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A matchup between the Detroit Pistons and the Washington Wizards isn’t the most appealing for the common NBA fan. However, it does have some significance, as these teams are battling for last place in the standings. The Pistons are two games behind the Wizards with nine games remaining, and in theory, rather lose this game […]

So much for Ted Leonsis’ much-maligned plan to move his professional sports franchises out of the nation’s capital. The city of Alexandria, Virginia announced on Wednesday that it has ended ended discussions on a proposal by Monumental Sports to move the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals from their longtime home in Washington, D.C. to a […]

The Brooklyn Nets are battling the injury bug as they close out a disappointing 2023-24 campaign. Already down Cam Johnson (left big toe sprain) and Dennis Smith Jr. (right hip synovitis) for Monday’s matchup with the Toronto Raptors, the team ruled out Cam Thomas due to lower back tightness before pulling out a 96-88 win. […]

Washington sports fans can take a breather for now. Based on a letter from DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb to Monumental Sports, a potential move by the Washington Wizards and the Washington Capitals to the state of Virginia isn’t permitted until 2047, per DC News Now’s Ben Dennis Schwalb cited a lease agreement in 2007 […]

The Washington Wizards have had a rough 2023-24 NBA season. Washington sits last in the Eastern Conference standings. Furthermore, Jordan Poole and company lost the services of rookie shooting guard Bilal Coulibaly after an untimely wrist injury. Wizards hit with season-ending Bilal Coulibaly injury amid tough year Coulibaly will miss the rest of the regular […]

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser was on the verge of NBA history on Sunday night. With 7:53 remaining in the third quarter against the Washington Wizards, he had a career-high 30 points via 10 triples. Unfortunately, his 3-point count would end there, as Hauser twisted his ankle near the Washington bench and never returned. The […]

The 2023-24 Boston Celtics have been historically great. The 2023-24 Washington Wizards have been historically bad. When these two squads met on St. Patrick’s Day, something crazy was bound to happen. Although they were down three starters on Sunday night, the C’s prevailed 130-104 in record-breaking fashion. Boston sharpshooter Sam Hauser hit a career-high 10 […]

Depth was big concern for the Boston Celtics entering the season. Joe Mazzulla had to part ways with Marcus Smart, Malcolm Brogdon, and Robert Williams in the offseason. This meant that someone else from the Jayson Tatum-led squad had to step up. Against the Washington Wizards and a couple of occasions throughout the season, that […]

To say that this season has been a disappointing one for the Washington Wizards would be an understatement. The Wizards have officially dropped below the Detroit Pistons for the worst record in the NBA. With the season lost a long time ago, the main focus for the Wizards roster becomes long-term development. With that in […]

Jordan Poole and the Washington Wizards are currently nearing the end of what has been a wildly frustrating 2023-24 season. Poole was traded to Washington from the Golden State Warriors this past offseason as part of the larger Chris Paul deal, and although many expected the talented guard to see his numbers skyrocket, the former […]

The Washington Wizards have become the butt of the joke in the NBA; they have plummeted to levels of putridity that’s trending towards historic levels in the 63 years of the franchise’s existence, and the hits keep on coming for the team residing in the nation’s capital. On Thursday night, the Houston Rockets demolished the […]

The Houston Rockets battled the Washington Wizards on Thursday night, knocking off the Eastern Conference cellar dwellers by a score of 135-119. The victory knocked the Wizards further down the totem pole where they now reside at the bottom of the East behind the Detroit Pistons. Meanwhile the Rockets continue to thrill their fans with […]

The Detroit Pistons have finally surpassed the Washington Wizards’ win total after a 113-104 win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena. Youngster Jalen Duren put up a grown man’s stat line with 24 points, 23 rebounds and five assists, showing once again that he is simply too strong and athletic […]

On Tuesday night, the moribund Washington Wizards, who entered their clash against the Memphis Grizzlies with an 11-53 record, had a golden chance to claim a rare victory. After all, the Grizzlies, which already were injury-riddled in recent months, were without Jaren Jackson Jr., the last man standing among the team’s best players. However, the […]

No other team in NBA history has been hit hard by the injury bug than the 2023-24 Memphis Grizzlies. Even the replacements for their injury replacements have gotten injured, prompting them to scour the depths of the G-League and of free agency just so they could field an official active roster. But some of the […]

Otto Porter Jr. has played his last game in the NBA. The former first-round pick announced his retirement from basketball on Monday, shortly after he was released by the Utah Jazz. “For the past 11 years, I had the chance to live my lifelong dream of playing in the NBA,” said Porter in a statement. […]

The Miami Heat extend their losing streak to three as they fall to the Washington Wizards inside the Kaseya Center Sunday night, 110-108. Washington came into this game being tied for the least amount of wins in the entire NBA with 10, but still beat Miami. Jimmy Butler led the Heat with 23 points, Bam […]

The Washington Wizards, after a few years of mediocrity, have fully embraced the tank. While this is an enticing path to take for a franchise with no real direction, this means fielding a product on the court that’s borderline unsightly. After winning 35 games during the 2022-23 season, the most they can win this season […]

