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Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards is elated to have an old-time buddy in Jayson Tatum on the same team for the NBA All-Star Game. Kevin Durant made it happen. Bradley Beal was picked by Durant to be part of his reserve unit while the Boston Celtics superstar will be replacing the injured Durant as […]

Whatever faults he may have as a player, there’s no denying that Russell Westbrook of the Washington Wizards lays it all on the line every single time he steps onto the court. The Los Angeles Clippers know this well. Against the Clippers Thursday night, Westbrook’s unrelenting passion proved to be the difference in the game […]

On the last day before the All-Star break, the Los Angeles Clippers will take on the Washington Wizards in the nation’s capital. It’s time to continue the NBA odds series and make a Clippers-Wizards prediction for the game. The Clippers head into the game with a 24-13 record which is good for 3rd in the […]

To celebrate their victory over the Washington Wizards, the Memphis Grizzlies tweeted an in-game photo of Ja Morant in midair about to go for a lay-up. The high-flying guard, however, made a little clarification about it. Via Twitter, Morant said the photo that the Grizzlies posted was actually him about to botch the wide-open lay-up. […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant had a tremendous game on Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards, putting up his first-ever 30-10 performance in the NBA. Despite that, Morant wasn’t overindulgent in praising himself after the game, per Grizzly Bear Blues: Ja Morant is here. @StatsSAC asks Ja what he would rate his performance tonight. Morant […]

The Memphis Grizzlies faced off against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night and reigning Rookie of the Year Ja Morant popped off for a special career achievement. The 21-year-old Morant finished with an impressive line of 35 points on 11-of-18 shooting from the field, five rebounds, and 10 assists. Per NBC Sports Edge, it marked […]

After converting on the and-one, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant had a little something to say to the Washington Wizards in their game on Tuesday. Morant didn’t wait for the offense to set up after the Grizzlies forced the turnover. Instead, he took it straight to the hoop, got fouled, and made the basket. From […]

We have further proof of how Bradley Beal is currently in the midst of a historic season with the Washington Wizards. This time around, it comes in the form of the newly-minted three-time All-Star shattering a Wizards franchise scoring record previously held by two all-time greats in Gilbert Arenas and Bernard King. According to NBA […]

The Washington Wizards held a five-point cushion with just under a minute left in their game against the Boston Celtics on Sunday. But instead of holding on, they had a massive meltdown which Jayson Tatum took advantage of. Bradley Beal had some choice words for his team’s performance. Per Fred Katz of The Athletic, Beal […]

It was a bloody Sunday for Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards, as they fell to the Boston Celtics 111-110. Thanks to a clutch bucket from All-Star starter Jayson Tatum, the Celtics’ ultimately ruined another huge scoring night from Beal who ended up with an impressive 46-point game for the Wizards. This outing adds to […]

Jayson Tatum just earned himself another NBA Top Shot moment. The Boston Celtics All-Star was clutch against the Washington Wizards on Sunday as he dropped 31 points with six of them coming in the game’s last minute. Tatum took matters into his own hands and mustered every ounce of energy left to make sure the […]

The Washington Wizards lost a nail-biter to the Boston Celtics on Sunday in what turned out to be a truly disappointing loss. After the game, Wizards coach Scott Brooks spoke about a crucial Bradley Beal turnover that eventually cost Washington the game. With the Wizards up one point, Beal turned the ball over in the […]

The Washington Wizards ALMOST edged out the Boston Celtics on Sunday, and it was thanks in large part to another tremendous performance by Bradley Beal. This included a clutch play from the newly-minted three-time All-Star, which prompted an airplane mode celebration after the key basket. Beal put the Wizards up by five points with less […]

Bradley Beal and Jayson Tatum just traded buckets at a crucial stretch of the game between the Washington Wizards and the Boston Celtics. Beal, as he’s done all season long, kept his team in the game late in the fourth with a huge four-point play against Tatum. Here’s Beal’s and-one conversion from deep (via Washington […]

Bradley Beal led the Washington Wizards’ second half surge to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 128-112, on Saturday. During the postgame interview, Beal revealed that Josh Okogie talking trash to him in the third quarter fueled his inner Michael Jordan as he took it personally. Via Ryan Homler of NBC Sports: “It’s his fault,” the Wizards […]

Another day, another triple-double for Washington Wizards superstar Russell Westbrook. The 32-year-old guard raked in another personal milestone on Saturday, becoming just the third player in NBA history to record 10 or more triple-dubs in his first season with a team. Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson tops the list with 26 during the 1960-61 season […]

It came down to the wire between the Denver Nuggets and Washington Wizards on Thursday night. The Nuggets had a final fast-break opportunity to possibly tie the game and send it to overtime. Instead, we witnessed a completely botched play that got the attention of many in the NBA world. Denver had a three-on-one fast […]

After a horrendous start to the NBA season, things are seemingly going the Washington Wizards’ way especially after their big win over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. Star guard Bradley Beal is definitely happy with the turnout but confessed that he’s hungry for more victories. Their nail-biting 112-110 win over the Nuggets marked their seventh […]

Michael Porter Jr. was understandably unhappy following a blunder of epic proportions that cost the Denver Nuggets a win against the streaking Washington Wizards on Thursday. Shortly after the stinging 112-110 loss that dropped the Nuggets to 17-15 this season, MPJ lamented about his team’s poor decision-making down the stretch, per Mike Singer of The […]

