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The Washington Wizards will not trade All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal at the NBA trade deadline, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Multiple teams have inquired about Bradley Beal this season, but Washington has never budged on their stance to keep Beal on the roster. Sources: The Wizards have moved off Otto Porter and […]

The Washington Wizards have traded Markieff Morris to the New Orleans Pelicans for Wesley Johnson. Hearing Pelicans will send Wesley Johnson to Washington for Markieff Morris, per sources. — David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) February 7, 2019 Morris, 29 years old, has been out since December 28 due to a neck injury. According to reports, Morris is […]

With the Feb. 7 trade deadline just around the corner, the Washington Wizards have inquired about the availability of Mike Conley and Marc Gasol of the Memphis Grizzlies. Per Candace Buckner of the Washington Post, the Wizards might be looking to trade for the two All-Stars. However, the Charlotte Hornets reportedly have the upper hand […]

On Wednesday night, the Washington Wizards acquired forward Jabari Parker from the Chicago Bulls, sending forward Otto Porter Jr. in return. Parker, who quickly fell out of favor with the Bulls, hopes that he can be better utilized with the Wizards: “I hope that I can be used the way that I can and that […]

The Washington Wizards are trading small forward Otto Porter to the Chicago Bulls for power forward Bobby Portis and swingman Jabari Parker, according to Shams Charania of The Atheltic. Bobby Portis will become a restricted free agent this summer. Jabari Parker has a team option for next season worth $20 million. The Bulls have been […]

With the NBA trade deadline drawing near, the Sacramento Kings are among the teams looking to fortify their roster for the second half of the 2018-19 NBA season. It appears they may be in search of some help on the wing considering their interest in Dallas Mavericks small forward Harrison Barnes and Washington Wizards small […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are planning to improve their roster before Thursday’s trade deadline. Aside from pursuing a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans for Anthony Davis, they are also looking for 3-point shooters with expiring contracts on the trade market. The Lakers have already traded for Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Bullock, and according to […]

Washington Wizards point man John Wall apologized to head coach Scott Brooks after suffering a ruptured Achilles’ tendon and expected to miss at least an additional 12 months after recovering from surgery in his left heel. Wall, who is set to start the first year of his four-year, $170 million supermax deal, will likely miss around […]

Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis recently went on record as saying his team would “never, ever tank.” He doubled down on that sentiment during a radio interview last week, saying the Wizards would not be moving John Wall, Bradley Beal or Otto Porter Jr. ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline (via Lisa Redmond of NBC […]

The Washington Wizards announced on Tuesday that All-Star point guard John Wall suffered a ruptured Achilles after slipping and falling in his house. Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster commented on a picture of the news asking Wall what he was doing at the house that made him slip and fall. Wall, clearly not in […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is here. Phones are ringing, deals are being negotiated, and plenty of players could potentially be on the move before February 7th arrives. Names like Anthony Davis and Mike Conley have dominated headlines as trade speculation around the league heats up, but make no mistake about it, Washington Wizards guard Bradley […]

With John Wall now out through much of next season after tearing his Achilles tendon in his home on Tuesday, many feel that the Washington Wizards should blow it up and attempt to trade guys like Bradley Beal and Otto Porter Jr. However, the Wizards are apparently still trying to make the playoffs, as they […]

If the Washington Wizards make small forward Trevor Ariza available at the Feb. 7 trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers will reportedly heavily pursue him, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. The Lakers tried to acquire Trevor Ariza earlier in the season from the Phoenix Suns, but Phoenix decided to trade Ariza to the Wizards […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins says he talked with Washington Wizards point guard John Wall and he has no doubt Wall will overcome this setback and come back stronger. The Wizards announced on Tuesday that Wall developed an infection in the incision from surgery he recently had on bone spurs in his left […]

The whole reason why John Wall has been sitting out is to avoid further injury to his nagging heel injury, which had been bothering him earlier in the season and forced him to undergo surgery. You would think Wall would have been safe within the comfort of his own home, but unfortunately, that wasn’t the […]

Things have suddenly gone from bad to worse for John Wall and the Washington Wizards. Wall’s season ended in late December, when he finally decided to go under the knife to alleviate nagging pain in his left heel. The Wizards were just 13-22 at the time, 11th in the Eastern Conference, beset by their franchise […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall will be out of commission for roughly 12 months after undergoing surgery to repair a ruptured left Achilles tendon. According to several reports, the former Kentucky Wildcat slipped and fell at his home while not wearing his walking boot. According to Dr. Douoguih, John Wall had his walking boot […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall is expected to miss 12 months of action after undergoing surgery to repair a ruptured left Achilles tendon, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. Wall will undergo the procedure in Green Bay, Wi. https://t.co/1C8EC6vrvZ — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 5, 2019 Wall will be seen […]

According to multiple reports, and then by the team itself, Washington Wizards guard John Wall suffered a ruptured Achilles. He will be out for roughly 12 months before he’s able to return to basketball activities. Major news: Wizards just announced John Wall has a ruptured Achilles, will undergo another surgery and won’t return to basketball […]

Consistent with the words from owner Ted Leonsis, the Washington Wizards have been unwilling to budge on moving any of the core trio of John Wall, Bradley Beal and Otto Porter Jr. Rival executives have noticed as much in recent talks with the organization. “They’re not budging,” one executive told Sean Deveney of Sporting News. “Maybe […]

