Wizards’ Bradley Beal (hamstring) upgraded to questionable vs. Clippers

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (left hamstring strain) has been upgraded to questionable for Saturday’s road game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Beal, 29, has missed the last five contests. While Kristaps Porzingis (back) was upgraded to probable on Friday, both Delon Wright (hamstring) and Rui Hachimura (ankle) remain out indefinitely. Of course, Washington is […]

James Foglio  •  17 Dec 2022
Kevin Durant on Bradley Beal: ‘He’s a Hall of Fame, All-Star player’

On Monday, Bradley Beal remained out in the Washington Wizards’ 112-100 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, but Kevin Durant still praised the three-time All-Star after the game. “He’s a Hall of Fame, All-Star player,” the two-time Finals MVP said of Beal. “Take that away from your team, you’re trying to figure out where that impact’s […]

James Foglio  •  13 Dec 2022
Wizards star Bradley Beal suffers low-grade hamstring strain

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal suffered a low-grade hamstring strain in Sunday night’s 130-119 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The three-time All-Star will miss the next three games. Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. is expecting the 11-year veteran to return around Dec. 14. At Capital One Arena, Beal was spotted limping off the court […]

James Foglio  •  06 Dec 2022
Kristaps Porzingis on Thanksgiving: ‘I’m thankful for all the ups and downs’

Washington Wizards forward Kristaps Porzingis wanted to give a non-generic response to being asked what he’s thankful for this Thanksgiving. He did his best to avoid a cliché answer. “I don’t want to give a simple answer,” said Porzingis during a team shootaround on Wednesday. “I’m thankful for my family, you know. Of course I’m […]

James Foglio  •  23 Nov 2022
Kyle Kuzma says Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a top-5 guard in the NBA

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma is convinced that Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a top-5 guard in the NBA right now. Through 13 starts this season, the Thunder guard is averaging career highs of 31.5 points, 2.1 steals, and 1.5 blocks, along with 4.4 rebounds per game. He’s also shooting 53.9% from the […]

James Foglio  •  15 Nov 2022
Wizards’ Kyle Kuzma ‘would love to become a primary ball-handler’

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma envies what superstars across the NBA can attain as primary ball-handlers, and the 27-year-old believes he can succeed in the same way. Following the Wizards’ 113-105 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, the six-year player was asked if he felt comfortable as Washington’s No. 1 option. Per multiple NBA […]

James Foglio  •  11 Nov 2022
Wizards guard Bradley Beal says team has to play more aggressive

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal knows he has a better team this season, and the three-time All-Star insinuated that his teammates need greater speed and aggression when attacking the basket. “It’s still a work in progress,” Beal told reporters on Monday after the Wizards’ 118-111 loss against the Philadelphia 76ers. “We still have so many […]

James Foglio  •  13 Aug 2024
Wizards to honor Gilbert Arenas, Antawn Jamison, and Caron Butler on Nov. 18

The Washington Wizards are scheduled to honor retired stars Gilbert Arenas, Antawn Jamison, and Caron Butler on Nov. 18 at Capital One Arena against the Miami Heat. This ceremony is part of the team’s 25th anniversary of their rebrand. Arenas played 11 years in the league. He was selected 31st overall by the Golden State […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
John Wall on returning to Washington: “Hopefully I’ll get that big stand ovation”

Los Angeles Clippers guard John Wall joined Maverick Carter, Paul Rivera, and Brownie Blendz in the latest episode of HBO’s “The Shop: Uninterrupted” to discuss his return to Washington and new chapter of his NBA career. During a segment of the episode, Wall opened up on his Wizards-Rockets trade in 2020. “I never had the […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024