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Washington Wizards · 5 years agoWizards' Bradley Beal's agent reacts to Washington guard's All-Star snub

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 · 5 years agoWizards' Bradley Beal admits he's 'a little pissed off' after not making All-Star reserves

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 · 5 years agoWizards' Isaiah Thomas on Bradley Beal not making All-Star team: 'It’s so political'

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 · 5 years agoWizards Twitter account offers savage response to Bradley Beal's All-Star snub

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 […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoWizards' Bradley Beal set to become 1st player averaging over 28 points to not make All-Star team since 1985

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 · 5 years agoWizards' Rui Hachimura could play vs. Nets on Saturday

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 […]

Los Angeles Lakers · 5 years agoGilbert Arenas fulfills Kobe Bryant's request, starts coaching career

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 · 5 years agoGiannis Antetokounmpo out vs. Wizards due to shoulder soreness

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 · 5 years agoBradley Beal on Kobe Bryant: 'He was our Jordan'

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 · 5 years agoTrae Young posts stat line not seen since Kobe Bryant in 2006: 'He was with me tonight'

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 · 5 years agoHawks' Trae Young pays tribute to Kobe Bryant by wearing No. 8 against Wizards

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 […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoRui Hachimura could return as early as next week

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 · 5 years agoWizards' Bradley Beal says coaches, players should have higher percentage of All-Star votes than fans

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 · 5 years agoWizards' Rui Hachimura could return as early as late next week

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 […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoRUMOR: Wizards refuse to listen to trade offers for Davis Bertans

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 […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoBradley Beal consulted Damian Lillard before signing 2-year extension

Bradley Beal had a huge decision to make this past summer, as the Washington Wizards and new general manager Tommy Sheppard tendered a three-year extension offer sheet worth $111 million. As it turns out, the Wizards star consulted with fellow All-Star guard Damian Lillard, who had signed a four-year, $196 million supermax extension with the […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoBradley Beal explains recent blow-up after loss to Bulls

Bradley Beal had a recent flare-up in the Washington Wizards locker room after a loss to the Chicago Bulls last Wednesday, urging for the change in culture and more accountability. Upon returning to practice, Beal was still as “angry” and “emotional” as he’s ever been with the team, according to a report from David Aldridge […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoBradley Beal signed extension with Wizards because he didn't want to take 'the easy way out'

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal put an end to the incessant summertime trade rumors by inking a two-year, $72 million extension with the team right before the start of the 2019-20 season. The deal allowed for the smoke to clear while also giving him some flexibility to look out for his future in case things […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoVideo: Cavs' Kevin Love hilariously performs chest compressions on a complaining Bradley Beal

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love figured that opposing player Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards needed some medical assistance in-game, and he gladly offered him a helping hand. In a light-hearted moment during the Cavs versus Wizards matchup at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Thursday, Love “resuscitated” the downed Beal back to life by giving […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoWizards' John Wall played 5-on-5 in Miami with Amar’e Stoudemire

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall has not been medically cleared to suit up for the organization at the time being. But that doesn’t mean that the five-time All-Star hasn’t been further honing his craft as he makes his way back from a torn Achilles tendon. Per Candace Buckner of the Washington Post, Wall played […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoRui Hachimura (groin) cleared for 'all activities'

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura has been cleared for all basketball activities, according to a report from Fred Katz of The Athletic. Hachimura has been sidelined since December 16, when he injured his groin. He underwent a minor procedure to address the injury and has been in recovery since. Now, however, it sounds like the […]

Miami Heat · 5 years agoHeat star Jimmy Butler upgraded to probable to face Wizards

The Miami Heat have upgraded Jimmy Butler to probable to face the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. Butler didn’t play on Monday against the Sacramento Kings because of hip soreness. The Heat were still able to defeat the Kings by a final score of 118-113. Heat’s Jimmy Butler upgraded to probable vs. Wizards; Robinson, Dragic on […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoVideo: A Markieff Morris-Davis Bertans feud might actually be a thing

Markieff Morris vs. Davis Bertans is apparently the NBA’s latest feud. The two filmed the sequel to their personal rivalry when the Detroit Pistons faced an energized Washington Wizards team on Monday. Morris, who played for the Wizards last season before being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, was ejected after clotheslining the Latvian forward […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoWizards' Scott Brooks speaks on possibility of Washington getting the 8th seed

Despite suffering through a 13-28 slog of a season, the Washington Wizards are still clinging to life. In the wide-open race for the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference, the Wizards are just 4.5 games back. Wizards coach Scott Brooks spoke about the possibility of attaining that mythical spot in the playoffs: Via Fred Katz […]

Detroit Pistons · 5 years agoPistons' Andre Drummond disappointed in referees after taking elbow to the face vs. Wizards

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond remains one of the hottest names on the trade market. However, the veteran big is still a Piston at the moment. On Monday, Drummond took an elbow to the face against the Washington Wizards. It is safe to say that the Pistons center wasn’t too pleased with the eventual response […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoBradley Beal reacts to passing Wes Unseld on Wizards scoring list

