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The Los Angeles Lakers picked up a 134-96 road win over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. With things securely under control for the Lakers at the end of the contest, Bronny James got into the game. The son of future Hall-of-Famer LeBron James had the opportunity to dribble out the clock. When doing so, he […]

Washington D.C.-area sports teams have been sending their thoughts and prayers to the people who are believed to have lost their lives in a midair plane crash on Wednesday night. The Washington Nationals said in a statement that they were “devastated” by the collision that occurred just above the Potomac River, according to TMZ. “Our […]

The Washington Wizards (6-40) are having a rough season record-wise, but their player development is right where it needs to be. In fact, their young core just set a franchise record. Bilal Coulibaly, Alex Sarr, and Bub Carrington were selected for the Rising Stars showcase on Tuesday, which is the first time the Wizards are […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will continue their road trip on Thursday as they face the Washington Wizards. It will be a showdown at the Verizon Center as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Lakers-Wizards prediction and pick. The Lakers lead the head-to-head series 126-77. Recently, the Lakers demolished the Wizards 111-88. The Lakers […]

The Washington Wizards have a Kyle Kuzma dilemma as the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline approaches, but what does that have to do with Jimmy Butler? It’s simple: both the Wizards and Miami Heat can turn their disgruntled veterans into long-term assets if they play their cards right. That’s why Washington reportedly wants to “facilitate” […]

Jordan Poole and Stephen Curry have had a connection in the league because of their time together with the Golden State Warriors, and that may have led them to have a connection with cats. Poole has built a secret Cat Club in the NBA and mentioned that he may have something to do with Curry […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Toronto Raptors and the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-Wizards prediction and pick. The Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards are set to clash in a pivotal Eastern Conference matchup that promises intense competition. RJ Barrett […]

The Washington Wizards are an abysmal 6-38 and have lost 13 straight games. But is it possible that one of their players is worthy of All-Star consideration? The franchise’s collective ineptitude conceals the fact that Jordan Poole is enjoying a highly productive campaign, one that he believes justifies an All-Star Game selection. “I think I’m […]

We’re back with yet another betting prediction and pick for today’s slate of NBA action as we turn attention towards this next cross-conference showdown. The Washington Wizards (6-38) will visit the Dallas Mavericks (24-22) as the teams conclude their season series, Dallas leading 1-0. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Wizards-Mavericks […]

Kyle Kuzma’s Washington Wizards tenure has reached a breaking point. What will the front office do as the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline approaches? That question is now more pressing after the 29-year-old’s postgame comments on Saturday night, via The Athletic’s Josh Robbins. “I think today I just decided to be myself and not really […]

Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon admitted on Media Day in September that his time in D.C. may not last long, and that prediction looks to be true based on ClutchPoints’ latest intel. The Wizards will likely buy out the veteran’s contract if they don’t trade him before the Feb. 6 deadline, via NBA insider Brett […]

The Washington Wizards are across the country to take on the Los Angeles Clippers Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Wizards-Clippers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Wizards-Clippers NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Wizards-Clippers Odds Washington […]

Several NBA playoff contenders need veteran depth ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline, and the Washington Wizards have plenty. Kyle Kuzma, Jonas Valanciunas, and Malcolm Brogdon are all playing well enough to be valuable on a winning team. Meanwhile, the Wizards (6-36) are focused on player development and acquiring draft capital to accelerate their […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green opened up about his message to Washington Wizards guard and former teammate Jordan Poole. Green issued a four-word apology to Poole, who Draymond punched during a Warriors practice in 2022. The altercation eventually led to Jordan joining the Wizards. Green addressed his apology on a recent episode of The […]

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Washington Wizards 111-88, capturing their third win in four tries as their head coach, JJ Redick, discussed how his offense is trending in the right direction. After LeBron James and the Lakers lost to the LA Clippers, the Lakers bounced back in Tuesday’s win. After the game, Redick addressed […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green punched Jordan Poole at practice in October 2022, and the fallout of that incident is still being felt. Poole, now on the Washington Wizards, commented about his old Warriors teammates after the Dubs beat Washington 122-114 on Saturday, via ESPN’s Marc Spears. “I love those guys over there. I […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Washington Wizards and the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Wizards-Lakers prediction and pick. The Washington Wizards will look to snap their brutal 10-game losing streak when they visit the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com […]

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has been linked to the Sacramento Kings in trade rumors for months, and his pre-game interaction with Kings owner Vivek Ranadive on Sunday may have excited some fans. However, the former NBA champion clarified that their brief exchange wasn’t about that, via The Athletic’s Josh Robbins. “Nothing basketball-related,” Kuzma said. The […]

At 6-33, the Washington Wizards aren’t looking to make any short-term moves at the NBA trade deadline. If they do pull off any deals, it’ll be to accelerate their rebuild. The best way to do so, of course, is to acquire draft capital and/or young players. This means that they’ll most likely have to give […]

Zach Edey’s return atop the NBA Rookie of the Year award ladder did not last long. Just weeks after re-becoming the betting favorite to win the award, the Memphis Grizzlies center has been surpassed by Washington Wizards rookie Alex Sarr. Sarr has the best odds of winning the award on Fanduel Sportsbook. He is priced at […]

