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Candace Buckner injury and suspension
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• Don't expect John Wall to return for Wizards if NBA season resumes
John Wall is in the process of rehabbing from an Achilles tendon injury, and although he's been making significant strides, he probably won't return to action this season. “We’ve said all along that we can’t wait until John plays next season, and I think that will still be our attitude and our stance,” Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard said, according to The Washington Post's Candace Buckner...2020Check it out John Wall
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• Wiz Ink Anzejs Pasecniks To Standard Deal
The Washington Wizards have seen enough from Latvian prospect Anzejs Pasecniks to convert his two-way contract into a standard deal, Candace Buckner of the Washington Post reports. The 24-year-old has chipped in admirably for the injury ravaged big league squad, averaging 8.2 points and 6.2 rebounds in just over 22 minutes of action per night. […] The post Wiz Ink Anzejs Pasecniks To Standar...2020See more Washington Wizards
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• Wizards to waive C.J. Miles
The Wizards will waive injured swingman C.J. Miles, tweets Candace Buckner of The Washington Post. His roster spot will be used to convert Anzejs Pasecniks‘ two-way contract to a standard deal, and Johnathan Williams will be re-signed to fill the two-way slot. Miles, who is making $8.73M in the final year of his contract, was acquired from the Grizzlies in a trade last summer. He played just 10 ga...2020Continue with Johnathan Williams
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• Wizards' Hachimura recovering from groin procedure, to be evaluated in two weeks
Rui Hachimura will be re-evaluated in about two weeks as he recovers from “a minor procedure” following a groin injury in a Dec. 16 game, the Wizards announced in a press release. This is the first time the organization has acknowledged that Hachimura underwent a medical procedure, tweets Fred Katz of The Athletic. The rookie forward met with reporters before Saturday night’s game to provide an up...2020Click for news about Rui Hachimura
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• Wizards guarantee Jordan McRae’s salary
Jordan McRae‘s salary for this season became fully guaranteed by the Wizards on Friday, Bobby Marks of ESPN tweets. Washington’s intentions to retain McRae were reported earlier this month. McRae has been sidelined in recent weeks due to a finger injury. McRae’s $1.6 million contract was already partially guaranteed at $600,000 before Friday’s deadline. He is averaging 8.9 PPG, 2.4 RPG and 2.8 APG...2019Continue with Jordan McRae
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• Coach Scott Brooks: John Wall not necessarily done for season
According to Washington Post writer Candace Buckner (Twitter link), Wizards coach Scott Brooks has not completely ruled out the availability of injured former All-Star point guard John Wall during the 2019-20 NBA season. “It’s not like we’re shutting him down and focusing on the 2021-2022 seasons,” Brooks told Buckner. Brooks noted (Twitter link) that Wall has been practicing one-on-one against Wi...2019Check it out Scott Brooks
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• Ian Mahinmi making an impact for the Wizards
Wizards center Ian Mahinmi has played an important role in recent games, serving as the team’s last remaining traditional center as Thomas Bryant and other players nurse various injuries, Candace Buckner of the Washington Post writes. Mahinmi, who missed all of training camp and the first 19 games of the season due to an Achilles’ injury, has made a noticeable impact on both ends of the floor this...2019Read about Thomas Bryant
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• Wizards expected to guarantee guard Jordan McRae’s contract
The Wizards intend to fully guarantee Jordan McRae‘s contract this season even though he’s currently sidelined by a finger injury, Candace Buckner of the Washington Post reports. McRae underwent surgery on his right ring finger last week to remove a pin from a previous surgery. The procedure was a precautionary measure to prevent infection. He’s expected to miss at least two weeks. McRae suffered ...2019See also Jordan McRae
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• Wizards forward C.J. Miles could miss rest of season with wrist injury
The Wizards could be without forward C.J. Miles for the rest of the season as he heads to see a specialist about damaged ligaments in his left rest, reports Candace Buckner of The Washington Post (Twitter link). Miles, 32, will see a specialist on Monday and if he needs to undergo surgery he would miss the remainder of the season. He was recently ruled out for Washington’s upcoming road trip due t...2019
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• Wizards part ways with Devin Robinson after his arrest
The incident that led to Devin Robinson‘s dismissal from the Wizards was a fight with Jalen Mills of the Philadelphia Eagles outside a Washington, D.C., nightclub early this morning, reports Candace Buckner of The Washington Post, citing authorities. The Wizards issued a statement after Robinson's arrest, saying they won’t extend a qualifying offer to the two-way player for next season. Robinson ...2019Check it out David Griffin
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• John Wall undergoes successful Achilles surgery
Wizards point guard John Wall has undergone successful surgery on his ruptured left Achilles tendon, Candace Buckner of The Washington Post reports (via Twitter). The team had announced last Tuesday that Wall would undergo the procedure sometime soon. While the Wizards indicated last week that Wall is expected to return to full basketball activities approximately 12 months after undergoing surgery...2019See also John Wall
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• John Wall ruptures Achilles in fall, out at least 12 more months
John Wall‘s injury issues have gone from bad to worse, according to a new announcement from the Wizards. After initially undergoing season-ending surgery on his left heel last month, Wall developed an infection in the incision from that surgery, then suffered a ruptured left Achilles tendon when he slipped and fell in his home, the team announced Tuesday in a press release. As a result of the new ...2019Check it out John Wall
