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We’re in the middle of the offseason, but the NBA rumor mill is still running hot with big trade situations going on around the league. The Utah Jazz are in the middle of making major changes to their roster, with Donovan Mitchell seemingly out the door right after Rudy Gobert. The New York Knicks have […]

Kyle Kuzma’s reputation has changed over the years. He was once looked at as a young and immature Los Angeles Lakers player alongside Lonzo Ball. He was known for bold fashion choices and potential on the court. However, he and Ball both ended up leaving the Lakers and embarking on new NBA journeys. And that […]

The Kevin Durant trade talks have stalled after an initial rush to inquire about the superstar’s services. The asking prices being reported around the league have been exorbitantly high and perhaps the initial wave of suitors have been cooled on conversations with Brooklyn Nets GM Sean Marks. That’s opened the door for some more funky […]

The Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns have been largely considered as the frontrunners to land Kevin Durant; however, there is a surprise team emerging as a dark-horse suitor for the Brooklyn Nets star: the Washington Wizards. Durant is a Washington, D.C. native, so the connection is there. Going back to DC and playing for the […]

Summer League action continues on Friday as the Indiana Pacers take on the Washington Wizards in Las Vegas! Join us for our  NBA odds series, where our Pacers-Wizards prediction and pick will be revealed.   The Pacers kick off the weekend after having two days off since their last victory over the Pistons 101-87. With […]

Prior to winning the championship, the Golden State Warriors were looking to fortify their roster with All-Star guard Bradley Beal. The trade would have brought yet another All-Star to the trio of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. The trade obviously did not happen, and it wasn’t Golden State’s fault. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said […]

Bradley Beal officially became one of the highest-paid players in NBA history after securing a massive $251 million extension with the Washington Wizards. It was a well-deserved extension for the three-time All-Star, who has not only established himself as one of the top players in the game today but also, has proven his unwavering loyalty […]

The Washington Wizards retooled their roster in 2022 NBA free agency. They kept Bradley Beal and added some new pieces around him as they look to get back to the playoffs. Along with trading for Monte Morris and Will Barton and drafting Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis 10th overall, the Wizards made a few free-agency signings to […]

One of the more shocking occurrences this NBA offseason was the Boston Celtics’ acquisition of Malcolm Brogdon. However, Brogdon almost went somewhere else. During an appearance on the Woj Pod, Brogdon spoke about how he was nearly traded to the Wizards, per MassLive. “I thought it was going to be Washington,” Brogdon admitted. “I heard […]

Detroit Pistons rookie Jaden Ivey had to leave their Summer League showdown against the Washington Wizards on Saturday after sustaining a concerning injury. According to reports, Ivey left the game due to an apparent ankle injury. As he drove to the basket in the first quarter, he landed on the foot of Isaiah Todd, who […]

The Washington Wizards took Johnny Davis with the number 10 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. The 20-year old enjoyed a tremendous 2021-2022 season at Wisconsin and entered the draft with high expectations. Washington ultimately decided to take a chance on the pure scorer. As of now, Davis is ready to join forces with […]

Bradley Beal’s contract extension should be a cause of celebration for the Washington Wizards star. The multi-time All-Star nabbed a gargantuan extension that ensures that he and his family will be set for life in the future. Despite that, though, the star finds it hard to be excited about his new deal. The reason? Well, […]

Bradley Beal’s name was in trade rumors for quite some time, with many wondering whether he would ultimately ask out as the Washington Wizards scuffled along in recent seasons. Beal shut most of that that talk up for now by re-signing with the Wizards on a five-year, $251 supermax contract that also features a rare […]

The Washington Wizards and Bradley Beal finally came together and agreed on a max extension. Beal signed a five-year, $251 million extension with a player option for the fifth year. The contract is the second largest in NBA history. Clearly, the Wizards were willing to do whatever it took to lock up their superstar guard. […]

The Washington Wizards finally locked up their superstar, Bradley Beal, signing him to a massive five-year, $251 million extension. As big of a deal as that was, it’s been made bigger with the news that Beal also has a true no-trade clause in the contract. He is the only active player in the NBA with […]

The Washington Wizards just had a disappointing season in which they went 35-47 and missed out on the playoffs. Bradley Beal battled injury as part of a rebuilding season in which the Wizards also traded for Kristaps Porzingis. The franchise added some notable talent this offseason and officially signed Beal to a long-term max contract. […]

With the latest announcement of Bradley Beal’s five-year extension, the Washington Wizards outdid themselves. There were various schools of thought when it came to what the best-case scenario was for the franchise. The first was that Washington needed to re-sign Beal, regardless of whether or not it ends up an overpay (bold prediction: it will) […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is easily one of the best players in the league after clinching the MVP two consecutive years in a row. However, his big brothers have gotten plenty of attention themselves from the sidelines. One of Jokic’s former teammates even dropped a hilarious truth bomb on The Joker’s brothers. During an […]

Bradley Beal is staying with the Washington Wizards long-term, and with his new contract, he’ll have massive control of his future. The Wizards guard signed a maximum deal worth $251 million last week, putting him under contract for the next half decade. More than the money, however, he also received a significant boost in his […]

