The Wizards have committed large sums to their core within the last two years, rewarding the likes of Bradley Beal, Otto […]

Michael Jordan has earned the reputation as being the best player to play the game, which has made some of his worn memorabilia quite valuable. In light of that, former NBA star Gilbert Arenas recently revealed on Snapchat that he possesses a plethora of gear that Jordan wore during his time with the Washington Wizards. https://twitter.com/SInow/status/894215918577999872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thescore.com%2Fnba%2Fnews%2F1345878 […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall has secured his future with the franchise, signing a four-year, $170 million extension this summer. The former No. 1 overall pick saw his team have its most successful season since he’s been there this past year finishing as the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference, then advancing to […]

Washington Wizards’ guard John Wall has gotten better every single season he’s been in the NBA. Just a few months ago, he helped his team get within a game of the Eastern Conference Finals, ultimately falling to the superior Boston Celtics in seven games. Fresh off of signing a new four-year contract extension worth $170 […]

At this time of the offseason, NBA players are either vacationing or preparing for the 2017-18 NBA season. However, this year was different as Kyrie Irving reportedly requested a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers despite making three consecutive NBA Finals appearances. While Irving has a list of preferred destinations, he does not have a no-trade […]

After a successful 2016-17 NBA season, the Washington Wizards are poised to threaten the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics. By taking the Celtics to seven games in the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Wizards re-signed John Wall and Otto Porter while adding Tim Frazier, Mike Scott, and Jodie Meeks. While superstars are looking to join forces […]

Next season will be the first one for the NBA’s partnership with Nike as their new official jersey providers, after signing both parties agreed last year on a deal for eight seasons. Some teams have already unveiled the designs their players will be wearing starting in October, and now the Washington Wizards have followed suit. […]

Through his first seven years in the league, Washington Wizards point guard John Wall has been defended by many different players throughout his career. During a recent interview with Alex Kennedy of Hoops Hype, Wall singled out Detroit Pistons guard Avery Bradley as the player that has defended him the best. I asked John Wall […]

Throughout his seven-year NBA career, John Wall has showcased his incredible skill set, that has made him a four-time All-Star, and widely considered as one of the elite point guards in the league today. That said, it has rewarded him with a new contract this summer that will keep him with the Washington Wizards for […]

Top 10 NBA Shooting Guards 1. James Harden Harden indisputably has the most complete offensive game on this list if not in the entire league.  He can drop 15 assists or 40 points on any night depending on what mood he is in and what defenses are giving him.  What makes Harden so special is that […]

John Wall may have recently signed a four-year, $170 million extension to remain with the Washington Wizards, but that doesn’t mean he is already content with what he has. Despite still being in the early days of summer, the four-time All-Star point guard is busy trying to get even better and has started documenting his […]

The Washington Wizards fell short of their goal to bring home an NBA title last season, losing to the Boston Celtics in the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Hopes are high for the Wizards, though, that they could do better next season with head coach Scott Brooks looking to make changes he thinks […]

The beef between Paul Pierce and Brandon Jennings is well-documented. Jennings famously sent out a tweet which he later deleted earlier this summer that was critical of Pierce getting a farewell tour considering that he only had won one ring. https://twitter.com/BostonF4N/status/858925596835016704 Then during the playoffs, Pierce was critical of Jennings’ poor play while appearing on […]

Free agent point guard Brandon Jennings has chosen to sign a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the Shanxi Dragons, according to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. With a dying market for free agent guards this deep in the offseason, Jennings hopes to make a comeback to the NBA after finishing out his season overseas. […]

On July 26, the president of the Washington Wizards, Ernie Grunfeld, announced that the Wizards have officially signed John Wall to a contract extension, per Wizards Today. From Grunfeld: This signing means stability for the Wizards for years to come…It’s John’s unique blend of skill and leadership that makes us a championship-caliber team. For Wall, […]

Names like LeBron James and Stephen Curry are without a doubt synonymous to the NBA, even for those who aren’t a tad interested in the league at all. However, the NBA has more than just superstars who make basketball such a thrill to watch, and it’s often the unheralded players who make the sport’s narrative all the more appealing despite them not being in the […]

Prior to Paul George being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Washington Wizards point guard John Wall made a public push to acquire the fellow All-Star. Despite these comments, Otto Porter Jr., who re-signed with the Wizards on a four-year, $106.5 million deal, isn’t bothered one bit by what his teammate said, according to Chase Hughes […]

Twitter has been the platform of choice for a lot of players who want to share their thoughts and also connect with their fans, keeping their followers updated with what they’re up to these days, especially in the summer. Newly-acquired Oklahoma City Thunder forward Patrick Patterson recently took to his Twitter account a rather surprising string of odd rants. […]

All-Star point guard John Wall announced on Friday afternoon that he had inked a designated player extension of four years worth $170 million with the Washington Wizards. In light of the move, veteran forward Jared Dudley voiced major praise toward Wall by comparing him to one of his most notable former teammates. Well deserved!!!! The […]

It seems like everything is great in the Washington Wizards locker room. The same locker room that used to have characters like Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton pointing guns at each other, now has players that support each other. Thus, after John Wall announced his new, four-year, $170 million extension, Bradley Beal quickly reacted on […]

The Washington Wizards secured their star player for years to come. Wizards point guard John Wall agreed to sign a four-year, $170 million contract extension. The All-Star guard announced that he is staying in D.C. with a video that the Uninterrupted posted on Twitter. BREAKING NEWS: @JohnWall announces on UNINTERRUPTED he is re-signing with the @WashWizards. pic.twitter.com/L1Sg4h2Uu1 — UNINTERRUPTED […]

The Washington Wizards last week made the decision to match the four-year, $106 million offer sheet by the Brooklyn Nets to bring back forward Otto Porter. It has kept together their core group that will at least keep them as a playoff team in the Eastern Conference for the foreseeable future. However, Porter recently told  AJ […]