With the Chicago Bulls winning 115-107 over Washington on Tuesday night, the Wizards disappointing start to the 2020-21 season reached a new low. Previously, Head Coach Scott Brooks‘ squad posted three losses against two playoff caliber teams in Philadelphia and Orlando. Washington held a fourth quarter lead in each of these games. Not that moral […]
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Since the foundation of the Charlotte Bobcats in 2005, NBA expansion has been flaccid. Commissioner Adam Silver seldom teases growth from the league’s thirty teams, much to the chagrin of the Seattle Sonics fanbase. However, that changed last week. During his annual preseason media availability, Silver hinted at plans to setup shop in new markets. […]
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A thrilling change surrounds the Nation’s Capital. Don’t worry, we’re not talking politics. For the first time in years, the Washington Wizards are the talk of the town. Between two all-star guards (Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook), two lottery-picks (Rui Hachimura and Deni Avdija), and a pair of knockdown shooters (Davis Bertans and Thomas Bryant), […]
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A shorthanded Washington Wizards team fell 97-86 to the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night. Detroit made the most of a 58-35 halftime lead and cruised to victory. Bradley Beal made his first appearance of the Wizards preseason, scoring 10 points in 16 minutes of play. This follows a 119-114 defeat against the Brooklyn Nets on […]
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Hip-hop and hoops are birds of the same feather. They possess flair derived from an improvisational history. Whether that’s jazz, or “Pistol” Pete Maravich playing for the New Orleans Jazz. From now until the end of time, fans of both will unilaterally debate who is ‘the greatest of all time.’ This piece aims to settle […]
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Last week the Washington Wizards acquired All-NBA guard Russell Westbrook in a blockbuster trade with the Houston Rockets. By swapping John Wall in the trade, the move immediately solidified questionable depth at the point guard position, considering Wall’s two year absence from play. The thirteen-year veteran wasted no time setting the tone with his new […]
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The Washington Wizards are sending John Wall and a first round pick to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Russell Westbrook. Adrian Wojnarowski broke the story Wednesday night. Washington and Houston explored scenarios centered around the two all-star guards at the beginning of free agency. Shortly after their conversations were leaked to the media, Wall […]
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Hoops junkies rejoice. NBA teams begin training camp this week. Although COVID-19 persists across the globe, Adam Silver and the league office plan to conduct business as usual this upcoming season. Players will travel and play in their home cities without a bubble. The league’s plan to mitigate risks was forwarded to franchises over the […]
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For ten seasons, John Wall has been the face of the Washington Wizards. He has insisted his career will finish where it started in 2010. This routine changed on Tuesday. In the wake of reports that Wall demanded a trade from Washington, the five-time all-star was deferential when asked by a reporter to clear the […]
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News broke on Friday that Washington Wizards point guard John Wall has demanded a trade. Wall, a five-time all-star, has not played since December2018 due to injuries. This surprising development follows an eventful week in the Nation’s Capital. On Monday, General Manager Tommy Sheppard made comments to reporters that his priority during the offseason would […]
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On Wednesday, the Washington Wizards selected Deni Advija with the ninth pick in the 2020 NBA draft. The choice was hailed by experts and writers alike. Many of whom projected that the Israeli League MVP would not be available for Washington after drawing serious consideration from Chicago and Cleveland with the fourth and fifth selections. […]
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After the NBA trade moratorium was lifted at the beginning of the week, general managers began making their first calls to rival executives since the February 6 trade deadline. Teams wasted no time in exercising their itchy trigger fingers. A flurry of players and draft picks are already on the move to new cities. The Washington […]
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