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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 […]

Washington Wizards fans went on an emotional rollercoaster as they expected the team to be huge sellers at the just passed NBA trade deadline. Besides trading away Daniel Gafford to the Dallas Mavericks, they pretty much kept their team intact, especially with the likes of stars Kyle Kuzma and Tyus Jones, whom the latter had […]

The Dallas Mavericks were intent on upgrading at power forward prior to the trade deadline. They ended up pulling the trigger on the trade that brought PJ Washington to town from the Charlotte Hornets, but as per the rumor mill, Washington was only the Mavericks’ Plan B. Their initial target was Washington Wizards forward Kyle […]

Throughout the 2023-24 season, it looked like the Washington Wizards were finally going to embrace the concept of being a team that intentionally takes a plummet down the standings in hopes of boosting their lottery odds so they can try and draft the franchise cornerstone that would put an end to their cycle of mediocrity. […]

Daniel Gafford, who was recently traded from the Washington Wizards to the Dallas Mavericks, is set to battle his former team on Monday night. Gafford has already impressed with Dallas, scoring 19 points and recording nine rebounds in Saturday’s victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Wizards interim head coach Brian Keefe was asked about Gafford […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (31-21) took on the Washington Wizards (9-43) on the second night of a back-to-back. Fresh off of a loss the night before, the Sixers got some crucial performances from around the roster and won by a score of 119-113. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win. 76ers player notes: Tyrese Maxey: 28 points, […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has made it clear that he’ll never participate in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest himself, but that doesn’t mean he won’t help out a teammate. Fellow Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown is officially competing in the 2024 Dunk Contest, and he may bring out Tatum during the high-profile event. After the […]

It’s time for another one of our betting predictions and picks as we take a look at today’s full slate of NBA action. This next game features teams on opposite sides of the Eastern Conference as the Philadelphia 76ers will take on the Washington Wizards. Philly owns the season series 3-0. Check out our NBA odds series for our […]

The Washington Wizards are on the road to take on the Boston Celtics Friday night at TD Garden. Check out our NBA odds series as we give you a Wizards-Celtics prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Wizards have not reach 10 wins on the season yet. […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Washington Wizards agreed to a deal on Thursday ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Dallas acquired Daniel Gafford from Washington for Richaun Holmes and draft compensation. Dallas may still look to make more moves. However, adding Gafford addressed the Mavericks’ need for another big man. Holmes is a talented player, but […]

The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly acquiring Daniel Gafford from the Washington Wizards, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Dallas is sending Richaun Holmes and draft compensation to Washington for Gafford. NBA insider Marc Stein provided an update on the reportedly agreed upon trade between the Mavericks and Wizards: “The Mavericks are in the process of trying […]

The Washington Wizards, despite their 9-41 record at the time of writing, are poised to keep Kyle Kuzma on the team, rebuffing reported trade overtures from the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings in the process. But the Wizards, being one of the worst teams in the association, remain poised to be sellers at the trade […]

The trade deadline is just hours away, and one of the biggest names who could end up being on the move is Kyle Kuzma. The Washington Wizardsare  laboring through a horrific campaign, and teams are checking in to see if they have any interest in moving Kuzma, with the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings being […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in the upper echelon of the Eastern Conference, but their championship window may be closing. Joel Embiid is a generational talent, but he has a long injury and was recently diagnosed with a torn meniscus. There is optimism in Philly that Embiid will be back for the playoffs, and if he […]

Jordan Poole did not help raise his profile in Washington Wednesday night when he had an awful performance against the red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers. Poole was even mercilessly booed by Washington Wizards fans while in the middle of the game amid his ineffectiveness on the floor. Jordan Poole getting booed heavily by the Wizards fans at […]

The NBA trade deadline is less than 24 hours away as it on February 8th at 3:00 ET. Time is winding down on every team around the league to get their trades in, and before then, there will likely be a lot of big news around the NBA. One team to keep an eye on […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the road to take on the Washington Wizards Wednesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Cavaliers-Wizards prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Cavaliers are playing extremely well. They are sitting second in the Eastern Conference, and […]

Kyle Kuzma will be firmly on the wrong side of 30 years old when the Washington Wizards are finally ready to compete for their next playoff berth. As the trade deadline dawns, though, that seemingly inevitable reality apparently hasn’t caused the Wizards to lower their “high asking price” in a potential deal for the veteran […]

The 2023-24 season has not been kind to the Washington Wizards, as their 9-40 record is the second worst in the entire league with the trade deadline approaching. While the Wizards weren’t expected to be good, they weren’t necessarily expected to be this bad, and it’s clear that the organization’s rebuilding efforts are going to […]

