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Washington WizardsWizards' Markieff Morris says 'sh*t happens' when talking about slow start

Coming into the 2018-19 regular season, the Washington Wizards were projected to be one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. However, they’ve played their way to a 2-8 record through their first 10 games, raising a few eyebrows around the league. Wizards forward Markieff Morris doesn’t seem to be all that concerned with […]

Washington WizardsDwight Howard says people will eventually forget about Washington's disastrous start

Washington Wizards big man Dwight Howard says that people will eventually forget about the team’s disastrous start. Despite the star power that they have on their roster, the Wizards are sitting on a lowly 2-8 win-loss card. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon tweeted out Howard’s bold statements about his team’s slow start this season. Dwight Howard: “We’re […]

Washington WizardsReport: Complexities in John Wall's Wizards contract could make trade difficult this season

The culture appears to be in complete disarray in Washington, and what they plan to do with John Wall is one of the most interesting storylines in the NBA right now. Sitting in the cellar of the Eastern Conference at 2-7, the Washington Wizards could be looking to blow it up and essentially start from […]

NBAMavs' Luka Doncic will play vs. Wizards despite ankle injury

Though he has been dealing with a sprained right ankle, Mavs forward Luka Doncic will play in Monday night’s game against the Washington Wizards. “I’m not 100 percent, but I’ll play for sure,” Doncic told Dwain Price of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “I don’t want to miss any games.” Doncic was unable to participate in […]

New York KnicksWizards' Dwight Howard likes Knicks rookie Mitchell Robinson's upside

New York Knicks rookie Mitchell Robinson has had quite an impressive start to his NBA career. On Sunday night, head coach David Fizdale handed the 20-year-old another start against the Washington Wizards. It was a baptism of fire for Robinson, who went toe-to-toe against veteran big Dwight Howard and left quite an impression on the […]

Washington WizardsWizards' Otto Porter questionable vs. Knicks with toe contusion

It’s past time for the Washington Wizards to hit the panic button on this season, and Otto Porter suffered a toe contusion that is the latest blow to the team. According to Candace Buckner of the Washington Post, Porter didn’t practice on Saturday and he may not play against the Knicks on Sunday night. Porter […]

Washington WizardsReport: Scout calls Wizards the worst team he has seen this season and says they won't turn it around

The Washington Wizards have been the biggest disappointment so far in the first three weeks of the 2018-19 season. An anonymous NBA scout said that this trend will continue until the end of the regular season, per Michael Lee of The Athletic. Washington also started out slow in the 2016-17 season, but were eventually able […]

Washington WizardsWizards owner Ted Leonsis expresses dismay over team's poor defense

Over the summer, Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall said the Wizards should be included among the elite teams in the Eastern Conference. For the past few seasons, Wall and the Wizards have been the national media’s dark-horse East team that could make a run to the Finals. Year after year, however, Washington has failed […]

Washington WizardsBradley Beal won't hit panic button yet

The Washington Wizards are off to a sluggish start to this season. In fact, they’ve lost five games in a row, and after Friday night’s 134-11 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Washington’s record now stands at 1-7. Some fans of the team are feeling a bit uneasy, but Bradley Beal says it’s not time […]

Washington WizardsAustin Rivers hints at deeper issues for Washington

The Washington Wizards are in a complete freefall and the once promising team looks lost. Austin Rivers is in his first year with the team and it’s not going as planned. Many attribute the Wizards woes to their defensive lapses, but Rivers is hinting that it could be deeper than that. “Yeah, it could be more […]

Washington WizardsJohn Wall says team is better than ever on paper

After suffering another humiliating defeat on Friday night, the Washington Wizards appear to be on a downward spiral. The 134-111 thrashing at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder has now made it seven losses out of eight games to start the season for the struggling Wizards. Nonetheless, superstar John Wall believes that the team […]

Washington WizardsJohn Wall says it's the defense that's the issue

It’s not a good sign when a team is only eight games in and your team is already getting booed off the court but that is the case for John Wall and the Washington Wizards. The Wizards lost on Friday night to the Oklahoma City Thunder, who were on the second night of a back […]

Washington WizardsThe disease of "Me" taking over the Washington Wizards

With LeBron James leaving the NBA’s Eastern Conference, the conference became a little more wide-open. Teams like the Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks were the first teams to be mentioned as contenders in the East. One other team that was mentioned as a wildcard in the East was the Washington Wizards. […]

Washington WizardsWizards get loudly booed after 29-point halftime deficit vs. Thunder

The Washington Wizards players talking a lot of smack in the offseason. The Wizards playing poor basketball once the season starts. It’s a tradition unlike any other in the NBA. Every summer, All-Star guards John Wall and Bradley Beal talk about how everyone is underestimating Washington and that the team is a serious contender in […]

