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No Kevin Durant, no Kyrie Irving, no Ben Simmons, no win for the Brooklyn Nets. The undermanned squad bowed down to the Washington Wizards on Thursday, 117-103. After an unbelievable come-from-behind win against the New York Knicks on Wednesday, the Nets couldn’t sustain their energy and fell to the Wizards for their 12th loss in […]

The Brooklyn Nets will host the Washington Wizards Thursday night! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Wizards-Nets prediction and pick. The Washington Wizards are coming off a loss to the Indiana Pacers last night 133-108. Without Bradley Beal and newly acquired Kristaps Porzingis active, the Wizards don’t have much going for […]

On paper, the Los Angeles Lakers with Russell Westbrook joining LeBron James and Anthony Edwards should have been a juggernaut right from the start. Instead, fans of the franchise are left wanting more from this core of aging superstars. As a result, the Brodie’s NBA card stock has taken a hit in the market, much […]

By acquiring Kristaps Porzingis during the NBA trade deadline, the Washington Wizards front office has to be ecstatic for numerous reasons. While they made the decision to move half of their team during the deadline, it is something that will be incredibly beneficial to their future. What the Dallas Mavericks are doing is debatable, and […]

The Dallas Mavericks traded Kristaps Porzingis to the Washington Wizards at the deadline, getting Spencer Dinwiddie and Davis Bertans in return. Apparently, however, there was another team interested in the Latvian forward before eventually backing out: the Toronto Raptors. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Mavs were already pessimistic about getting a deal done […]

The Washington Wizards are a mess right now. After a hot 10-3 start to their season, the team subsequently collapsed on itself. Reported locker room turmoil and underwhelming performances from key acquisitions became the downfall of the Wiz. As a result, they made massive changes during the trade deadline. Davis Bertans, one of the former […]

At this point, it would be safe to say that the Mavs’ Luka Doncic-Kristaps Porzingis experiment did not pan out as expected. This pair showed some flashes of brilliance throughout their time together as teammates in Dallas, but it’s also true that they never really reached their true potential as a duo. Now with the […]

Kristaps Porzingis has officially landed in Washington as he finalizes his move to his new squad. The 26-year-old is one of the newest recruits for the Wizards after what turned out to be a rather eventful trade deadline for them. Porzingis wasted no time getting himself accustomed to his new team. The 7-foot-3 big man […]

The Washington Wizards pulled off a blockbuster on Thursday right before the trade deadline as they acquired Kristaps Porzingis from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie and Davis Bertans. Prior to The Unicorn arriving in DC, Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma made sure to send his new teammate a warm welcome. Via Hoops District: […]

The Washington Wizards got busy at the 2022 NBA trade deadline. They made numerous trades as they flipped some of the players on their roster that needed to be moved and added some decent assets for the future. Once the dust settled, Washington exited the deadline with Kristaps Porzingis, Ish Smith, Vernon Carey Jr., two […]

In one of the more surprising trades of Thursday’s deadline, the Dallas Mavericks shipped off star big man Kristaps Porzingis to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Davis Bertans and Spencer Dinwiddie. Although this move came out of nowhere, Mavs owner Mark Cuban clarified that it simply had to be done in order to address […]

The Washington Wizards were one of the main teams involved in trades just hours before the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline. On Thursday, the Wizards completed trades with two different teams. They traded Spencer Dinwiddie and Davis Bertans for Dallas Mavericks’ center Kristaps Porzingis. Washington also acquired Vernon Carey Jr., Ish Smith, and a second-round pick […]

The 2022 NBA trade deadline was incredibly exciting. It was dominated by the James Harden-Ben Simmons trade, but deals were flying in for the entire day and for the few days before Thursday. Many teams changed their rosters in a major way and solidified their direction, whether it means strengthening their roster for the upcoming […]

The Washington Wizards made a shocking move at the NBA’s trade deadline. Facing some questions due to Bradley Beal’s season-ending surgery, fans weren’t sure whether they were contending or not. Those questions got a few answers when the franchise traded struggling guard Spencer Dinwiddie to the Dallas Mavericks for Kristaps Porzingis. Speaking to the media […]

As the Washington Wizards decided to unload the massive contract of Russell Westbrook, one of the main pieces that went to Washington was former Sixth Man of the Year winner in Montrezl Harrell. It seemed ironic for coach Wes Unseld Jr. to utilize three talented centers in Harrell, Daniel Gafford, and Thomas Bryant. When three […]

Kristaps Porzingis was one of the biggest names that saw himself traded to a new team prior to Thursday’s 3 p.m. deadline. The 26-year-old will now part ways with the Mavs after three years as he makes his move to the capital to join the Washington Wizards. Porzingis took to Twitter to send a heartfelt […]

After all the dramatic news at the trade deadline before time expired, the Charlotte Hornets made a splash. They traded with the Washington Wizards for Montrezl Harrell, giving up Ish Smith and Vernon Carey. Harrell automatically fits in with this team. The young, energetic, and fun play style of the run and gun Hornets is […]

The NBA trade deadline took another shocking twist following the Dallas Mavs-Washington Wizards blockbuster involving forward Kristaps Porzingis and guard Spencer Dinwiddie. Acquiring Porzingis is certainly a risky move for the Wizards, though it’s potentially a move made with designs on impressing star guard Bradley Beal. Meanwhile, the Mavs move on from Porzingis, whose health […]