The Washington Wizards and Atlanta Hawks are not at the top of the Eastern Conference standings this season, making Monday evening’s affair quite the lackluster matchup. However, for those lucky enough to be tuned in early on, Wizards guard Jordan McRae gave NBA fans something to cheer about by posterizing a pair of Hawks defenders. […]

The Atlanta Hawks may have snagged a victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday night, but they also surrendered a ton of points. The Hawks allowed 129 points in their 137-129 win over the Wizards, which is the most points they’ve allowed in a regulation win since Dec. 29, 1990: The Hawks allowed 129 points […]

The NBA trade deadline is this week, but there don’t seem to be many teams who are willing to sell off their players. Sure, the New York Knicks just traded away Kristaps Porzingis, but the circumstances surrounding that situation were very different. As far as Anthony Davis? The New Orleans Pelicans probably won’t move him […]

Washington Wizards big man Markieff Morris, who has been sidelined since the end of December due to a neck injury, is hoping to return right after the All-Star break, according to Candace Buckner of The Washington Post. A note from last night: spoke with Markieff Morris & he is targeting the All-Star break as the […]

The Washington Wizards announced back in November that they were looking to trade their entire roster. They were mainly looking for a deal to package John Wall out of town. However, due to his contract and his injury, that’s off the table for now. The organization is still invested in Bradley Beal, and it seems […]

The NBA’s trade deadline frenzy has already begun with the New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks offering the first salvo in blockbuster deals. With one stroke, the Knicks and Mavs sent shock waves reverberating throughout the league as Kristaps Porzingis, Tim Hardaway Jr., Courtney Lee and Trey Burke were sent packing from New York to […]

The Washington Wizards may be going through some tough times as an organization, but the team’s owner Ted Leonsis is still noncommittal when it comes to changes. Ted Leonsis, the founder and CEO of Monumental Sports & Entertainment (the owners of the Washington Wizards, Washington Capitals, and more), recently took part in an hour-long interview […]

Like a lot of teams, the Washington Wizards are staying active ahead of this season’s trade deadline. Who the team might be interested in dealing is still up for debate, but owner Ted Leonsis says John Wall, Bradley Beal and Otto Porter Jr. are off limits. On possibility of dealing Wall, Beal, Porter before NBA […]

The Washington Wizards are adding John Jenkins from the G League to their roster. They are signing him to a 10-day contract to join their 15-man roster. The Washington Wizards and guard John Jenkins of G League Westchester are finalizing a 10-day contract, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 31, 2019 […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks told local reporters on Wednesday he isn’t sure when center Dwight Howard will return to the court. Dwight Howard underwent back surgery on Nov. 30 and has been rehabbing the injury in his hometown of Atlanta. It's been two months since Dwight Howard's surgery and Coach Scott Brooks gives […]

With no deviation from what has now become expectation for the team, the Washington Wizards have had a wild season so far. Whether it has been the inability to keep Dwight Howard, who was supposed to be their big offseason addition, healthy and on the court, the season-ending injury John Wall faced less than halfway […]

Otto Porter Jr. has thrived in his new role coming off the bench after being a starter for most of his professional career with the Washington Wizards, a change that has tested his mental fortitude and willingness to sacrifice for the betterment of the team. Porter won’t be shy to admit he wishes he was […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is unfortunately no longer in the NBA with his days of breaking backboards and snagging rebounds becoming something from the distant past. However, we do still get to enjoy “Shaq’s” commentary as part of Turner Sports’ NBA coverage with “The Big Aristotle” remaining a big part of the league today. On […]

Per Fred Katz of the Athletic, Washington Wizards head coach kept the backups on the floor at the end of the game for a certain reason. His starters had shown a lack of effort all game, and this was his way of sending his message of disappointment. Scott Brooks said he kept the garbage time […]

Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard has been rehabbing from back surgery in Atlanta, and the team is hoping to get a better idea of how his recovery is going after the All-Star break. Dwight Howard underwent surgery on his lower back on Nov. 30. The eight-time All-Star has only played in nine games this season for the […]

And so, the roller coaster ride towards the trade deadline begins for the Los Angeles Lakers and its fans. The Lakers are 25-24 midway to the season, and their superstar, LeBron James is in danger of missing his the playoffs for the first time since 2005. James suffered a grade 3 groin injury during the […]

The Washington Wizards got a huge come-from-behind win against the Orlando Magic on Friday, and shooting guard Bradley Beal put on a show for the fans in Orlando. Bradley Beal, who is playing the best basketball of his NBA career right now, finished with 27 points, six rebounds, and seven assists in the Wizards’ 95-91 […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall says he and his close pal, DeMarcus Cousins, talked last summer about teaming up in the nation’s capital, but Cousins’ injury prevented it from happening. Cousins tore his Achilles tendon last season with the New Orleans Pelicans. Once Cousins and his camp were made aware that New Orleans wasn’t […]

The Washington Wizards were close to turning the tables on the Golden State Warriors, as they slowly evaporated a sizable lead in the third quarter, though it proved too little, too late to make it come to fruition. Challenging the Warriors in such way was an encouraging sign for a team that had won seven […]