Tag: Washington Wizards
In an awkward moment for the Washington Wizards last week, USA Basketball announced (Bradley) Beal was among the 28 players invited to the U.S. men’s national team pool for the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics. (John) Wall was left off. “I been through it before. The main thing for me is try to be […]
The field for the NBA’s 2014 three-point shooting contest is starting to come together… A look at trade exceptions and the improving Eastern Conference.
(Washington Wizards’ John) Wall took 29 shots in the 113-111 defeat at Verizon Center. That’s 13 more than Bradley Beal, 21 more than Trevor Ariza and Marcin Gortat, 15 more than Nene and 20 more than Martell Webster. Coach Randy Wittman had a sitdown with Wall and went over the video. “John’s a competitor. I […]
On occasion of Marcin Gortat’s return to PHX, be advised Wiz are thrilled w/their new center & see re-signing him this summer as a priority. Wiz, I’m told, would be doubly thrilled if Gortat signed extension before June 30, but deal more advantageous to MG financially after July 1. via Marc Stein of ESPN on […]
LaMarcus Aldridge could have been named to this year’s All-Star game, but wasn’t. And he’s not even the most egregious fan snub this year.
The Boston Celtics announced that Rajon Rondo will sit out Wednesday’s game against the Washington Wizards as a precautionary measure. After missing nearly a full year after tearing his ACL, Rondo returned to game action on Friday. He has played the past three games on a minutes restriction, but the Celtics will exercise caution on the tail end of a back-to-back. […]
One player who has been mentioned in trade rumors throughout this season is Greg Monroe, the young power forward who will be a restricted free agent this offseason since he couldn’t agree on an extension with the Pistons. It’s no secret that Josh Smith is better at the four, and it’s possible that Detroit moves […]
Glen Rice Jr. is headed back to familiar territory. The Wizards assigned the 6-foot-6 rookie swingman to the Iowa Energy of the NBA Developmental League to recover from a fractured right wrist. Rice has been sidelined since having surgery on Dec. 17 but was recently cleared to participate in full basketball-related activities. via Michael Lee […]
The Washington Wizards are expected to pursue Greg Monroe, either through trade or free agency.
Detroit Pistons coach Maurice Cheeks know a thing or two about being a point guard, and he saw a masterful performance by one Saturday night. Unfortunately for him, it wasn’t Brandon Jennings even though they still were able to beat the Wizards 104-98. It was John Wall, who received yet another endorsement of sorts. “He […]
