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His team’s 1-5 record is not the only tough pill to swallow now for Washington Wizards‘ point guard John Wall as he has been slapped with a $25,000 fine by the NBA for ” inappropriate interaction with a game official and failing to leave the court in a timely manner following his ejection”, the team’s Executive […]

The Washington Wizards came into this season full of optimism after a successful summer. They were able to bolster their lineup by adding key pieces to their roster to help them compete in the Eastern Conference, but after six games, things have not gone according to plan for them as they have only won once and […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall became the franchise’s all-time assist leader during Monday night’s matchup against the Houston Rockets. The shifty floor general had three assists by halftime, dishing the record-setting helper on a fast break drive to the basket, ending fittingly enough in the hands of running mate Bradley Beal. The dime that […]

The Washington Wizards are ranked at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with a record of 1-4. Their early struggles are not surprising, but not what they expected so soon in the year. The summer brought about former Thunder coach Scott Brooks, who has more than a little experience with winning. He coached the duo […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall will be held out of the lineup for precautionary reasons as the team faces the first back-to-back set of the season, according to Candace Buckner of the Washington Post. Wall hasn’t missed a beat since his return from injury, collecting double-digit assists in three of four games into the season. […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall is one of the best young stars in the NBA today. The past three seasons have been very successful for him as he was named an All-Star in each of the past three years and has led his team to the playoffs for two consecutive seasons. But despite his […]

The Washington Wizards have started this season with three straight losses and are one of only four teams left without a win. Even with the hole they have dug themselves in at this point of the season, their starting shooting guard, Bradley Beal, knows that the Wizards are better than what their record shows. He also […]

Around the eight-minute mark of last night’s game season opener between the Atlanta Hawks and the Washington Wizards, one particular play led to much controversy and a heated argument between players. John Wall took off running after an outlet pass, going airborne toward the rim as Kent Bazemore came running in his direction to block it, stopping his […]

Alleged victim Erik Hood, filed a civil lawsuit against the Morris twins, Marcus and Markieff Morris back in 2015 due to being assaulted by them after a youth basketball game in Phoenix. Hood claims the former Suns players held him down, kicked, punched and chased him along with three of their associates. He is suing […]

Despite all the news stating otherwise, Washington Wizards‘ backcourt duo John Wall and Bradley Beal insisted that there’s no feud between them and they are on the same page, ready to lead their team this season. Both of them have been consistent with their statements and are claiming the same thing. It can be recalled […]

Gilbert Arenas is still collecting checks from the Washington Wizards from a contract he signed in 2008. The bad news is, the payments are about to expire, and Arenas says he’s out of money. TMZ caught up to Arenas in 2013 to ask him about his financial status and if he was okay. Many athletes deplete […]

Halloween is just around the corner and with only a week left to the much-awaited holiday, artist David Rappoccio of UpRoxx has re-worked every NBA logo into a holiday-themed one. There’s also an extra nugget at the bottom of the list for those of you who are nostalgic fans of this league. Check them out and […]

Washington Wizards new acquisition Ian Mahinmi is expected to miss four-to-six weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a partially torn medial meniscus, the team said on Saturday, via ESPN’s Marc Stein. The 6-foot-11 center suffered the injury during Thursday’s preseason game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Mahinmi is fresh off signing a four-year, $64 million deal to play back-up […]

During Monday night’s preseason game between the Washington Wizards and the New York Knicks, a much-talked about incident with less than a minute to go in the third quarter occurred. After Knicks guard Brandon Jennings drove to the basket and made a tough floater in the paint, he then went to Wizards rookie Casper Ware and […]

Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall made his awaited return to the court on Monday night in a 90-88 preseason loss to the New York Knicks for the first time since early April. Wall underwent surgeries on both knees, one to have calcium deposits removed from his left knee and the other an arthroscopic procedure to remove loose bodies […]

A new NBA season will tip off less than three weeks from now on Tuesday, Oct. 25, and with it come the hopes and aspirations of every team in the league. From certain championship hopes out of teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors, to the drive to claim the Eastern Conference crown […]

The NBA game has slowly come around to be a shooter’s league once again, including the power forward and center positions, as the “stretch-four” is no longer a commodity, but a necessity. Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris has taken notice of that, and after an 0-for-3 outing on three-point shots on Thursday night against the Philadelphia […]

It happened in a flash but it wasn’t Dwyane Wade this time. Dion Waiters looks like he’s back to himself slashing through defenders on his way to the rim. Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards, Waiters sliced his way to the rim for a two handed slam. He felt so good about it that he […]

The Washington Wizards made their preseason debut on Tuesday night against the Miami Heat, and when it was time to sing the national anthem, all eyes were on both teams to see if they’ll stage an act of protest against racially-charged violence the country is facing these days. Players from the D.C. team decided to […]

The NBA hosts the All-Star Weekend every February where its brightest stars showcase their talents in a variety of contests culminated by the All-Star Game. The starters are selected through fan votes, while the reserves, on the other hand, are picked by coaches from their respective conferences. This is where a player’s actual performance and his team’s standing for the first half […]

While running mate John Wall is yet to suit up for a game for the Washington Wizards, shooting guard Bradley Beal has been cleared following a concussion he suffered at the start of training camp. The 6-foot-5 Florida product will start in Tuesday’s preseason game against the Miami Heat, according to a report by J. Michael of CSN MidAtlantic. Brooks says […]

