The Washington Wizards may have a losing record and a terrible defense, but their surprisingly potent offense is continuing to catch opponents off guard. On Wednesday, an Eastern Conference team with a 5-10 record came into Phoenix, on the second night of a back-to-back, and manhandled an above-average defense. The Phoenix Suns were down a
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Our writers answer some of the most interesting questions of the young NBA season, including Brandon Ingram‘s finishing and more. 1. More surprising — Brandon Ingram shooting 48.6 percent on 3s or Brandon Ingram shooting 66 percent on drives? Louis Zatzman (@LouisZatzman): A hot, early-season shooting percentage is like a monogamous relationship; it takes forever
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 11: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards smiles during the second quarter of their game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 11, 2019 in New York City. (NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph,
With the 2019-20 NBA season less than a month away, we’re exploring the most interesting players for each team in the Southeast Division. We’re now less than a month away from the start of the 2019-20 NBA season. Coming off one of the most interesting offseasons in recent memory, it feels like an appropriate time
The Washington Wizards decided to name their G League team the Capital City Go-Go. Yes, really. As one of the few remaining NBA teams without a G League affiliate until this coming season, the Washington Wizards are getting a chance to design and build a new franchise from the ground up. Washington is going bold
They might not seem like a true contender based on last year’s results, but John Wall says the Wizards are right up near the top of the Eastern Conference. The competitiveness of the Eastern Conference has been considered inferior to the Western Conference in the NBA for quite some time now. But with LeBron James
Dwight Howard is now a member of the Washington Wizards. This raises the question — which Harry Potter house would he be in? It has taken some time, but Dwight Howard is now a Wizard. Washington signed the eccentric journeyman to a two-year deal worth $11 million. He has a player option for the second
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – APRIL 10: Dwight Howard #12 of the Charlotte Hornets brings the ball up court during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on April 10, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to
The Washington Wizards have a chance to add depth with the No. 15 pick in the NBA Draft. Who should they be targeting? The Wizards appear to have hit their ceiling with their current core but the burdensome contracts it’s taken to assemble said core makes it hard to adjust. That means the chance to
The Washington Wizards are facing salary cap oblivion after another mediocre season. Who can they add this summer to raise the ceiling of the team? The Washington Wizards have flashed some stretches of brilliance over the past two seasons. They took the Boston Celtics to the brink in 2017 behind incredible efforts from John Wall
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 15: John Wall Mark Hunt excited for a good, clean fight with Curtis Blaydes; or else by Mike Heck National Signing Day 2018: 5 recruits with Heisman potential by Patrick Schmidt John Wall and Marcin Gortat are now engaged in a back and forth that’s probably going to become a distraction,
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 17: John Wall Rams at Vikings: Highlights, score and recap by Brad Weiss John Wall has soreness in his knee, but it hasn’t become too serious yet. The Washington Wizards recently revealed that their starting point guard John Wall will miss Sunday’s game against the Toronto Raptors, and that won’t give
Washington Wizards guard John Wall suffered a shoulder injury Friday night, but he seems to have avoided a severe issue. Late in the third quarter of Friday night’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Washington Wizards guard John Wall fell to the floor after an awkward collision with Cavaliers forward Channing Frye. He suffered a left
Warriors star Draymond Green decided tonight was the night to fight the Wizards, and a kid got a free game-worn Draymond jersey in the process. Draymond Green, the Golden State Warriors’ talented but volatile power forward, decided to take some frustration out on the Washington Wizards. Before the first half of a surprising Wizards rout
In response to LaVar Ball’s comments that the Wizards should “beware” of Lonzo on Wednesday, Marcin Gortat says John Wall will “torture” the Lakers rookie. It would seem that the pressure on Lonzo Ball, the No. 2 pick in the 2017 NBA draft, couldn’t get any bigger than being dubbed the future of the Los
Laurene Powell Jobs is in the process of acquiring 20 percent stake in multiple Washington sports teams. On Tuesday afternoon, billionaire entrepreneur Laurene Powell Jobs of Emerson Collective reportedly purchased one-fifth of Monumental Sports & Entertainment — the holding company of the Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics and Washington Capitals. Monumental announced they had reached an agreement
Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks may have thrown a subtle shot at Kevin Durant while talking about John Wall’s contract It was uncertain at the beginning of the offseason if John Wall would sign an extension with the Washington Wizards, but he eventually did and made head coach Scott Brooks a happy man. Brooks
John Wall would never leave a team that went to three straight NBA Finals like Kyrie Irving wants to. John Wall recently signed a max deal with the Washington Wizards, and that means he’ll be around until the end of the 2022-2023 season. That is in stark contrast to Kyrie Irving’s current situation with the
BOSTON, MA – MAY 15: John Wall Kyle Busch hints Joe Gibbs said no to Indy 500 run by Nick Tylwalk San Diego Comic-Con: New trailer for Netflix’s The Defenders by Eric Chrisman John Wall has agreed to sign a four-year extension with the Washington Wizards. The fourth year of the deal is a player
WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 16: Otto Porter Jr. MLB Trade Rumors: Marlins scouting Yankees, Cubs, Red Sox farm systems by Jason Evans NBA Trade Rumors: Heat sending Josh McRoberts to Mavericks? by Ynal Al-Ouri The Washington Wizards officially received Otto Porter’s max offer sheet from the Brooklyn Nets, according to ESPN. Otto Porter has to