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After months of rumors, the Los Angeles Lakers finally traded away Russell Westbrook. Ahead of the Feb. 9 NBA trade deadline, the Lakers sent the 2017 MVP to the Utah Jazz in exchange for a package that included D’Angelo Russell’s return to Los Angeles. According to multiple reports, the Jazz and Westbrook are expected to […]

The Washington Wizards (27-30) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (31-29) on Thursday night! Action tips off at 8:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Wizards-Timberwolves prediction, pick, and how to watch. Washington has won three of their last four games and sits in 10th place in the Eastern Conference. The Wizards […]

Russell Westbrook has yet to be bought out by the Utah Jazz ever since the Los Angeles Lakers traded him at the deadline. Nonetheless, it looks like he’s still heading to that direction despite the delay. According to the latest reports, Westbrook has received permission from the Jazz to talk to potentially interested teams who […]

The Washington Wizards (26-30) visit the Portland Trail Blazers (28-29) on Tuesday night! Action tips off at 10:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Wizards-Blazers prediction, pick, and how to watch. Washington has won two of their last three games and sits in 10th place in the Eastern Conference. The […]

Washington Wizards star forward Kyle Kuzma has missed three straight games due to an ankle injury. The Wizards have fared surprisingly well without arguably their second-best player — the team owns a 2-1 record since Kuzma’s been out, with wins over the Pacers and Hornets. Still, when the Wizards visit the Chase Center on Monday […]

NBA action is live from San Francisco as the Washington Wizards (26-29) take the cross-country road trip to face the Golden State Warriors (28-28) in an East/West matchup. Check out our NBA odds series for our Wizards-Warriors prediction and pick. The Washington Wizards are in the midst of a stretch in which they’ve won eight […]

The time for trades is over in the NBA, yet the Boston Celtics still have an open roster spot following an insanely active trade deadline. While the Celtics only made one move for big man Mike Muscala, there are plenty of potential buyout candidates around the league. With Muscala, Boston’s front office likely won’t target […]

The Washington Wizards are one of the more confusing teams in the NBA right now. Despite clearly having a team that is not a championship contender, the Wizards front office is building their team as if they will be in contention for a title. That mentality continued once again at the 2023 NBA trade deadline. […]

The scuffling Indiana Pacers will look to snap out of their losing ways as they head to the nation’s capital to take on the Washington Wizards. It is time to check out our NBA odds series, where our Pacers-Wizards prediction and pick will be revealed. Without a doubt, Indiana’s season has gone for a tailspin […]

In the madness that was the 2023 NBA trade deadline, the Washington Wizards made a minor move involving veteran Will Barton. But to Wizards’ forward Kyle Kuzma, Washington’s Barton decision wasn’t so trivial. The Wizards are working on a contract buyout for Barton, via ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Following that news, a fan on Twitter suggested […]

It has been a long time coming, but the inevitable has finally happened. Russell Westbrook is no longer a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. After a tumultuous one and a half-year stint with the purple and gold, the Lakers finally cut their losses and traded away Westbrook and a 2027 first-round pick (protected from […]

Washington Wizards star guard Bradley Beal has missed two straight games with a foot injury. The last time Beal played was back on February 3rd against the Portland Trail Blazers, when he scored 34 points — on 14-for-25 shooting from the field and 4-for-10 from three — and grabbed three rebounds in the 124-116 Wizards […]

Jakob Poeltl may not be the sexiest name being mentioned in rumors ahead of the NBA trade deadline, but the San Antonio Spurs center has garnered serious attention. Count the Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards as two potential suitors. The Spurs big man has solidified himself as a reliable presence in the paint which both […]

The Charlotte Hornets will travel to take on the Washington Wizards in a Wednesday night NBA matchup at the Capitol One Arena. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes a Hornets-Wizards prediction and pick, laid out below. Charlotte has weathered some injury storms, falling to a […]

The Washington Wizards will be looking to get back on track Monday after blowing two huge leads across the last week, most recently on Saturday against the depleted Brooklyn Nets. But, there are some absences for this matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Kyle Kuzma is out with an ankle injury, while Anthony Gill is ill. […]

On Monday night, spectators will be treated to a marquee matchup featuring two formidable beasts in the Eastern Conference. The Cavaliers (33-22) look to extend their winning streak as they visit the tenth seed Wizards (24-28) at the Capital One Aren in Washington D.C. Tip-Off is scheduled for 7:00 pm ET. Below we continue our […]

With the second half of the season fully underway and little room for error in the race for the postseason, the Washington Wizards, who at 24-28 are essentially tied with the Indiana Pacers at 25-29 for the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference standings and the final play-in spot, have a big game against the […]

The Dallas Mavericks sent shockwaves throughout the NBA after their successful Kyrie Irving trade. It was the blockbuster deal that fans have been waiting for ahead of the NBA trade deadline, and it has prompted quite a reaction from Washington Wizards star Kristaps Porzingis as well. Porzingis, who spent two and a half years with […]

What Kyrie Irving trade drama? The Brooklyn Nets dealt the Washington Wizards a heavy dose of deja vu in their 125-123 comeback victory on Saturday night. Just like the night before, the Wizards raced to a first half 20-point lead over their opponents. And just like their streak-ending loss against the Portland Trail Blazers, the […]

