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The Washington Wizards are looking for a point guard in the free agency market. Their eyes seem to be set on Quinn Cook of the Golden State Warriors and Cory Joseph of the Indiana Pacers. Per Chase Hughes of NBCS, the Wizards are hoping to re-sign Tomáš Satoranský — who played 80 games (54) starts […]

The Washington Wizards acquired both Bobby Portis and Jabari Parker from the Chicago Bulls in the hopes that they could potentially make a run at a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. However, the injury to John Wall was simply too much to overcome, and the Wizards stumbled to a 32-50 record and to 10th […]

The Washington Wizards have come to terms on a three-year, $25 million deal with center Thomas Bryant according to ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski: Thomas Bryant has agreed to a three-year, $25M deal to return to the Washington Wizards, agent Todd Ramasar (@tramasar) tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2019 Washington acquired Bryant […]

The Utah Jazz will reportedly meet with Washington Wizards restricted free agent Bobby Portis in Los Angeles once free agency starts on Sunday, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic. As a restricted free agent, Portis can sign an offer sheet with another team like the Jazz and then the Wizards would have 48 hours […]

The Denver Nuggets aren’t expected to make any major moves in free agency, but they are still keeping an eye on everything that’s happening around the league. One player that they’re reportedly looking at is Washington Wizards’ Bradley Beal. Yes, Beal is not a free agent, but before the end of last season, there were […]

The Washington Wizards are set to enter into 2019 free agency without a full-time general manager, but the team is still making moves and preparing for more big decisions coming their way. According to a story by Chase Hughes of NBC Sports, the team’s starting point guard in 2018-19, Tomas Satoransky, can expect to get […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will send the contracts of big man Mo Wagner, Isaac Bonga and Jemerrio Jones to the Washington Wizards as part of a newly-evolved three-team trade with the New Orleans Pelicans for Anthony Davis, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. As a result, Anthony Davis will waive his $4 million trade kicker to […]

Forward Sam Dekker is now an unrestricted free agent after the Washington Wizards declined to give him a qualifying offer. Sam Dekker has not been extended a qualifying offer by the Wizards, I'm told. They have until June 29, otherwise he will become an unrestricted free agent. — Chase Hughes (@chasedcsports) June 27, 2019 Dekker, […]

The Washington Wizards are in something of a precarious position this offseason. The team is right up against the salary cap already despite having not made the playoffs in 2018-19 and getting defeated handily in the first round of the 2017-18 playoffs by the Toronto Raptors. Now, with franchise centerpiece locked up on a behemoth […]

The Washington Wizards really want to keep Thomas Bryant. After what could be said as a disappointing season that saw them miss the playoffs with a measly 32-5o win-loss record, the Wizards are now looking to improve their roster. However, before they look at free agency, they are expected to keep their key assets. Bryant, […]

The Washington Wizards did not have too much to celebrate following the conclusion of the 2018-19 season. One bright spot, however, was the play of big man Thomas Bryant. A former standout at Indian University, Bryant was drafted with the No. 42 overall pick in the 2017 by the Utah Jazz before being traded to […]

Indiana Pacers point guard Cory Joseph has reportedly received interest from the Phoenix Suns, Washington Wizards, Sacramento Kings and Chicago Bulls, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Joseph becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer. He made $7.9 million this past season with the Pacers. Free agent guard Cory Joseph has received interest from […]

The Boston Celtics have emerged as one of the many teams that have shown a serious interest in Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal. However, it seems that this might not push through, considering how some people from the Celtics camp feel that the Wizards would require Jayson Tatum in any potential trade deal. This is […]

It seems Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal wants to be in Space Jam 2, so much so that he even pitched himself to LeBron James. Beal took it to Twitter to make his plea, responding to a tweet by LeBron James who confirmed the the much-awaited sequel of the 1996 film has indeed started shooting. […]

This summer’s NBA free agent market features some intriguing players who are poised to fall under the radar, such as forward Jabari Parker. The 2014 number two overall pick signed a two-year deal with the Chicago Bulls last offseason, but was traded to the Washington Wizards before the NBA trade deadline. The Wizards recently declined […]

Washington Wizards restricted free agent Bobby Portis is reportedly seeking as much as $16 million per season this summer once free agency starts, according to Tony Jones and Fred Katz of The Athletic. As a restricted free agent, Portis can sign an offer sheet with another team and then the Wizards would have 48 hours […]

Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall will begin jogging soon as he recovers from heel and Achilles surgery. Wall underwent season-ending surgery on his left heel in January and then ruptured his left Achilles tendon after slipping and falling in his home. The Wizards guard could miss the entire 2019-20 season. “I’m about to […]

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri confirmed he will remain in his current position with the franchise after rumors of the Washington Wizards’ interest swirled soon after the team won the NBA title earlier this month, according to Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun. Ujiri noted that he “loves it” in Toronto, pointing out that his […]

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal will carefully consider his future ahead of a pivotal offseason that could reshape his career. The sharpshooter said he has thought about potentially taking an extension from the franchise, but will keep his eyes open wide for a huge free-agency period that could change it all: “I have thought […]

Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry shared his thoughts on Rui Hachimura’s historic selection in the 2019 NBA Draft. Curry was recently in Tokyo for a basketball clinic and was asked to share his thoughts on Hachimura — the first Japanese player to be selected in the first round of the NBA Draft. He […]

