WASHINGTON WIZARDS NEWS

Thunder could acquire $30.3 million Wizards veteran center to stay afloat

The Oklahoma City Thunder are probably going to need to pick up a center on the trade market, and there's one in Washington who'd be a great fit.

Colin Keane

Bucks reunite with $85 million Rookie of the Year in mock trade with Wizards

The Milwaukee Bucks have started their season poorly and it’s already been suggested that they trade away Giannis Antetokounmpo, but a deal with the Washington Wizards could help them avoid that.

Jonah Kubicek

Warriors might trade for $90 million former Lakers star in deal with Wizards

The Golden State Warriors could bolster their offense by acquiring a former No. 27 overall pick and Rookie of the Year candidate from the Washington Wizards.

Colin Keane

Wizards $128 million star could be surprisingly traded to Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers were watching as the Washington Wizards scoring machine looked on Thursday like he's returned to form.

Colin Keane

Wizards' second overall pick struggles in NBA debut in loss to Celtics

Not much went the Washington Wizards' way in their blowout loss to the Celtics, including their second-overall pick struggling in his NBA debut.

Nathaniel Holloway

Wizards sharpshooter, former first round pick agrees to multi-year contract extension

On Monday, the Washington Wizards proved they're invested in a lethal three-point shooting threat.

Caleb Hightower

Wizards put Celtics over the top in future-driven mock trade involving fan-favorite

The Washington Wizards are in the middle of a long rebuild and could add some draft capital from the defending champion Boston Celtics in this mock trade.

Jonah Kubicek

Wizards tickets, prices for 2024-25 NBA season

Here's everything to know to get the best prices on tickets for the Wizards' 2024-25 NBA season.

Sloan Piva

French Olympic star turned down playing with Wizards because he didn't want to play for a loser

Evan Fournier would rather go to the overseas than play for Washington.

TJ Morin

No. 2 pick Alexandre Sarr goes 0-for-15 in Summer League

Wizards rookie Alexandre Sarr didn't do his draft class any favors with a brutal Summer League showing Tuesday.

Dan Treacy

Wizards trade for Kyshawn George at No. 24 in NBA Draft

The Washington Wizards are moving up two spots in the NBA Draft to select Miami Hurricane's Kyshawn George.

Anthony Pasciolla

Wizards trading young star for capital in 2024 NBA Draft

The Washington Wizards are trading forward Deni Avdija to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Anthony Pasciolla

Fans grill NBA Draft prospect Alex Sarr for apparent Wizards preference

NBA fans are mocking projected top-3 pick Alex Sarr for his presumed preference for the Washington Wizards over the Atlanta Hawks.

Anthony Pasciolla

Is Alex Sarr to the Wizards a lock at No. 2?

Former Perth Wildcat Alex Sarr is viewed as the heavy favorite to land with the Washington Wizards at No. 2 in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Anthony Pasciolla

Who is Brian Keefe? Wizards drop interim tag on next head coach

The Wizards have hired Brian Keefe as their next head coach.

Kyle Irving

Can former All-Star Gilbert Arenas guess the secret NBA player?

Retired All-Star Gilbert Arenas and basketball influencer Jesser try to guess the secret NBA player among a group of disguised individuals.

Anthony Pasciolla

Inactive Rockets player mocks Kyle Kuzma's tweet mid-game

Kyle Kuzma's tweet about the Pistons' losing streak earlier this season has aged very poorly.

Kyle Irving

LeBron James moves within 10 points of 40,000 in OT win over Wizards

Follow along below as The Sporting News tracks live scoring updates and highlights from Lakers vs. Wizards.

Gilbert McGregor

Why the Warriors traded Jordan Poole for Chris Paul

Here's why the Warriors moved on from the explosive scorer shortly after signing him to a lucrative extension.

Scott Rafferty

Stephen Curry reacts to 'tough' Jordan Poole-Chris Paul trade

Stephen Curry had plenty to say on the deal that sends out his perceived heir apparent in exchange for his longtime adversary.

Gilbert McGregor

Wizards land Bilal Coulibaly in draft-day swap

The Sporting News has you covered with everything you need to know about the draft day swap.

Gilbert McGregor

How Chris Paul and Jordan Poole contracts factor into Warriors-Wizards trade

Golden State and Washington struck a deal on Thursday that will send Paul to the Bay Area and Poole to the nation's capital.

Sam Jarden

Chris Paul trade grades: Did Warriors or Wizards win draft-day deal?

Did Golden State or Washington get the better end of this deal? Let's hand out some grades and break down the trade for both sides.

Jordan Greer

Full details of Bradley Beal trade between Suns, Wizards

The Wizards are going in a new direction in trading Bradley Beal after completing the first season of his historic supermax contract.

Scott Rafferty

Trade details: Warriors acquire Chris Paul for Jordan Poole

Here's everything we know about the trade involving Chris Paul and Jordan Poole.