The Dallas Mavericks pulled off a shocker minutes before the NBA trade deadline expired. The Mavs sent former All-Star big man Kristaps Porzingis and a second round pick to the Washington Wizards for a package surrounding Spencer Dinwiddie and Davis Bertans. Following news of the trade, ESPN commentator Tim Legler provided the reason for the […]

The Phoenix Suns are acquiring some back court depth as they reportedly traded for Washington Wizards point guard Aaron Holiday. The trade happened less than an hour before the NBA’s trade deadline expired, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The Wizards are trading Aaron Holiday to Phoenix, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) […]

In another shocking deal ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline, the Dallas Mavericks have traded big man Kristaps Porzingis to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie. The Mavs also get Davis Bertans in the blockbuster deal. Via Woj: The Wizards will send Davis Bertans in deal too, source tells ESPN. Mavericks send a […]

The Charlotte Hornets are leaning into their identity as a fun, energetic team by acquiring Montrezl Harrell from the Washington Wizards. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, the Wizards will receive Vernon Carey Jr., Ish Smith and a second-round draft selection. Washington is trading Montrezl Harrell to Charlotte for Ish Smith, Vernon Carey and […]

The NBA continues Thursday evening with a battle in the Eastern Conference. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-Wizards prediction and pick. We are at the point in the season where anything I say in this prediction can go completely wrong in just a few hours. We are at the trade […]

On Tuesday, the Washington Wizards received some bad news when they learned that their star player, Bradley Beal, will have season-ending wrist surgery. For the past several seasons, Beal has been a staple of this Wizards squad, and his injury is not what the fans had hoped for. Bradley Beal had this to say in […]

The Washington Wizards got some horrible news on Tuesday as they have found out that superstar Bradley Beal will undergo wrist surgery and miss the remainder of the season. This is horrible news for the Wizards, considering that there could have been a deal made for Beal at the trade deadline. Beal wasn’t having his […]

The Washington Wizards are assessing all of their options ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline, but the latest update on star shooting guard Bradley Beal could impact their decision to buy or sell. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Beal’s wrist injury is undergoing further evaluation, and the team has not ruled surgery off the table, […]

After a solid start to the 2021/22 campaign, the Washington Wizards have absolutely fallen flat on their heads. They’re one of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference at 24-29 and there are no signs of that changing anytime soon. With the trade deadline just a couple of days away, it’s no secret the Wizards […]

One of the last things the Washington Wizards would like to see during these tough days for the team is one of their members going after a fan. This is where we tell you that that was exactly what happened Monday night near the end of the Wizards’ loss to the Miami Heat at home, […]

The NBA regular season continues with games on Monday. The Miami Heat will hit the road and take on the Washington Wizards. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Heat-Wizards prediction and pick. Click here to Bet $5, Win $280 on either team in Super Bowl 56 (56-1 Odds) *To claim, […]

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant is one of the most coveted trade targets on the market ahead of this Thursday’s deadline. The Pistons have one of the worst records in the NBA and are more open to trading him now compared to last season, but The Athletic’s James Edwards III notes “it’s not a foregone conclusion” […]

The Washington Wizards have been struggling recently. After a hot start to the season, the team has slumped hard in the past few months. They went from a top three team in the Eastern Conference to being completely out of the play-in picture. As a result, the Wizards front office are heavily involved in trade […]

After a spectacular 2019 and 2020 season, Spencer Dinwiddie seemed like the perfect fit alongside Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving before suffering a torn ACL in the third game of their 2021 campaign. It seemed that his value regressed with the amount of games he missed after the Washington Wizards executed a sign-and-trade deal in […]

The Washington Wizards lost their eighth game in 10 contests on Saturday, further keeping them out of the play-in spots. Naturally, the frustrations are mounting inside the locker room, as proven by Montrezl Harrell’s latest rant. In his postgame presser after the Wizards lost to the Suns 95-80, Harrell didn’t hold back when explaining the […]

The Washington Wizards host the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Suns-Wizards prediction and pick. Click here to Bet $5, Win $280 on either team in Super Bowl 56 (56-1 Odds)  *To claim, new users need to register, make a first-time deposit, and then simply place […]

Bradley Beal’s name has been in the trade rumor mill since the start of the 2021-22 season, and talks about him getting moved away from the Washington Wizards heat up once again with the NBA trade deadline fast approaching. However, according to NBA insider Marc Stein, it’s unlike the Wizards will trade Beal at the […]

The Washington Wizards hot start to the season has fizzled lately. It especially came crashing down after they blew a 35-point lead to the Los Angeles Clippers last week. The Wizards are expected to be active before next week’s NBA trade deadline. Executive around the league detailed who they believe are the two players most […]

The Washington Wizards have spun their wheels for the past few years and have made no progress in becoming a title contender. Bradley Beal remains one of the better players in the league but the team around him remains unimpressive. The front office desires a star player to get Washington into the playoff picture. They […]

Kyle Kuzma is fast becoming the most hated guy in the City of Brotherly Love. Kuzma provided critical plays on Wednesday night as the Washington Wizards staved off the Philadelphia 76ers, 106-103. Kuzma made the game-saving block against Joel Embiid to cap off an impressive all-around showing. The Wizards forward finished with a team-high 24 […]

It’s no secret that Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey wants a superstar in return for Ben Simmons. Morey is reportedly willing to keep Simmons past the trade deadline in order to make this happen, with names like James Harden, Damian Lillard, Bradley Beal and Jaylen Brown on his list of top targets. Harden, Lillard and […]