The Washington Wizards officially introduced their No. 9 draft pick, Rui Hachimura, with a press conference on Friday which provided a memorable moment. Apparently, the Wizards never had a meeting or even a workout session with the Japanese-born forward prior to the draft. It showed during the presser, with Wizards vice president Tommy Sheppard hilariously […]

Washington Wizards restricted free agent Bobby Portis is reportedly interested in signing with the Utah Jazz this summer, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic. As a restricted free agent, Portis can sign an offer sheet with any team of his choice and then the Wizards would have 48 hours to match the offer sheet […]

The Washington Wizards have reportedly declined the 2019-20 team option on small forward Jabari Parker, but the franchise is interested in bringing him back, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Parker was slated to make $20 million next season. The swingman will become an unrestricted free agent now, but Haynes reports Parker has interest […]

So the Washington Wizards are kind of a mess right now. They have no general manager, John Wall is recovering from a torn Achilles and has a billion years and dollars left on his contract and they are in complete limbo with Bradley Beal. Prior to the draft, there was some chatter that the Wizards […]

Washington Wizards superstar John Wall made sure that Rui Hachimura would feel very welcome after the rookie was selected in the 2019 NBA Draft on Thursday. The Wizards used the ninth pick on Thursday’s draft to acquire Hachimura. Wall immediately welcomed his new teammate, as the Wizards revealed the superstar point guard talked to the […]

Rui Hachimura made history on Thursday night, becoming the first Japanese-born player to be selected in the first round of the NBA Draft. Now that the Washington Wizards rookie has an endorsement deal with one of the most iconic basketball outfitters in the world, too, it seems only a matter of time until his star […]

The Washington Wizards have signed undrafted Virginia Tech Hokies guard Justin Robinson. The Athletic senior lead NBA insider Shams Charania confirmed the development on June 20. Sources: Undrafted Virginia Tech guard Justin Robinson has agreed to a multiyear deal with the Washington Wizards, with substantial guarantee. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 21, 2019 According to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers shipped of the team’s #42 overall pick in the second round along with Jonathon Simmons to Washington Wizards, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Sources: The 76ers are trading swingman Jonathon Simmons and No. 42 pick to the Wizards. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 21, 2019 The 2019 NBA Draft has not […]

Bradley Beal’s name has come up in several trade rumors of late. However, according to NBA insider Jeff Goodman, the Washington Wizards are not even considering shipping off their prized two-guard. Bradley Beal isn’t going anywhere. Washington Wizards have no intention of dealing Beal. — Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) June 20, 2019 Beal is coming off […]

Bradley Beal is being mentioned in recent trade rumors, but the Washington Wizards appears determined to keep him beyond the 2019-20 NBA season. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, several teams are monitoring the situation of Beal and if the Wizards will eventually put him on the trading block. However, Woj indicated that Washington is […]

The Washington Wizards would like to have former Chicago Bulls power forward Bobby Portis back in our nation’s capital for the 2019-20 and beyond so it seems. However, the Wizards will have some serious competition for Portis’ services as the struggling Eastern Conference franchise attempts to turn things around in a hurry ahead of the […]

The Toronto Raptors have just won the first NBA Championship in team history. However, it appears as though the offseason is well underway for not only the defending NBA Champion Raptors, but for each of the league’s 30 franchises. With the Raptors currently caught somewhere between celebrating the team’s historic title and looking ahead to […]

After an impressive second half of the season with the Memphis Grizzlies, Jonas Valanciunas announced that he would not pick up his player option for the 2019-2020 season. Valanciunas has to be looking for a long-term deal and is willing to leave money on the table in exchange for job security. With that in mind, […]

A report surfaced from Jordan Brenner of The Athletic on Tuesday morning that the Boston Celtics could be in the mix for Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal should Kyrie Irving walk via free agency. With Irving’s departure considered all but a foregone conclusion at this point, it’s very likely that Celtics general manager Danny Ainge […]

The Boston Celtics have eerily stood pat despite plenty of shuffling decks prior to the start of the looming free-agency period, with president Danny Ainge not making the one Godfather offer than could’ve ultimately trumped the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. Perhaps there is some wisdom in that, as Ainge could reportedly be looking […]

There’s an argument to be made that the New Orleans Pelicans have as bright a long-term future as any team in the NBA. Just because his team figures to be at its utmost best during the prime of surefire No. 1 overall draft pick Zion Williamson, though, doesn’t mean Pelicans president of basketball operations David […]

Toronto Raptors president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri is a wanted man after successfully orchestrating the Raptors’ historic championship run. Even former U.S. President Barack Obama has reportedly been involved in the Washington Wizards’ recruitment campaign for the 48-year-old’s signature. Obama has supposedly been so impressed by Ujiri that the former commander-in-chief has tried to […]

Masai Ujiri just won the first NBA championship of his executive career, as the Toronto Raptors that he built defeated the Golden State Warriors in six games to capture their first title in franchise history. Ujiri has been general manager of the Raptors since 2013, and ever since he was hired, the Raptors have gradually […]

The Washington Wizards reportedly have no imminent plans to reach out to Toronto Raptors to speak with their president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri, according to Candace Buckner of The Washington Post. That means there is no massive offer being prepared, as it was reported soon after Ujiri’s Raptors won the NBA Finals after a […]