Scott Rafferty

How Malcolm Brogdon injury concerns led Celtics to trade Marcus Smart in Kristaps Porzingis deal

The Celtics and Wizards agreed to a deal to send Kristaps Porzingis to Boston, but here's why they had to do so without the help of the Clippers.

Jacob Camenker

Chris Paul 'surprised' after report of trade to Wizards

As common as trades are in the NBA, it's easy to forget that the players involved are often just as shocked as everyone else.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA Twitter reacts to blockbuster Bradley Beal-Chris Paul trade

Naturally, the blockbuster trade had NBA Twitter buzzing, with several players sharing their reactions to the news.

Benyam Kidane

Bradley Beal trade grades: Did Suns or Wizards win blockbuster deal?

Phoenix has added another star to a roster that already includes Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton.

Sam Jarden

Heat, Celtics among best trade destinations for Bradley Beal

Bradley Beal wasn't named an All-Star in either of the last two seasons, but he's widely regarded as one of the best shooting guards in the NBA.

Scott Rafferty

Why contract, no-trade clause complicate Bradley Beal trade discussions

Beal's contract situation will greatly impact his trade value if he does become available.

Jordan Greer

Trail Blazers, Wizards among teams that narrowly missed on Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes

Portland and Washington just needed one more ping-pong ball to fall their way.

Jacob Camenker

Kyle Kuzma claps back at Spencer Dinwiddie on Twitter

Spencer Dinwiddie went at his former teammate, Kyle Kuzma, on Michelle Beadle's FanDuel TV show "Run It Back." Kuzma had nothing but time on Wednesday, clapping back at Dinwiddie on Twitter.

Kyle Irving

Wizards vs. Raptors odds, picks, predictions

We break down Thursday night's Wizards-Raptors matchup, providing our best bets and a DraftKings Showdown lineup for this Eastern Conference matchup.

Nick Musial

Lakers land former top-10 pick to bolster wing depth

The Lakers will reportedly acquire Rui Hachimura from the Wizards for Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks.

Kyle Irving

Grading the Lakers move to acquire Rui Hachimura

How did each team fare in the deal? The Sporting News has trade grades for both the Lakers and Wizards below.

Gilbert McGregor

Steve Kerr says Stephen Curry is the modern Michael Jordan

The Washington crowd reigned down MVP chants for Stephen Curry as he turned in an impressive 41-point performance against the Wizards on MLK Day.

Benyam Kidane

The latest on Bradley Beal's hamstring injury

Here is what we know about Bradley Beal's injury and what it means moving forward.

Scott Rafferty

Is Rui Hachimura turning the corner for the Wizards?

Rui Hachimura has shown flashes of this type of production before, but he looks like he may have finally put everything together.

Stephen Noh

Deandre Ayton downplays spat with Monty Williams: 'We a family'

Deandre Ayton and head coach Monty Williams were seen getting into it on the sidelines during Tuesday's game against the Wizards.

Kyle Irving

Davis makes statement with double-nickel vs. Wizards

Davis followed up his 44-point performance against the Bucks with a 55-point outing against the Wizards.

Benyam Kidane

Revisiting the trade that sent Russell Westbrook to the Lakers

As Westbrook and the Lakers return to Washington for the second time since the trade, there's no better time to revisit the deal that sent him to Los Angeles.

Gilbert McGregor

Grading Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's cold-blooded game-winner

How impressive was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's late-game heroics against Washington? Let's break it down.

Scott Rafferty

Southeast Division Preview: Best team, biggest X-factor and more

Will the Heat continue their run of dominance? Or can another team knock Miami down the division standings?

Jordan Greer

Why MJ's return with the Wizards was more impressive than you think

On the 21st anniversary of Michael Jordan's announcement that he would be coming out of retirement to play for the Wizards, let's break down what he actually did in Washington.

Jordan Greer

Which NBA players have a no-trade clause?

Not many NBA players enjoy the luxury of having a no-trade clause in their contract.

Nick Metallinos

The numbers behind Beal's monster deal with Wizards

Bradley Beal is now among the league's highest-paid players after signing a lucrative five-year extension with the Washington Wizards.

Benyam Kidane

TSN Archives: Wes Unseld Offers Off-Court Assists (March 27, 1976)

Washington icon Wes Unseld’s impact off the court was measured by his treatment of a severely injured college player from the D.C. area, The Sporting News wrote in March 1976.

TSN Archives

For Monte Morris and Will Barton, trade to Wizards represents a homecoming in more ways than one

Home is a place. But it's also a feeling. And for Monté Morris and Will Barton, playing in Washington is an opportunity to get in touch with their homes once more.

David Suggs

Beal debunks report on entering free agency

After reports emerged that Beal would enter free agency, the Wizards star took to Twitter to share that it was news to him.

Benyam Kidane

LeBron James' Lakers vs. Michael Jordan's Wizards: Fact, fiction in latest GOAT debate

Which team was better? Or worse? The Sporting News sorts out yet another facet of the MJ vs. LeBron debate.

