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Washington Wizards · 5 years agoWizards star Russell Westbrook's epic response to taking coach over first class with coach

Among the main reasons why Washington Wizards star Russell Westbrook was traded for the second time in two off-seasons is the exorbitant contract he carries. The megadeal he signed in Oklahoma City will pay him an average annual value of $44.2 million over the next three seasons. On top of that, the 32-year-old has earned […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoRussell Westbrook interrupts Wizards coach at practice

It looks like Russell Westbrook isn’t going to have any trouble fitting in with the Washington Wizards. According to Wizards head coach Scott Brooks, Westbrook interrupted him at practice on Saturday and told him that he was running a lot of the same sets he had on the Oklahoma City Thunder, per Chase Hughes of […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoRussell Westbrook gives Wizards teammate Bradley Beal a new nickname: 'silent assassin'

Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook has added a new nickname to Bradley Beal’s collection, calling him the “silent assassin” when speaking to media, via Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix. Westbrook says he has always been a fan of Bradley Beal's game. Calls Beal a "silent assasin." Says he is excited to be alongside him and […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoRussell Westbrook reveals the reason behind switching to No. 4 with Wizards

Russell Westbrook will be wearing No. 4 with the Washington Wizards instead of No. 0, the number he wore with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets. During his media session with Wizards reporters on Saturday, Westbrook said he’s switching to No. 4 since it is the first number he wore in basketball as a […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoBradley Beal speaks out on Russell Westbrook's 'ball hog' perception

The Washington Wizards made a blockbuster trade to acquire Russell Westbrook in exchange for John Wall. This naturally led some to question whether or not Westbrook and Bradley Beal can actually play well together. Following the surprising move, Beal spoke about the outside perception of Westbrook being a ‘ball hog’. “I think on the court, […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoCraziest outfits Russell Westbrook has ever worn

Russell Westbrook has never met a shot he didn’t like. Also, an outfit he didn’t like. The newest star of the Washington Wizards is widely known in the NBA for his unusual fashion sense as much as his penchant for getting triple-doubles. The high-flying guard has always been an eccentric character, who refuses to be […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoThe reason Russell Westbrook trade was worth the risk for Wizards, per NBA exec

Believe it or not, the Washington Wizards’ acquisition of former MVP Russell Westbrook isn’t hated in every corner of the NBA. According to an NBA exec who spoke to Ava Wallace and Ben Golliver of The Washington Post, the Wizards made the right move by trading former No. 1 overall pick John Wall to the […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoRussell Westbrook's first message to Wizards fans since trade for John Wall

Russell Westbrook was traded to the Washington Wizards in a blockbuster deal that sent John Wall to the Houston Rockets. While he won’t have much time to get acquainted with his new team, Westbrook shared his first message to fans of the Capital City team since being traded. Russ has a message for the #DCFamily […]

Houston Rockets · 5 years agoThe reason Rockets 'singled out' John Wall in Russell Westbrook trade talks

There’s a reason the Houston Rockets pursued John Wall once they realized Russell Westbrook wanted out of Clutch City. According to Fred Katz and Kelly Iko of The Athletic, the Rockets “singled out” Wall as the most intriguing option on the trade market since the franchise had no interest in a major downgrade at the […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoCNN's Wolf Blitzer and John King hilariously announce Wizards' schedule

The Washington Wizards’ social media team deserves a raise after using CNN’s Wolf Blitzer and John King to help them announce their schedule for the upcoming season. Take a look as Blitzer and King channeled their inner election flow to reveal the team’s schedule for the 2020-21 season. It's NBA Season in America! Let's go […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoWizards star Bradley Beal pens emotional farewell to 'brother' John Wall

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal has taken to social media to pen an emotional farewell to John Wall, who was traded to the Houston Rockets for Russell Westbrook. Beal has never played a season with the Wizards where Wall wasn’t on the team, so 2020-21 is going to be very weird for the former […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoRussell Westbrook and the Washington Wizards will be a player in the Eastern Conference

Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal now share a backcourt with the Washington Wizards. They also spearhead a Washington team that will be a player in the Eastern Conference this season. First and foremost, the Wizards trading John Wall and a future first-round draft pick to the Houston Rockets for Westbrook is a worthwhile move on […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoWizards' Bradley Beal reacts to John Wall getting traded to Rockets for Russell Westbrook

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal issued his first statements regarding the trade that sent former backcourt mate John Wall to Houston in exchange for Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook. Beal said he has been through the ringer this week in coming to grips with the fact Wall is no longer with the organization: “It’s […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoWizards trading for Russell Westbrook is bad news for Bradley Beal

