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The Washington Wizards were one of the worst teams in the league last season, and head coach Scott Brooks wants to take a significant amount of the blame. The Wizards finished with an abysmal 32-50 record after starting last season with playoff expectations. Brooks admitted to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated that he didn’t do […]

Washington Wizards All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal reportedly hasn’t decided whether to accept Washington’s $111 million extension offer or what his long-term future holds, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Beal has two years left on his current deal with the Wizards. Washington offered Beal a three-year extension worth $111 million this summer. […]

Near the end of last season, Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks asked All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal if he wanted to rest and sit out games since the Wizards had already been eliminated from the playoffs. According to Brooks, Beal said it was his job to play no matter what because he was the […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks has nothing but good things to say about All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal. Beal had the best statistical season of his career in 2018-19, averaging 25.6 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.5 assists. The sharpshooter also shot 47.5 percent from the field, 35.1 percent beyond the arc and 80.8 percent […]

Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis says the franchise is “proud of John Wall and how he is progressing.” Wall is recovering from an Achilles tear. The All-Star point guard is widely expected to miss the entire 2019-20 season. Leonsis said last month he has no problem if Wall sits out all of next season. We […]

Washington Wizards All-Star John Wall recently joined Chase Hughes of NBC Sports to discuss his rehabilitation process. Amid their discussion, the former No. 1 overall pick praised his team’s training staff for their vigilant watch throughout his recovery. Washington’s training staff is keeping a close eye on Wall’s rehab. Reports and videos of his progress […]

It has been a lengthy road to recovery for Washington Wizards point guard John Wall, as he continues to work his way back from an Achilles injury that caused him the better part of the previous season. Nevertheless, despite all the challenges brought about by his unfortunate situation, Wall remains in high spirits, as he […]

Justin Anderson, the 21st overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, is currently negotiating a training camp contract with the Washington Wizards, according to Fred Katz of The Athletic. The Wizards and former first-round pick Justin Anderson are working toward a training camp contract, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA. — Fred Katz (@FredKatz) August 19, 2019 The […]

Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall says the 2016-17 season was the most fun he’s had in his NBA career. The Wizards won 49 games that season and took the Boston Celtics to seven games in the second round of the playoffs. Both Wall and All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal averaged 23.1 points per […]

After the recent wave of big-name marquee free agents fell into their respective places this summer, the focus now shifts on the next tier of stars that will soon hit the market in a year or two. One of them is Washington Wizards All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal. Beal still has two years remaining on […]

Gilbert Arenas wants to set the record straight: John Wall is the best point guard in Washington Wizards franchise history. Some believe Arenas holds that title, but the former All-Star NBA guard says Wall’s longevity outweighs his. “Yes, I think so. His longevity because people try to say I am, but he has played in […]

It’s the dog days of summer, which means NBA rumors are for the most part absent at the moment. Leave it up to Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler to spice things up, as the four-time All-Star swingman recently followed Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal on Instagram. This is relevant because the Heat have […]

The 2019-20 NBA season will mark the first year in that none of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook or James Harden will wear an Oklahoma City Thunder since the franchise first moved to OKC from Seattle in 2008. As such, there is a certain wave of nostalgia around the league for the days when the “Thunder” […]

Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas revealed that he is a big fan of Gary Payton, saying that he learned to trash talk because of the former superstar point guard. Thomas told David MacKay of CloseUp360 that Payton was his favorite player growing up. He added that most aspiring players back then wanted to be […]

CLUTCH SUMMARY: Washington Wizards All-Star Bradley Beal is coming off the best season of his career.  Beal will have an opportunity to put up even bigger numbers with John Wall set to miss the entire 2019-20 NBA season.  Beal has established himself as a top-three shooting guard in the NBA.  As we trek through the […]

Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis went through a trying time after the 2018-19 season wrapped up for his franchise, soon firing his longtime president Ernie Grunfeld and embarking on a quest to find his next front office executive. It didn’t take long after Game 6 of the NBA Finals for rumors to swirl about a […]

Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis had some deep-dive conversations with some of the best in the basketball industry, from coaches, to agents, to former politicians like former President Barack Obama. Yet none was more of an enlightening conversation than his 90-minute chat with San Antonio Spurs and Team USA head coach Gregg Popovich. “I talked […]

Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis arduously looked for a fitting replacement for longtime president of basketball operations Ernie Grunfeld, who was fired after 16 years serving the franchise. Among Leonsis’ top targets was Denver Nuggets president and Baltimore native Tim Connelly, whose family situation made him a likely potential candidate to take the vacant job. […]

Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis had a massive concern on his hands after his franchise fell way shy of expectations, resulting in the firing of longtime president of basketball operations Ernie Grunfeld. In search for a new direction, the owner met with giants of their respective industries, including San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, sports […]

Former two-time All-Star forward Antawn Jamison is taking the next step in his career, with the Washington Wizards recently announcing that the 43-year-old will be joining the team’s front office for the coming season as the director of pro personnel. Washington general manager Tommy Sheppard himself made the announcement, and had nothing but good things […]

Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas seems to be ready for the start of the regular season. He’s eager to prove himself to the rest of the league and show everyone that he can reclaim the recognition as one of the best players in the league. Thomas was a perennial MVP candidate during the 2016-17 season, […]

Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas showed some love to a young fan who is still rocking his Boston Celtics gear. A certain Jon Finkel posted a photo on Twitter of his son wearing IT’s Celtics t-shirt. On the said post, the father of the young fan said that his son is wearing the shirt once […]

Washington Wizards rookie forward Rui Hachimura appears primed for a big first season in the NBA — at least according to Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey. After watching Hachimura score 35 points in Japan’s exhibition game against New Zealand, Casey can’t help but express his admiration for the Wizards’ 2019 pick. The Pistons head […]

CLUTCH Summary: Having played for the Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors and Orlando Magic Magic, Tracy McGrady is one of the best offensive players to have ever graced the NBA. A lengthy two-guard, McGrady will likely be remembered for his scoring outbursts more than anything else. Affectionately known as T-Mac, Tracy McGrady has a game that […]

For those who are still doubting whether or not Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura is the real deal, then perhaps his recent performance for Japan should prove that the 21-year-old is indeed a very promising prospect. Hachimura caught fire on Monday night, as he led Japan to a 99-89 victory in an exhibition game against […]

Washington Wizards star point guard John Wall believes he and shooting guard Bradley Beal “need another shot at it.” Wall said last week he thinks Beal is going to sign a contract extension with the Wizards this summer. Washington offered Beal a three-year extension worth around $111 million. Beal has until Oct. 21 to make […]

The Miami Heat believe they can get John Wall back to playing at an All-Star level if they acquire him in a Bradley Beal trade, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. The Heat are enamored with Beal and would love to get him from the Washington Wizards, who to this point, have no […]

New Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas explained why he decided to sign with the Wizards this offseason in an interview with Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype. Thomas claimed that in the end, he wanted to go to the team that gave him the most opportunity to return to his old form: “This free-agency period was […]

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal was one of the many NBA players chiming in on the NCAA’s decision to only let certified sports agents with a bachelor’s degree represent those who hope to forego their college eligibility and take on the NBA. Rich Paul of Klutch Sports was the most prominent agent without a […]

Chicago Bulls combo guard Tomas Satoransky says he’s “really looking forward” to playing with small forward Otto Porter Jr. again. Satoransky and Porter were teammates on the Wizards for the past few years. Washington traded Porter to the Bulls last season. Satoransky and Porter are reuniting in Chicago after the guard signed a three-year, $30 […]

Tomas Satoransky says he “didn’t mind” that the Washington Wizards didn’t match the Chicago Bulls’ offer sheet for him. Satoransky agreed to a three-year, $30 million contract with the Bulls. Chicago and the Wizards completed a sign-and-trade deal. Washington acquired multiple second-round picks from the Bulls. “I didn’t mind that they didn’t match this,” Satoransky […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall will ride the pine for perhaps the entirety of the 2019-20 season, but that hasn’t kept him from opining on the current state of the NBA. Among it is Carmelo Anthony’s situation, as the perennial scorer is still without a team and frantically looking for an opportunity to continue […]

As confident as he may be, even Washington Wizards superstar John Wall was not immune from the heavy burden brought about by all the negative criticism thrown toward him. The 28-year-old recently admitted that the worst of them all was when people started questioning his value for the Wizards, and if he really deserved the […]

Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas was all smiles in this year’s edition of his annual charity tournament dubbed as the Zeke-End Basketball Tournament. The veteran posted a photo of himself on his Instagram, and former Boston Celtics teammate Marcus Smart took notice and responded with an endearing comment aimed towards his former backcourt buddy. […]

It has been a common theme in the NBA for top players to take discounts to form “super teams.” In fact, in the recent free agency alone, superstars like Kawhi Leonard and Kyrie Irving passed on a supermax contract to join forces with other star players. However, Washington Wizards point guard John Wall isn’t a […]

Washington Wizards superstar point guard John Wall considers himself an old soul, taking a shot at the league’s new mentality that no longer holds loyalty in very high regard — something Wall prides himself in: “To be honest, me, I think guys don’t have that old-school mindset,” Wall said, via The Athletic’s Michael Lee. “I […]

Many pundits have blasted Washington Wizards point guard John Wall for his $171 million supermax contract that kicks in this upcoming season. With all this criticism going his way, the former No. 1 overall pick is motivated to prove his naysayers wrong. In an interview with Michael Lee of The Athletic, Wall claimed he deserved […]

While there may be some people who constantly try to put a wedge between Washington Wizards teammates John Wall and Bradley Beal, the fact of the matter is these two have a very strong relationship both on and off the court — one that is strong enough to withstand whatever negativity is thrown toward them. […]

A lot of people have tried to play doctor regarding Kevin Durant’s injury during the 2019 playoffs. Washington Wizards point guard John Wall, in an interview with Michael Lee of The Athletic, stated that he believes Durant’s initial injury was already to the Achilles, instead of the reported calf strain: “I don’t like to talk […]