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For the first time in what seems like forever, one can credibly argue that the NBA’s Eastern Conference — at least through the top six — may be more formidable than the West. The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers may still be the title favorites, but the Milwaukee Bucks are on pace for […]

The tight contest between the Washington Wizards and the Dallas Mavericks ended in an emphatic note as Bradley Beal scored a dagger of a layup during the game’s dying seconds. It was a terrific play that gave the Wizards the win. It’s understandable for the players to celebrate such big win against one of the […]

The Washington Wizards upset the Dallas Mavericks on Friday at home on a Bradley Beal game winning layup at the buzzer. The Wizards won by a final score of 119-118: https://twitter.com/NBCSWizards/status/1225971424537518082?s=20 Beal finished with 29 points, five rebounds and eight assists in 39 minutes of action. The Wizards improved to 18-32 with the win. This […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis will play against the Washington Wizards with no mask despite having a broken nose. Porzingis broke his nose on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies: Per RC: Porzingis will play and play without a mask on his broken nose. Curry will play. Barea is available 6:00 tip @1033fmESPN — Chuck Cooperstein (@coopmavs) […]

Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall is making sound progress in his Achilles rehab, but he still won’t play this season. Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard doubled down on previous reports that the explosive guard won’t play this 2019-20 and will only return to the court next campaign. “I think we have maintained that […]

With the Washington Wizards, Isaiah Thomas was hoping to show people he can still play at a high level. Thomas hasn’t been the same superstar player since suffering that hip injury with the Boston Celtics in 2017. He struggled with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers during the 2017-18 season and fell out of the Denver Nuggets’ playing rotation […]

The Washington Wizards stamped a high asking price on big man Davis Bertans ahead of the trade deadline for a reason: they want to keep him. Although he is set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer, the Wizards were asking for two first-round draft picks in return for Bertans before the Thursday deadline, […]

The Washington Wizards have decided to trade Jordan McRae to the Denver Nuggets for Shabazz Napier, according to a report from Candace Buckner of The Washington Post. McRae, now 28 years of age, has played for several teams since entering the NBA as a second-round pick in 2014, including the Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers and most […]

Washington Wizards big man Davis Bertans is a hot commodity with the trade deadline closing in, but if a team is going to acquire him, it is going to have to pay through the nose. According to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, the Wizards are asking for two first-round draft picks in return for Bertans, […]

The Washington Wizards reportedly don’t have much interest in acquiring Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson, according to David Aldridge of The Athletic. Thompson is looking to get traded by the Cavs. With the caveat that everything’s subject to change before the trade deadline, sources maintain there’s not much interest from Wizards in acquiring Tristan […]

Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall has basically been an assistant coach this season. Wall is expected to miss the entire season rehabbing from his Achilles tear, but he has been helping his teammates out by giving them pointers based on what he sees from the bench. While the former No. 1 overall pick […]

The Boston Celtics have shown “strong interest” in Washington Wizards sharpshooting big man Davis Bertans in efforts to fortify their bench, according to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated. The Celtics have one of the most potent starting lineups in the league with three 20-point scorers in Kemba Walker, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown — all […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristian Thompson has generated plenty of interest with the Feb. 6 trade deadline approaching. It appears the Washington Wizards could also be added to the list of teams potentially looking to acquire his services. There were rumors swirling that the Wizards may try to sweep in and take Thompson off the […]

Things could change between now and Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, but most NBA executives expect Davis Bertans to remain with the Washington Wizards. Bertans is one of the best stretch four shooters in the NBA and a lot of contenders want him. The Wizards, however, are reportedly asking for a lot in return. Per Michael […]

Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall wants to play with Davis Bertans. For that to happen, the Wizards will have to hold onto him past Thursday’s trade deadline since Wall is most likely going to miss the season recovering from his Achilles tear. Bertans is receiving a lot of interest from teams, but so […]

Rui Hachimura is finally back for the Washington Wizards. The Japanese-born rookie will play against the Golden State Warriors on Monday after being out since Dec. 16. Hachimura underwent a “minor procedure” early in January after he sustained a groin injury against the Detroit Pistons. “Rui is back tonight.” — Scott Brooks — Candace Buckner […]

Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans is expected to draw a $15-17 million salary in free agency, according to several NBA executives. Via Bleacher Report: Although Bertans will become an unrestricted free agent this summer, Washington—or a team that trades for him—will hold his Bird rights. That means he can be re-signed while exceeding the salary […]

Washington Wizards power forward Davis Bertans remains to be one of the most highly-coveted names in the league as we approach the trade deadline. The Wizards front office is well aware of the situation and has reportedly placed quite a hefty price tag on the 27-year-old Latvian national. Washington has been transparent with their unwillingness […]

The bitter reality of the NBA All-Star Game is that not all of the talented stars will be able to make it to the festivities. This turns out to be the case for Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal, as he will not be participating in this year’s iteration of the games. Plenty of Wizards fans […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks knows Brooklyn Nets superstar small forward Kevin Durant pretty well. Brooks coached Durant on the Oklahoma City Thunder and knows first-hand how gifted KD is. With that said, the Wizards coach has no doubt the Nets are going to be a nightmare to deal with next season when Durant […]