Bill Bender

Kendrick Perkins, NBA players react to LeBron James passing Karl Malone for second on all-time scoring list

In the first half of the Lakers' game against the Wizards, LeBron James moved past Karl Malone into second all-time in scoring.

Benyam Kidane

Kristaps Porzingis looks right at home in DC after impressive debut for Wizards

Kristaps Porzingis was all smiles after his debut game in his new home city, and after stints in New York and Dallas, the Latvian 'unicorn' may have finally found a home in the NBA.

Nick Metallinos

Full details on Porzingis to Wizards

According to multiple reports, the Wizards have acquired Kristaps Porzingis from the Mavericks in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie and Davis Bertans.

Gilbert McGregor

Is James Harden playing tonight in Nets vs. Wizards on TNT?

The Brooklyn Nets will have to snap a nine-game losing streak without James Harden who will miss his fourth consecutive game with hamstring tightness.

Nick Metallinos

Bradley Beal injury update: Wizards star to undergo season-ending wrist surgery

According to a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Bradley Beal plans to undergo season-ending surgery on his left wrist.

Kyle Irving

Latest rumors on Simmons for Beal swap

Bradley Beal is reportedly conflicted about his future with the Wizards, but neither him nor his representatives have "officially asked for him to be moved" in the days leading up to the trade deadline.

Scott Rafferty

Antetokounmpo passes Jordan for most career triple-doubles

Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied his 29th-career triple-double to move past Michael Jordan for 18th on the NBA's all-time list.

Yash Matange

Clippers complete second-largest comeback in NBA history

With the 35-point comeback, the Clippers made franchise history and turned in the second-largest comeback in NBA history.

Gilbert McGregor

Vanterpool, Nets fined for interfering with pass

Brooklyn Nets assistant coach David Vanterpool deflected a pass during the fourth quarter of Wednesday night's game against the Wizards which Washington ultimately lost by one point.

Nick Metallinos

Irving dazzles, scores season-high 30 vs. Wizards

Irving poured in a season-high 30 points to lead the Nets to a 119-118 win over the Wizards in DC.

Benyam Kidane

Kuzma flashing full potential amidst recent hot streak

Kyle Kuzma has played the best basketball of his career over the last few weeks, dropping seven double-doubles along with a 20-point, 20-rebound game.

Kyle Irving

KCP and Harrell reportedly get into 'physical altercation'

According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the Wizards duo had to be separated by teammates after a scuffle heading towards the locker room.

Benyam Kidane

What did Wizards announcer say about Rockets' Kevin Porter Jr.? LeBron James responds to 'insensitive' commentary

While Kevin Porter Jr. stunned the Wizards with a game-winner, commentary from Wizards announcer Glenn Consor that has incensed a number of basketball minds.

Gilbert McGregor

Bulls' DeMar DeRozan hits another buzzer-beater

DeMar DeRozan makes history as the first player to hit walk-off buzzer beaters in back-to-back games. DeRozan beat the Pacers with an end-of-game winner on Dec. 31, and followed it up with a last second three-pointer to beat the Wizards.

Nick Metallinos

Kemba explodes for 44 points: Should he stay in Knicks' rotation?

Kemba Walker is making a strong case to remain in the Knicks rotation even when teammates return from the NBA's health and safety protocols.

Kyle Irving

Jokic ejected late vs. Wizards

Nikola Jokic was tossed from the game midway through the fourth quarter, finishing with 28 points, 19 rebounds and nine assists.

Benyam Kidane

Darius Garland joins elite Cavaliers company

Darius Garland did something we haven't seen since Kyrie Irving and LeBron James.

Nick Metallinos

Kuzma's giant pink sweater lights up Twitter

Kyle Kuzma arrived at Capital One Arena with the world's biggest pink sweater and he sure had social media buzzing.

Benyam Kidane

Will the Wizards be a playoff team?

The Wizards got out to one of the hottest starts of any team in the NBA, but is it sustainable over the course of an 82-game season?

Kyle Irving

Milwaukee Bucks title defense off to shaky start but is it time to panic?

The Bucks are struggling out the gate, holding just a 4-6 record with a difficult road trip to come. A dominant force in the regular season over the last three campaigns, is it time to panic about defending champions?

Kane Pitman

James Harden's quiet start continues as free-throw attempts plummet

James Harden's offensive struggles continued against the Washington Wizards. While his scoring efficiency has plummeted, it's the dip in free-throw attempts that has the basketball world talking.

Kane Pitman

Beal exits vs. Knicks with knee contusion

Bradley Beal exited the Washington Wizards preseason finale with a knee contusion. Head coach Wes Unseld Jr. is hopeful the injury won't cause the star guard to miss the regular season opener.

Kane Pitman

How to watch Wizards games without cable: Full TV schedule, streams for 2021-22 season

Can Bradley Beal lead the Washington Wizards to the postseason with his new supporting cast? Here's how you can watch the Wizards this season without cable.

