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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, […]

It’s no secret that Spencer Dinwiddie, after signing a three-year, $62 million deal with the Washington Wizards, did not enjoy his time in D.C. at the very least. And the feeling is mutual; it’s apparent that Dinwiddie’s former teammates in Washington don’t like him one bit either. This much was evident in Kyle Kuzma’s reaction […]

The Washington Wizards continue to confound. They seem rather content with remaining one of the most decidedly mediocre teams in the entire NBA. Their latest trade – sending away Rui Hachimura, a 24-year old combo forward, to the Los Angeles Lakers for Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks – may not be such a bad […]

Kristaps Porzingis recently suffered a left ankle sprain that will keep him sidelined on a week-to-week basis. As such, the 27-year-old was unable to take the floor on Tuesday night when the Washington Wizards visited the Dallas Mavericks. However, this did not prevent the Mavs from presenting their former star big man with a heartfelt […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic got the whole NBA Twitter going wild once again after he showed against the Washington Wizards that he can do anything he wants on the basketball court. Late in the first quarter while being guarded by Wizards forward Anthony Gill, Doncic showed his usual “Luka Magic” by draining a tough […]

After being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, Rui Hachimura wants the Washington Wizards fan base and the organization to know just how much he appreciated his time in the nation’s capital. Rui Hachimura thanked Wizards fans and Washington executives in a social media post on Tuesday. On Monday, the Wizards traded Hachimura to the […]

Rui Hachimura is finally getting a brand new start after a rather forgettable stint with the Washington Wizards, and he sure looks excited as he joins the Los Angeles Lakers. The Wizards traded Hachimura to the Lakers on Monday in exchange for Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks. And after the deal was finalized, the […]

Kyle Kuzma’s future with the Washington Wizards has been a major talking point in the past few weeks and months, and the buzz around his situation only increased after the team traded Rui Hachimura to the Los Angeles Lakers. It is expected that Kuzma will decline his $13 million player option for next season and […]

The Washington Wizards (20-26) visit the Dallas Mavericks (25-23) on Tuesday night. Action tips off at 8:40 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Wizards-Mavericks prediction, pick, and how to watch. Washington has won two consecutive games but still sits in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. The Wizards covered 47% […]