The Denver Nuggets are having a steady season so far. Sitting in fourth place in the Western Conference with a 35-16 record and winning seven out of their last 10 games, the Nuggets look poised to make another playoff appearance. Still, rumor has it that the team is taking interest in available trade options just […]

On Sunday afternoon, Bradley Beal and the Phoenix Suns bounced back from a recent loss to the Atlanta Hawks with a resounding road win over the Washington Wizards on the road. The game marked the return of Beal to the franchise where he spent the first 11 seasons of his career before the Wizards traded […]

On Sunday afternoon, Bradley Beal and the Phoenix Suns bounced back from a loss to the Atlanta Hawks by knocking off the Washington Wizards on the road in blowout fashion. The game marked the first time Beal had ever played in Washington as a visitor after spending the first 11 years of his career with […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is this week and one team that should look to be active is the Washington Wizards. It’s been another disappointing season for the Wizards as they are on track to miss the playoffs for the third consecutive season. The one thing the Wizards need to do come the trade deadline is […]

The Sacramento Kings have officially entered the rumor mill with the NBA trade deadline quickly approaching. Speculation is the franchise is potentially showing interest in Kyle Kuzma and Tyus Jones of the Washington Wizards. There’s even a dream scenario where Sacramento could land both players. General manager Monte McNair has reportedly been taking a look […]

The NBA trade deadline is only a week away, which means teams looking to land a deal are most likely finalizing their decisions. There’ve been a number of head-turning moves as of late, some of which include Pascal Siakam’s trade to the Indiana Pacers and OG Anunoby being shipped to the Big Apple in exchange […]

The Miami Heat are in the Nation’s Capitol to take on the Washington Wizards Friday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-Wizards prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Heat are 25-23 this season, and they are coming off a win against […]

The Sacramento Kings missed out on both Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby, as the Toronto Raptors eventually traded the two forwards to the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks, respectively. The Kings have been seeking to make an upgrade to bolster their chances for a deep 2024 playoff run. They are reportedly ready to put […]

After a disappointing finish to the 2022-23 season, the Boston Celtics made major changes. In late June, they completed a massive three-team trade that sent away team leader Marcus Smart and brought in star center Kristaps Porzingis. Although this big move shocked many Boston fans, Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens had his eye […]

It’s clear that the Washington Wizards, as presently constructed, are going nowhere fast. With a 9-38 record at present and the trade deadline only a week away, it’s looking rather likely that the Wizards sell off some of their veteran pieces, including Kyle Kuzma, Tyus Jones, and Daniel Gafford, as all of them can help […]

Russell Westbrook, despite all the criticisms he has received throughout his career, almost always tends to make a positive impact on his teammates. Throughout his stops with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards Los Angeles Lakers, and Los Angeles Clippers, his teammates have had nothing but good things to say. Included among those […]

As we embark closer to the 2024 NBA trade deadline, it becomes more clear who will be buyers and who will be sellers once the deadline comes and goes. The Washington Wizards look like the textbook definition of a seller. They are currently the 14th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 9-37 record on […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are in Washington to take on the Wizards on Wednesday night, but they’ll have to do it without star Paul George. George, who was dealing with a sore left groin over the last week, was initially not listed on the Clippers’ injury report ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Washington Wizards. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are now coming off their first loss in their last six games as they look to get back on track when they head out on the road to take on the Washington Wizards in this Wednesday night showdown. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a […]

Wes Unseld Jr. is currently facing a tough task of turning the Washington Wizards into a legitimate playoff contender. The task at hand is even much tougher after the departure of three-time All-Star guard Bradley Beal. Although Unseld Jr. has the duo of Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma at his disposal, the Wizards are showing […]

San Antonio Spurs Hall of Fame Head Coach Gregg Popovich needed just 36 seconds to sum up his team’s performance following a 118-113 loss to the Washington Wizards. “We looked immature, we looked foolish…That’s a disappointment,” Popovich shared. The Spurs led the Wizards for most of the game and looked on their way to a […]

The Washington Wizards made a notable move on Thursday morning when they decided to remove Wes Unseld Jr. as the head coach of the organization. Unseld was hired by the team in 2021, and was in the midst of his third season with the Wizards. Altogether, Unseld posted a 77-130 record in the nation’s capital. […]

A coaching change occurred at the top of the Eastern Conference earlier this week when the Milwaukee Bucks fired first-time coach Adrian Griffin and replaced him with experienced sideline leader Doc Rivers. On Thursday morning, another is on the way after the Washington Wizards announced that Wes Unseld Jr. would be leaving his duties as […]

The Washington Wizards are reportedly promoting top assistant Brian Keefe to interim head coach for the rest of the season to replace Wes Unseld Jr., according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Wes Unseld Jr. will be moving to a front office role with the Wizards as Brian Keefe takes over as the coach for now. […]