Washington WizardsBradley Beal grabs clipboard from Scott Brooks during Wizards timeout

The Washington Wizards’ season continues to go downhill. During a timeout in their blowout against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Wizards star Bradley Beal grabbed the clipboard away from head coach Scott Brooks. Beal then proceeded to discuss a play with his teammates during the timeout. Dwight Howard, who made his season debut with the Wizards, […]

Washington WizardsVideo: Dwight Howard gets off to high-flying start with Wizards

Dwight Howard missed the first seven games of the season due to a back/piriformis injury, but the former All-NBA center made his Washington Wizards debut Friday night at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Howard signed a two-year, $11 million deal with the Wizards in the offseason after getting traded by the Charlotte Hornets to the Brooklyn Nets, and […]

Oklahoma City ThunderFormer Thunder coach Scott Brooks says Russell Westbrook can play all five positions

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook is known to be the ultimate competitor on the court. He hustles for every loose ball, plays tenacious defense, and is known to leap for boards usually reserved for the 7-footers on the court. Because of this, ex-Thunder head coach and current Washington Wizards coach Scott Brooks is […]

Washington WizardsWashington comes to terms on jersey patch deal with Geico

Early on Friday morning, members of Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) and GEICO officially announced that they have reached a multi-year jersey patch deal with the Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics and Capital City Go-Go. As with all other NBA jersey patches, Washington’s variant will be sewn onto the upper-left portion of the chest plate. Monumental […]

Washington WizardsDwight Howard still can't sit down without pain

Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard is set to make his season debut on Friday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. However, the eight-time All-Star says he is still experiencing pain when he sits down. https://twitter.com/CandaceDBuckner/status/1058051651720884225 Dwight Howard, now 32 years of age, has been dealing […]

Washington WizardsGrizzlies' Garrett Temple says Wizards have more than just defensive woes after 1-6 start

The Washington Wizards were hoping to sneak into the Eastern Conference contender conversation as a dark-horse candidate for the throne, but their horrid start to the season has raised plenty of questions about their potential. Former Wizard and current Memphis Grizzlies guard Garrett Temple spoke about his concerns to the All-Star tandem of Bradley Beal […]

Washington WizardsReport: Dwight Howard to make Wizards debut vs. Thunder Friday

Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard is set to make his season debut on Friday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. Sources on @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium: Wizards center Dwight Howard is planning to make his season debut in Washington on Friday against OKC — allowing the team […]

Washington WizardsPlayers' contract years have caused some distraction within Washington

The Washington Wizards have a ton of talent on their team but they have gotten off to a 1-5 start and it is clear that there are some issues in the locker room. On the court, there are some clear chemistry issues that need to be sorted out soon if this team wants to turn […]

Washington WizardsWizards' Markieff Morris out vs. Grizzlies after entering concussion protocol

The Washington Wizards are struggling to find their footing in the early part of the season. Unfortunately, they won’t have Markieff Morris on Tuesday as they look to turn the season around against the Memphis Grizzlies. Additionally, Kelly Oubre Jr. is a game-time decision. Markieff Morris is in the concussion protocol and is OUT tonight vs the […]

Washington WizardsWashington to sign Chasson Randle to 14th roster spot

The Washington Wizards have made a minor move to their roster. Sources on @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium: The Washington Wizards are planning to sign guard Chasson Randle to a contract. He will be the 14th player on standard roster. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 30, 2018 With this news, the franchise will now only have one roster […]

Washington WizardsScott Brooks says the Wizards should take pride in defense

Starting the season with five losses in six games, the Washington Wizards are in all sorts of trouble right now. Head coach Scott Brooks is far from happy about his team’s recent performances, and has recently called out their defensive shortcomings. According to the former Coach of the Year winner, the defensive mindset of his […]

Washington WizardsAustin Rivers says people are laughing at the Wizards

The Washington Wizards were hoping to sneak into the Eastern Conference title race early in the season, but the team has gotten off to a rough start, a 1-5 record that has them among the worst in the league. Matter of fact, a mere point has kept them from matching the Cleveland Cavaliers for the […]

Washington WizardsReport: Wizards' Dwight Howard expected to make season debut this week

The Washington Wizards are now 1-5 to start the new campaign. Amidst one of the worst starts to a season in franchise history, the team has received a much-needed boost, with reports emerging that big man Dwight Howard is set to make his Wizards debut at some point this week. According to Chris Haynes of […]

Washington WizardsReport: Scott Brooks' Wizards job not in jeopardy despite awful start

Following the Washington Wizards’ Sunday night 136-104 mauling at the hands of the Los Angeles Clippers, head coach Scott Brooks’ job is reportedly still secure — for the time being, at least. The Wizards are now 1-5 to start the new campaign and currently hold one of the worst records in the league. Only the […]

