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Despite the Washington Wizards previously indicating that they do not intend to trade Bradley Beal in the offseason, this has done little to discourage opposing teams from trying to have a go at the two-time All-Star. According to a report by ESPN’s Zach Lowe, rival teams are still more than willing to test Washington’s resolve […]

For Washington Wizards star guard John Wall, his colleagues in the NBA are too chummy these days. While he isn’t exactly against this type of fraternizing, Wall has no plans of joining the social bandwagon. Wall appeared on the No Chill with Gilbert Arenas show where he sounded off on the so-called softness of the […]

Bradley Beal has not requested a trade from the Washington Wizards and is committed to building a winner in the nation’s capital. That’s at least what Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard told NBC Sports Washington’s Grant Hughes. “Brad absolutely has been committed to us. Last summer, he signed an extension with us. I think we’re […]

The Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, and Washington Wizards may be looking to trade up in the 2020 NBA Draft. The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor reports in his updated draft guide that all three Eastern Conference teams could be looking to improve their positioning, though they are not necessarily looking towards the top of the lottery. “League […]

Before John Wall cemented himself as one of the best point guards in Washington Wizards‘ history, it was Gilbert Arenas who once brought the franchise back to basketball relevance. Not many may remember it, but the two generational talents actually managed to play together in a Wizards’ uniform for one year in Wall’s rookie season […]

With the NBA returning soon, the offseason could either feature a frenzy of moves from different teams or a relatively quiet one as front offices choose to stand pat with such a short turnaround between seasons and so much uncertainty heading into the next year.  The NBA free agent class of 2020 may lack the […]

Before turning into one of the best pure scorers in the NBA today, Washington Wizards All-Star Bradley Beal earned his stripes during his impressive one-and-done collegiate stint with the Florida Gators in 2011-12. As it turns out though, Beal almost spurned the allure of the Florida climate in favor of donning the Blue and White […]

Washington Wizards All-Star Bradley Beal has been the subject of never-ending trade speculation, even after signing a $72 million extension in October 2019. On a recent episode of “The Old Man and the Three” with JJ Redick, Beal discussed the interest he has been receiving from other teams and how being a constant in the […]

The Washington Wizards were undoubtedly one of the toughest teams in the NBA in the early 2000s. The Wizards were then led by three-time All-Star Gilbert Arenas as he tried to put his team on the map as one of the top contenders of the Eastern Conference. Arenas also had the luxury of having a […]

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal made heads turn when he chose to sign a two-year, $72 million extension with the team back in October of 2019. Over a year later, the 27-year-old explained his side of the story and the rationale behind his choice given the struggles of the Wizards team in recent seasons, […]

With a 41.1 percent mark from the three-point line for his career, Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans has established himself as one of the best shooters in the NBA. As a result, he’s set to be one of the hottest commodities on the market for the impending free agency, but where might the Latvian marksman […]

Former Washington Wizards icon Gilbert Arenas has been filled with thoughts as he looked back on his colorful playing career both in the NBA and overseas. In a clip from “No Chill with Gilbert Arenas,” Agent Zero reflected on his regret that he didn’t pass down his work ethic and shared the tools that made […]

Multiple reports have previously stated that John Wall is expected to be ready to take the floor for the Washington Wizards once the new season tips off. If there was any doubt as to his fitness, then this latest video of the 30-year-old with the likes of Kyrie Irving and Caris LeVert should quash any […]

Despite not playing during the 2019-20 season, John Wall’s net worth remains at a staggering amount. Wall was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 draft out of the University of Kentucky. He has career NBA averages of 19.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 9.2 assists per game while shooting 43.3 percent from the field, […]

The way that Los Angeles Clippers guard Reggie Jackson’s season ended should almost be illegal. In most cases, serious players such as Jackson usually only take a backseat in the rotation when there’s a championship title on the horizon. Yet the Clippers didn’t get close to achieving that milestone after coughing up a 3-1 lead […]

The Golden State Warriors are said to be one of the many teams keeping an eye on Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal. If this rumor is true, who (or what) might the Dubs be willing to offer for Beal’s services? The Warriors are trying to reload after a dismal 2019-20 season, which came in […]

Washington Wizards superstar John Wall is one of several big names that is expected to make a triumphant return to the basketball court once the new season kicks in. The 30-year-old has been keeping busy during his extended vacation, and as it appears, he’s been working hard on his spades game. You read that one […]

The Golden State Warriors will be a different animal next season, with both Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson expected to be fully healthy once the new campaign tips off. As it is, many believe that a healthy Dubs side will mount a serious challenge for the title in the coming season. Bringing in Washington Wizards […]

It has been almost two years since NBA fans last saw Washington Wizards star guard John Wall in action. This alone may have made some fans restless. However, in a recent pick-up game organized by Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant, Wall was reportedly seen to be in tip-top shape and even showcased some improvements. Per […]

Two-time All-Star Bradley Beal has been with the Washington Wizards since 2012, when the team drafted him with the No. 3 overall pick. Recently, there have been reports indicating that the 27-year-old shooting guard could be on his way to Los Angeles to play for the Lakers. It sounds like an interesting scenario—teaming up with […]