Outside of his elite shooting prowess and talent on the court, Bradley Beal is also known for his eye-sore of an injury history. The Washington Wizards guard has played in 56, 73, 63, and 55 regular season games over his first four seasons, respectively. This isn’t a hopeful sign for the Wizards faithful, especially with […]

Washington Wizards rookie sensation Tomas Satoransky showcased his athleticism by throwing down a reverse between-the-legs dunk from the bounce during an open practice at the Siegel Center in Richmond on Friday night. Mark this day: September 30 in the year of our Lord two thousand sixteen, when the legend of @satoransky officially began pic.twitter.com/PdALUp8p71 — Candace Buckner […]

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal has been diagnosed with a mild concussion after catching an elbow from center Ian Mahinmi during Wednesday’s practice, according to Candace Buckner of the Washington Post. Beal was a non-participant on Thursday’s practice. He’s had a list of injury woes throughout his short four-year career, including recurring injuries to his left leg, […]

John Wall doesn’t want you to believe the rumors. The relationship between he and Bradley Beal is perfectly fine, according to the Washington Wizards point guard. Wall fired off this tweet, backing his backcourt mate and squashing any rumors of the contrary. No bad blood this my Brother !! Let the good times roll now […]

NBA players aren’t always recognized for their charitable contributions to the community. But in some cases, like this one with John Wall, they are. The National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty announced on Wednesday that they will be honoring Washington Wizards guard John Wall this Thursday for his $400,000 Bright Beginnings donation that helps homeless […]

Uh-oh, this won’t make Washington fans happy. Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall was spotted wearing an Emmitt Smith jersey at the Cowboys–Redskins game on Sunday. #DallasCowboys fan @JohnWall repping that throwback @EmmittSmith22 today for #DALvsWAS pic.twitter.com/yLxIMDwlxS — Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) September 18, 2016 One of the cardinal sins of any pro athlete is to represent a […]

Washington Wizards big man Marcin Gortat, aka the Polish Hammer, works hard and plays even harder. He is finishing up his vacation in Poland by simply enjoying himself, and having fun his own way before training camp soon begins. Last week, he found a life-sized replica lego model of himself, and posed with it for a picture to […]

The Washington Wizards were one of the quieter teams during this offseason’s free agency period. The team was not linked to the big name free agents but they were still able to make important moves to bolster their lineup. They also may have added by subtraction with Kevin Seraphin. Seeing some of their players from […]

After Russell Westbrook, Scott Brooks’ newest point guard project is John Wall. A former NBA point guard himself, the new coach of the Washington Wizards hopes to bring the franchise back to relevance and he’ll be relying heavily on the All Star court general. Wall is coming off knee surgery this summer but is expected […]

Forget about the rumored internal tension, Bradley Beal is determined to become better this season. The sweet-shooting guard out of Florida has seen his game steadily improve over his first few years in the league. Unfortunately, injuries have also hounded him consistently, preventing Beal to finish a season strong. Speaking of finishing strong, Bradley Beal […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks has dismissed claims that there are serious chemistry issues between his star players, John Wall and Bradley Beal. Wall recently shared his incredibly candid view on his relationship with Beal when speaking CSN’s Chris Miller. “I think a lot of times we have a tendency to dislike each other […]

The Washington Wizards add up another warm body to their active list in time for training camp. According to ESPN’s Jeff Goodman, power forward Johnny O’Bryant is expected to become a member of the Wizards anytime soon. Johnny O'Bryant will sign a deal with the Washington Wizards, source told ESPN. — Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) September […]

The Washington Wizards unveiled their new alternate uniforms featuring stars and stripes, an homage to the American flag and the men and women who serve in the military. A full look at the new 🔥 threads courtesy of @KELLYOUBREJR… pic.twitter.com/PfCzWzVmaU — Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) September 8, 2016 Predominantly white, the uniform employs a subtle use […]

It’s official — Reggie Miller has become yet another one of the former players that thinks they can tell current NBA players what to do and how to do it. Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal was tagged in an Instagram post doing some one-on-one drills with NBA skills coach Drew Hanlen. Beal was working […]

John Wall is taking no time off from his offseason recovery. The Washington Wizards guard will turn 26 on Tuesday, but used his birthday weekend to do some group yoga and work out at the team’s facility: https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ3nzgAgGH6/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ8d5r7A3KP/ With the regular season less than two months away, every day counts for J-Wall, especially when […]

The NBA is a league filled with talent. Some talents more special than others, but the only way to remain on top is to make the most of them through hard work. John Wall seems to understand that concept, as ‘Uninterrupted’ posted a video of the Washington Wizards All-Star point guard working out at five […]

Andrew Nicholson is adding a three-pointer to his repertoire. The Washington Wizards offseason acquisition could see a positive change in his career after logging a mere 15 minutes per game in four seasons with the Orlando Magic. The 6-foot-11 St. Bonaventure alum figures to be a backup to the mercurial Markieff Morris at the power forward […]

The Washington Wizards have been in the news recently due to the publicized issue between their two star guards, John Wall and Bradley Beal, not getting along well with each other. Wall admitted to CSN’s Chris Miller about the tension between him and his backcourt mate, but also said that’s it’s all part of the game and […]