Benyam Kidane

2021-22 NBA season preview: Southeast Division

The Southeast Division is in for a competitive year with the Hawks returning nearly the same roster that went to the Eastern Conference Finals a season ago, the Heat adding Kyle Lowry and the Hornets loading up with new pieces. Who will emerge as the division's best?

Kyle Irving

Ranking the new NBA head coaching hires

Which NBA franchise made the best coaching hire this past offseason?

Jordan Greer

Westbrook rejected idea of Clippers-Wizards trade

Westbrook never demanded a trade, Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard said, but he was open to joining the Lakers.

Jordan Greer

TSN Archives: A teammate's view of Michael Jordan's comeback with the Wizards

Two decades ago, Michael Jordan made his second NBA comeback, joining the Wizards after previously serving as an executive. Here's how former Washington guard Chris Whitney described the "Air Jordan" experience.

Sean Deveney

The Big O's big take on Russell Westbrook

In his lone season with the Wizards, Westbrook averaged 22.2 points, 11.7 assists and 11.5 rebounds per game, and passed Robertson as the all-time leader in triple-doubles.

Jordan Greer

Grading Westbrook trade for Lakers and Wizards

What does this trade mean for the Lakers and Wizards? Here is a breakdown of the draft-day deal.

Jordan Greer

Wes Unseld Jr. hired as Wizards coach

Unseld previously spent time in the Wizards organization, including six seasons as an assistant coach from 2005-11.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Bradley Beal says he's in for Tokyo Olympics

The runner-up for the 2020-21 NBA scoring title is heading to the 2021 Olympics.

Jacob Camenker

Joel Embiid injury update: 76ers star 'doubtful' for Game 5 against the Wizards

There are questions about the health of the 76ers' big man after his early exit in Philadelphia's Game 4 loss to Washington.

Jacob Camenker

Wizards rip fan who ran on court during game vs. 76ers: 'Your thinking is barbaric'

For yet another night, an NBA fan made waves at a game for poor in-arena behavior.

Jacob Camenker

Simmons struggles at free throw line in loss to Wizards

Washington kept hacking at Simmons, and it kept working.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Popcorn incident with Westbrook gave Metta 'Malice' flashbacks

Metta Sandiford-Artest, formerly known as Ron Artest, was brought back to his "Malice in the Palace" days when he saw a 76ers fan dump popcorn on Wizards guard Russell Westbrook.

Jacob Camenker

Will Russell Westbrook be back for Game 3?

Westbrook left Wednesday's game with an ankle injury.

Edward Sutelan

76ers fan ejected from Game 2 after throwing popcorn at Wizards' Russell Westbrook

The incident occurred when Westbrook walked back to Washington's locker room after suffering an ankle injury in the fourth quarter.

Jordan Greer

Wizards' Russell Westbrook details speech that helped spark Washington's playoff run

Russell Westbrook carried the Wizards to the NBA playoffs on the court, and his leadership off the court helped them get there as well.

Jacob Camenker

Wizards dominate Pacers, earn final spot in East playoff bracket

Sporting News provided live scoring updates and highlights from Pacers vs. Wizards on Thursday. Check out all of the highlights you missed right here.

Jordan Greer

What channel is Pacers vs. Wizards on today? TV schedule, start time for NBA play-in tournament

Here is everything you need to know to watch Pacers vs. Wizards, including the tipoff time and TV channel for Thursday's game.

Jordan Greer

Celtics vs. Wizards score, results: Tatum drops 50 points in Boston's win

Sporting News provided live scoring updates and highlights from Celtics vs. Wizards on Tuesday night. Check out all of the highlights you missed right here.

Jordan Greer

What channel is Celtics vs. Wizards on today? TV schedule, start time for NBA play-in tournament

Here is everything you need to know to watch Wizards vs. Celtics, including the tipoff time and TV channel for Tuesday's game.

Jordan Greer

Wizards' Scott Brooks pokes fun at LeBron James with play-in tournament comments

Wizards coach Scott Brooks tweaked King James after Washington clinched the No. 8 seed in the East.

Jacob Camenker

Wizards' Russell Westbrook matches two all-time greats while carrying team to play-in berth

Russell Westbrook put up another triple-double and matched a feat accomplished only by two Hall of Famers as he carried the Wizards to the play-in tournament,

Jacob Camenker

Bradley Beal rips Kent Bazemore for injury comments; Warriors forward responds

An exciting race for the 2020-21 NBA scoring title took a strange turn Monday.

Jordan Greer

Reactions to Russ's career triple-double

Russell Westbrook stands alone in NBA history with 182 career triple-doubles.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Lakers' LeBron James pretends to cry after heckler calls him 'big baby'

James remains out indefinitely as he recovers from an ankle injury, so the four-time NBA MVP has to find other ways to stay engaged down the final stretch of the regular season.

Jordan Greer

Wizards' Russell Westbrook, wife Nina respond to critical comments from ESPN's Stephen A. Smith

The ESPN analyst said Westbrook's numbers mean "absolutely nothing" to him.

