Wizards’ Jordan Poole still owed $95.54 million over the next 3 seasons

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole is owed $95.54 million over the next three seasons. This is part of the four-year, $128 million rookie-scale contract extension he signed with the Golden State Warriors in October 2022. In July 2023, the Warriors traded Poole, Ryan Rollins, Patrick Baldwin Jr., a 2030 first-round draft pick, and a 2027 […]

James Foglio  •  23 Feb 2024
Deni Avdija 1st Wizards player since Moses Malone in 1987 to record 40+ points, 15+ rebounds in a game

Deni Avdija became the first Washington Wizards player since NBA Hall of Famer Moses Malone in 1987 to record at least 40 points and 15 rebounds in a game, during Wednesday night’s 133-126 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Avdija, 23, is also the first player with these stats since the team rebranded the franchise […]

James Foglio  •  16 Feb 2024
Kyle Kuzma Reveals Why He Rejected Mavericks Trade to Remain With Wizards

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma revealed in a recent interview with Josh Robbins of The Athletic that Wizards president Michael Winger had offered him the choice of whether he wanted to be dealt to the Dallas Mavericks prior to last week’s NBA trade deadline. Kuzma, 28, decided to stay put. “There was a point in […]

James Foglio  •  13 Feb 2024
Mavericks’ Daniel Gafford grabs a career-high-tying 17 rebounds against Wizards

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford grabbed a career-high-tying 17 rebounds against his former team, the Washington Wizards, in Monday night’s 112-104 victory. In addition to recording 17 rebounds, Gafford ended his performance with 16 points, two assists, two steals, and five blocks in 25 minutes as a starter. He also shot 7-of-13 (53.8%) from the […]

James Foglio  •  13 Feb 2024
Pistons trade Marvin Bagley III, Isaiah Livers to Wizards for Danilo Gallinari, Mike Muscala

On Sunday, the Detroit Pistons traded forwards Marvin Bagley III and Isaiah Livers and two future second-round draft picks to the Washington Wizards for Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala. The Wizards are reportedly receiving second-round picks in 2025 and 2026 to take on Bagley’s salary. Bagley is guaranteed $12.5 million for the 2024-25 season. The […]

James Foglio  •  15 Jan 2024
Wizards Waive Ryan Rollins After Larceny Charge For Allegedly Stealing From Target

On Monday, the Washington Wizards waived guard Ryan Rollins in what seemed like a normal roster move until other details emerged. Rollins, 21, is accused of stealing from a Target store at Potomac Yards in Alexandria, Virginia, on multiple occasions. According to Josh Robbins of The Athletic, in documents on file at Alexandria General District […]

James Foglio  •  13 Jan 2024
Wizards, Capitals to relocate to Virginia?

Virginia state lawmakers are meeting Monday afternoon to consider a deal to relocate the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Capitals to a new arena in Northern Virginia, according to The Washington Post. Their new arena would be in Alexandria’s Potomac Yard neighborhood. A Virginia stadium authority would own the larger complex and lease it to Monumental […]

James Foglio  •  11 Dec 2023
Pistons, Spurs, and Wizards are a combined 1-48 in their last 49 games

The Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, and Washington Wizards are a combined 1-48 in their last 49 games this season. Detroit (0-19), San Antonio (0-16), and Washington (1-13) are currently on pace to finish with the best odds to secure the top lottery pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Detroit is 2-20, and the club’s […]

James Foglio  •  09 Dec 2023
Wizards’ Kyle Kuzma Sued After His Dog Bit Man on Flight in May

A man is suing Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma, saying Kuzma’s dog “viciously” bit him while he was approaching the cabin of the plane back in May. According to a lawsuit obtained by TMZ Sports, Bernardo Tosto said that Kuzma’s dog bit his right arm on May 4 near the Van Nuys Airport in California. […]

James Foglio  •  26 Oct 2023