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Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks says shooting guard Bradley Beal won’t play in every preseason game. Beal is going to play a lot of minutes for the Wizards during the regular season, so Brooks might as well rest his star guard in meaningless contests. Scott Brooks said he hasn’t figured out his starting lineup […]

The Washington Wizards landed on a gold mine at the time they picked up Thomas Bryant off the waiver wire. Bryant had spent most of his rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers, but was claimed by the Wizards, soon taking up the opportunity to back up Dwight Howard as head coach Scott Brooks had […]

Washington Wizards big man Ian Mahinmi will be sidelined for at least six weeks after sustaining a strained Achilles tendon injury, according to the team. Head coach Scott Brooks had hinted at Mahinmi missing training camp due to an injury, but this timeline will put him out at least until mid-November, leaving newly paid starter […]

After making the playoffs in four out of the five previous seasons, the Washington Wizards took a collective hit as an organization last season, as they suffered through one of their most disappointing seasons of recent memory. The Wizards finished the 2018-19 campaign with a 32-50 record, which left them nine full games outside the […]

After being selected ninth overall in last June’s draft, much is expected of Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura. The 6-foot-8 former Gonzaga standout will be hoping to bring his flair and athleticism to a Wizards side that is currently in a bit of a limbo state. For his part, Washington All-Star guard Bradley Beal already […]

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal wants to average at least six assists per game this season. Head coach Scott Brooks not only expects Beal to average six or seven assists, he also wants Washington to be one of the top passing teams in the league. “I think Brad can be a six or seven […]

The Washington Wizards will have to consider trading Bradley Beal if he doesn’t sign the extension they already offered him and if he doesn’t sign an extension next offseason either. The Wizards can’t afford to lose Beal for nothing, who currently has two years left on his deal. A rival front office member says Beal […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks is hoping Bradley Beal spends his entire NBA career in the nation’s capital and he gets to coach the All-Star “forever.” Brooks always speaks glowingly of Beal, who is the best player on the Wizards since All-Star John Wall will likely miss the entire season recovering from his Achilles […]

Bradley Beal has a $111 million contract extension offer from the Washington Wizards. The franchise offered the two-time All-Star the extension roughly two months ago. However, Beal has yet to sign it. The sharpshooter, who can make more money next summer if he makes one of the All-NBA teams this season, says his extension decision […]

Oh boy. Are we really going to do this? I guess so. The Washington Wizards are coming off of a 2018-19 NBA campaign in which they won 32 games and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016, and that’s only the tip of the iceberg. The Wizards lost John Wall for the season […]

Bradley Beal says he hasn’t signed an extension with the Washington Wizards because he has two years left on his deal and isn’t in a rush to sign a new contract. The Wizards offered Beal an extension worth around $112 million this summer. Bradley Beal on the status of the $111.7M extension offer the Wizards […]

Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas has been hit with yet another injury, as he will miss six-to-eight weeks as a result of thumb surgery to repair a ruptured ligament. It’s just the latest setback for Thomas, who has been ravaged by injuries since the 2016-17 campaign, and after hearing that he would have to undergo […]

There has been a lot of uncertainty surrounding Washington Wizards superstar John Wall of late. The five-time All-Star played in only 32 games last season due to a devastating Achilles injury, and at this point, it is unclear if he will be able to make his return for his team in the 2019-20 campaign. According […]

After missing the better part of last season due to heel surgery and then a torn Achilles, there has recently been a lot of talk involving Washington Wizards superstar John Wall and the team’s intention to shut down their prized point guard for the entirety of the 2019-20 campaign. For his part, Wizards head coach […]

For Washington Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard, the goal this season is not necessarily to rack up wins but to develop their players. For Sheppard, who’s entering his first year as the Wizards’ general manager, the goal in the 2019-20 season is for their players ‘to be stars in their role.’ And they don’t necessarily […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall is set to make over $38 million for the 2019-20 NBA season. He is also likely to miss half the year as he continues to rehab from a ruptured Achilles tendon. Swingman Jordan McRae, who signed a $1.6 million contract with the Wizards that is not fully guaranteed until […]

Washington Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard provided an update with regards to John Wall’s recovery in a recent interview with Fred Katz of The Athletic. Wall tore his Achilles at home while recovering from left heel surgery back in February. His recovery is going well, but he remains without an official timetable for return: Sheppard […]

Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas has shed the cast he wore on his surgically operated left thumb, needing only a splint in place, according to general manager Tommy Sheppard. The 5-foot-9 dynamo is however expected to miss the entire preseason with his injury, according to Candace Buckner of The Washington Post. Thomas has worked […]

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal was asked to comment on his contract extension offer on the latest Wizards Talk podcast with Chris Miller. Surprisingly, the former No. 3 overall pick says he hasn’t given it much thought: “Honestly you might slap me, but I haven’t thought about it,” Beal said. “I’m just getting better and […]

The league has been clamping down on the issue of tampering within the NBA. It has been one of the hottest topics of late, and for his part, Washington Wizards managing partner Ted Leonsis chimed in on the discussion. Leonsis shares the sentiment of most, if not all team executives within the league, who believe […]