The Wizards and Rockets pulled off a huge trade by swapping two players making $40 million this season. The merits of this trade on the court can be debated, but in terms of fantasy value, there is one player that took a really big hit. On the daily Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, host Josh […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoThe first time Rockets' John Wall, Wizards' Russell Westbrook will face each other after trade

With the 2020-2021 NBA season set to tip off later this month, the regular season schedule of teams are starting to take shape. The Washington Wizards are among them, with NBC Sports Washington’s Chase Hughes reporting that their season will likely start on December 23 with a game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Hughes also included a […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoWizards star Russell Westbrook's reason for always being so angry on the court

Russell Westbrook has always been one of the most ferocious competitors in basketball. The former NBA MVP is prone to letting out primal screams after big dunks and mixing it up with opponents from time to time. He plays with a certain rage, which one might except given his incredibly explosive athleticism and drive. But […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoDear John Wall: A letter from a lifelong Wizards fan

Dear John Wall, I’ll be honest. I didn’t know if I’d like you at first. In the eyes of a young kid who first embraced Washington Wizards fandom in the early 2000s, you didn’t seem right for us. The Wizards I knew were led by Gilbert Arenas — a second round pick who just so […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoWizards' Russell Westbrook actually got Gilbert Arenas' blessing to wear number 0

Out of respect for Washington Wizards great Gilbert Arenas, Russell Westbrook earlier confirmed that he will wear No. 4 instead of his usual number 0 when he moves to DC in the 2020-21 season. Agent Zero himself, however, doesn’t seem to mind lending his previous jersey number to the Wizards’ newest superstar point guard. Arenas […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoRussell Westbrook set to wear No. 4 with Wizards

Russell Westbrook wore #0 on his jersey for two seasons at UCLA, 11 seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder and in his lone season with the Houston Rockets. When he makes his debut for the Washington Wizards — his third team in three years — he will do so with #4 on his uniform. The […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoRussell Westbrook breaks silence on Rockets trade, 'next chapter' with Wizards

After much dissatisfaction stemming from the Houston Rockets’ locker room, Russell Westbrook was traded to the Washington Wizards in exchange for John Wall on Wednesday, granting the former MVP his rumored desire to move on from Houston after only one season. Westbrook took to Instagram on Thursday to finally give his first statement since news […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoGrading the Washington Wizards' offseason after trading John Wall for Russell Westbrook

The Washington Wizards were set to go into training camp with their additional pieces that they’d obtained via drafts and free agency. They were coming off a disappointing season after failing to make the playoffs for the second season in a row. With John Wall showing signs of returning to his All-Star form, it was […]

Houston Rockets · 5 years agoRumor: The only way Knicks would have traded for Russell Westbrook

Despite weeks of speculation surrounding Russell Westbrook and his apparent trade request, it seemed increasingly likely the Houston Rockets would keep the former league MVP and start the season with both him and James Harden. Westbrook is on a massive deal, and a one-for-one swap involving The Brodie and John Wall seemed to fall through […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoJohn Wall pens tearful goodbye to D.C. after Wizards trade him to Rockets

John Wall has been the face of the Washington Wizards pretty much since the franchise drafted him with the No. 1 overall pick in 2010. But Wall’s Wizards tenure has come to an end after the team traded him to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. The five-time All-Star authored a heartfelt goodbye to D.C., thanking […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoRussell Westbrook's feelings on bad teammate label will help dynamic with Wizards' Bradley Beal

Russell Westbrook is heading to the nation’s capital. The Washington Wizards acquired “The Brodie” from the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, sending point guard John Wall and a future first-round pick to Houston. Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard previously suggested the team was not trading Wall this offseason. Obviously, something changed in the last week-plus. Now, […]

Houston Rockets · 5 years agoReport: The reasons Wizards finally decided to break up John Wall-Bradley Beal duo

John Wall and Bradley Beal were teammates on the Washington Wizards for eight seasons, including this past season that Wall missed, but now their partnership is officially over after the star point guard was traded to the Houston Rockets in a blockbuster deal that’s bringing Russell Westbrook to the nation’s capital. Wall and Beal had […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoRUMOR: Russell Westbrook's agent pushed Rockets to reignite trade talks for John Wall

The trade involving Russell Westbrook for John Wall, sending Westbrook to the Washington Wizards, blindsided the NBA world on Wednesday night. Despite the random timing of it, Westbrook’s agent reportedly pushed for the Houston Rockets to reignite trade talks for Wall, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Before the 2020 NBA Draft last month, there were rumors […]

Houston Rockets · 5 years agoMia Khalifa switching sides after Russell Westbrook-John Wall trade

Internet sensation Mia Khalifa has long been a huge John Wall fan. This is exactly why she was one of the myriad of people who was shocked to hear that the Washington Wizards had just traded away their now-former cornerstone superstar to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Russell Westbrook. For her part, Khalifa admitted […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years ago3 best destinations for Bradley Beal after Wizards trade John Wall

