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Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks has responded to John Wall’s recent all-out tirade against his former team. After Wall made a contentious claim that the Wizards had already assumed that he “was done,” Brooks has come out to defend the franchise as he refuted his former superstar’s earlier statement. According to Brooks, he personally […]

John Wall was the face of the Washington Wizards for nearly a decade. But he should be glad to be away from the nation’s capital and now with the Rockets. Wall was traded from Washington to Houston this past fall. On the surface, the move hardly suggests upward mobility. The Rockets got off to a […]

Washington Wizards star guard Bradley Beal will have his first shot to go against former teammate John Wall his squad faces the Houston Rockets on Tuesday. Beal said he anticipates Wall will be raring to go in his first game against his old team: “I’m sure we’re gonna expect an energetic John Wall,” Wizards star […]

John Wall could have rejoined the Washington Wizards during the NBA restart, if he really wanted to push the envelope. The Houston Rockets point guard said during an interview with Kelly Iko of The Athletic he could have done on-court work even before the coronavirus pandemic began as he rehabbed from a torn Achilles. Wall […]

Tuesday’s matchup between the Houston Rockets and the Washington Wizards will be the first time John Wall will be facing his former team since making the move to Houston. It will be an emotional moment for Wall, who himself admitted that this contest has weighed heavily on his mind for some time now. In a […]

Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook finally made his return to the floor in their game against the San Antonio Spurs. It was evident that he needed more time to establish his footing once again as he only came out with measly numbers that led to a loss on Sunday night. After the game, Westbrook […]

The Washington Wizards had to face the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday with just eight players on their roster due to COVID-19 protocols. As expected by many, they got blown out. Bradley Beal, however, reiterated they played under unusual circumstances. It marked the Wizards’ first game after the postponement of their last six outings. They […]

Washington Wizards superstar Bradley Beal had another “meme-able” reaction on Sunday following a reporter’s rather silly question. As shared by The Athletic’s Fred Katz, the two-time All-Star made a hilarious face during a video conference call when asked if he keeps up with the Houston Rockets more this season. Bradley Beal made this face for […]

The Washington Wizards announced Sunday they will indeed finally be returning to the court for a real-life NBA game against the San Antonio Spurs. The Wizards haven’t played in 13 days due to a COVID-19 outbreak hitting their camp, which hindered them from fielding the minimum of eight players in their previous games. Now it’s […]

The Washington Wizards will be relieved to know that star point guard Russell Westbrook is making progress with his left quad injury. Ohm Youndmisuk of ESPN reported the status update for Westbrook: Scott Brooks says Russell Westbrook is progressing but Wizards aren't sure yet if Westbrook will return tomorrow. — Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) January 23, […]

Though the 2020-21 NBA season has already had its fair share of fascinating moments and one blockbuster trade, there is one simple fact that is putting a damper on all the action: COVID-19 continues to run roughshod over the United States. The Milwaukee Bucks and Washington Wizards have announced that the team’s scheduled game on […]

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal is calling in the big guns, as the team continues to battle a full-blown COVID-19 outbreak within its ranks. According to the two-time All-Star, the Wizards are now going to request the NBPA to step in as the team continues to try and convince the league to suspend their matchup […]

Things are not looking up for the Washinton Wizards right now as the squad continues to battle a full-blown COVID-19 outbreak within its ranks. A new report has now emerged that another player and a team staff member have returned positive test results. This comes via ClutchPoints on Twitter: The Wizards have now had a […]

The coronavirus pandemic has had a very real impact on NBA teams and the league schedule this month. But perhaps no team has been as affected as the Washington Wizards. The Wizards’ scheduled matchup with the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday was postponed, bringing Washington to five postponements due to COVID-19. Wednesday's Wizards-Hornets game has been postponed. […]

Much like all major sports leagues in the United States, the NBA is experiencing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Washington Wizards, in particular, announced on Friday that six of its players tested positive for the coronavirus. Despite their bad luck with the in-team outbreak, Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard already saw this coming: “It […]

With James Harden hitting the East Coast to join the Brooklyn Nets, the Miami Heat—last season’s Eastern Conference champs—are still looking to improve their roster and compete for the 2021 NBA Finals. Washington Wizards star shooting guard Bradley Beal is very much in that equation if reports are true. The Heat have Beal set in […]

Washington Wizards superstar Bradley Beal is currently one of the best shooters in the NBA — many consider his shooting form as one of the prettiest ever. As it turns out, the shooting gene runs in the family. Here’s an endearing video of Beal and his son teaming up to score a bucket:     […]

The efforts of the Washington Wizards to arrest the spread of the dreaded coronavirus within their organization seem to have not gone as planned, with the team now reportedly dealing with a full-blown COVID-19 outbreak. This report comes via The Athletic’s Shams Charania: The Washington Wizards are now up to five players who have tested […]

Russell Westbrook’s debut season for the Washington Wizards is off to a rough start, as the 32-year-old has been sidelined in his last two games due to a quad injury. Initially, he was set to miss at least a week, but recent developments revealed that Russ’ quad injury is actually a lot more serious than […]

Another day, another postponement of games in the NBA. Scheduled games for the 2020-21 NBA campaign continue to drop like flies, as the league confirmed that two games on Friday will take place at another time following COVID-19 health and safety protocols. The NBA announced that the Washington Wizards versus Detroit Pistons match at Little […]

The matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and Phoenix Suns has been postponed, the NBA announced Wednesday morning. The teams were set to face off at Phoenix Suns Arena on Wednesday night. The Suns’ last game was on Monday against the Washington Wizards in the nation’s capital. The Wizards previously played the Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics, and […]

Wednesday’s scheduled game between the Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz has been postponed. Washington did not have enough available players due to COVID-19. Due to ongoing contact tracing, Washington does not have the league-required eight available players to proceed with the game. https://t.co/qhb7dwLDNb — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 13, 2021 The Wizards have become the […]

Bradley Beal has quietly become one of the best players in the NBA. He is currently leading the league in scoring, shooting efficiently, getting to the free-throw line over nine times per game. Moreover, he’s dishing out over five assists per game, and grabbing over five rebounds per game. It’s only been 10 games, but […]

The Washington Wizards scored a huge win on Monday, defeating a surging Phoenix Suns side, 128-107. It was an undeniably crucial win for a struggling Wizards side, which appears to have put Washington star Bradley Beal in a bit of a joking mood. The Wizards’ atrocious play over the past few games prompted Beal to […]

The Washington Wizards were finally able to add another W in their win total this season after beating the Phoenix Suns in a blowout on Monday night. Washington dominated the red-hot Suns at home with a huge 128-107 victory to give them a 3-8 record this 2020-21 campaign. Of course, it was thanks in large […]

After an 0-5 start to the 2020-21 NBA season, the Washington Wizards are slowly and surely picking up victories here and there. In their latest win over the Phoenix Suns, Bradley Beal revealed the one problem they finally managed to fix. After their 128-107 victory over the Suns on Monday, Beal commended his team for […]

The start to the Miami Heat’s 2020-21 season has been unimpressive, to say the least. Following their incredible run inside the NBA Bubble last season, which saw them climb all the way to the NBA Finals, things haven’t fallen into place so far this season. Considering their schedule and the teams they faced, a 4-4 […]

Russell Westbrook is going to miss some time with the Washington Wizards with a quad injury, something that he has apparently been dealing with since before the season started. While Westbrook was given a timetable to return, head coach Scott Brooks revealed that Westbrook has been suffering with his quad ailment since training camp. “He […]

There haven’t been too many teams that’ll knowingly be on the market to upgrade their roster with the season just beginning, but the Washington Wizards may have just let the cat out of the bag. At last place in the Eastern Conference, the Wizards are desperately looking for any solution that can help them storm […]

The new-look Washington Wizards have gone off to a disastrous start in the early stages of the 2020-2021 season. Head coach Scott Brooks is currently finding himself in the middle of their struggles and is rumored to be replaced if he fails to turn things around sooner than later. Via Kevin O’ Connor of The […]

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook has recently sustained a quad injury that is expected to keep him on the sidelines for at least a week, per Quinton Mayo. Westbrook last played against the Boston Celtics where he notched 12 points, four rebounds, and eight assists in 29 minutes for the Wizards. However, the team still […]

As trade rumors surrounding Houston Rockets superstar James Harden continue to die down, it appears that some suitors have now turned their attention to Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards. According to a report by Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, there might just be a Brad Beal sweepstakes brewing: Teams already widely known to have […]

After the Washington Wizards traded for Russell Westbrook in place of John Wall, no one expected them to jump off the book as a championship contender. Still, what has transpired has almost been brutally unfair. The Wizards are dead last in the Eastern Conference with a 2-8 record, which poses a topsy-turvy scenario for a […]

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal will be available to play on Monday against the Phoenix Suns, according to Fred Katz of The Athletic. The 27-year-old star missed Saturday’s 128-124 home loss to the Miami Heat due to the NBA’s health and safety protocols. According to a report by ESPN, Beal was placed there as […]

The Miami Heat will have to take on the Boston Celtics without Avery Bradley, as Bradley will have to follow COVID-19 protocols after facing the Washington Wizards. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported on Bradley’s status for this game and beyond: Bradley is expected to miss more time with team than just tonight's game, sources tell ESPN. […]

The Washington Wizards were recently dealt a huge hit on their front line rotation, as big man Thomas Bryant suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee, per ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski. Washington Wizards C Thomas Bryant has suffered a torn ACL to his left knee, source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 10, […]

Jayson Tatum is going to miss some time with the Boston Celtics after testing positive for COVID-19. Turns out, his situation also affects the Washington Wizards. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Bradley Beal is set to miss Washington’s game against the Miami Heat on Saturday due to contact tracing with Tatum. Wizards star Bradley […]

Bradley Beal had some harsh, parking lot-related criticism for his team following the Washington Wizards’ 116-107 loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday. It was Washington’s seventh loss of the new season, which rightfully prompted a ruthless assessment from the Wizards superstar. Washington’s defense has been so bad of late that Beal had to resort […]

Bradley Beal has been playing at an elite level for the Washington Wizards. Unfortunately for him, his team hasn’t been winning. The same was the case for Beal and company on Friday as the All-Star shooting guard’s 41-point effort proved futile in a 116-107 loss to the Boston Celtics. Beal has now gone back-to-back games […]