Washington Wizards All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal passed Wes Unseld for fourth on the Wizards’ all-time scoring list on Monday against the Detroit Pistons. Beal spoke to Chris Miller of NBC Sports Washington about the milestone after the game. https://twitter.com/HoopDistrictDC/status/1219378198892421120?s=20 Bradley Beal is going to go down as one of the best players in franchise […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoVideo: Wizards' bench goes nuts after Bradley Beal puts Andre Drummond on skates

Washington Wizards Bradley Beal hit Andre Drummond with a nasty step-back move in the first quarter of Monday’s game against the Pistons. In the opening minutes of the first quarter, Drummond switched onto Beal after a screen was set near the top of the key. After taking a couple of dribbles to his right, Beal […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoScott Brooks reiterates John Wall won’t play ‘until he’s 100 percent ready’

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks acknowledges point guard John Wall is chomping at the bit to get back on the floor. But Brooks also insisted that Wall–who has not played in an NBA game since suffering a serious Achilles injury in December of 2018–will not take the floor “until he’s 100 percent ready,” per […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoJohn Wall doing more in practice, Scott Brooks happy with his progress

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall has not played in an NBA game since Dec. 26, 2018 due to a litany of injuries, including–and most notably–a torn Achilles. Wall might not be able to suit up this season, but Wizards head coach Scott Brooks said he is encouraged by the progress Wall has made in […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoWizards' John Wall participates in 4-on-4 practice with return still up in the air

It has never been a certainty that Washington Wizards point guard John Wall would return to action this season. But that doesn’t mean that he isn’t trying. Per Fred Katz of The Athletic, Wall has been going through extensive game-like scenarios in practice, such as 4-on-4 and 3-on-2-on-1 drills. Head coach Scott Brooks has not […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoWizards coach Scott Brooks doesn’t know if Rui Hachimura will return before February

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks doesn’t know if rookie Rui Hachimura will return before February. The Wizards said Hachimura underwent a “minor procedure” after he sustained a groin injury on Dec. 16: Scott Brooks just said he doesn’t know if rookie Rui Hachimura will return before February. — Candace Buckner (@CandaceDBuckner) January 17, 2020 […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoWizards very optimistic about John Wall making a full recovery

The Washington Wizards are very optimistic about point guard John Wall making a full recovery from his Achilles tear, according to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated. Wizards head coach Scott Brooks said last week Wall “looked really good” playing 3-on-3 against player development staffers. Wall appears to be making good progress in his recovery, but […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoReport: Bradley Beal 'as angry as he's ever been' with Wizards

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal is “as angry as he’s ever been” with the team, according to a report from David Aldridge of The Athletic. The Wizards just lost a Wednesday night tilt against the Chicago Bulls, one that sparked some frustration in the locker room. Yet Beal was visibly “angry” and “emotional” the day […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoFrustrated Bradley Beal calls for change in culture after Wizards' loss to Bulls

After their loss to the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, a frustrated Bradley Beal called for a change in culture within the Washington Wizards organization. Per Fred Katz of The Athletic, Beal shared that losing is always tough — especially “winnable games.” Asked on what he wanted to change in the Wizards’ culture, Beal says that […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoWizards star Bradley Beal to start vs. Bulls

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal will start in Wednesday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls after previously being listed as questionable, per K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. Beal listed as starter. https://t.co/ZQ7norpkeb — K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) January 16, 2020 UPDATE: Bradley Beal WILL PLAY tonight! 🐼🐼🐼#WizBulls | #RepTheDistrict pic.twitter.com/LM2bJrtV99 — Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoWizards' Bradley Beal questionable vs. Bulls with sore shoulder

The Washington Wizards are listing star shooting guard Bradley Beal as questionable to face the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. The Wizards say Beal is dealing with a sore right shoulder: The Wizards announce Bradley Beal is questionable tonight against the Bulls due to a sore right shoulder, so not the right lower leg soreness he […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoVideo: John Wall is throwing down sick dunks again as he rehabs Achilles

Washington Wizards guard John Wall is recovering from a torn Achilles and probably won’t play this season, but he is sure looking good in his rehab. Fred Katz of The Athletic says that Wall threw down a 360 reverse dunk in practice on Monday, and while he didn’t get video of that slam, he was […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoBradley Beal returning to Wizards' lineup vs. Jazz after missing 5 games

The Washington Wizards are getting a pair of key players back for Sunday’s game against the Utah Jazz. Thomas Bryant is back in the rotation after a six-week absence, and Fred Katz of The Athletic reported Bradley Beal will also return after missing the last five games. Wizards head coach Scott Brooks suggested Beal is […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoWizards' Thomas Bryant returning to rotation after six-week absence

Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant is back in the rotation for Sunday’s game against the Utah Jazz. Bryant had missed the last six weeks with a foot injury, according to ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski: Wizards center Thomas Bryant is returning to lineup today after missing six weeks with a right foot stress reaction, league […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoWizards waiving CJ Miles to sign Anzejs Pasecniks to NBA deal

The Washington Wizards have made a decision on the future of 7-foot-1 rookie Anzejs Pasecniks. Candace Buckner reports that the Wizards front office has opted to convert the 24-year-old’s two-way deal to a standard contract. Unfortunately for veteran guard C.J. Miles, he has been selected to be the sacrificial lamb. Washington has reportedly decided to […]

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