Kyle Kuzma is still on cloud nine at the moment, as he enjoys the spoils of his first-ever NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers. But that championship-high might night last as long, considering his name is once again dragged in numerous trade rumors. Heading into his fourth year, the 25-year-old forward is reportedly one […]

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal recently bought a house in Los Angeles, so naturally, some NBA fans are wondering if he’s looking to get traded to the Lakers or Clippers. Shannon Sharpe and Snoop Dogg recently talked about the possibility of the Lakers acquiring Beal and the NBA star’s wife reacted to it on […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ season ended in utter disaster. They were built to go the distance and ended up going home early. Now they have one more season to determine if this core is going to be enough before Kawhi Leonard and Paul George can opt out of their contracts. On the daily Locked On […]

Though it may have caused a decent amount of drama, Anthony Davis’ tactic to essentially force his way to the Los Angeles Lakers worked out to the highest degree, earning him his first-ever NBA championship after failing to get past the second round as a member of the New Orleans Pelicans. After announcing that he […]

San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan has high praise for former teammate Davis Bertans. During a recent appearance on The Old Man and the Three podcast with JJ Reddick, DeRozan reflected on his first season with the team and even said Bertans was one of the best shooters he’s ever played with. “I got more comfortable handling […]

Historically speaking, whatever the Washington Wizards have been doing hasn’t been working, at least since 1979. The franchise—over its many iterations as the Chicago Packers (est. 1961), Zephyrs, Baltimore Bullets (est. 1963), Capital Bullets (1973), Washington Bullets (1974), and Wizards (1997)—hasn’t appeared in the NBA Finals since 1979, and has just one championship to its […]

Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall sat out the entire 2019-20 season recovering from his devastating Achilles tear. By the looks of it, though, it appears that was the right decision by the Wizards star, as Wall looked incredibly healthy and dominant in a recent 5-on-5 pick-up game, via Ball Is Life. John Wall […]

Fox Sports’ Nick Wright, a noted LeBron James fan, called Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving “Bradley Beal with a ring” while discussing Irving’s latest polarizing comments, and the Washington Wizards star didn’t appreciate it. Irving broke NBA Twitter on Thursday when he said he’s excited to play with Kevin Durant since he’s got a […]

Bradley Beal has been fake-traded thousands of times over the last few years, but the Denver Nuggets may be the landing place that makes the most sense. On the daily Locked On Wizards Podcast, host Renee Washington looks at the deal from both sides and explains why it makes sense for one team and not […]

Washington Wizards All-Star Bradley Beal has purchased an extravagant new home in the Venice neighborhood of Los Angeles, according to a report from Variety.com. Beal, now 27 years of age, dished out a reported $6.8 million for the seaside villa. It was the largest deal the residential area has seen since Kuwaiti heiress Samar Alghanim […]

NBA awards have been highly scrutinized and questioned because their definitions are so vague, with a lot of the conversation this year revolving around Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James for the MVP award, but also Bradley Beal in the All-NBA conversation. Some claim awards should go to the best players on the best teams, others […]

The Chicago Bulls have hired Billy Donovan as their new head coach, and Washington Wizards star shooting guard Bradley Beal likes the move. Beal, who played for Donovan at the University of Florida, took to social media to react to the news that his former college coach has landed with the Bulls. Yes!!!! https://t.co/nJacV0uMgm — […]

Kamiah Adams-Beal, wife of Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal, went on an NSFW tirade on Twitter over her husband’s omission from the any of the All-NBA teams this season. I’m not here to say who shouldn’t have made it. Not my place. HOWEVER I am here to and will CONTINUE to be VERY vocal on […]

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (and his fiancee) was not happy about being initially left off the All-Star team in February, and he was similarly peeved to be excluded from the All-NBA teams, which were announced on Wednesday. In the minutes following the announcement of the All-NBA teams, the Wizards star simply re-posted a clip […]

Washington Wizards star shooting guard Bradley Beal didn’t make any of the three All-NBA teams which were announced on Wednesday. As expected, Beal is pretty upset about it. 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 https://t.co/qCCIaTc8oN — Bradley Beal (@RealDealBeal23) September 16, 2020 Bradley Beal was second in the NBA in scoring this season, trailing only Houston Rockets superstar James Harden. […]

Washington Wizards sharpshooter Davis Bertans opted not to play in the bubble games down in Orlando, Florida and he was called out by Orlando Magic forward Evan Fournier. Bertans, who becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason, has torn his ACL twice, so he decided not to play at Walt Disney World since he’s set […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall took to Twitter to apologize after a video surfaced of him throwing up gang signs. The video appears to show Wall partying in New York, with the former All-Star throwing up signs and showcasing a red flag: https://twitter.com/2Cool2BIog/status/1305017080421457920 John Wall addressed the video on Sunday morning, apologizing to his […]

Washington Wizards star guard Bradley Beal is urging everyone to vote in this year’s presidential election. Beal, who has never voted before, doesn’t want anyone to have the same mindset he did during these past few elections. “I was someone who thought my vote didn’t count,” [Beal] said ruefully, via The Washington Post, adding that […]

While Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett is a big fan of Caris LeVert, The Big Ticket believes the Brooklyn Nets should package LeVert in a trade for a third star next to Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. During an interview with Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News, Garnett said the Nets should try […]