Tag: Washington Wizards
Kristaps Porzingis of the Washington Wizards is the first 7-footer in NBA history to record multiple games of 40 points and five 3-pointers in a single season. The 7-foot-3 center is posting career-high numbers. Last February, the Dallas Mavericks traded the Latvian baller to Washington. Through 56 starts this season, the 27-year-old is averaging career […]
At two games under .500 (30-32), the Washington Wizards are tenth in the Eastern Conference. If the playoffs started today they would be the last team in and would be playing the Raptors in a one-game series. Luckily, they still have 22 games left in the regular season to try and get above tenth or […]
Three-time all-star Bradley Beal has spent the past 11 seasons with the Washington Wizards after being drafted by them in 2012. Coming out of the all-star break they are 28-30 which is currently ninth in the East. Beal has been loyal to the Wizards over the years no matter what the situation may look like. […]
Russell Westbrook played and started in 78 games for the Lakers last season and averaged (18.5) points per game. In 2022-23 under new head coach Darvin Ham, Westbrook was moved to a bench role just three games into the season. The situation never got better and that’s why the Lakers traded away Westbrook to the […]
The Washington Wizards are working on a contract buyout for guard/forward Will Barton, allowing him to become a free agent. Barton, 32, has made 40 appearances off the bench this season. Of course, the 11-year veteran is averaging 7.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. Plus, he’s shooting 38.7% from the field and […]
The Washington Wizards are not entertaining any potential deals to trade Bradley Beal. Even if the three-time All-Star demanded a trade, his existing deal would complicate the process. During the 2022 offseason, Beal signed a five-year, $251.02 million max contract extension with Washington. His deal includes a $57,128,610 player option for the 2026-27 season, 15% […]
If the season ended today, the Washington Wizards would be in the play-in tournament. However, the bottom half on the East is very compact right now and there is minimal margin for error. With that being said, one of the Wizards veteran players reportedly wants out of his hometown team and is looking for a […]
The biggest trade to happen this season so far was the Lakers acquiring Rui Hachimura from the Washington Wizards. It sent Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks to the Washington. He was the ninth overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft and had a slow start to his career with the Wizards and now has […]
Spencer Dinwiddie of the Dallas Mavericks believes Washington Wizards players care more about getting paid than winning games. The former Wizard might know a thing or two on this topic. “They’re not playing for nothing for real… it’s a showcase,” says Dinwiddie. “They’re over there trying to get paid, not trying to play winning basketball. […]
The LA Lakers are 22-25 this season and that is 13th in the Western Conference right now. LeBron James has been trying to keep the team a float while Anthony Davis’ return is nearing. With the trade deadline approaching on 2/9, the Lakers went out and made the first real trade of the season. When […]