The Wizards are spiraling entering this matchup, while the Warriors have been struggling to find any sort of consistency. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Wizards-Warriors prediction and pick. The Wizards have been among the worst teams in the NBA this year. Their keys are Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma, thanks […]

Washington Wizards rookie Bub Carrington had two full-circle moments in the past few days. Not only did the 19-year-old get his high-school jersey retired by Baltimore’s St. Frances Academy, but fellow DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia area) native Kevin Durant shouted him out after the Wizards’ 130-123 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night, via […]

Washington Wizards big man Jonas Valanciunas continues to be a hot name on the rumor mill as the Feb. 6 trade deadline approaches. The Denver Nuggets are one of several Western Conference squads who are interested in the Lithuanian international, via ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel. “Along with having interest in [Toronto Raptors forward Chris] […]

The Suns have been inconsistent this year, but the Wizards have been awful this season entering this matchup. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Suns-Wizards prediction and pick. The Suns have disappointed almost as much as they did last year. They sit at 19-20 despite being littered with stars like Devin […]

Although Kyle Kuzma’s name is circulating in trade rumors as the Feb. 6 deadline approaches, the former NBA champion still mentors the Washington Wizards’ youngsters. After Wednesday’s practice, rookie guard Bub Carrington shared a recent piece of advice that Kuzma gave him. Bub Carrington shares advice that Kyle Kuzma gave him recently: “Kuz told me […]

It’s no secret that Mitchell Robinson (ankle) has struggled with injuries over the last couple of years, as he’s only played in 90 regular season games since the start of the 2022-23 campaign. The New York Knicks expect the seven-footer to be back in February, but there’s a chance that they could run out of […]

The Washington Wizards may face limited returns in their efforts to trade veteran center Jonas Valanciunas, according to a report by The Athletic. Analysts Josh Robbins and David Aldridge suggest that the Wizards are unlikely to secure significant draft capital in exchange for the 32-year-old big man ahead of the February 6 NBA trade deadline. […]

It’s not easy to keep one’s composure in a professional sports setting. In the NBA, the officiating can sometimes push a player past their breaking point. But there are some who can remain calm even in the face of frustrations, with veteran guards Mike Conley and Malcolm Brogdon of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Washington Wizards, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves hit the road to take on the Washington Wizards Monday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Wizards prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Timberwolves-Wizards NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Timberwolves-Wizards Odds Minnesota Timberwolves: -13.5 […]

The Phoenix Suns have been desperately searching for answers as to how to jolt their team out of the rut they’ve been in over the past few weeks. And one such remedy they’ve come up with is to demote Jusuf Nurkic to the bench, giving the center rotation spots to Mason Plumlee and rookie Oso […]

With the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline fast approaching, Washington Wizards fans are wondering what the team will do with Kyle Kuzma, Jonas Valanciunas, and Malcolm Brogdon. All three veterans could be flipped for draft capital and/or young players to accelerate Washington’s (6-29) rebuild. The Sacramento Kings remain “a team to watch” in regards to […]

The Washington Wizards hit the road to take on the Chicago Bulls Friday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Wizards-Bulls prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Wizards-Bulls NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Wizards-Bulls Odds Washington Wizards: +11.5 […]

The Washington Wizards (6-29) lost a heartbreaker to the Philadelphia 76ers (15-20) on Wednesday, but one player saw years of hard work pay off. Two-way (NBA and G League) guard Jared Butler scored a career-high 26 points (11-of-19 FG, 3-of-3 3Pt) with four rebounds and seven assists across 20 minutes, just four days after playing […]

The Washington Wizards are on the road to take on the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Wizards-76ers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Wizards-76ers NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Wizards-76ers […]

Already without their top scorer, the Washington Wizards took another injury blow to one of their best players on Tuesday night. Kyle Kuzma reportedly exited Washington’s home game against the visiting Houston Rockets with a right calf contusion, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic. “Kyle Kuzma has a right calf contusion, which appeared to […]

The Washington Wizards will host the Houston Rockets on Tuesday at Capital One Arena. Jordan Poole, Bilal Coulibaly, and Carlton Carrington are all listed as questionable on the team’s injury report. Poole has a left hip contusion. Coulibaly has a non-COVID illness. And Carrington has right ankle soreness. Here’s everything we know about their injuries […]

It’s been a year and a half since the Washington Wizards traded Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns, so why bring it up now? While the trade itself is old news, the story is still developing and will continue to for years to come. Beal was benched ahead of the Suns’ (16-18) matchup with the Philadelphia […]

The Houston Rockets head to the nations capital to take on the Washington Wizards Tuesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Wizards prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Rockets-Wizards NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Rockets-Wizards Odds Houston […]

Draft positioning aside, losing twice in a row to the New Orleans Pelicans (7-29) without Zion Williamson (hamstring) and Brandon Ingram (ankle) isn’t ideal from a competitive standpoint. However, Kyle Kuzma, Jared Butler, and Alex Sarr should all give the Washington Wizards’ fanbase hope. Butler had quite the weekend, scoring 17 points (6-of-12 FG, 1-of-3 […]