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The Washington Wizards, earlier this offseason, finally stopped living in denial. After years of treading water, they decided to sort of hit the reset button, trading away Bradley Beal and his huge contract with a no-trade clause to the Phoenix Suns for essentially what ended up being Jordan Poole. To that end, youth development will […]

Heading into the 2022-23 NBA campaign, there were plenty of people who viewed the Washington Wizards as capable of earning a playoff spot, even in a very formidable Eastern Conference. After all, the Wizards owned a dynamic duo of Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis and had a solid supporting cast around them, such as Kyle […]

With the NBA season still many months away, it’s a perfect time to bet on some futures. While putting money down on the 2024 championship winner is usually the most popular, betting on specific awards is also a solid choice to cash in next year. When it comes to the Most Improved Player of the […]

It’s been a nice little offseason for Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma. He got a $102 million dollar payday. He somehow fended off Usher from serenading his girlfriend. Normal stuff, just like you and me. What do we really have in common with Kuz, though? He’s looking forward to watching young hoopers like San Antonio Spurs […]

The Washington Wizards clash with the San Antonio Spurs in NBA Summer League action Tuesday. Below we will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Wizards-Spurs prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Wizards are 1-1 heading into this game. They lost to the […]

The feud between now Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole and former Golden State Warriors teammate Draymond Green has been well documented over the past year. When asked whether or not Green has reached out to Poole ever since he was traded to the Wizards, Poole gave a telling, nonverbal response, reports Hoop District’s Neil Dalal. […]

The Washington Wizards have finally decided to embrace a rebuild this offseason, which has made their 2023 NBA Summer League activity all the more exciting. One of the players with a lot of eyes on him right now is Bilal Coulibaly, who Washington selected with the seventh overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Coulibaly […]

Team chemistry is the most important thing to build within teams that are rebuilding. A lot of it comes from knowing the strengths of teammates and where they can improve. The Washington Wizards seem to know that and are starting to recognize the growth of their younger stars like Deni Avdija. Jordan Poole and Kyle […]

After four years with the Golden State Warriors, Jordan Poole is now heading to the Washington Wizards. The Dubs moved him to bring in Chris Paul, sending the youngster to a rebuilding Washington squad that will give him a lot of room to show what he learned from Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. Poole became […]

The Washington Wizards have been a team in the middle of the pack for many years now. After years on this treadmill of mediocrity, the Wizards decided to hire former Los Angeles Clippers general manager Michael Winger as the new head honcho to run the show, replacing the fired Tommy Sheppard. Winger immediately went to […]

Washington Wizards new guard Jordan Poole was recently asked about an incident that transpired last season with the Golden State Warriors, when he was punched by then-teammate Draymond Green. The incident led many to wonder how much of an impact it left on Golden State’s 2022-23 season. Poole, however, decided to sidestep the question and […]

Jordan Poole used to be viewed as a future cornerstone of the Golden State Warriors, someone who would get the baton passed on once the time for the likes of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson to step back comes. But that’s certainly not going to happen anymore following the surprising trade that sent the former […]

Heading into the 2022-23 NBA campaign, plenty of folks viewed the Washington Wizards as a legitimate threat to make the playoffs in the Eastern Conference. After all, the Wizards had a star-studded duo of Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis with a number of solid complementary players around them, such as Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija, Corey […]

Washington Wizards rookie wing Bilal Coulibaly was one of the fastest risers during the 2023 NBA Draft. Parlaying the attention that was initially reserved for Metropolitans 92 teammate Victor Wembanyama into a spot in the lottery, the Wizards wound up selecting the 18-year-old with the No. 7 pick. Now, Wizards fans will get their first […]

Heading into the 2022-23 NBA regular season, there were plenty of folks who believed the Washington Wizards were a legitimate threat to qualify for the postseason in the East. After all, the Wizards had a dynamic duo of Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis with a solid collection of complementary players around them, such as Kyle […]

The notion of pressing the reset button is can elicit many feelings. Disappointment that such an action needs to be taken. Regret that certain moves led to this point. Optimism that a fresh start will finally breed the success you are chasing. Perhaps most of all, though, there is supposed to be an underlying sense […]

The Washington Wizards announced their Summer League roster on Tuesday. Official: Our 2023 NBA Summer League roster has been announced ☀️🏀 📰 Read more → https://t.co/7qXnBHVEkd#DCAboveAll | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/kmEplGQwZi — Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) July 4, 2023 Along with a few returning players from last year’s Wizards team, Washington’s roster will feature plenty of G League […]

The Washington Wizards may be headed for a full-scale roster teardown, but that doesn’t mean that they’ll deliberately be putting as terrible of a product on the court as they could. Bringing back Kyle Kuzma on a four-year, $102 million contract certainly signifies that the Wizards, at the very least, would want to keep assets […]

The Washington Wizards are not yet done wheeling and dealing. After making waves before and during the NBA Draft–even pulling off a draft day trade for Jordan Poole–the team is back at it again as they continue their rebuild. At the start of free agency on Friday, the Wizards not only managed to retain Kyle […]

Kyle Kuzma sounds excited to return to the Washington Wizards. After weeks of speculation that Kuzma would leave the Wizards in 2023 NBA free agency, the forward is coming back to Washington on a four-year, $102 million contract. Kyle Kuzma’s new contract doesn’t necessarily mean that he’ll be in Washington for the long term. The […]

