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Washington Wizards’ Bradley Beal has been a part of trade rumors recently as teams prepare for both the NBA Draft and NBA free agency. The Miami Heat are one team that has been linked to Bradley Beal, and fortunately for Miami, Beal would be more than happy to accept a trade to South Beach, reports […]

A big Los Angeles Lakers trade this offseason seems likely as LeBron James and Anthony Davis near the end of their contracts with the team. The 2023-24 season is do-or-die for LA, and the franchise will look to go all in to bring one more championship to town in the LeBron-AD Era. To do this, […]

The Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors have explored trades for a top-3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, according to The Ringer. The No. 2 and No. 3 picks, respectively, are owned by the Charlotte Hornets and Portland Trail Blazers. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported this week the New Orleans Pelicans are trying to trade […]

What the Washington Wizards decide to do with Bradley Beal will have a drastic impact on their organization moving forward. If the Wizards decide to trade Beal this offseason, they will be entering a rebuild, thus leading to questions about Kyle Kuzma’s future. Owning a $13 million player option this offseason, Kuzma is expected to […]

It has been a long time coming, but it seems like a Bradley Beal and Washington Wizards divorce may finally be in the works. Both sides are reportedly in talks about potentially parting ways through a trade if Wizards officials decide to hit a reset this summer, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Beal should […]

Shams Charania of The Athletic reported earlier today that Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards are in talks about potentially parting ways via trade if the franchise opts to hit the reset button this offseason. Beal agreed to a five-year, $251 million contract last July. His deal includes a no-trade clause, which ultimately gives the […]

The Washington Wizards are reportedly working with All-Star guard Bradley Beal on a potential trade, should the organization decide to hit the reset button on the franchise, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Beal just signed a five-year, $251 million maximum contract last July. The deal includes a no-trade clause, which gives the three-time […]

Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins firmly believes Jayson Tatum and Bradley Beal want to play with each other. In fact, he even calls it the “loudest secret ever” considering how often fans see them together and supporting each other. With that said, Perkins expressed his belief that the Boston Celtics should call the Washington […]

Bradley Beal has been one of the best offensive talents in the league over the last several seasons and after spending the first 11 years of his career with the Washington Wizards, the veteran shooting guard may be ready to join a new team this offseason. With new president Michael Winger and new general manager […]

The Boston Celtics had a disappointing finish to their 2022-23 season, yet they could start the offseason with some excitement by working a deal for Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal. Beal has been on the middling Wizards for his entire career, and despite 11 years of never making it past the second round, he signed […]

If the Washington Wizards decide to blow it up, the front office will reportedly work with Bradley Beal to find a new landing spot for the three-time All-Star ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft on June 22. Beal, 29, averaged 23.2 points and 5.4 assists while shooting a career-best 50.6% from the field across 50 […]

The sweepstakes for which team can land Bradley Beal this offseason has begun, as the Washington Wizards have begun discussions with their All-Star about a potential deal leading up to next week’s NBA Draft. With Washington facing a rebuild, trading Beal seems like an obvious move at this point in order to add the assets […]

Although the Miami Heat lost the 2023 NBA Finals, it was a sign that they are not far removed from winning a championship. A big move could be in the works for Pat Riley and company as they look to make another push toward the title. Perhaps a trade for Bradley Beal would appeal to […]

Bradley Beal has been the center of attention in NBA circles entering the offseason and his tenure with the Washington Wizards may be coming to an end. With just about a week until the 2023 NBA Draft, Beal and the Wizards are set to meet about his future with the franchise and explore the possibility […]

The Washington Wizards are under new management with Michael Winger taking over basketball operations. After perusing NBA purgatory for years, the new front office wants to take a more long-term approach to building the team. The 2023 NBA Draft will be an important night for Winger and company. There is one specific position that Washington […]

The Washington Wizards are on the brink of a rebuild, and the latest rumor about one of their possible long-term pieces may push them closer to tearing it down. Kristaps Porzingis is reportedly thinking about taking his $36 million player option with the Wizards, according to Keith Smith. That would make him a free agent […]

The Washington Wizards may finally be ready to step off the treadmill of mediocrity. New team president Michael Winger has reportedly been given authority to initiate a rebuild, sparking questions across the league about the potential availability of three-time All-Star Bradley Beal in a trade. “Last week, Michael Winger, the new president of the Washington […]

The Washington Wizards are in for a massive offseason after welcoming new general manager Michael Winger to lead their front office. Winger will have his hands full in his first summer in charge for the Wizards with Kyle Kuzma and Kristaps Porzingis both hitting free agency. Re-signing the two big men will undoubtedly be number […]

Bradley Beal’s future with the Washington Wizards has been a key talking point in recent NBA offseasons and once again, his status in Washington is something many around the league are monitoring this summer. With Michael Winger being named the new president of Monumental Basketball and Will Dawkins being named the general manager of the […]

The Washington Wizards are under new management. They now have a new president Michael Winger and a new general manager Will Dawkins. A new dawn is approaching for the Bradley Beal-led squad and they have already set expectations ahead of their stints. Michael Winger focuses less on player evaluation. Rather, the new head at the […]