Jordan Greer

How long is Joel Embiid out? Injury timeline, return date, updates

Here's everything we know about Joel Embiid's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.

Tom Gatto

Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr. take heat after Nuggets botch final possession in loss to Wizards

Denver coach Mike Malone criticizes the veteran guard and the young forward for how they handled the last play of regulation.

Tom Gatto

Russell Westbrook ejected for shoving Rajon Rondo in first meeting since playoffs

The obvious move is to connect incidents to Rondo and his brother chirping Westbrook — and Westbrook responding — in the bubble last September.

Tom Gatto

The Wizards made NBA history by wasting another great Bradley Beal performance

Beal totaled 47 points, six assists, four rebounds and four steals against the Pelicans, yet the Wizards were never really in the game.

Jordan Greer

Bradley Beal looked miserable on Wizards bench, prompting flood of empathy from Twitter

The Washington shooting guard looked dejected on the bench as his team struggled in a 107-88 loss to Houston. And Twitter felt that.

Zac Al-Khateeb

How much early impact are Westbrook, KD, others having on new teams?

Russell Westbrook, Christian Wood and Kevin Durant are all playing with new teams in 2020-21. Stats Perform News looks at the early impact they have had.

Stats Perform News

Russell Westbrook quotes Martin Luther King Jr. during Wizards' winless start

Russell Westbrook and the Wizards are off to an 0-4 start, but the star point guard is finding solace in the words of Martin Luther King Jr.

Billy Heyen

KD eager to keep building on return to court

Kevin Durant was happy to be on the court in a game for the first time since June 2019.

Stats Perform News

Beal not judging Westbrook

Bradley Beal praised the one-time NBA MVP and nine-time All-Star following practice on Friday.

Stats Perform News

Why Russell Westbrook is wearing No. 4 for the Wizards and not 0

Russell Westbrook changed teams, and changed looks for 2020-2021.

Jordan Heck

John Wall says goodbye to Wizards fans: 'I will always have love for D.C.'

Wall tweeted out a farewell message to fans on Thursday after being traded to the Rockets.

Jacob Hancock

Grading the Russell Westbrook-John Wall trade

How much does this trade really move the needle for the Rockets and Wizards? Here is a breakdown of the short- and long-term ramifications for each side.

Jordan Greer

Rockets trade Russell Westbrook to Wizards for John Wall, 2023 protected first-round pick

The Rockets and Wizards engaged in a blockbuster deal that sends Westbrook to Washington in return for John Wall and a first-round pick.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Biggest steals, worst reaches of 2020 NBA Draft first round

The 2020 NBA Draft wasn't deep in talent, but there were players who represented good value in Round 1. Which teams were best and worst at finding those players?

Mike DeCourcy

Russell Westbrook trade rumors: John Wall has reportedly been discussed by Rockets, Wizards

The latest Russell Westbrook trade rumor involves discussions between the Wizards and Rockets, which would reportedly involve John Wall heading back to Houston.

Billy Heyen

John Cusack shares Michael Jordan's incredible one-liner from final game against Kobe Bryant

During a recent interview with Jimmy Kimmel, Cusack shared a terrific story about what happened when Jordan switched onto Bryant.

Jordan Greer

Giannis regrets boiling over

A career of being on the wrong end of "dirty plays" culminated in Giannis Antetokounmpo's headbutt on Mo Wagner, the NBA MVP explained.

Ben Spratt

Social media got a kick out of Giannis Antetokounmpo's head-butt of Wizards player

The Greek Freak could be suspended for the Flagrant 2 incident.

Dan Bernstein

Brown unsure about Simmons

Ben Simmons left Philadelphia's victory Wednesday night in the third quarter.

Dejan Kalinic

NBA games today: Full TV schedule for 2020 season restart on TNT, ESPN & more channels

Here is a complete TV schedule for the first two nights of NBA games during the 2020 season restart, including start times and channels for Thursday and Friday's national broadcasts.

Tadd Haislop

NBA: No positive COVID-19 tests

Of the 344 players tested at the NBA 'bubble' over the past week, not a single one returned a positive COVID-19 result.

Dom Farrell

NBA returns: STATS preview

Using STATS data, we look at the best-performing players ahead of the NBA's return in Orlando, Florida.

Sacha Pisani

Here's a complete list of NBA players opting out of 2020 season return

Which NBA players will still be at home when the 2019-20 season resumes?

Jordan Greer

Wizards' Bradley Beal reacts to recent Nets trade rumors: 'I look at it as a sign of respect'

The 2019-20 NBA season may be on hold, but apparently Bradley Beal trade rumors never stop.

Jordan Greer

The greatest Michael Jordan game you definitely don't remember

Remembering a Michael Jordan-Kobe Bryant showdown that still resonates almost 20 years later.

Bill Bender

Gilbert Arenas explains how a homeless man helped him win $300,000 lottery

Arenas shared the story on Instagram on Sunday.

