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The Washington Wizards and Atalanta Hawks have already played two times this season, with the underdog winning outright in both games. The Hawks entered the first game as 7.5-point underdogs but won 121-119. The teams played again in the second half of a back-to-back and won 133-120 as 5.5-point underdogs. You’d have to believe the […]

The Washington Wizards hit the road to take on the Houston Rockets Monday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Wizards-Rockets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Wizards-Rockets NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Wizards-Rockets Odds Washington Wizards: +13.5 […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are fresh off a promising win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. Ja Morant’s performance against Lebron James grabbed all the headlines, but the Grizzlies winning three of their last four against some of the league’s top franchises is something to hang their hats on. It hasn’t been as great […]

Former teammates Jordan Poole and Draymond Green have no love lost for each other. In a game between the Washington Wizards and Golden State Warriors on Nov. 4, Poole was seen preventing Green from interacting with any of his current teammates. During a dead ball, Poole separated Green from Wizards rookie Bub Carrington while the […]

Oh how different things would be if Draymond Green simply kept his hands to himself in one fateful practice session back in 2022. Instead, Green decided to punch Jordan Poole, creating an awkward locker room setup which eventually led to Poole’s departure from the Golden State Warriors in 2023. Poole’s career seemed to be derailed […]

On Monday night, the Golden State Warriors saw the return of star man Stephen Curry to the lineup following a three-game absence due to an ankle injury. The Warriors traveled to the nation’s capital to face a friend turned foe in Jordan Poole, who has become the leader of a young Washington Wizards squad. In […]

The Washington Wizards play the red-hot Golden State Warriors on Monday. Despite losing Klay Thompson and failing to trade for Lauri Markkanen in the offseason, the Warriors jumped out the gate to a 5-1 record, thanks to hot shooting from Buddy Hield and stifling team defense. On the other hand, the Wizards have started as […]

The NBA will continue its expansion into new territories as the league touchdowns down in Mexico City for the thirty-first installment of the NBA Mexico City Games. The Miami Heat (2-2) will take on the Washington Wizards (2-2) for the special showcase from Mexico’s capital city. It’s time to present our NBA Mexico City odds […]

Halloween is a time for self-expression, but also imitation. Thursday Night Football sideline reporter Taylor Rooks employed the latter tactic for her costume on Thursday, using one of Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma’s most iconic outfits. Rooks copied Kuzma’s long pink sweater with a white beanie on the TNF broadcast, via her Instagram. Kuzma posted […]

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese has been a notorious good luck charm for professional sports teams but remains undecided on the NBA. While she loves the league as a whole and has favorite players, the WNBA star admitted that she does not have a favorite team. “I don’t have a team,” Reese told Kiyan Anthony […]

The Washington Wizards couldn’t have asked for a better start to the season. Bilal Coulibaly, Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington, and Kyshawn George, none of whom are drinking age, have all played well, which is crucial for the rebuilding franchise. Head coach Brian Keefe is “not surprised” with their excellence. I asked Brian Keefe about his […]

The Washington Wizards sans-Kyle Kuzma won their second straight game against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Now, they must go on the road and try to win short-handed again. Kuzma will be out on Saturday, via The Athletic’s Josh Robbins. “Kyle Kuzma (groin strain) will not play in the Wizards’ game in Mexico City […]

The Atlanta Hawks head to the nation’s capital to take on the Washington Wizards Wednesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Hawks-Wizards prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Hawks-Wizards NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Hawks-Wizards Odds Atlanta […]

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma broke out of his slump on Monday night, scoring 25 points on 8-for-20 shooting (5-for-9 3pt) with 11 rebounds and seven assists across 40 minutes in the 121-119 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. However, the former NBA champion got hurt. Kuzma is out for Wednesday’s home contest against the Hawks […]

Second-year Washington Wizards wing Bilal Coulibaly isn’t leaving anytime soon. The French international has had a strong start to the season, and he’s been rewarded with more long-term security. The Wizards exercised the third-year rookie scale team option on Coulibaly, via the team’s press release. The 20-year-old will now be in Washington through 2027 when […]

The “Point Poole” experiment has gone as well as the Washington Wizards could’ve hoped for through the season’s first two games. Jordan Poole has been a bright spot at point guard for them, averaging 20 points on 50% shooting and an unconscious 55.6% clip from three-point range, with five assists and 3.5 steals across 28 […]

Washington Wizards No. 2 overall pick Alex Sarr didn’t stuff the stat sheet in Thursday night’s 122-102 loss to the Boston Celtics, but he showed flashes of the exciting potential that made him a top prospect. Veteran big man Jonas Valanciunas already thinks that the French international is one of the league’s best rim protectors. […]

Kyle Kuzma is ending an era in his career. The Washington Wizards veteran has officially disclosed the reason why he’s calling it quits with his pregame fashion statements. For years now Kuzma has worn shocking fits during tunnel walks, but in a recent interview with Vogue Magazine, the Flint, Michigan native explained why he that […]

The Washington Wizards took another step towards building long-term continuity by signing Corey Kispert to a four-year $54 million contract extension one hour ahead of this past Monday’s deadline. However, the 25-year-old wasn’t a big part of the Wizards’ offense in Thursday’s loss to the Boston Celtics, scoring just six points on 3-of-6 shooting with […]

After starting the year 2-0, Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to stay undefeated when they travel to take on the Washinton Wizards in the second game of a back-to-back. This will be the first of three matchups between the Cavs and Wizards. Both sides meet again in Cleveland in December before Washington […]