Chris Paul’s future with the Phoenix Suns is in peril after the franchise reportedly informed the point guard of their plans to waive him ahead of free agency. Still, other reports indicated that the Suns are still having discussions with Paul and his agents in regard to his future with the franchise. With the news […]

The Washington Wizards find themselves at a pivotal decision-making point for the future of their franchise. Washington has made changes to their front office and could be headed in a new direction. The Wizards have tried to stay competitive for years but have not had the pieces to be a contender. Bradley Beal has been […]

This will be a huge offseason for the Washington Wizards; the Wizards have a new brain trust in town, led by newly-hired Michael Winger, who’s ready to mold the roster into contention. Alas, that may not be the easiest proposition. Not only will the Wizards have to re-sign Kyle Kuzma and Kristaps Porzingis in free […]

Washington Wizards new general manager Michael Winger has a big offseason ahead of him with questions surrounding Kristaps Porzingis, Bradley Beal and Kyle Kuzma. Speaking on NBA free agency this summer, Winger got candid on what his conversations will be like with these players, reports The Athletic’s Josh Robbins. “I don’t think we’re going to […]

As the Atlanta Hawks scout myriad prospects up close and personal, firmly entrenched in their pre-draft process, Kentucky Wildcats point guard Cason Wallace has cancelled a pre-draft workout with the team that was set for Tuesday. Interestingly, Atlanta holds the 15th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, and Wallace is projected to be a […]

Kyle Kuzma, despite all the criticisms pundits and fans have towards his game, has always been a rock-solid player. Everyone knows about his ability to score the ball, but in recent years, he has proven his worth as a rebounder and as a team defender. But is there a chance that Kuzma, as talented of […]

The Washington Wizards are making major moves this offseason, signing the highly experienced Michael Winger to lead their front office as the president of Monumental Basketball as they continue to build around star guard Bradley Beal. This time with another front office addition, as ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Wizards are hiring former […]

“If your best players aren’t defenders, it’s hard to create a good defense.” This was Erik Spoelstra’s exact quote after he guided the Miami Heat to a series-clinching win in Game 7 against the Boston Celtics on Monday night. Washington Wizards star Kyle Kuzma caught wind of the quote, and it is clear that Kuz […]

Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards are under new management. Does it mean sweeping changes are coming? The Wizards hired former Los Angeles Clippers General Manager Michael Winger to take over after the team dismissed Tommy Sheppard. Sheppard replaced longtime GM Ernie Grunfeld whom he worked under for years before ascending to the top job. […]

Mediocrity is a word that has been associated with the Washington Wizards organization for quite some time. Despite this team’s lack of success, very few moves have been made through the years to try and increase their outlook in the Eastern Conference. At long last, owner and CEO of Monumental Sports Ted Leonsis has decided […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are losing a centerpiece of their championship core, but it isn’t a player. Michael Winger, the general manager who helped the Clippers acquire Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in 2019, is reportedly joining the Washington Wizards. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Michael Winger has agreed to become the new President of […]

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma couldn’t help but mock Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers over the exec’s recent claim about their young core. In his exit interview with the media after the Lakers’ Western Conference Finals exit, Pelinka expressed his desire to keep their young core together. The LA general manager said, “Our […]

Brooklyn Nets star Spencer Dinwiddie made headlines several weeks ago after he was involved in a full-blown war of words with former Washington Wizards teammate Kyle Kuzma. Kuz took exception to Dinwiddie’s statements about the latter’s time with the Wizards, and the pair got into a rather unsavory back-and-forth exchange that involved a lot of […]

LeBron James leaving the Los Angeles Lakers after an unsatisfactory ending to his 2022-23 campaign isn’t a given. However, LeBron left the Cleveland Cavaliers twice when he felt they were no longer able to compete at the level that he would like to be on and the Miami Heat under similar circumstances. As a result, […]

The Washington Wizards are in NBA purgatory as a team good enough to extend their season to the playoffs but without enough talent to ensure that they do. Until the Wizards solidify their status as a playoff team, the idea of reaching the NBA Finals is merely a pipe dream. That’s even if All-Star guard […]

Will the Washington Wizards be able to fight their way into a potential playoff spot next season? The Wizards finished their 2022-23 campaign with a 35-47 record in their second year under head coach Wes Unseld. It was the same record they finished with the year before. Guard Bradley Beal and forward Kristaps Porziņģis led […]

The NBA Draft is always an exciting time, both for teams looking to land the next big thing in basketball and for youngsters who want to make a name for themselves by proving that they belong on the biggest stage. Even with 29 other teams missing out on Victor Wembanyama, the most hyped up prospect […]

The Washington Wizards walked into the 2023 NBA Draft lottery with just 6.7 percent odds to score the right to the No. 1 overall pick AKA Victor Wembanyama. At one point in the lottery, the Wizards had a 55 percent of landing the dream pick. When it started to dawn on the Wizards that they […]

Over the last few years, the Wizards have earned the reputation as a place where promising careers go to die. Recent high NBA Draft picks like Rui Hachimura, Deni Avdija, Corey Kispert and Johnny Davis have withered away in relative obscurity, shoved into weird, unnatural roles as the Wizards mount yet another doomed attempt for […]