Austin Anderson

NBA taking smallest step toward getting players back on court

The league reportedly is giving teams the go-ahead to open facilities for individual workouts, provided stay-at-home orders are lifted or adjusted.

Tom Gatto

Jerry Stackhouse wishes he 'never played in Washington' with Wizards, Michael Jordan

The Pistons' success without Jerry Stackhouse only made the situation in Washington worse.

Jordan Greer

Antonio Daniels has a perfectly good explanation for being dropped by Allen Iverson's famous crossover

Allen Iverson forced Antonio Daniels to take a seat back in 2006, but there are very important details we should consider when rewatching that highlight.

Jordan Greer

The Wizards sold Bradley Beal on a vision, but it's already looking blurry

Bradley Beal was the first player to score 50 points in consecutive nights since Kobe Bryant in 2007. The problem? The Wizards lost both games.

Austin Anderson

Bobby Portis joins list of absurd Knicks ejections this season

Portis was tossed in New York's 114-96 loss to the Wizards on Wednesday night.

Dan Bernstein

Bradley Beal 'pissed off' at NBA All-Star snub

Wizards guard Bradley Beal was left fuming after his omission from NBA All-Star selection.

Russell Greaves

Most memorable moments on MLK Day

There has been big performances, historic moments, game-winners and even some fights! Re-live some of the best NBA moments on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Kyle Irving

Why the Cavaliers, Wizards and Knicks are the NBA's bleakest organizations

These teams seem unlikely to put together a winning season anytime soon.

Dan Bernstein

Wizards' Isaiah Thomas ejected for shoving referee in chest

The Washington guard was tossed after putting an arm into the chest of Marat Kogut. The move could lead to a second suspension in less than two weeks.

Tom Gatto

Jonathan Isaac injury update: Magic forward out at least two months with hyperextended knee

Isaac went down as he attempted a layup in transition.

Dan Bernstein

Isaiah Thomas suspended two games by NBA for confronting fans

The NBA has suspended Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas for two games without pay after confronting fans in Philadelphia, the league announced Sunday.

Sacha Pisani

Isaiah Thomas defends confrontation with fan, hopes for NBA's support

The Wizards guard believes the league should back him after he spoke to a spectator who Thomas says cursed him out and directed obscene gestures at him.

Tom Gatto

Doncic-less Mavs snap Bucks' 18-game winning streak despite Giannis Antetokounmpo's 48

No Luka Doncic, no worries for the Mavericks, who stopped the red-hot Bucks on Monday.

Sacha Pisani

What does Davis Bertans' rise mean for his future with Wizards?

Davis Bertans' sudden emergence is helping fuel the Wizards' offense. It also presents some interesting questions about his future.

Jordan Greer

Harden drops 59 vs. Wizards

James Harden outdueled Bradley Beal (46 points) in a 159-158 win over the Wizards.

Thomas Lott

Adidas, John Wall talking buyout

Wall was expected to be paid $25 million by Adidas during the life of his five-year deal.

Travis Durkee

Doncic gets triple-double in win

Last year's Rookie of the Year notched his ninth career triple-double with 25 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

Ameer Tyree

Wiz denied John Wall exception

Wall signed a max extension with Washington in 2017 that runs through the 2022-23 season and carries a monstrous $207 million price tag.

Travis Durkee

Ranking this decade's NBA rookies

Ahead of Zion's delayed debut, we assess how successful this decade's rookies have been in the NBA.

Tom Webber

Bradley Beals signs extension

Beal, an All-Star in 2018 and 2019, averaged 25.6 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.5 assists in 82 games for the Wizards last season.

Travis Durkee

NBA players react to Marcus Morris clowning Justin Anderson

Unreal amount of disrespect in a preseason game.

Dan Bernstein

Isaiah Thomas injury update

The thumb injury, suffered Monday, is the latest setback for Thomas, who has been bothered by hip issues for the past several seasons.

Bob Hille

Four NBA stars who could be on the move during the 2019-20 season

It wouldn't be much of a surprise if these four NBA players sparked lively trade discussions over the next few months.

Jordan Greer

'NBA 2K20' adds six new classic teams, including 'Lob City' Clippers, champion Cavs

Considering most of the truly historic teams have been included in previous versions of "NBA 2K," the latest rosters may stretch the definition of "classic." However, they do have some intriguing players from the not-so-distant past.

Bryan Wiedey

Wall: I'm not willing to sit out

"Me right now, I don't know. I don't know where I'm at," Wall said when responding to how his recovery is going. "I feel great."

Ameer Tyree

Wizards offering Beal max deal

With two years left on Beal's contract, Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard said the team will offer him a three-year $111 million extension.

Gabrielle McMillen

Wizards revamp front office

Former Georgetown coach John Thompson III also will be part of the new leadership structure for the Wizards.

Marc Lancaster

Wizards not moving Beal?