The Washington Wizards’ biggest priority this offseason was re-signing All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal, and they came to terms on a massive five-year deal worth $251 million right as 2022 NBA free agency began. The Wizards have been busy otherwise, too, making a few other moves to shape the roster around Beal and Kristaps Porzingis. […]

The Washington Wizards ended yet another disappointing season. Despite making a strong start, the Wizards finished in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. However, they made the step in the right direction, trading for Kristaps Porzingis. At the same time, unfortunately, they lost Bradley Beal to an ankle injury, so they could not really make […]

The Washington Wizards came into the offseason with a clear goal in mind – get a point guard to pair next to Bradley Beal. They first swung a move to acquire Monte Morris via trade with the Denver Nuggets. Now they’ve made the move to sign another in veteran Delon Wright. NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski […]

NBA free agency opened up Thursday evening, with teams and players signing deals across the league. The Washington Wizards and Bradley Beal made one of the biggest splashes of the day. Beal signed a five-year, $251 million super max contract extension with the Wizards. That is reportedly the largest contract in the history of the […]

Washington Wizards superstar guard Bradley Beal has agreed to a five-year deal to return to the team in free agency. ESPN’s NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski was informed by Beal’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, of the new five-year, $251 million supermax deal. All-Star guard Bradley Beal has agreed to a five-year, $251 million maximum contract to stay […]

The Miami Heat have plenty of interest in making a move for Bradley Beal, but unfortunately, it seems the feeling is not mutual. According to Barry Jackson of Miami Herald, the Heat would have been one of the biggest suitors of Beal had he asked for a sign-and-trade from the Washington Wizards. However, that hasn’t […]

The Washington Wizards made their move to acquire a point guard, netting Monte Morris in a four-player trade with the Denver Nuggets. It didn’t take long for Kyle Kuzma – who himself had his name in trade rumors – to react on the deal. Kuz gave his well-wishes to longtime teammate Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who has […]

The Denver Nuggets and Washington Wizards gave NBA fans some excitement ahead of the highly anticipated free agency period, which begins on Thursday. The Nuggets and Wizards are finalizing a 4-player trade that will send Will Barton and Monte Morris to Washington with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ish Smith heading back to Denver. At first glance, […]

The Denver Nuggets and Washington Wizards are finalizing a trade that will see Monte Morris and Will Barton join Bradley Beal in DC, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ish Smith head to the Mile High City to give Nikola Jokic some help. But, the real reason NBA Twitter is losing their minds over this deal is […]

Prior to NBA free agency officially beginning, the Denver Nuggets and Washington Wizards have agreed to a swap of two players from each team. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Monte Morris and Will Barton are heading to Washington, while Denver receives Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ish Smith. Denver is nearing trading Monte Morris and […]

The Washington Wizards are zoning in on their next starting point guard. With all indications pointing to Bradley Beal signing his super max deal to stay in D.C., getting him a new point guard is the next item on the list. That task hasn’t been an easy one for the Wizards the past couple of […]

The Washington Wizards have been stuck in a difficult spot as a franchise for several years. Seemingly caught in NBA purgatory where the team is not good enough to truly compete but not bad enough to land a top pick, the Wizards must be very careful how they navigate the situation. Washington has not made […]

The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly preparing to lose both Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant this offseason. The Nets’ situation is obviously the biggest story in the NBA right now as free agency approaches this week, with a massive shift in the league’s landscape on the way if both players do go elsewhere. Count Washington Wizards […]

With the draft completed, teams across the league are now preparing for the 2022 NBA free agency. We’ll see plenty of stars change up organizations as some of the top talents will receive a massive payday. All eyes have been on the Washington Wizards though, as the future of the franchise hangs in the balance […]

The days leading up to the 2022 NBA Draft seemed to indicate fireworks set to go off on the night itself. Instead, the trade market was largely quiet as teams focused on making their draft selections rather than working the phones. That basically sums up the Washington Wizards’ draft night experience as well. The Wizards […]

The Washington Wizards entered the 2022 NBA offseason with a clear need at point guard. While the Wizards’ selection of former Wisconsin star Johnny Davis with the No. 10 pick could wind up filling this need on a long-term basis, a short-term upgrade is still needed as Davis learns the ropes in the NBA after […]

The NBA Draft provided plenty of excitement and left room open for debate. Some teams completely turned their franchises around, while others shot themselves in the foot. Today, we are discussing the biggest winners and losers from the 2022 NBA Draft. 2022 NBA Draft biggest winners and losers 2022 NBA Draft winners Houston Rockets The […]

Bradley Beal has reportedly “made up his mind” about his plans for free agency. What exactly those plans are remains to be seen. But it’s a somewhat ominous sign for Washington Wizards fans that it remains a mystery up to this point if he wasn’t so seriously considering jumping ship to another franchise. Bradley Beal […]

The Washington Wizards made their selection in the 2022 NBA draft lottery, going with Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis with the 10th overall selection. Davis is a physical scoring guard who can get a bucket in a variety of ways, somewhat like Washington’s current All-Star guard in Bradley Beal. Asked by ClutchPoints’ Sam DiGiovanni about what […]

After only two seasons in the NCAA, Johnny Davis is taking his talents to the NBA. The Washington Wizards selected him 10th overall in the 2022 NBA Draft. He’s one of the top-ranked guards in the class, Davis is a huge acquisition for Washington. The 6’5 sophomore was a key contributor during his two years […]