Cam Thomas turned a lot of heads on Saturday against the Washington Wizards, and the Brooklyn Nets might want to take a serious look as well. The young swingman has been largely used as a backup by the Nets, and while he’s getting extra minutes recently (due to Kevin Durant’s absence), it actually didn’t start […]

Washington Wizards forward, and now fashion icon, Kyle Kuzma is turning heads again ahead of the team’s road meeting with the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. The focus will inevitably be on the drama surrounding Kyrie Irving, but Kuzma will surely command attention with his striking pregame attire. Kuzma, via his Instagram, continues to showcase his […]

The Washington Wizards will make a quick turnaround and face the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center. There’s plenty of chatter as we share our NBA odds series and make a Wizards-Nets prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. Last night, the Washington Wizards fell to the Portland Trailblazers 124-116. Initially, it looked […]

The Portland Trail Blazers collected a gritty victory on Friday night, beating the Washington Wizards 124-116. But, it wasn’t that cut and dry. Damian Lillard and Co. trailed by 18 at halftime and ultimately came back and took down the Wizards. In the process, they made franchise history on the road. Via ESPN Stats & […]

Kyrie Irving’s latest trade demand won’t affect his availability for the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday against the Washington Wizards. That much is clear after the team listed the veteran guard as available to play in the contest. Only Ben Simmons and TJ Warren–who are both dealing with their own injuries–are on the team’s latest injury […]

The Portland Trail Blazers will travel to take on the Washington Wizards in a Friday night NBA matchup at the Capitol One Arena. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes a Blazers-Wizards prediction and pick, laid out below. Portland has endured an up-and-down season, going 25-26, […]

Washington Wizards guard Will Barton is “open to a change of scenery” after the veteran has fallen out of head coach Wes Unseld Jr’s rotation, Bleacher Report Senior NBA Insider Chris Haynes wrote in a Friday article. The Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets could make a run at Barton, he continued. The 32-year-old guard is […]

The Washington Wizards are looking for ways to improve in the Eastern Conference, which is always getting stronger. The Wizards currently hold a 24-26 win-loss record. That puts them in ninth place in the conference. Over the next several days, other clubs throughout the league anticipate the Wizards to be buying rather than selling at […]

A game between the Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards was postponed due to a winter storm weather situation, according to multiple sources. The Athletic Pistons staff writer James L. Edwards III wrote the Pistons are stuck in Dallas until at least Wednesday. The Pistons were unable to leave a 111-105 loss to the Mavericks due […]

The Washington Wizards will travel to take on the Detroit Pistons in a Wednesday night NBA matchup at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes a Wizards-Pistons prediction and pick, laid out below. Washington has improved lately to a 24-26 record […]

The Detroit Pistons have a game scheduled on Wednesday against the Washington Wizards. On Tuesday night, however, they are still stranded in Dallas. Texas is currently dealing with a winter storm, affecting air travel in the state. With that said, the Pistons are unable to leave so far, according to James L. Edwards III of […]

There were only three guarantees on this earth prior to Monday night: death, taxes, and the Washington Wizards losing to the Spurs in San Antonio. One of those came to an end, 127-108. Led by Kyle Kuzma, Bradley Beal, and Deni Avdija, the Wizards snapped an insane streak of 22 (!!) straight losses to the […]

It has been an interesting past week or so for the Washington Wizards. Despite being panned by fans and pundits alike for their confusing NBA trade deadline strategy, the Wizards have gone on to win six straight games – four since trading away the ninth overall pick of the 2019 NBA Draft in Rui Hachimura. […]

More can’t-miss NBA action is coming from AT&T Center on Monday night as the San Antonio Spurs (14-36) host the visiting Washington Wizards (23-26). Washington will look to continue their winning streak while San Antonio looks to end their skid. Check out our NBA odds series for our Wizards-Spurs prediction and pick. The Washington Wizards […]

With the Washington Wizards looking to build for the future, one of the questions is whether or not forward Kyle Kuzma will be part of those plans. Kuzma has been the subject of trade rumors, with multiple contending teams reported to have interest in bringing the forward to their squad. On the Please Don’t Aggregate […]

The 2022-23 NBA season has officially reached its halfway mark, so fans already have a general idea of what their teams are competing for. Organizations such as the Washington Wizards should be active in the market for players who can help them make a final push to the playoffs. With the Feb. 9 trade deadline […]

The Washington Wizards pulled off one of the first big trades in the NBA trade season when they sent Rui Hachimura to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Kendrick Nunn and three second-round draft picks. But this may not have been the Wizards top option when it came to trading Hachimura, as they were […]

As expected, the announcement of the NBA All-Star Game starters has caused quite a stir among basketball fans everywhere. The biggest name that has emerged from the rubble is none other than Philadelphia 76ers big Joel Embiid, who has surprisingly been omitted from the list of All-Star starters. Washington Wizards stud Kyle Kuzma was one […]

The Washington Wizards made a big move on Monday when they decided to pull the trigger on a trade deal that saw Rui Hachimura make his way to the Los Angeles Lakers. In exchange, the Wizards received Kendrick Nunn and two future second-round picks. This trade wasn’t just a straightforward swap of assets for the […]

The Washington Wizards will travel to take on the Houston Rockets in a Wednesday night NBA matchup at the Toyota Center in Houston. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes a Wizards-Rockets prediction and pick, laid out below. Washington has struggled to a 21-26 record this season, […]