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The Los Angeles Lakers improbably pulled off a trade for Russell Westbrook as their third star, but not before getting some shade thrown at him by the owner of his former team, Ted Leonsis. The Washington Wizards owner, who also owns the Capitals, spoke out to ESPN’s Emily Kaplan about the latest extension signed by […]

The Washington Wizards appeared to have their Russell Westbrook replacement in Spencer Dinwiddie. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that he was nearing a deal with the Wiz during Day 1 of free agency. But it appears that the Brooklyn Nets aren’t going to make it easy for Washington. Usually, when Woj or Shams Charania report an […]

The Washington Wizards just acquired Kyle Kuzma last week as a part of a blockbuster deal that sent Russell Westbrook to the Los Angeles Lakers. After a rather tumultuous tenure with the Lakers, Kuzma gets the opportunity for a clean slate and a fresh start with the Wizards. But what if there’s yet another Kyle […]

Don’t sleep on the Minnesota Timberwolves as an eventual landing spot for ex-Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma. According to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, Timberwolves president Gersson Rosas has “maintained strong interest in Kuzma for a while now” and could seek to acquire him via sign-and-trade. After four years in Los Angeles, Kuzma was […]

The race to sign Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie is definitely heating up. There have been more than a handful of teams that have been linked to a swoop for the 28-year-old guard, with Dinwiddie set to officially becoming a free agent on Monday night. The New Orleans Pelicans, the New York Knicks, and the […]

With the Washington Wizards sending Russell Westbrook to the Los Angeles Lakers, it’s left one big empty spot at point guard for the team entering the 2021 offseason. There are plenty of avenues the Wizards can go and one that they seem particularly interested in is getting Spencer Dinwiddie aboard. According to Jake Fischer of […]

Kyle Kuzma’s exit from the Los Angeles Lakers isn’t exactly going smoothly. Kuz reportedly had his SUV stolen, with the suspect crashing into a gate after getting involved in a high-speed chase with the police. The suspect was injured after the crash and immediately taken to a Los Angeles hospital after sustaining a leg injury […]

Two days before NBA free agency begins, trade talk continues to race through the league. The latest rumor is that the Washington Wizards are keenly interested in a sign-and-trade package to bring Spencer Dinwiddie of the Brooklyn Nets to D.C. Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report offered more details on what the Wizards might attempt to […]

Kyle Kuzma has now made it Instagram official. For the first time since the Los Angeles Lakers traded him away, Kuz flexed his new set of Washington Wizards colors on his social media account. The former Lakers forward even hit up his newest All-Star teammate Bradley Beal for good measure. Kuz kept it simple with […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers trio Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope have all found a new home with the Washington Wizards following Thursday’s blockbuster deal that sent Russell Westbrook in the opposite direction. By the looks of it, however, not all three players have their futures guaranteed in DC. According to Eric Pincus of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers shocked the basketball world on Thursday after it was revealed that they had struck a blockbuster deal with the Washington Wizards to bring Russell Westbrook to Hollywood. As it turns out, however, it looks like Russ was never really the Lakers’ first choice. According to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, Westbrook […]

Let’s face it. For most fans, Kyle Kuzma wasn’t exactly the most well-loved member of the Los Angeles Lakers. As a matter of fact, more than a few folks were happy to see him go. Love him or hate him, what cannot be denied is that Kuzma played a pivotal role for the Purple & […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Wizards shook up the NBA in the early moments of the 2021 NBA Draft with the summer’s first blockbuster. The Lakers sent Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and the No. 22 pick to the Wizards in exchange for the NBA’s all-time triple-double leader, Russell Westbrook. Thank you DC! […]

Russell Westbrook was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. He took the time to thank Washington Wizards fans for their support during a pandemic season, which encompassed Russ’s brief time in the District of Columbia.  Russell Westbrook sent the following message to Wizards fans: Thank you DC! You welcomed my family and I […]

The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Russell Westbrook in exchange for a few key stars in a mega-deal with the Washington Wizards. In return, the Wizards are receiving Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and the No. 22 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. The deal was initially unearthed hours before the 2021 NBA Draft when […]

There was no shortage of action during Thursday night’s NBA Draft festivities. So much so, that even league commissioner Adam Silver had trouble keeping up with the activity throughout the extravaganza. At one point in the draft, Silver announced a trade involving the Los Angeles Lakers, Washington Wizards, and Indiana Pacers. The high-ranking league executive […]

The Russell Westbrook experience in Washington has officially come and gone. The Wizards had just come to terms on an NBA Draft day trade that sends Westbrook to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and LA’s 22nd overall pick. Washington has gone ahead and turned that NBA draft […]

The Washington Wizards have officially selected former Gonzaga Bulldogs small forward Corey Kispert with the No. 15 overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft. Sources: Wizards, No. 15: Corey Kispert. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 30, 2021 Spending four years as a member of the heralded West Coast program, Corey Kispert […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Wizards have formally agreed to a blockbuster deal that will send Russell Westbrook to L.A. in exchange for Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and the No. 22 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. The Athletic’s Shams Charania and ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported the trade moments after the Houston Rockets […]