The Orlando Magic continue their travels to take on the Washington Wizards Wednesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Magic-Wizards prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Magic are coming off a game against the Charlotte Hornets, so it might not be […]

Jordan Clarkson broke the Utah Jazz franchise record of games scoring 30+ points off the bench with a 38-point eruption — including a personal 12-0 run in the 4th quarter — to lift the Jazz 125-117 over the bumbling Washington Wizards. Clarkson now has the most off-the-bench 30-point games in Jazz franchise history with 13, […]

For a team like the Washington Wizards, who are in the running for a high lottery pick, the final month of the regular season should be all about development. Evaluating the young players on their roster and seeing who can be a part of the team moving forward. The Wizards recently made a few roster […]

On December 28, the Detroit Pistons were on the precipice of making some ignominious history, as they were on the cusp of losing their 28th straight game, the longest losing streak in NBA history, as they took on the team with the best record in the NBA, the Boston Celtics. The Pistons, however, shocked the […]

LeBron James has produced a remarkable number of full-circle moments for his NBA peers, many of whom grew up watching — and, in many cases, watching their dads hoop against — him. D’Angelo Russell experienced one of those moments after the Los Angeles Lakers fended off the Washington Wizards in overtime on Thursday. It was […]

The Washington Wizards have been historically bad this season and will be looking right the ship and get into the win column when they stay in Los Angeles to take on the Clippers in this Friday night showdown. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Wizards-Clippers prediction and pick. […]

Happy Leap Day! The Washington Wizards take on the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Wizards-Lakers prediction and pick. The Wizards are coming off a loss to the Golden State Warriors 123-112 on their home court. Despite Steph Curry not having a great game, the […]

San Antonio Spurs center Zach Collins believes his superstar teammate should win one of the NBA’s top individual honors. But that doesn’t mean he thinks Victor Wembanyama will win Defensive Player of the Year. “He should be the Defensive Player of the Year but he’s not…I’m sure they won’t give him every single award but […]

The Golden State Warriors travel across the country to take on the Washington Wizards Tuesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Warriors-Wizards prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Warriors are 29-27 this season, and they have won three of their last […]

Today’s slate is packed with NBA action and we’re set to bring you a prediction and pick for this next tilt in the Eastern Conference. The surging Cleveland Cavaliers (36-19) will take on the Washington Wizards (9-47) as both teams work in different directions. Check out our NBA odds series for our Cavaliers-Wizards prediction and pick. The Cleveland Cavaliers […]

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole came off the bench for the first time all season on Thursday night against the Denver Nuggets. This move didn’t seem to matter much, as the Wizards still fell 130-110 for their 46th loss of the season, the fifth time in the last six seasons that the organization has had […]

The Washington Wizards have now lost nine games in a row and are looking to right the ship when they head to Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder in this Friday night showdown. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Wizards-Thunder prediction and pick. We will also let […]

It hasn’t been a great year for Jordan Poole and the Washington Wizards. Aside from the Wizards being one of the worst teams in the NBA this season, one of the top storylines surrounding the Wizards has been Poole’s poor play. When the team acquired Poole in the offseason, the prevailing thought among many was that he was due for […]

Aside from the Washington Wizards being one of the worst teams in the NBA this season, one of the top storylines surrounding the Wizards has been the play of Jordan Poole. When the team acquired Poole in the offseason, the prevailing thought among many was that he was due for a breakout season with an […]

The Washington Wizards are in the Mile High City to take on the Denver Nuggets Thursday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Wizards-Nuggets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Wizards are not having a good season, and they are one game […]

The Miami Heat are expected to be adding some depth to the front-court as they will sign Delon Wright after he clears waivers as him and the Washington Wizards agreed to a contract buyout according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Wright had been with the Wizards since 2022, but now will join a Heat squad […]

Kyle Kuzma is raising some eyebrows after revealing that he wanted to stay with the Washington Wizards instead of possibly landing with the Dallas Mavericks ahead of the NBA trade deadline. His desire to “continue to build something” has left many puzzled and skeptical, including retired forward Chandler Parsons. “I’m not buying it,” he said […]

With the Washington Wizards at the bottom of the league, the front office may consider buying out Delon Wright’s contract. If that’s the case, rumors suggest playoff-caliber teams will be interested in signing the veteran guard. One team to keep an eye on is the Phoenix Suns, per Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype. But Wright […]

Things are looking bleak for the Washington Wizards franchise, as is the case when teams are in the early stages of a rebuild. The Wizards hardly have any player whom fans would think of as a franchise cornerstone, although Deni Avdija’s performance on Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans amid Kyle Kuzma’s absence should […]

Boston Celtics stars Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis have formed a sweet connection (and nickname) this season. Although Porzingis is a first-year Celtic and Brown is currently the longest-tenured Green Teamer, the two have played well off of one another and helped the C’s to an excellent 41-12 overall record. The unlikely duo live in […]

The New Orleans Pelicans aim to hold down the fifth-place spot in the Western Conference when they host the struggling Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Wizards-Pelicans prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Wizards dropped their first game of a quick Western Conference trip when the […]