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Outside of the Detroit Pistons struggling to gain traction on an Andre Drummond trade, and Kyle Kuzma having a murky future with the Los Angeles Lakers, there’s minimal buzz leading up to the NBA trade deadline. Bummer. On the other hand, there are several head coaches who are — or could be — on the […]

Despite suffering through a 13-28 slog of a season, the Washington Wizards are still clinging to life. In the wide-open race for the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference, the Wizards are just 4.5 games back. Wizards coach Scott Brooks spoke about the possibility of attaining that mythical spot in the playoffs: Via Fred Katz […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks doesn’t know if rookie Rui Hachimura will return before February. The Wizards said Hachimura underwent a “minor procedure” after he sustained a groin injury on Dec. 16: Scott Brooks just said he doesn’t know if rookie Rui Hachimura will return before February. — Candace Buckner (@CandaceDBuckner) January 17, 2020 […]

Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans is now widely renowned as one of the best 3-point shooters in the NBA, and the 27-year-old might finally get his due in the 3-point shooting contest during All-Star weekend after shooting above 41 percent from downtown so far in his career. Bertans’s coach, Scott Brooks, believes that the native […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks has apparently liked what he has seen from guard Gary Payton II. Not only that, but the up-and-coming guard and son of the legendary Gary Payton has now made the team in our nation’s capital after initially just receiving a trial run. As a result, Brooks recently took some […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks says he’s “not gonna get into the details” on what rookie Rui Hachimura’s procedure was for. The Wizards said Hachimura underwent a “minor procedure” after he sustained a groin injury on Dec. 16. Scott Brooks said he’s “not gonna get into the details” on what Hachimura’s procedure was for. […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks has hinted at Bradley Beal’s possible return against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. Brooks noted, however, that the Wizards are not in a rush having Beal back, not after Garrison Mathews scored 28 points to power them to a 123-105 victory over the Miami Heat on Monday. Brooks said […]

Given his team’s struggles at the beginning of the 2019-20 NBA regular season, Washington Wizards Scott Brooks has made several game-time decisions about when to keep pushing his guys and when it’s time to pull the plug and live to fight another day. He made another judgement call on Wednesday night as they were down […]

Washington Wizards rookie forward Rui Hachimura will miss his fifth consecutive game Thursday night versus the Detroit Pistons, and per head coach Scott Brooks, it appears that Hachimura’s absence could be even longer than expected. When asked about the status of the big man, Brooks demurred that he had no update to share as it […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall appears to be making good progress in his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon. Wall threw down a nasty dunk in Detroit before the Wizards took on the Detroit Pistons on Monday. Washington head coach Scott Brooks doesn’t know if Wall will play this season, but he says the […]

CHARLOTTE- After falling to the Atlanta Hawks, the Charlotte Hornets bounced back for a much needed win over the Washington Wizards 114-107. Devonte’ Graham had another stellar outing in front of the buzz city crowd. He finished with 29 points (6-11 3-pointers) to go along with six assists in a nail bitter. Despite the new […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks raved about rookie Rui Hachimura, who has been on a roll on his last three games. The Gonzaga product shined against the Philadelphia 76ers, dropping 27 points, seven rebounds, and two steals in a 119-113 win, prompting some praise from the coach. “He’s like a seven- or eight-year vet. […]

LeBron James was his usual dominant self in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 125-103 win over the Washington Wizards at the Staples Center on Friday. The 34-year-old superstar finished with 23 points, 11 assists and three rebounds despite playing for only 25 minutes due to the Lakers’ big lead. Wizards head coach Scott Brooks saw firsthand […]

Prior to their game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks took a hilarious jab at the Purple and Gold franchise and their seemingly quick player turnover. Brooks joked that he is already taking a look at the LA bench, as he is expecting to get some of them next season. […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks joined “The Sports Junkies” on 106.7 The Fan in DC on Tuesday to discuss the progress John Wall is making in his rehabilitation from a torn Achilles. According to most reports, Wall is expected to miss all of this season as he recovers, but Brooks says the five-time All-Star […]

Current Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks was Houston Rockets superstar James Harden’s first head coach when Harden came into the league as a rookie with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2009. Having overseen Harden’s development into one one of the premier young talents in the league, Brooks understands the enigmatic nature of “The Bearded […]