One of the better forwards available in free agency this offseason, Kyle Kuzma is heading back to the Washington Wizards. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Kuzma and the Wizards have agreed to a 4-year, $102 million deal that will keep him under contract in Washington through the 2026-27 season. 🚨 BREAKING: Kyle Kuzma and the […]

There have been plenty of rumors swirling around Kyle Kuzma‘s free agency this offseason, with Action Network’s Matt Moore reporting that Kuzma is looking for $30 million in annual salary in his next contract. Coming off of a career year with the Washington Wizards in what was his second season with the team, Kuzma put […]

Draymond Green and Jordan Poole might not be teammates anymore after the Golden State Warriors traded Poole to the Washington Wizards, but Green still found a way to get a shot in at his ex-teammate and his new team. Luckily this time, the shot was only verbal. Green made a TikTok video for Bleacher Report […]

How far will the Washington Commanders go in the 2023 season? Washington ended the 2022 season with a record of 8-8-1, putting them in fourth in the NFC East and ninth in the NFC. Quarterback Taylor Heinicke led the team in passing yards with 1,859, while running back Brian Robinson Jr. took first place on […]

From being the lone star for the Washington Wizards, Bradley Beal will now enter an unfamiliar territory with the Phoenix Suns. With his new team, Beal will get to play alongside two bona fide superstars in Kevin Durant and Devin Booker — a prospect that has him totally stoked. There’s also no denying, however, that […]

For Washington Wizards point guard Monte Morris, a trade could be coming soon. Several trade destinations make sense, and there could even be a bit of a bidding war thanks to the demand for the reasonably priced PG. There is a Wizards fire sale going on with trades of Bradley Beal, Kristaps Porzingis, and Chris […]

The Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards completed a trade during the NBA Draft that allowed the Bulls to draft Julian Phillips in the second-round. Official compensation for this trade has now been released by the Wizards, via the Wizards Twitter account. Official: We have acquired the Chicago Bulls’ 2026 and 2027 second round draft picks […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves might be looking to become the next team that trades with the Washington Wizards. The Timberwolves have had trade discussions with the Wizards regarding point guards Monte Morris and Delon Wright, according to The Athletic. Minnesota is interested in adding a point guard behind starter Mike Conley, The Athletic reports. Given Washington’s […]

Heading into the 2022-23 NBA campaign, plenty of folks viewed the Washington Wizards as a legitimate threat to make the playoffs in the Eastern Conference. After all, the Wizards had a star-studded duo of Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis with a solid collection of complementary players around them, such as Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija, Corey […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the market for a point guard, whether it be through free agency or via the trade market. While Fred VanVleet is one of the better potential guards set for free agency this offseason, there is also a possibility that a sign-and-trade with the Toronto Raptors could materialize. ESPN put […]

The Washington Wizards have been making waves with their recent acquisitions in the 2023 NBA Draft. With the addition of rookies Bilal Coulibaly and Tristan Vukcevic, the team has set its sights on further elevating its chances of success. However, to fully maximize their potential, the Wizards must also look towards free agency to secure […]

The Golden State Warriors are less than a week removed from trading Jordan Poole and future draft picks for Chris Paul. Warriors’ star Stephen Curry is happy to have Paul in Golden State, though he admitted it’s difficult to see Poole head elsewhere. Stephen Curry told the Athletic that he couldn’t have imagined the Warriors […]

2023 NBA free agency is right around the corner and rumors are swirling. Betting odds have also been released, hinting at where free agents may end up signing. One player who’s expected to draw no shortage of interest is Kyle Kuzma, who spent the 2022-23 season with the Washington Wizards. If Kuzma doesn’t return to […]

It’s been a busy offseason for the Washington Wizards this summer and it seems that the franchise is still open for trade business as free agency looms. The team is shopping veteran guards Delon Wright and Monte Morris and is seeking draft compensation for the two, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. The Wizards […]

This offseason saw the end of an era in Washington Wizards history, as the team decided to let go of star shooting guard Bradley Beal via a trade with the Phoenix Suns. Even though Beal is no longer a Wizard, he will always be one in his heart, and nothing says that more than the […]

The Washington Wizards recently made a significant move during the 2023 NBA Draft by acquiring Bilal Coulibaly through a trade. This transaction marks an exciting new chapter for the team as they aim to rebuild and improve their future prospects. Coulibaly is an explosive 18-year-old wing hailing from France. He brings a versatile skill set […]

The Boston Celtics trading 2022 Defensive Player of the Year, Marcus Smart, to the Memphis Grizzlies as part of the three-team trade that brought one-time All-Star Kristaps Porzingis to Boston rightly felt like the end of an era. Smart left this iteration of the Celtics as their longest-tenured player, having been with Boston since they […]

I was honestly today years old when I learned that Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jordan Poole were actually teammates in high school. Apparently, both stars went to La Lumiere Prep in Indiana, where naturally, they teamed up to form one of the most feared high school teams of their generation. As it turns out, Poole […]

The Washington Wizards traded for Jordan Poole from the Golden State Warriors during draft day, and apparently, the sharpshooter didn’t waste time embracing his new team and its rookie in Bilal Coulibaly. After the Wizards made the surprise move of the 2023 NBA Draft to select Coulibaly with the seventh overall pick, Poole was one […]