It looks like Russell Westbrook has packed his bags and is now heading back to his hometown of Los Angeles. Multiple reports have confirmed that the Washington Wizards are “engaged” in trade talks with the Los Angeles Lakers for a blockbuster deal centered around Westbrook. The big question now is, how does Bradley Beal feel […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are “engaged” with the Washington Wizards on a trade that would send Russell Westbrook to the Lakers. Los Angeles would send Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and the No. 22 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft to the Wizards. The Athletic’s Shams Charania and ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowksi reported the blockbuster […]

The NBA draft hasn’t even begun, and yet fireworks are popping throughout the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly closing in on a huge deal with the Washington Wizards which would bring Russell Westbrook to L.A. in exchange for Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and possibly more. Just in: The Lakers and Wizards […]

The Golden State Warriors have the No. 7 and 14 picks in the 2021 NBA Draft, and there have been plenty of rumors about them trying to swing for a proven star using those picks. One of those stars is Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, especially after the rumblings that he has been seriously mulling […]

Bradley Beal’s name has been thrown in several trade rumors as of late, putting doubt on his future with the Washington Wizards. However, according to general manager Tommy Sheppard, there is no truth to all the talks going around. Recent rumors indicate that Beal is pondering on whether to request a trade or not. In […]

After a disappointing playoff run by Ben Simmons and the Philadephia 76ers, the young star has constantly seen his name swirling in NBA trade rumors this offseason. Multiple teams have been rumored to be interested in Ben Simmons, with the Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, and Washington Wizards currently viewed as the most likely landing spots. […]

Washington Wizards main man Bradley Beal continues to be in the middle of a tug of war among teams yearning to get his services. Beal is reportedly disgruntled over the way things are going with the Wizards and is expected to seek a trade real soon. Beal has had many suitors, even during the past […]

The basketball world was hit by a bombshell after it was revealed that Bradley Beal is seriously mulling his future with the Washington Wizards. Beal has remained loyal to the Wizards through the years despite the numerous opportunities wherein he could have forced a move away from DC. As it turns out, a trade demand […]

Bradley Beal and trade rumors have gone together like the perfect pair for years now. While the Washington Wizards guard has never played for any other team outside of the one that drafted him, it hasn’t stopped trade rumors from constantly hovering. Now, with Beal’s own feelings relatively uncertain regarding his long term plans with […]

It has been one roller-coaster past couple of weeks for Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal, who has seen his name included in a multitude of notable trade rumors. For one, Beal was a late scratch from Team USA’s final team list for the Tokyo Olympics after being placed into COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Now, […]

Bradley Beal remains undecided whether to go all in and ask for a trade from the Washington Wizards or assure the franchise that he will be happy and content for at least the last guaranteed year of his current deal with the team. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Still: Beal has been seriously mulling […]

It was reported on Saturday that former Notre Dame basketball player Cam Biedscheid had been tragically shot and killed in St. Louis. Washington Wizards superstar Bradley Beal was one of the first to react to the death of Biedshied as the All-Star guard took to Twitter to share his grief. Beal and Biedschied go way […]

Bradley Beal’s future with the Washington Wizards is now in the spotlight, with recent reports indicating that he’s considering asking for a trade. One of his preferred destinations is said to be the Boston Celtics where he’ll get to play with Jayson Tatum. According to Jason Dumars of Bleacher Report, joining the Celtics would not […]

Despite just witnessing loyalty pay off for the Milwaukee Bucks with superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, a couple of the most loyal NBA franchise players are the biggest names involved in trade talks this offseason. The Golden State Warriors just so happened to be perfectly equipped to land a big fish in the trade market. With their […]

Bradley Beal has been the definition of loyal during his time with the Washington Wizards. While he’s constantly denied the possibility of asking for a trade, it’s now became known that the All-Star is starting to consider it. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, Beal could be making a big decision on his future […]

It was reported earlier on Thursday that the Golden State Warriors are looking to make a move on Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards, with the potential swoop already receiving the stamp of approval from the trio of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. This latest bombshell has now cast doubt on the speculation […]

The Golden State Warriors are going to be a menace next season. The return of Klay Thompson and a healthy Stephen Curry will serve as the cornerstones of what could be a serious title challenge from the Dubs. As it turns out, however, the Warriors aren’t done yet, with reports now emerging that they could […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo completely transformed into a true Greek Freak, not only in his body but with the way he carries himself. Apparently, that’s thanks in large part to Russell Westbrook. According to Mirin Fader’s excerpt of her book about the Bucks forward, Giannis loved Westbrook’s mean mug and scowl–so much so that […]

New Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. is wasting no time stamping his authority with his team. He’s already spoken with Wizards stars Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook in length and according to Unseld himself, he had a bold message for Westbrook following what was an ultimately disappointing campaign for the Wizards. Unseld made […]

The Washington Wizards have officially turned a page on their franchise history books with their recent signing of new head coach Wes Unseld Jr. For his part, the 49-year-old rookie coach wasted no time in providing his honest take on the partnership of Washington’s two superstars in Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook. Unseld had nothing […]