Category: Washington Wizards

NBA Rumors: Anthony Davis Seeking Max Deal, Portland Expected to Show Interest

Brandon King

The future of Anthony Davis with the Washington Wizards may already be uncertain. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, Davis and his representatives are pursuing a maximum contract extension, a development that could make the veteran superstar a trade candidate if Washington is unwilling to meet his asking price. Fischer also noted that the Portland Trail Blazers are expected to have interest should Davis become available. Reports throughout the offseason have linked Portland to Davis as a fallback option if other superstar pursuits fail.   The Blazers reportedly explored acquiring…

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Trae Young Commits to Wizards on Massive Four-Year Extension

Brandon King

The Washington Wizards have secured the face of their franchise for the foreseeable future. According to ESPN, four-time NBA All-Star Trae Young intends to sign a four-year contract worth approximately $212 million to remain in Washington. The deal reportedly includes a player option in the fourth year, giving Young flexibility while providing the Wizards with long-term stability. Young declined his $49 million player option ahead of free agency in favor of negotiating a new long-term agreement, signaling a strong commitment to the organization and its future direction. Since arriving in…

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Bucks send Khris Middleton to Wizards for Kyle Kuzma

Brandon King

The Milwaukee Bucks have traded Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards for Kyle Kuzma.  As part of the deal, guard AJ Johnson and a draft pick are also heading to the nation’s capital, while forward Patrick Baldwin Jr and a second-round pick. Middleton, along with Giannis Antetokounmpo, was the longest-tenured Milwaukee Buck joined the team as an under-the-radar addition in the trade that sent Brandon Jennings to Detroit for Brandon Knight. The 39th overall in the 2012 NBA Draft turned himself into a standout player,  becoming a three-time All-Star and…

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Alex Sarr does work in NBA Summer League debut

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Courtesy of Fan Sided The Washington Wizards had a stroke of good fortune in this year’s NBA draft. In an unusual turn, top prospect Alex Sarr maneuvered his way out of the number one pick, deciding against working out for the Atlanta Hawks. This allowed the Wizards to eagerly scoop him up with the second overall pick. The French center wasted no time demonstrating his prowess on the court during his Summer League debut. Sarr had a standout performance against the Hawks, impressing with 12 points, seven rebounds, four assists,…

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Lakers interested in Kyle Kuzma reunion

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Courtesy of Fan Recap Kyle Kuzma has emerged as a standout player for the Washington Wizards, contributing impressive numbers while operating on a team-friendly contract that appeals to other NBA teams. His performance has caught the eye of multiple franchises, including the Los Angeles Lakers, who have expressed interest in reacquiring the forward. Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka, under pressure after missing out on key free agents, views Kuzma as a potential asset to bolster the roster around LeBron James in their quest for another NBA championship. Reports suggest that…

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Wizards send F Deni Avdija to Blazers in front of draft

Brandon King

The NBA Draft is set to begin later this evening, but the Washington Wizards didn’t wait until the festivities began to make a move. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, and others, the Wizards have traded forward Deni Avdija to Th Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Malcolm Brogdon, the 14th overall pick in tonight’s Draft and a 2029 pick. Avdija had a breakout season in 23-24, averaging career highs in points (14.9) , rebounds (7.2), assists (3.8), field goal percentage (50.6%), and three-point percentage ( 37.4%). At just 23 he…

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Is Wizards coach Wes Uneld Jr.’s seat heating up?

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Courtesy of Greg Finberg, SB Nation Following a second-consecutive 35-win season, Washington Wizards Head Coach Wes Unseld Jr. finds himself in hot water. Despite having talented rosters, Unseld has yet to reach the playoffs, let alone the play-in. On a lot of teams, he would’ve been fired. However, with the team transitioning into a rebuild, combined with owner Ted Leonsis’ desire to let coaches finish their contracts, Unseld will still get another chance. The most frustrating part of his tenure has been missed opportunities. Whether it be blowing 20-point leads…

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Good for Bradley Beal

Brandon King

Although you may have missed it with all the attention directed at the seemingly out-of-nowhere Kevin Durant trade request but Bradley Beal agreed to remain with the Washington Wizards by agreeing to a 5-year, $251 million contract. Many in the professional peanut gallery , ask the mainstream sports media derided Beal’s decision, sting that the three-time All-Star should have bolted to a more ready-made contender, rather that opting to secure the bag. This sentiment once again puts the deranged, delusional mindset of not only the gasbags of the sports media…

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Wizards get 127-110 win over Orlando Magic

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From Jackson Filyo at washingtonwizards.com FINAL: WIZARDS 127 | MAGIC 110 BOX SCORE | PHOTOS | HIGHLIGHTS The Wizards defeated the Magic 127-110 on Wednesday night at Capital One Arena. Washington was playing in the second game of a back-to-back and has now won three of its last four games. Kristaps Porzingis scored 13 of his game-high 35 points in the fourth quarter and finished the night 11-18 (.611) from the field, 3-6 (.500) from 3-point range and 10-13 (.769) from the free throw line.  Porzingis has now scored 30-plus points twice and led…

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Wizards announcer apologises for for comments on Kevin Porter Jr’s father

Brandon King

In this latest edition of represhinsible things announcers say, we have the case of Washington Wizards broadcaster who chucked the proverbial turd in the punch bowl of Porter Jr’s game-winning shot that beat the Wiz. Consor said: “You’ve got to give credit. Kevin Porter Jr., like his dad, pulled that trigger right at the right time,” The distasteful comments are in reference to the life of Porter’s father, Kevin Porter, Sr., who served four and a half years after pleading guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the 1993 shooting death of…

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