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Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal had a pretty funny reaction to John Wall’s trade request going public. Beal, one of the best players in the NBA, posted a video from the Versuz battle between Gucci Mane and Young Jeezy as his way of reacting to the bombshell news that Wall wants the Wizards to […]

Robin Lopez just made the big move to the Washington Wizards, but as it turns out, the 32-year-old has not lost a single bit of his comedic genius. With news emerging that John Wall has now demanded for a trade away from Washington, Lopez likely won’t get a chance to play with the five-time All-Star. […]

The Washington Wizards have reportedly reached an agreement with (now-former) Milwaukee Bucks big man Robin Lopez on a new deal that will bring the veteran to D.C. This report comes via Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports: League source: Robin Lopez has agreed to terms with the Washington Wizards. — Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) November 21, 2020 […]

We’re only a few hours into free agency, and already, we’ve come across some landscape-shifting developments that will have a tremendous impact on the 2019-20 season. A new one has just emerged and it has come in the form of John Wall reportedly demanding a trade away from the Washington Wizards. This report comes via […]

Davis Bertans is re-signing with the Washington Wizards on a five-year deal worth $80 million, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Bertans is one of the best 3-point shooters in the NBA and the Wizards made it a point to re-sign him since he’s a good fit next to All-Stars Bradley Beal and John Wall. Free […]

The Washington Wizards are expected to make a move toward re-signing sharpshooter Davis Bertans, but the New York Knicks are still interested in his services. As part of a recent piece for SI, Chris Mannix noted that the Wizards turned down several offers for Bertans at the trade deadline, including first-round picks. Clearly, Washington is […]

The 2020 NBA Draft marked the first time the league conducted the festivities virtually, but was still met with rousing success. Most mock drafts were spot on heading into Wednesday’s selection day, with projected Top 3 picks Anthony Edwards, James Wiseman, and LaMelo Ball being the first names off the board, respectively. But like every […]

The 2020 NBA Draft came and went on Wednesday evening, with some of the more polarizing teams receiving grades for the unfolding events. While the draft had plenty of buildup as one of the most uncertain classes prepared to hear their names called on Wednesday, weeks of trade chatter and the possibility of multiple teams […]

The Washington Wizards got their hands on quite a prospect in Cassius Winston as the 53rd overall pick in the draft. Winston came in the way of the Oklahoma City Thunder, who themselves decided to trade the former Michigan State standout to the Wizards. Another former Spartan had some high praise for Winston, and this […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is slated to kick off on Wednesday evening with the Golden State Warriors currently in line to pick second overall. While the initial belief was that whoever was selected by the Warriors would immediately join the likes of point guard Stephen Curry, shooting guard Klay Thompson, power forward Draymond Green and […]

Remember when Washington Wizards point guard John Wall flashed gang signs while he was hanging out with friends in Brooklyn? Well, that incident could be the main reason the Wizards are trying to trade him to the Houston Rockets for Russell Westbrook. Chris Miller, who covers the Wizards for NBC Sports Washington, says Wall’s gang […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to upgrade their roster around stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. The Sixers have reportedly checked in on a possible trade for Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal or Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine, but they’ve been rebuffed to this point, according to Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports. Beal’s name coming […]

One of the biggest trade prospects that has recently hit the rumor mill is a potential swap between Russell Westbrook and John Wall. Washington Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard has spoken out about the rumored Wall-to-the-Houston Rockets deal, and the high-ranking executive had nothing but good things to say about Westbrook. Sheppard acknowledged how Westbrook […]

John Wall is in a bit of conundrum with the Washington Wizards right now after team general manager Tommy Sheppard earlier stated that the team was going to be building around Bradley Beal. According to reports, Wall was “surprised” by his GM’s statement, presumably under the belief that he was still supposed to be Washington’s […]

The Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards have discussed a deal centered on Russell Westbrook for John Wall, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Westbrook, the 2017 MVP, has requested a trade from the Rockets. Wall, meanwhile, missed the entire 2019-20 season recovering from his Achilles tear. The Rockets and Wizards have discussed a deal centered […]

The Washington Wizards reportedly had a work out with UNC star Cole Anthony, a prospect they could potentially select with their 9th overall pick in the upcoming NBA draft. According to Quinton Mayo of NBC Sports, Anthony, son of 12-year NBA veteran Greg Anthony, could be a possible successor to incumbent All-Star point guard John […]

It’s highly-expected that the Golden State Warriors will be ferocious in fortifying their core with hopes of returning back to title contention. Among the star players they could potentially lure in is Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal. But according to the team’s general manager, the star guard not going anywhere. In fact, they intend to […]

Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans has recently been a hot commodity among teams heading into the offseason. The increasing level of interest in acquiring his services urged the Wizards to make his re-signing a priority heading into the 2020-2021 NBA season. However, in the event that they can’t pull it off, the Washington-based squad still […]

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden became the president-elect on Friday morning when the states of Georgia and Pennsylvania flipped, pushing Biden over the electoral college threshold. This made Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal ready to call the election. However, President Donald Trump indicated in a press conference Thursday evening he would not concede the election […]

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 […]