Washington WizardsWizards' Austin Rivers says team's struggles aren't on Scott Brooks

When teams start slow, the first target of blame is almost always the coach. On Sunday night, Washington Wizards guard Austin Rivers did his best to make sure his coach avoided this criticism. The Wizards had just lost their fifth game of the season, falling to the Clippers in ugly fashion, 136-104. The disappointing start has […]

Washington WizardsWizards' Markieff Morris exits game vs. Clippers with a concussion

Markieff Morris of the Washington Wizards left their game against the L.A. Clippers due to a concussion. As per Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, Morris went down after a hit to the head. Though he was able to get up, the 6-foot-10 forward was walking very slowly. ICYMI. it's just as we thought: Morris out for […]

Washington WizardsOtto Porter reacts to John Wall, Bradley Beal's criticism of Wizards teammates

Otto Porter Jr. has a message for John Wall and Bradley Beal after the two criticized their Washington Wizards teammates: “we gotta be our own backbone.” Wall and Beal took a shot at the Wizards after losing to the Sacramento Kings and dropping to 1-4 in the standings. The two unquestionable leaders of the Washington […]

Washington WizardsWizards HC Scott Brooks thinks John Wall, Bradley Beal calling out teammates was out of frustration

There are a lot of unhappy basketball players in the nation’s capital – and understandably so. After Friday night’s 116-112 road loss to the Sacramento Kings, the Washington Wizards dropped to 1-4 to start the season, prompting the team’s dynamic backcourt tandem of John Wall and Bradley Beal to speak up, albeit in a manner […]

Washington WizardsWizards forward Markieff Morris misses practice with flu-like symptoms

Washington Wizards starting small forward Markieff Morris missed Saturday’s practice with flu-like symptoms, according to Chris Miller of NBC Sports Washington. Morris played 37 minutes Friday night against the Sacramento Kings and finished with 13 points and seven rebounds while shooting 6-of-10 from the field, 1-of-5 from beyond the arc and 0-of-2 from the free-throw line. […]

NBAScott Brooks drops Otto Porter's name as someone who shouldn't worry about his shots

The Washington Wizards are off to a disappointing start, a surprising trend given the talent on their roster. Seemingly to address a problem that the team is going through, head coach Scott Brooks drops Otto Porter’s name as someone who shouldn’t worry about his shots. The Athletic’s Fred Katz wrote a column on the Wizards’ […]

NBAJohn Wall, Bradley Beal call out teammates for having 'personal agendas'

After falling to 1-4 to start their 2018-19 campaign, Washington Wizards All-Star back court John Wall and Bradley Beal called out their teammates for putting their “personal agenda” first before the team. Beal spoke to reporters following their 116-112 loss to the Sacramento Kings, and was clearly disappointed with how his teammates are playing to start […]

Washington WizardsWizards' John Wall is known as a locker room cop

The NBA, aside from being a basketball league, is a workplace. It has rules and regulations the employees need to adhere to, just like any other professional setting would. The league also has its own unwritten rules that everyone needs to know and follow, especially the rookies, and Washington Wizards star John Wall is a […]

Golden State WarriorsWizards coach Scott Brooks reacts to Warriors star Stephen Curry's 51 points in 3 quarters

After having what he said was the best summer he has ever had, it’s safe to say Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has been on an absolute tear to start the 2018-2019 NBA season. He’s currently averaging 34.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 6.8 assists on 55 percent field goal shooting and 52.4 percent 3-point […]

Washington WizardsWizards' Bradley Beal, Ian Mahinmi game-time decisions vs. Kings

The Washington Wizards may be shorthanded when they take on the Sacramento Kings Friday night. Bradley Beal and Ian Mahinmi are game-time decisions, according to Candace Buckner of The Washington Post. Beal has a bruised sternum and Mahinmi has a back injury. Bradley Beal is, along with John Wall, one of the most important players on […]

Washington WizardsWizards' Austin Rivers doesn't like messy rookies, others taking toiletries from his locker

An NBA locker room is a brand new experience for rookies, and Austin Rivers has some advice for the newcomers. The Washington Wizards guard has a few words of warning for rookies. “You can’t go into someone’s locker and grab some stuff because you don’t have it,” Wizards guard Austin Rivers said to Chase Hughes […]

Washington WizardsWizards' Markieff Morris will call players out if they don't shower or use deodorant

Washington Wizards starting small forward Markieff Morris isn’t afraid to call teammates out if they smell bad or don’t have proper hygiene. Markieff Morris, an eight-year NBA veteran, once played with a rookie with the Phoenix Suns who told him he didn’t use deodorant. Morris wasn’t about to let that fly in his locker room, and […]

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