Ish Smith has yet to play a game with his new Washington Wizards teammates, but the point guard can already tell all the players on the roster love the game of basketball. Smith signed with the Wizards in free agency. He will be the starting point guard this upcoming season with All-Star John Wall expected […]

The Washington Wizards have decided to pick up the third-year options on the contracts of Troy Brown Jr. and Mo Wagner, according to a report from Fred Katz of The Athletic. The Wizards have picked up Troy Brown’s Mo Wagner’s third-year options, sources tell The Athletic. — Fred Katz (@FredKatz) September 25, 2019 The Wizards […]

Washington Wizards wing Troy Brown Jr. will be sidelined for four weeks after straining his left calf during workouts on Monday, according to the team. Brown is coming off a rookie campaign in which he played 52 games, making 10 starts. During that time, he averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists over 14.0 […]

Washington Wizards All-Star Bradley Beal seemed to be in good spirits at the team’s preseason photoshoot. The former No. 3 overall pick posed for the cameras in his uniform, holding his head high and flashing a proud smile. Bradley Beal hit the pose 🤣 (via @WashWizards) pic.twitter.com/rvBgXOAzHT — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 24, 2019 The […]

Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall is shooting jumpers and doing some ball-handling drills as he makes his way back from a torn Achilles. Wall says he’s taking his time with his recovery. “I’m great, man. Just rehabbing, working out and lifting weights. I’m shooting some jumpshots, doing some ball-handling and stuff like that,” […]

Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas says he’s going to keep Antonio Brown in his prayers. The New England Patriots released Brown on Friday. Thomas can sense Brown is going through a lot right now and said he will pray for the talented wide receiver to get his life back in order. Praying for AB […]

Washington Wizards swingman CJ Miles underwent surgery to repair a stress fracture in his left foot back in July. The procedure was recommended after Miles consulted with Dr. Martin O’Malley at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. The Wizards announced Thursday that Miles is out of his walking boot and participating in non-contact […]

Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas underwent successful surgery to repair a rupture of the radial collateral ligament of his left thumb on Wednesday. The injury occurred during routine workouts on Monday. Thomas is expected to miss 6-8 weeks before returning to action. The Wizards guard revealed on Twitter that he hurt his thumb playing […]

Despite losing Isaiah Thomas to a left thumb injury which required surgery, the Washington Wizards do not have plans to bring in significant reinforcements, according to Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington. Thomas underwent successful surgery to repair a rupture of the radial collateral ligament of his left thumb. The injury occurred during routine workouts […]

Less than two years ago, Washington Wizards point guard John Wall was quickly rising through the ranks as one of the elite players in the NBA. During the 2016-17 season, Wall made his third consecutive All-Star team while putting up 23.1 points, 10.7 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 2.0 steals as the Wizards had their best […]

Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas has undergone surgery to repair a ligament in his left thumb, sidelining him for six-to-eight weeks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. This is now the third straight season in which Thomas will not be ready to start once the campaign commences, as his recovery timetable puts him […]

The Washington Wizards are signing journeyman forward Justin Anderson to a non-guaranteed contract, per The Athletic’s Fred Katz. The 25-year-old Anderson last played for the Atlanta Hawks the past season, appearing in 48 games. The 6-foot-6 wing averaged 3.7 points and 1.8 rebounds per contest in limited playing time with the Eastern Conference franchise. Anderson […]

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura played extremely well for Japan at the 2019 FIBA World Cup, and Steve Kerr has taken notice. Japan entered this year’s FIBA tournament with a No. 48 world ranking, which was among the lowest in the competition. Despite that fact, Hachimura’s exciting level of play brought a spotlight to the […]

The Washington Wizards appear on track to address their organization’s current issues in the front office. It is now being reported that the team are set to make a significant addition to their front office, which comes in the form of former Executive of the Year winner Rod Thorn. Former NBA Executive of the Year […]

Washington Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard has once again reiterated his desire to keep shooting guard Bradley Beal. Sheppard told CBS Sports the Wizards have no intention of trading Beal, who is one of the best guards in the NBA. “The way that I look at this is pretty simple: If you were looking to […]

The Washington Wizards will enter their 2019-20 NBA season trying to figure out where it all went wrong and what can be done to fix the glaring issues they have. Their backcourt is solid with Bradley Beal and John Wall if healthy. If the front office decides not to make a trade, then the Wiz […]

Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas’ trainer, Andre Brown, knows next season is a “big” one for Thomas. Thomas has a chance to revive his NBA career since he’s going to be getting a lot of minutes with the Wizards. Washington will either start Thomas or have him be the backup point guard to Ish […]

With the Washington Wizards, point guard Isaiah Thomas is hoping to show people he can “still play at a high level.” Thomas is looking to revive his NBA career with the Wizards. He struggled with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers during the 2017-18 season and fell out of the Denver Nuggets’ playing rotation last […]

Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas knows more than anyone the feeling of being looked over. After Derrick Rose’s self-deprecating declaration, he voiced out his support for the Detroit Pistons guard. He replied to a tweet regarding the former MVP’s claim that he deserves a spot in the Hall Of Fame. He reaffirmed Rose’s sentiments and […]