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The Rui Hachimura saga has flown under the radar within NBA circles, but the latest development from the Washington Wizards camp suggests this episode may be coming to an end—for the right reason. To recall, Hachimura was excused from team activities during the offseason due to personal reasons. As a result, the Wizards forward missed […]

The Washington Wizards and Atlanta Hawks will play in an Eastern Conference matchup on Monday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Wizards-Hawks prediction and pick. The Hawks and Wizards will meet for the second time this season on Monday night. The Wizards beat the Hawks in Washington last week, and […]

Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. is not even aware that his team just had its best start in 16 years. The double overtime win over the Boston Celtics on Saturday saw the Wizards matching its own rare season stat–a 5-1 start. To put this into context, Washington last achieved the said feat during […]

The Washington Wizards are 5-1. They just toppled the Boston Celtics in a double overtime thriller, 115-112, and are off to their best start since the 2014-15 season. With the win, Washington is tied with the Miami Heat and the New York Knicks for the best record in the Eastern Conference. If we’re being honest, […]

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma knows there’s no other way to say or sugarcoat it: Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown “f***ed” him at one play during their Saturday showdown. For those who were not able to watch the contest, Brown had Kuzma spinning with a well-timed eurostep in the closing seconds of the second quarter. […]

The Washington Wizards just can’t lose. In a game that felt like a defeat waiting to happen, D.C. pulled off a massive victory over the Boston Celtics to go 5-1. Bradley Beal was beyond ecstatic after the contest, sending a message during the postgame presser that Wizards fans will eat up. Via NBC Sports’ Chase […]

The Washington Wizards are off to a 5-1 start to the season. Young forward Rui Hachimura has not been a part of the fun, though, as he has been away from the team due to personal reasons since September. Reporter Quinton Mayo provided an update on Hachimura’s status. Sources told Mayo that the former Gonzaga […]

The Washington Wizards faced off against the Boston Celtics on Saturday and this matchup presented itself as an opportunity for Wizards big man Montrezl Harrell to face off against a former Los Angeles Lakers teammate in Dennis Schroder. There appears to be no love lost between the ex-teammates with Harrell literally talking trash to Schroder […]

The Boston Celtics have had two days to sit on their home court loss to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. That gave them extra time to study film on what caused their demise in the 116-107 affair. While containing Bradley Beal will still be key to avenging their defeat, Celtics coach Ime Udoka revealed […]

Thanks to over a week of basketball action, the NBA card market is starting to heat up and gain momentum. Prices are going up again and all the hype built during the offseason is exploding out onto the scene. As all of these things happen, there’s no better time to cash out on several guys […]

Five games into the 2021-22 season, the Washington Wizards have D.C. fans spellbound by their stellar play. After defeating the Atlanta Hawks at home, 122-111, the Wizards’ record stands at 4-1. Washington’s victory was powered by 20-point performances from four of its players: Bradley Beal, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Kyle Kuzma. Following the contest, […]

The Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards will play in an Eastern Conference matchup on Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Hawks-Wizards prediction and pick. The Hawks and Wizards are set for a division battle on Thursday night in what will be the their first meeting of the young […]

Celtics big man Al Horford was caught on video encouraging a fan’s hilarious ‘Kendall Jenner’ attempt at distracting Kyle Kuzma as he shot his free throws. Over the years,  fans have creatively tried to distract players that line up to take their shots at the charity stripe. However, a recurring fan favorite seems to include […]

There are many ways for a player to get his message across to the referees during an NBA game. Some talk politely, some argue animatedly, some gesticulate wildly, while some just do the universal get-out-of-here signal. But for Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal, there are more creative ways to do so. Late in the third […]

Since entering the NBA as an unheralded prospect, one of the knocks on Kyle Kuzma has been his lack of maturity. While he definitely has the skills, his mental toughness has been largely questioned. But in his first season with the Washington Wizards, it appears Kuzma has finally got it. The Wizards scored an impressive […]

Bradley Beal has always been one of the best scorers in the entire league. Nevertheless, he hasn’t really been a serious contender for the MVP crown. Well, all that is about to change this season as the Washington Wizards superstar establishes himself as an early-season MVP frontrunner — for Shaqtin a Fool MVP, that is. […]

The Washington Wizards franchise just lost an iconic figure from its history. Bob Ferry, former player and legendary general manager, has passed away at the age of 84. Current Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr., whose Hall of Fame father played for Ferry, spoke out on the loss that both he and the organization have […]

Somehow, someway Buddy Hield is still a member of the Sacramento Kings. This bewilderment derives from the ongoing trade rumors concerning the University of Oklahoma product, Kings’ head coach Luke Walton moving him to the bench and the team’s continued playoff shortcomings. Lo and behold, we have another Buddy Hield trade rumor courtesy of HoopsHype’s […]

Kyle Kuzma has been a crucial cog in the Washington Wizards’ 2-1 start to the season – and it hasn’t just been because of his scoring ability. The former Los Angeles Lakers forward has grabbed 13 rebounds per games in his first three contests in Washington. He’s also provided a defensive presence at the forward […]

The NBA will continue with a full night of games on Wednesday. The Washington Wizards will hit the road and take on the Boston Celtics. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Wizards-Celtics prediction and pick.  The Wizards are 2-1 and coming off their first loss of the season. They have […]

