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Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura threw down a ferocious one-handed jam over Indiana Pacers forward Myles Turner during Japan’s game against Team USA at the FIBA World Cup. With roughly five and a half minutes remaining in the third quarter of Thursday’s matchup, Hachimura received a pass on the left wing, then proceeded to make […]

Japan is the last place you’d expect a top basketball player to emerge. However, Washington Wizards GM Tommy Shepard believes that the country now has a transcendental talent in Rui Hachimura. The ninth overall pick of the 2019 Draft is currently playing for Japan in the FIBA World Cup and has a lot of expectations […]

The Washington Wizards have not made shooting guard Bradley Beal available in trade talks, according to Zach Lowe of ESPN. Beal currently has two years left on his contract with the Wizards. Washington has offered the All-Star guard an extension worth around $112 million. Beal has yet to inform the Wizards whether he will sign […]

Although he’s been a busy man this offseason, Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura says he is excited to face Team USA at the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Hachimura has been through a lot in a short period of time. The Wizards selected the Japanese-born forward with the ninth overall pick in this summer’s draft. From […]

There are two things that come to Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks’ mind when he’s asked to describe Isaiah Thomas. Brooks says Thomas is “tough as nails” and “a winner.” The Wizards signed Thomas in free agency this summer and will have him battle Ish Smith for the starting point guard spot in training […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks says Isaiah Thomas and Ish Smith will battle it out for the starting point guard spot in training camp. Wizards All-Star guard John Wall is widely expected to miss the entire 2019-20 season recovering from his Achilles tear. Washington signed Thomas and Smith in free agency this summer. IT […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks believes point guard Isaiah Thomas still has that “it factor.” The Wizards signed Thomas to a one-year deal in free agency this summer. The former All-Star guard will either start for Washington next season or back up Ish Smith. Thomas hasn’t been the same superstar player since suffering that […]

The Washington Wizards signed Isaiah Thomas to a one-year deal in free agency this summer. Wizards head coach Scott Brooks believes Thomas is going to bring good veteran leadership to Washington next season and thinks the lefty can revive his career in the nation’s capital. Thomas will battle Ish Smith in training camp for Washington’s starting […]

Phoenix Suns small forward Kelly Oubre Jr. was teammates with Dwight Howard on the Washington Wizards last season for a little bit before the Wizards traded the lefty to the Suns in the Trevor Ariza deal. Oubre Jr. says Howard was a good teammate in Washington, but admits the big man was a “little distant” […]

During a recent appearance om The No Chill Podcast, former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas recalled a story about the night that Kobe Bryant dropped 55 points in a Los Angeles Lakers win over Michael Jordan and the Washington Wizards. As most hoops fans know, Bryant looked up to His Airness quite a bit. In fact, […]

It’s safe to say Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis is happy that they drafted Rui Hachimura with the ninth pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Hachimura is the first ever Japanese-born player to ever get selected in the first round of the annual rookie selection. While he only appeared on the radar of NBA scouts […]

Washington Wizards shooting guard CJ Miles had a feeling Kawhi Leonard was going to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers this summer. Miles points out that Leonard wanted to be in Los Angeles when he requested a trade from the San Antonio Spurs last summer. The Wizards guard says winning the championship for the Toronto […]

Older basketball players will recognize Antawn Jamison as one of the NBA’s most exciting scorers during the 2000’s. It’s been five years since he pulled the curtains on his playing career, but his latest job places him in a closer position with the game. The Washington Wizards tapped Jamison to be the director of pro […]

Bradley Beal is one of the biggest trade candidates in the NBA right now. However, the Washington Wizards are better off keeping their homegrown star, rather than trading him and embarking on a severe rebuilding project. There is merit behind the Wizards potentially trading Beal, especially if he rejects the three-year extension worth roughly $112 […]

The Washington Wizards’ 2019 lottery selection forward Rui Hachimura flashed more potential over the summer in Team Japan’s exhibition matchup with Germany on Saturday. Hachimura, 21, led the way for the Japanese men’s national team as they defeated Dennis Schroder and Team Germany 86-83 in a friendly tune-up prior to the start of the 2019 […]

Gilbert Arenas was on top of the world in 2007. The Washington Wizards star had established himself as one of the best players and deadliest scoring machines in the NBA at that time. But on April 4, 2007, one play changed it all. In a game against the Charlotte Bobcats, forward Gerald Wallace made a crazy […]

While former Washington Wizards point guard Gilbert Arenas did have quite a remarkable career in the league, it’s almost impossible to utter his name without quickly correlating it to the infamous gun incident that he was involved in. In 2009, Arenas allegedly brought a number of unloaded guns to the Wizards locker room — an […]

Gilbert Arenas is remembered as one of the fiercest offensive weapons the NBA has ever seen. Like other stars, though, the former Washington Wizards guard is hounded by an infamous career moment — this one involving LeBron James. Back in Game 6 of the Wizards’ 2006 first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Arenas found himself […]

The overwhelming support for free-agent forward Carmelo Anthony has been well-documented. A lot of people, including NBA players past and present, have been saying that he should be in the league right now. This time, it’s Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas’ turn to show his love for Melo. The great @carmeloanthony should be on a […]

Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas says Jamal Crawford, JR Smith and Iman Shumpert should be signed by NBA teams right away. All three players are currently unrestricted free agents: My bro @JCrossover should be on a team already!!! — Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) August 24, 2019 My bro @TheRealJRSmith should be on a team right […]

It’s hard to find an NBA team that is currently more of a mess than the Washington Wizards. John Wall is expected to miss the entire 2019-20 campaign while he recovers from a torn Achilles, the club doesn’t really know what the future holds for Bradley Beal and there isn’t a whole lot of young […]

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal has a message to Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys: pay Ezekiel Elliott. Elliott is currently on a contract holdout with the Cowboys, with the star running back searching for a bigger pay from the $12.9 million he is set to make in the remaining two years of his contract. […]

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal will reportedly seriously consider signing with the Miami Heat if he becomes a free agent in 2021, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Beal has two years left on his contract. The Wizards offered the two-time All-Star a three-year, $111 million extension this summer. Washington is waiting […]

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 […]