We’re back with yet another betting prediction and pick for the upcoming NBA Saturday slate of action as we head to the Eastern Conference for this next matchup. The Cleveland Cavaliers will take on the Washington Wizards in a lopsided matchup on the betting lines. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a […]

The Washington Wizards have several new faces in the fold, which showed in their 122-102 opening-night loss to the defending champion Boston Celtics. Veteran forward Kyle Kuzma admitted that the squad has a ways to go before reaching its full potential. The former Los Angeles Laker stressed defensive communication, via Monumental Sports Network’s Bijan Todd. […]

Washington Wizards rookie Kyshawn George faced a steep challenge in his NBA debut, taking on the defensive assignment of Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum in the Wizards’ season opener. Despite Washington’s 122-102 loss to the defending champions, George was eager for the chance to test himself against one of the league’s elite scorers. “It was […]

The NBA is full of 3-point specialists, but what if it welcomed 4-point specialists? Another scoring boundary probably isn’t finding its way to the Association, however, if it did, Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard would dominate. The Celtics’ 122-102 win over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night provided proof of that. The C’s were […]

Washington Wizards rookie Alex Sarr was criticized for his shooting woes in NBA Summer League, and the naysayers may get louder now that he shot 1-for-7 against the Boston Celtics in his NBA debut on Thursday night. However, veteran point guard Jordan Poole won’t have it. Poole discussed his distaste for Sarr slander at Tuesday’s […]

With their 132-109 win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night, the Boston Celtics reminded the NBA world that they’re still a force to be reckoned with after winning last year’s title. A big reason for Boston’s success is its continuity, which Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe wants to emulate. Keefe discussed his […]

The Boston Celtics hit the road to take on the Washington Wizards Thursday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Celtics-Wizards prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Celtics-Wizards NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Celtics-Wizards Odds Boston Celtics: -13.5 […]

The Washington Wizards host the Boston Celtics to open their regular season slate in one of their hardest tests of the year on Thursday night. The defending-champion Celtics are coming off of a nearly record-setting shooting performance against the New York Knicks, but Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas thinks that he and Alex Sarr can slow […]

The Washington Wizards re-signed veteran forward Corey Kispert one hour before Monday’s 6 PM EST deadline, and Jordan Poole is a happy camper. Poole has mentioned how much he admires Kispert’s game, and now they’ll play together for the foreseeable future. Poole dropped a two-word reaction, via Instagram. Jordan Poole congratulates Corey Kispert on his […]

Players who play well deserve roster spots, and Washington Wizards guard Jared Butler is no exception. Washington brought back the 24-year-old on Monday, just two days after waiving him. The Wizards signed Butler to a two-way deal, via HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. As a result, Washington waived rookie guard RayJ Dennis, via the NBA’s transaction page. […]

Washington Wizards swingman Corey Kispert has progressively improved since getting drafted in 2021, and now he gets a pay raise. The Wizards inked the Gonzaga alum to a new deal just one hour before Monday’s 6 PM EST deadline. Kispert is committed to Washington for four more years, via NBA insider Marc Stein. “Corey Kispert […]

The Washington Wizards have undergone plenty of changes recently, from the front office down to the coaching staff and roster. However, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser is doing all she can to ensure their home address stays the same. Bowser proposed legislation to buy Capital One Arena, via NBC 4 Washington’s Mark Segraves. “BREAKING: After months […]

The Washington Wizards have been in rebuilding mode, since the departure of Bradley Beal. Since then, the Wizards have struggled to be relevant in the NBA. While the arrival of Jordan Poole garnered some interest, as the Wizards formed a duo of Poole and Kyle Kuzma, the 2023-2024 season turned out to be disappointing at […]

Life isn’t easy as a fringe NBA player, and former Washington Wizards guard Jared Butler was reminded of that on Saturday night. Despite a standout showing against the New York Knicks on Friday, the Wizards waived him. Multiple factors led to the decision, via The Washington Post’s Varun Shankar. “Bit of a surprising move for […]

Preseason games don’t count, but the Washington Wizards’ 118-117 win over the New York Knicks on Friday night was as exciting as it gets for a rebuilding team. Fringe players such as Johnny Davis and Jared Butler, the former of whom hit the game-winner, stood out, but first-round rookie Bub Carrington holding his own against […]

The Washington Wizards finished their preseason slate on Friday night, but they’re not done adding players to the organization. While two-way contracts aren’t headlining moves, adding talent for cheap is always a good thing. The Wizards signed Baylor alum RayJ Dennis on Saturday, via NBA.com. Dennis earned second-team All-Big 12 honors with the Bears last […]

Washington Wizards rookie Kyshawn George has been a standout player this fall ahead of the team’s final preseason contest on Friday night. So much so, that veteran forward Kyle Kuzma sees shades of a certain NBA All-Defensive First Teamer in the Miami alum. Kuzma likened George to New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges on Thursday, […]

The Washington Wizards held an open practice at Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter High School in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, allowing students to interact with players. Point guard Jordan Poole, who is now in his second year with the team, reflected on the experience. Poole enjoyed being a “positive outlet,” via Monumental Sports Network’s Chase […]

Although the top 10 won’t be released until Thursday, ESPN revealed its top 100 NBA players as the 2024-25 season approaches. Washington Wizards big man Jonas Valanciunas is the team’s lone representative, checking in at 91st. Valanciunas’ durability helped him secure his spot on the list, via ESPN’s Michael Wright. “Valanciunas showcased incredible durability last […]