This week’s announcement of All-star starters and reserves featured a lot of first-timers. Some fans were elated, some were surprised, while others cried foul at what they saw as big snubs. Among the notable snubs are the Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George, Phoenix Suns sharpshooter Devin Booker, and Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal. Wizards […]

Kamiah Adams, the fiancee of Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal, apologized for her comments about All-Star starting point guard Trae Young during her defense of Beal’s case for a spot in the roster. Adams fiercely defended her fiancee, noting how Young, who plays for the Atlanta Hawks, was voted a starter even when his team […]

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal is clearly miffed by coming up short of an All-Star selection, clearly voicing that anger after the game. He was joined by his fiancée, who complained during the postgame show after the Wizards beat the Charlotte Hornets 121-107, and so did his agent, who was as outraged as Beal. “Inside […]

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal was left out of the East All-Star Reserves pool on Thursday, inciting a can’t-miss rant by his fiancee Kamiah Adams, as she took center spot during a post-game appearance in NBC Sports Washington. Both conferences had three first-time All-Star nods, yet Beal, who is having a career-season for the […]

For Bradley Beal’s agent, the Eastern Conference coaches have sent a ‘horrible message’ for the snub of the Washington Wizards guard. Mark Bartelstein, Bradley’s agent, said that the guard has been playing his heart out. But the coaches have ignored his efforts. For Bartelstein, they took it ‘against’ Beal that he remained with a struggling […]

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal played with some extra motivation on Thursday upon hearing the news that he did not make the All-Star team. Despite averaging 28.6 points (6th in the league) to go along with 4.5 rebounds, and 6.4 assists, Beal’s name was left off the Eastern Conference All-Star reserves list. Beal, who was […]

Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas isn’t happy that shooting guard Bradley Beal didn’t make the All-Star team. Thomas spoke to Wizards reporters about the subject after Washington defeated the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday: Isaiah Thomas on Bradley Beal not making All-Star: "It’s so political. NBA picks who they want, and that’s just how it’s […]

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal didn’t make the All-Star team as a reserve on Thursday. Beal is set to become the first player since 1985 to average over 28.0 points per game and not make the All-Star team, and the Wizards’ official Twitter account decided to use those stats to remind everyone that Beal […]

Last season, Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal became just the fourth player in NBA history to record at least 2,000 points, 400 rebounds and 400 assists in a season and not earn All-NBA honors. The bad luck for Beal has continued this season, as he’s set to become the first player since 1985 to […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks says rookie Rui Hachimura could play against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. Hachimura underwent a “minor procedure” after he sustained a groin injury on Dec. 16. He’s been out ever since: Rui Hachimura "has a great chance of coming back Saturday night," Coach Scott Brooks just revealed — Candace […]

Despite the fact that Los Angeles Lakers legendary shooting guard Kobe Bryant is no longer with us, his spirit and message will obviously continue to live on through the NBA and its players — both present and past. Former Washington Wizards superstar guard Gilbert Arenas has become just the latest NBA figure to chime in […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo won’t play against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. The Bucks say Antetokounmpo is dealing with right shoulder soreness: Giannis Antetokounmpo is out tonight with right shoulder soreness, according to the Bucks 1:30 ET injury report. — Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) January 28, 2020 The Bucks are 40-6 on the season. […]

Washington Wizards superstar Bradley Beal was one of the many NBA stars who opened up about the impact Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had on their respective careers. For Beal, he considers Kobe Bryant to be his generation’s Michael Jordan: “He was our Jordan so to speak,” Beal said, via Wizards beat writer Fred […]

Atlanta Hawks rising star Trae Young was one of the many NBA players who paid tribute to the great Kobe Bryant on the day we all learned of the Los Angeles Lakers legend’s tragic passing. The 21-year-old point guard even opted to wear the No. 8 jersey on Sunday against the Washington Wizards in honor […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young paid tribute to the late NBA and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in the team’s game on Sunday. Against the Washington Wizards, Young, who usually wears number 11, wore number a number eight jersey for the game per Fred Katz of The Athletic. The gesture, an obvious tribute […]

Rui Hachimura is officially on the mend. By way of a twitter post by Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington, Washington Wizards coach Scott Brooks expressed optimism of having the rookie back to playing as early as next week. Rui Hachimura practiced in full today and could return as early as late next week, per […]

Washington Wizards star shooting guard Bradley Beal wants to make a little change about the whole All-Star voting system. Beal said that coaches and players should have a higher percentage of All-Star votes than the fans. “That’s cool. It’s definitely respect, for sure,” Bradley Beal said about finishing second in the player vote, via Fred […]

Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura could return as early as late next week, according to Wizards head coach Scott Brooks. The Wizards said Hachimura underwent a “minor procedure” after he sustained a groin injury on Dec. 16: Rui Hachimura practiced in full today and could return as early as late next week, per Coach Scott […]

With the Washington Wizards’ season looking like another lost one, there have been reports that the team might be active sellers prior to the upcoming trade deadline. One man that has reportedly been on the radar of several teams is 6-foot-10 power forward Davis Bertans. However, Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated writes that at this […]