Fans don’t look at the Washington Wizards as championship contenders. They’ve struggled to build a strong supporting cast to help John Wall and Bradley Beal make a deep run in the playoffs. Some will even consider the Wizards a team that failed to live up to the high expectations set upon them a couple of […]

The Washington Wizards landed on a gold mine at the time they picked up Thomas Bryant off the waiver wire. Bryant had spent most of his rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers, but was claimed by the Wizards, soon taking up the opportunity to back up Dwight Howard as head coach Scott Brooks had […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks is hoping Bradley Beal spends his entire NBA career in the nation’s capital and he gets to coach the All-Star “forever.” Brooks always speaks glowingly of Beal, who is the best player on the Wizards since All-Star John Wall will likely miss the entire season recovering from his Achilles […]

After missing the better part of last season due to heel surgery and then a torn Achilles, there has recently been a lot of talk involving Washington Wizards superstar John Wall and the team’s intention to shut down their prized point guard for the entirety of the 2019-20 campaign. For his part, Wizards head coach […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The science of sports analytics has a firm grip in front offices across NBA franchises, and the latest hiring of “guru” Dean Oliver by the Washington Wizards further illustrates the new-age investment in technology. The Wizards announced new hires to head coach Scott Brooks’ staff, including Mike Longabardi, Corey Gaines, Jarell Christian, and Oliver. In […]

Scott Brooks, who coached Russell Westbrook on the Oklahoma City Thunder, says the Houston Rockets are getting one helluva player. Brooks, who is currently the head coach of the Washington Wizards, says he’d love to coach a team of 15 Russell Westbrooks. Just talked to former Rocket player, former OKC coach and current Wizards coach, […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks has no interest in holding a dual title as coach and front office executive in light of the recent firing of longtime president Ernie Grunfeld. Brooks put it plainly when asked to gauge his interest. “You have to be single or will be single,” said Brooks, according to Ben […]

Washington Wizards president Ted Leonsis says head coach Scott Brooks’ job is safe. The Wizards fired team president Ernie Grunfeld on Tuesday. Grunfeld had been with the franchise since 2003. Leonsis on if he'll decide Scott Brooks' status before hiring a new GM/prez: "Right now, we have decided on Scott’s status. He’s the coach of the team, and Tommy […]

The Washington Wizards have been eliminated from the playoffs, but star shooting guard Bradley Beal wants to continue to play. Wizards head coach Scott Brooks says he respects Beal for wanting to still play. “I think it’s pretty admirable that he wants to keep playing, and we know we’re out of the playoffs,” Brooks said, […]

The Washington Wizards lost to the Denver Nuggets Thursday night, 113-108. The team fell to 30-43 on the season. Thomas Bryant and Bobby Portis almost led Washington to an upset win. Despite Bradley Beal putting up gaudy, All-Star-caliber numbers on a nightly basis, the Wizards don’t quite have the gumption to compete for a playoff […]

It’s safe to say Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks is a big fan of Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic. While speaking to reporters on Thursday before the Wizards-Nuggets game, Brooks said Jokic “makes passes that Magic Johnson didn’t even make.” Brooks: "All their bigs are great passers." Called Millsap "phenomenal" and added, "Jokic, […]

Otto Porter Jr.’s relationship with his former coach Scott Brooks hasn’t always been the best, as recent findings through an interview with him revealed the rocky nature of it. The former Washington Wizards swingman was notoriously underused during his time at the nation’s capital, as the backcourt duo of John Wall and Bradley Beal got […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks had some high praise for Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley while he was speaking to reporters ahead of their matchup at Capital One Arena. Brooks says Conley is “the best player in the NBA for the last six or seven years never to make an All-Star team,” via […]

The Washington Wizards are fighting for their playoff lives. While Wizards head coach Scott Brooks would prefer his team be in the playoffs already, the 53-year-old says this is a fun time of the year for his ball club. Entering Thursday, the Wizards are 29-39 on the season, good for 11th place in the Eastern […]

The Washington Wizards acquired former second overall pick Jabari Parker from the Chicago Bulls last month, and they seem to be pretty impressed with his performance so far. After expressing his frustrations during his stints with the Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks, Parker seems to be feeling good in the nation’s capital. The Wizards have adjusted […]

Only a select few players in NBA history are able to chart the course of their own careers. LeBron James, for instance, has the power to play for pretty much whatever team he wants. But even lesser All-Stars don’t have the luxury of signing a series of one-year contracts, nor the ability to pick a […]