Jamal Murray completely blew it in the Denver Nuggets’ last play against the Washington Wizards on Thursday. Murray’s poor decision ultimately cost his team the win. He was a real trooper after the loss though and took full responsibility for his last-second error. He was quick to post a message on Twitter to all Nuggets […]

Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets may be considered one of the fastest-rising guards in the league. But against the Washington Wizards on Thursday, Murray had a serious brain fart which cost them the game. Peep the clip below to witness Murray’s blunder in the clutch. The Nuggets had the golden opportunity of either tying […]

As it turns out, the Golden State Warriors are not the only team in the league that will be doing their due diligence on Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis. Unsurprisingly, a handful of teams have already been linked to the Latvian, with the Washington Wizards recently emerging as a suitor for the Mavs star. […]

It’s not every day that Ivica Zubac posterizes someone. But on Tuesday against the Washington Wizards, the Los Angeles Clippers center absolutely smothered Davis Bertains with a monster rack attack. Peep the clip below to witness Zubac take it from the top of the key and all the way to the ring for the punishing […]

In 2012-13, as the Los Angeles Lakers made a late-season playoff push and Kobe Bryant did something remarkable, on-brand, and unheard of in the modern NBA. In his 17th season, a 34-year-old Bryant was playing some of the best hoops of his career. Through the first 71 games, he was averaging 27.2 points on 47 […]

The Washington Wizards were able to overtake the Los Angeles Lakers in overtime on Monday, extending their winning streak to five games. Despite Washington’s improved play recently, Beal shared his reaction to the team’s five-game winning streak, via The Athletic’s Fred Katz. Bradley Beal on how five straight wins feels: "Different. It feels different. It […]

The Washington Wizards were able to pull out a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in overtime on Monday and Rui Hachimura is beginning to show his horns as a defensive demon. Following Monday’s win over the Lakers, Hachimura revealed what has led him to give more effort to improve on defense of late, via […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James took matters into his own hands by jacking up a 37-foot 3-pointer against the Washington Wizards on Monday. It was a chance to tie and send the game to another overtime. However, what LA got was another L instead. With no timeouts left, James casually rose up from way […]

Bradley Beal just put on a clutch clinic in the Washington Wizards’ visit to Staples Center. Beal scored six of the Wizards’ 12 points in overtime, including a huge floater to ice the game against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, 127-124. Don’t look now but the Wizards, who got laughed at by almost […]

Is this reality? Washington Wizards star Russell Westbrook just called game over the Los Angeles Lakers. The former MVP slithered his way past LeBron James himself to score the game-winning bucket plus the foul and seal the overtime win, 127-124. https://twitter.com/LegionHoops/status/1364089727473704963?s=20 The Wizards are now on a scorching hot 5-game win streak, with massive victories […]

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook is usually a good finisher at the ring. But against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, the former league MVP air-balled a wide-open layup. Whenever Russell Westbrook is on the break, it almost always is an easy two points. That’s unless Westbrook’s athleticism gets the better out of him. But […]

The Los Angeles Lakers broadcast guys just put on their wizard’s hat and magically turned Russell Westbrook into Isaiah Thomas. Ahead of the Monday night match-up between the Lakers and the Washington Wizards, the TV crew mistakenly put the face of the former Wizards point guard under Westbrook’s name. Someone’s mind was probably still working […]

The Washington Wizards take on the Los Angeles Lakers for the first time this season in a star studded matchup in Staples Center. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Wizards-Lakers prediction and pick. The Lakers currently hold the second-best overall record in the league at 22-9, but they are only […]

There are rumors swirling that Russell Westbrook and Damian Lillard have a heated beef not just on the court but off the court as well. But after the duel between the Washington Wizards and the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday, Westbrook showed massive respect to Damian Lillard in response to how he defended the star […]

It does not appear as though Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers appreciated how the voting for the All-Star teams turned out. According to the first-year Sixers coach, he firmly believes that both Ben Simmons and Tobias Harris deserve to be recognized for their outstanding play this season, while also throwing a bit of shade […]

After a 118-111 defeat to the Washington Wizards on Saturday night, Damian Lillard voiced his frustrations on how he’s being officiated. There were a couple of late officiating decisions that really drew Lillard’s ire, and he made it known he was upset. Via Chris Burkhardt of NBC Sports Northwest: “For me, it’s just frustrating how […]

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal has already taken huge leaps in recent seasons which led to his emergence as one of the league’s best scorers today. However, the 27-year-old claimed that he is far from satisfied with his game and wants to challenge himself to be at par with the level of James Harden, Kevin […]

The Washington Wizards were able to take care of business on Saturday night as they took down the Portland Trail Blazers on the road. Following Washington’s impressive victory, Russell Westbrook got candid about how he was able to improve his play on Saturday. Russell Westbrook on what was working for him tonight: "Aw shit, I […]

It didn’t take long for Russell Westbrook to be among the Washington Wizards franchise leaders in triple-doubles made. Brodie recorded his eighth triple-double of the season on Saturday in the Wizards’ 118-111 win over the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Westbrook has now leapfrogged John Wall and Wes Unseld, who each recorded seven triple-doubles […]

There has been a lot of talk about Bradley Beal not being happy with the Washington Wizards. He certainly did not look that way after he busted out the dance moves prior to their Saturday night match-up against Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers. this man is out of control 😂😂😂🐼🐼🐼#WizBlazers | @RealDealBeal23 pic.twitter.com/wsSjt5tyCS […]