Washington has so far “rejected all trade overtures” about the 26-year-old star, according to a report from the Miami Herald.

E.Jay Zarett

Wizards could trade Bradley Beal?

The Wizards have said they’re not planning to trade Bradley Beal. But, that may not necessarily be the case.

E.Jay Zarett

Bulls acquire Tomas Satoransky

A day after announcing a deal for Thaddeus Young, the Bulls confirmed the arrival of point guard Tomas Satoransky.

Tom Webber

Cousins has spoken with Wizards

Cousins is one of the biggest names left unsigned, yet ESPN reported earlier this week there was “no market” for him.

E.Jay Zarett

Parker’s market is still developing

The Wizards could consider bringing Parker back at the right price, according to NBC Sports Washington.

E.Jay Zarett

Heat have inquired about Beal

The Heat “love” Beal, according to the Miami Herald, however, he said Washington has told him he won’t be traded.

E.Jay Zarett

Parker not returning to Wizards?

Parker is “operating at the start of free agency with the expectation” he will not be returning to the Wizards, according to NBC Sports.

E.Jay Zarett

LA struggling to clear cap space

Los Angeles has the required $32 million in cap space to chase any free agent they deem worthy of a max contract.

Travis Durkee

Wizards not trading Bradley Beal

Beal says team owner Ted Leonsis, interim GM Tommy Sheppard and coach Scott Brooks have all told him recently the team plans to keep him.

Arthur Weinstein

Wizards not pursuing Masai Ujiri

The Wizards will reportedly wait until after Thursday’s NBA Draft and the start of free agency later this month to find a new president.

Arthur Weinstein

Wizards to court Raptors' Ujiri

The staggering deal reportedly includes a potential stake in Wizards ownership, among other opportunities in Washington.

Bob Hille

Mills, Robinson arrested for fight

Eagles' Jalen Mills and Wizards' Devin Robinson were outside a Washington, D.C. nightclub when an argument turned into a physical fight.

Chelsea Howard

John Wall injury update

Wall is still recovering from a torn Achilles tendon suffered in February after he underwent left heel surgery in January.

Kirstie Chiappelli

NBA wrap: April 9

Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki each played their last home games, as both have plans to retire after the season.

Ameer Tyree

Bradley Beal is scratching surface of his star power amid lost Wizards season

The 2018-19 season wasn't supposed to go this way for the Wizards, but star guard Bradley Beal is embracing his new role as a leader and still sharpening his skill set.

Blair Berry

NBA trade rumors: Wizards 'not budging' on core trio ahead of deadline

For better or worse, the Wizards remain committed to their core. Washington isn't budging when it comes to John Wall, Bradley Beal and Otto Porter Jr. ahead of the NBA trade deadline.

Sean Deveney

Warriors vs. Wizards: Time, TV channel, how to watch

Sporting News has all of the information you need about Thursday night's game between the Warriors and Wizards.

Dan Bernstein

Knicks vs. Wizards: Time, TV channel, how to watch online

The Wizards and Knicks head to London to play at The O2 for the NBA international series. Here's everything you need to know to watch the game.

Shanna McCarriston

NBA trade deadline targets: 12 players who could be on the move

While there isn't a franchise-changing star like Jimmy Butler available, plenty of role players could be on the move ahead of the Feb. 7 trade deadline.

Jordan Greer

What's next for Kelly Oubre after wild trade? 'Time to rise with the Suns'

Kelly Oubre is entering a new situation in Phoenix, going from a role player off the bench with the Wizards to a spot with the Suns in which he is expected to eventually start and be one of the team's top contributors.

Sean Deveney

Trevor Ariza trade grades: Sloppy deal won't fix Wizards' problems

The Suns and Wizards worked out a Trevor Ariza trade — no, really this time. Here's what the deal means for both sides.

Jordan Greer

Tonight's FanDuel NBA DFS picks: Lineup advice, sleepers for Friday, Nov. 30

Get your FanDuel cash lineup ready for Friday's NBA DFS contests with injury updates and key sleepers to target tonight.

Dan Bernstein

Wizards can seek trade to transform roster, but biggest problem sits above players

Wizards owner Ted Leonsis should acknowledge that the team is a mess by removing the architect of that mess. It all comes back to team president Ernie Grunfeld, whose firing is past due.

Sean Deveney

Three reasons why John Wall trade could be impossible task for Wizards

The Wizards could be looking at a full teardown, and that means attempting to trade John Wall. Finding potential suitors for the All-Star point guard won't be easy, though.

Jordan Greer

FanDuel Picks: NBA DFS lineup advice for Wednesday, Nov. 14

Get your cash lineup ready for Wednesday's NBA DFS contests with FanDuel sleepers and busts picks.

Dan Bernstein

These eight NBA coaches are already feeling hot seats to start 2018-19 season

Tyronn Lue was fired by the Cavs only six games into the 2018-19 season. These eight NBA coaches are hoping to avoid a similar fate.