Bradley Beal remains the face of the Washington Wizards but Montrezl Harrell is certain he is also playing a lead role in the team. Wizards power forward Montrezl Harrell is continuing where he left off in his new team as he intends to become a reliable confidence booster in Washington. Known for his energy inside […]

Basketball is back! The NBA season will continue Monday night as the Washington Wizards head to Brooklyn and face off against the Nets. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Wizards-Nets prediction and pick. This Eastern Conference matchup should be a good one. The Washington Wizards have started off hot. The […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are 0-2 to start the season. Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards, their trade partners on the Russell Westbrook trade, have begun the year at 2-0. Kyle Kuzma, the key piece in the Lakers’ trade package, spoke out on why the Wizards have zero regrets on pulling the trigger on the deal. Via […]

The Washington Wizards lost the second best player on their team in Russell Westbrook, but they were able to acquire prominent players to complement their main man Bradley Beal. He has been rumored to be in trade discussions for numerous years already, but Beal has expressed his loyalty to the franchise that selected him third […]

The NBA season is officially here and will continue with some great games Friday Night. To kick things off, the Indiana Pacers will travel to take on the Washington Wizards. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Pacers-Wizards prediction and pick. While the season has just begun, both of these teams […]

As Jack Nicholson memorably said in A Few Good Men: You can’t handle the truth! That’s probably what Paul Pierce is thinking right now after he was named to the NBA’s Top 75 Greatest Players. Pierce was absolutely a beast during his prime years with the Boston Celtics, leading them to the title in 2008 […]

The Washington Wizards start the season off 1-0 with a resounding win over the Toronto Raptors. But the game wasn’t without its drama. With the Raptors playing at home for the first time in over a year, there was little doubt that homegrown fan and Certified Lover Boy Drake would be in attendance. Drake made […]

The Toronto Raptors played their first real home game in over a year to open the season, so of course Drake was there sitting courtside. The Toronto-based rapper was probably miffed as the Raptors were blown out of the water by the Washington Wizards for most of the game. But despite not taking the court […]

Washington Wizards superstar Bradley Beal was linked to trade rumors this past offseason but he ultimately decided to stay put. However, it appears that basically everyone is trying to recruit him on a nightly basis. Via Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer: All eyes are on Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving now, but everyone from team […]

The Los Angeles Lakers went 0-6 in the preseason and then suffered a disappointing season-opening loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. Former Laker and current Washington Wizard Kyle Kuzma has certainly noticed. Kuzma posted and then deleted a troll of the Lakers after their 121-114 loss to the Warriors: Kyle Kuzma with […]

The 2021-22 NBA season is officially underway! The Washington Wizards travel north to Canada to take on the Toronto Raptors in their season opener. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Wizards-Raptors prediction and pick based on Wizards Raptors odds. The Wizards let go of Russell Westbrook this past offseason after […]

The Los Angeles Lakers opened their 2021-22 season on Tuesday against the Golden State Warriors. As everyone knows, it’s their first regular season game without Kyle Kuzma in years. Kuzma, who was traded to the Washington Wizards in the Russell Westbrook blockbuster in the offseason, couldn’t help but watch his former team play on Monday. […]

Every Washington Wizards fan cringed when Bradley Beal left their preseason contest with the New York Knicks in the first quarter on Friday due to a knee contusion. Thankfully, the injury doesn’t look to be serious. Beal returned to practice on Monday ahead of the Wizards’ season opener against the Toronto Raptors. Via David Aldridge […]

The Washington Wizards dealt their starting point guard Russell Westbrook to the Los Angeles Lakers for a slew of role players that could contribute instantly. General manager Tommy Sheppard also signed offensive maestro Spencer Dinwiddie, all while hiring former Denver Nuggets assistant coach Wes Unseld Jr. as the new head coach of this squad. Bradley […]

The Washington Wizards received a scare during their last preseason contest as Bradley Beal was ruled out with a knee injury. The All-Star was deemed to have suffered a knee contusion and did not return. However, the outlook on Beal’s status for the season opener appears to be optimistic. The latest report from The Athletic’s […]

The Washington Wizards were dealt a tough blow during their final preseason game against the New York Knicks as frontman Bradley Beal exited the game with a knee injury. Beal played just a shade over nine minutes in the first quarter before leaving the game for good. According to The Athletic’s Fred Katz, the Wizards […]

New York Knicks All-Star Julius Randle wants to keep winning. It doesn’t matter if its the preseason, he’ll step up when he needs to. Randle proved as much during their final preseason game, banking a step-back jumper at the buzzer to take down the Washington Wizards 115-113. Adding more heartbreak for the Capital City team, […]

The Washington Wizards and New York Knicks will battle in an Eastern Conference preseason matchup on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Wizards-Knicks prediction and pick. The Wizards and Knicks will each look to get ready for the regular season in their final preseason contest on Friday night. […]

The Washington Wizards received good news on Monday, as young forward Rui Hachimura has returned to Washington just over a week ahead of the NBA regular season. Hachimura had previous been away from the team due to personal reasons. Some good news: Rui Hachimura has landed in D.C. to rejoin the Wizards following a weeks-long absence […]