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After U.S. President Joe Biden finally took office, the resolution to make the Washington D.C. into the nation’s 51st state has been reintroduced and gained traction in the Senate. The riots at the U.S. Capitol back on Jan. 6 further escalated the call for the resolution, with Biden also becoming a supporter of statehood, via […]

Houston Rockets guard John Wall got the best of his former squad, the Washington Wizards, on Tuesday night. The 5-time All-Star is all smiles so far with the Rockets, especially in the aftermath of the trade that sent former franchise star James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets. Following his first game against the Wizards, Wall […]

Against the league’s COVID-19 protocols, Houston Rockets guard John Wall approached and hugged former Washington Wizards teammate Bradley Beal. Wall knows that what they did was illegal but was willing to pay for any consequences. Per Fred Katz of The Athletic, Wall shared that though they’re not donning similar jerseys anymore, Beal will always remain […]

The end of the Washington Wizards and Houston Rockets duel on Tuesday showed a disgruntled Bradley Beal on the bench. His frustrations are understandable as his team fell to a horrendous 3-10 record. And in today’s era of the professional ball where players hold control over their futures, there are now whispers that Beal might […]

Russell Westbrook did not go into detail about what happened that led to his fiery exchange with John Wall during their game against the Houston Rockets. However, the Washington Wizards guard made two things clear: he didn’t start it and he was just defending himself. In the fourth quarter of the Wizards-Rockets game on Tuesday, […]

Trade or no trade, win or no win, Bradley Beal just keeps getting those buckets. The Washington Wizards absorbed another defeat after bowing to the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, 107-88. But it was not for the lack of trying from Beal, who scored a game-high 33 points on 12-of-28 shooting from the field. He also […]

It’s always a heated affair when a player matches up against his former team for the first time. That affair becomes an inferno when it’s NBA stars John Wall and Russell Westbrook. In their first game since being traded for each other, Wall and Westbrook got into a heated exchange late in the fourth quarter […]

The Kobe Bryant stories will never end. A year after the tragic passing of the Los Angeles Lakers legend, Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal shared an amusing anecdote about Kobe’s bizarre tactic to get the ball. Kobe famously gave himself the nickname Black Mamba, noting that the “length, snake, the bite, the temperament” fit his […]

Tuesday night’s matchup between the Houston Rockets and the Washington Wizards was the first time Russell Westbrook faced off against his former team. Despite having spent only one season in Houston, the Rockets still came out with a touching tribute video for the nine-time All-Star prior to tip-off. Here’s a glimpse at the endearing tribute […]

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 […]