Mitch Lawrence

Sporting News' NBA Top 100: Ranking basketball's best players (20-39)

As we head into the beginning of the 2018-19 NBA season, we're rolling out our Top 100 players. Here's how it looks from 20-39.

Sean Deveney

Dwight Howard on Shaquille O'Neal's Instagram comments: 'I'm not gonna be quiet'

Dwight Howard decided to challenge Shaquille O'Neal to a "roast battle." That... didn't end well.

Jordan Greer

John Oliver introduces 'Last Week Tonight' segment with brutal joke about Dwight Howard

On Sunday night's episode of "Last Week Tonight," John Oliver started a segment about global trade with a joke at Dwight Howard's expense.

Jordan Greer

With LeBron James gone, who takes East crown? Cases for (and against) top contenders

Now that LeBron James has taken his talents to Los Angeles, every contender in the East is looking to climb the ladder to the top of the conference. But who has what it takes to reach the 2019 NBA Finals?

Jordan Greer

Dwight Howard wants to become his own version of Kevin Durant or Anthony Davis... or something

Wizards center Dwight Howard wants to change his game to adapt to the pace-and-space era. It sounds nice in theory, but it's not a very realistic goal.

Jordan Greer

NBA schedule release 2018: Trail Blazers, Wizards get creative with reveals on Twitter

Portland and Washington were among the teams that had the most fun announcing their season slates.

Drew Nantais

Everyone had jokes about John Wall's Team USA headshot

The Wizards tweeted — and then later deleted — John Wall's Team USA headshot. Unfortunately for Wall, the photo will live forever on the internet.

NBA Draft 2018: Five players who figure to underperform their draft position

Not every NBA Draft pick produces at a level that matches or exceeds where he's selected. SN has identified five first-round selections in the 2018 draft who could similarly fall short.

Mike DeCourcy

NBA Draft 2018 trades: Tracking draft-night deals

NBA Draft night usually includes a flurry of trade activity. SN is keeping track of the deals that take place at the 2018 draft.

Tom Gatto

Wizards reportedly extended president Ernie Grunfeld's contract last fall

Ernie Grunfeld, one of the longest-tenured executives in the NBA, will continue with the franchise beyond this season.

Gabe Fernandez

With Fred VanVleet back, Raptors' bench unit feeling 'complete' for playoff run

Friday night’s fourth quarter is a reflection of the role Toronto’s bench can play going forward in the playoffs, as its ability to put pressure on the minutes of an opposing team’s starters can swing games late.

Chris Stone

NBA playoffs 2018: Kelly Oubre Jr.'s war of words with Delon Wright hits absurd heights

Kelly Oubre Jr. might have threatened to kill Delon Wright . . . after he gets killed himself.

Gabe Fernandez

NBA playoffs 2018: With East series tightening up, each team still holds one key weakness

All eight playoff teams in the Eastern Conference bracket have been severely let down by some facet of their game. In some case, those facets were actually strengths during the regular season.

Sean Deveney

NBA playoffs 2018: Tensions between Wizards, Raptors run high in Game 3

The competitive fire between the Raptors and Wizards burns bright throughout Game 3 of their series

Gabe Fernandez

NBA playoffs 2018: Revisiting past first-round upsets of top seeds

Since the NBA expanded the playoffs to include eight teams per conference in 1984, teams seeded 1 or 2 have failed to advance past the first round just 10 times.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA playoffs 2018: Revisiting past first-round upsets of top seeds

Since the NBA expanded the playoffs to include eight teams per conference in 1984, teams seeded 1 or 2 have failed to advance past the first round just 10 times.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA playoffs 2018: John Wall, Drake engage in friendly trash talk

The feud between Wizards point guard John Wall and Drake began on Instagram and continued in Air Canada Centre as Drake sat courtside for the Raptors' Game 1 win.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA playoffs 2018: 'NBA 2K18' predicts multiple upsets in competitive first round

Injuries and parity have introduced uncertainty to the first round of this year's NBA playoffs. The simulation engine in "NBA 2K18" provides some insight on what to expect.

Bryan Wiedey

Bradley Beal is extremely unhappy with state of Wizards

Bradley Beal says the Wizards' recent performances are not "remotely acceptable."

Jordan Greer

NBA trailblazer Spencer Haywood still sees flawed NCAA system: 'It does have a tinge of slavery'

Hall of Famer Spencer Haywood paved the way for future young stars to join the NBA, but he remains frustrated with the NCAA, an organization he feels engages in lies and manipulation.

Sean Deveney

Dwyane Wade hit with technical foul for poking Kelly Oubre's ear

Dwyane Wade was hit with a technical foul for poking Kelly Oubre Jr. on the ear during the Heat's 129-102 win over the Wizards.

Wizards' Kelly Oubre Jr. on anxiety, depression: Athletes face bigger challenges

Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. says fans' perceptions of players as "superheroes," coupled with higher stress levels, make dealing with depression and anxiety more difficult for athletes.

Tom Gatto

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