The Bradley Beal and John Wall era in DC is officially over after the Washington Wizards chose to send Wall and a future pick all the way to the Houston Rockets in exchange for former MVP Russell Westbrook. Beal and Westbrook are now poised to form one of the most electric backcourts in the NBA, […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years ago3 bold predictions for Russell Westbrook in his first season with Wizards

In what has been an offseason filled with interesting transactions, the Houston Rockets and the Washington Wizards joined in the party by swapping star guards Russell Westbrook and John Wall. Analysts have mixed opinions on who won the trade or how will each player will fare with their new team. It’s still a matter of […]

Houston Rockets · 5 years agoDid John Wall hint at Russell Westbrook trade with Rockets 5 hours before it dropped?

On Thursday, the Washington Wizards finally put an end to the John Wall era in D.C., with the squad sending their now-former cornerstone superstar to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Russell Westbrook. As it turns out, Wall may have dropped a massive clue pertaining to the impending trade a few hours before it was […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoRUMOR: Russell Westbrook wanted to get traded to Washington

The Washington Wizards and the Houston Rockets made waves on Wednesday when both teams pulled the trigger on a blockbuster deal involving Russell Westbrook and John Wall. This was a trade that was a long time coming, and despite a few hiccups, both players are now headed to their new teams. According to reports, Westbrook […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoWho won the Russell Westbrook-John Wall trade: Wizards or Rockets?

One the quickest offseasons in NBA history took a strange turn as a blockbuster trade between the Houston Rockets and the Washington Wizards look to round out this year’s crazy free agency drama. Both teams have decided to part ways with their superstar point guards and trade them for one another. John Wall is on […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoFormer Russell Westbrook coach Scott Brooks reacts to Wizards' John Wall trade with Rockets

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks, who coached Russell Westbrook on the Oklahoma City Thunder, is excited to reunite with the former MVP in the nation’s capital even if it means he has to say goodbye to John Wall. The Wizards traded Wall to the Houston Rockets for Westbrook on Wednesday. On behalf of the […]

NBA · 5 years agoRumor: Russell Westbrook not reporting to Rockets camp accelerated John Wall trade

The Houston Rockets have acquired John Wall from the Washington Wizards for Russell Westbrook in a trade that is sending shockwaves throughout the NBA. Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard and his Rockets counterpart in Rafael Stone hadn’t talked in weeks, but the trade got accelerated after Westbrook didn’t report to Houston for the start of […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoJohn Wall gets sweet trade kicker in Wizards' deal to Rockets for Russell Westbrook

The John Wall era is over with the Washington Wizards after ownership dealt the former No. 1 overall pick to the Houston Rockets for Russell Westbrook on Wednesday. According to David Aldridge of The Athletic, Wall has a 15 percent trade kicker that was not waived to facilitate this deal and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoRockets trade Russell Westbrook to Wizards for John Wall

The Houston Rockets are trading former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook to the Washington Wizards for John Wall and a first-round pick, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Westbrook requested a trade from the Rockets after just one season in Clutch City. There have been rumors that Wall was unhappy in Washington and now he gets a […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoDeni Avdija discusses excitement to play alongside 'hard workers' in Wizards stars John Wall, Bradley Beal

As expected, Washington Wizards rookie Deni Avdija is pretty excited to play with All-Stars Bradley Beal and John Wall in the nation’s capital. During his media session with Wizards reporters on Wednesday, Avdija said he’s going to fit in very well with Beal and Wall, both of whom the Washington youngster called “hard workers” (via […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoJohn Wall looked 'amazing' in offseason workouts, per Kevin Durant

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall and Brooklyn Nets small forward Kevin Durant worked out with each other this offseason since they were both recovering from Achilles tears. The two All-Stars are also close friends off the court. During his media session with Nets reporters on Tuesday, Durant had some comments that will make Wizards […]

Miami Heat · 5 years agoRumor: Heat's fallback plan if Giannis Antetokounmpo signs extension with Bucks

The Miami Heat are among the handful of teams that have been positioning themselves to make a run at Giannis Antetokounmpo, whether it be via trade or in free agency next offseason. If Antetokounmpo chooses to sign an extension with the Milwaukee Bucks, the Heat’s top fallback plan would be to pursue Bradley Beal, per the […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoAn early season stumble might trigger breakup of John Wall-Bradley Beal tandem

John Wall and Bradley Beal have been attached to seemingly non-stop trade speculation since both became All-Star talents in the Washington Wizards backcourt. Most recently, Wall’s camp requested a trade from the Wizards, while Beal has repeatedly reiterated his commitment to the franchise. At the moment, the Wizards organization has no plans to trade either […]

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