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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 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 […]

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 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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 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 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 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 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 […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

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 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) […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal and big man Thomas Bryant are both listed as questionable for their team’s game against the Utah Jazz on Sunday, according to Candace Buckner of The Washington Post. Beal has been dealing with a leg injury and has not played since the Wizards’ loss to the Orlando Magic on Jan. […]

When you talk about Davis Bertans, dunking certainly isn’t the first thing that comes to mind for most people. The 6-foot-10 Latvian is known more for his elite shooting ability, particularly from the three-point line than anything involving power or points in the paint. However, in a game against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, the […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks says point guard John Wall “looked really good” playing 3-on-3 against player development staffers on Thursday. Wall appears to be making good progress in his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon, but it’s still doubtful he plays a game this season for the Wizards: Scott Brooks on John Wall […]

The Washington Wizards will be without Bradley Beal on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks for the fifth consecutive game. Beal is still dealing with leg soreness: Bradley Beal is out again tonight — Fred Katz (@FredKatz) January 10, 2020 In 31 games this season with the Wizards, Bradley Beal is averaging 27.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 6.8 assists. […]

The Washington Wizards will be without Bradley Beal on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic for the fourth consecutive game. Beal is still dealing with leg soreness: Bradley Beal is out again tonight, per the team. — Chase Hughes (@chasedcsports) January 8, 2020 In 31 games this season with the Wizards, Bradley Beal is averaging 27.8 points, 4.8 rebounds […]

Currently serving as a two-way player for the Washington Wizards while continuing to suit up at both the NBA and G League levels, center Anzejs Pasecniks may be headed for a more full-time role in the nation’s capital going forward. According to a recent report from Candace Buckner of the Washington Post, the Wizards are […]

The Boston Celtics are one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, but the Washington Wizards took them by surprise with an impressive 99-94 win on Monday night. Jaylen Brown did all he could to help the Celtics, but his efforts fell short against a shorthanded Washington team that has been playing with a […]

The Washington Wizards have been surprisingly feisty of late without various notable players healthy, including Bradley Beal, Rui Hachimura, Thomas Bryant, Davis Bertans, Mo Wagner and, of course, John Wall. In those players’ absences, however, an unlikely hero has emerged: Ish Smith, the journeyman point guard that has played on a whopping 11 teams in […]

Just a few days in to the new year and fans have already seen some good old Shaqtin’ A Fool moments for 2020. The Boston Celtics once again had the luck of the Irish on Tuesday night, being gifted two trips to the foul line courtesy of a hockey assist from a referee. During their […]

Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans is now widely renowned as one of the best 3-point shooters in the NBA, and the 27-year-old might finally get his due in the 3-point shooting contest during All-Star weekend after shooting above 41 percent from downtown so far in his career. Bertans’s coach, Scott Brooks, believes that the native […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks has apparently liked what he has seen from guard Gary Payton II. Not only that, but the up-and-coming guard and son of the legendary Gary Payton has now made the team in our nation’s capital after initially just receiving a trial run. As a result, Brooks recently took some […]

The Washington Wizards will be without Bradley Beal on Monday against the Boston Celtics for the third consecutive game. Beal is still dealing with leg soreness: Bradley Beal is out tonight against the Celtics, the Wizards say. — Fred Katz (@FredKatz) January 6, 2020 In 31 games this season with the Wizards, Beal is averaging 27.8 […]

There are a number of teams who have interest in trading for Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans. According to Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington, the Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets and Hawks have emerged as suitors for Bertans’ services: Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard was sincere in his comments last month about […]

Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas was ejected early in the first quarter of their 122-103 loss against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night after he put his hands on referee Marat Kogut while complaining a call. The league office also imposed a $25,000 fine on the former All-Star for his actions. Thomas, however, […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks says he’s “not gonna get into the details” on what rookie Rui Hachimura’s procedure was for. The Wizards said Hachimura underwent a “minor procedure” after he sustained a groin injury on Dec. 16. Scott Brooks said he’s “not gonna get into the details” on what Hachimura’s procedure was for. […]