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• Wizards owner: 'We will never, ever tank'
With his Wizards set to face the Knicks Thursday in London, owner Ted Leonsis told reporters, including Candace Buckner of The Washington Post (Twitter link), that the plan is for the club to continue contending for the postseason, despite the season-ending injury to star point guard John Wall. “We will never, ever tank,” Leonsis said, per Buckner. Since Wall went down, the Wizards have held their...2019Continue with John Wall
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• John Wall reportedly considering season-ending heel surgery
Wizards point guard John Wall is considering undergoing season-ending surgery on his left heel, according to a report. Wall has missed some games this month due to pain in his heel. He did not participate in shootaround or Washington's game on Friday due to it, and he went to see a specialist on Saturday. According to The Washington Post’s Candace Buckner, Wall is considering season-ending surgery...2018See more John Wall
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• John Wall says injury was reason for his unusually bad game
John Wall is blaming an injury for his one-point performance in Saturday’s loss at Cleveland, according to Candace Buckner of The Washington Post. Wall has been suffering from a bone spur in his left heel and was treated for the condition after the game. “It’s just like a bone spur but today it got really hot,” Wall told Ben Standig of NBC Sports Washington (Twitter link). “Probably shouldn’t have...2018Click for news about John Wall
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• DeMarcus Cousins making good progress on Achilles injury
Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins is making good progress from his torn left Achilles tendon and will be “integrated into controlled aspects of team practices” in the near future, according to a team release. He is not ready to participate in scrimmages at this point, but he will continue off-court strength and conditioning, the release adds. While the news is encouraging, it’s apparent that Cousin...2018Click for news about DeMarcus Cousins
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• Wizards' Jodie Meeks is still waiting to hear about his suspension appeal
As the season nears, Wizards guard Jodie Meeks is still awaiting word on his suspension appeal, according to Candace Buckner of the Washington Post. Meeks was docked 25 games at the end of last season for a reported violation of the NBA’s drug policy. He has already served six games and is hoping to have the penalty reduced. If it isn’t, he won’t be eligible to play until November 26.“Nothing’s ch...2018See also Jodie Meeks
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• Otto Porter Jr. to undergo leg surgery, will miss Game 6
In some stunning information around the NBA world, the Washington Wizards will be without forward Otto Porter Jr. for Friday’s Game 6 outing against the Toronto Raptors.According to Candace Buckner of the Washington Post, Porter will undergo leg surgery “to address a build up of blood flow in the area of his (leg) contusion.” He’ll miss the remainder of the series.Porter has been dealing with the ...2018Read about Otto Porter
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• When will Wizards star PG John Wall return from injury?
The (40-33) Wizards remain in first place in the Southeast Division, but the Heat are breathing right down their neck, trailing by only 1.5 games.After what Washington managed to do last season, there were high hopes for the team this year, and it was expected to cruise to a division title, but that hasn’t happened.The Wizards are coming off arguably their worst loss of the season, dropping a cont...2018Click for news about John Wall
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• Injury notes: Hill returns, Gordon available Tuesday night, Wall to resume full practice by Friday?
After missing the Pelicans‘ first 69 games this season due to a torn left hamstring, Solomon Hill returned on Sunday and said he “felt way better than I thought I would,” per William Guillory of The New Orleans Times-Picayune. Despite the fact that he hadn’t appeared in a regular season game since last spring and only played eight minutes, Hill said he felt comfortable on the court.“I kind of felt...2018See more Solomon Hill
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• Southeast Notes: Sessions' status unclear; Hezonja's improved play; Hornets GM search
Veteran guard Ramon Sessions will find out today if he’ll be getting a second 10-day contract from the Wizards, relays Candace Buckner of The Washington Post. Sessions’ first 10-day deal expires at midnight, and even though he hasn’t appeared in any games yet, that doesn’t mean the team doesn’t have plans for him.“He’s a worker. He hasn’t gotten any opportunities. That might change [Sunday] night,...2018Click for news about Ramon Sessions
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• Southeast Notes: Wall, Winslow, Heat Roster
Injured Wizards point guard John Wall is off his crutches and walking without a noticeable limp. However, the All-Star point guard, who was pulled from the All-Star game due to knee surgery, is reluctant to put a timetable on his return, Candace Buckner of The Washington Post writes.“I really don’t know because I’m just doing everything the doctors are telling me,” Wall said. “I haven’t really tri...2018Continue with John Wall
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• Wizards talking to Ramon Sessions
Yesterday, we told you the Wizards had interest in Derrick Rose, who recently waived by the Jazz. They are also talking to another veteran point guard about filling the void left by John Wall‘s injury.The team has been in contact with Ramon Sessions ever since he was waived by the Knicks last month, according to Candace Buckner of The Washington Post. Sessions has recent experience in Washington, ...2018See more articles Ramon Sessions
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• Wizards notes: John Wall feels slighted?
While it has been overshadowed by the drama in Cleveland, there has seemed to be some uneasiness in Washington this season. After a team meeting earlier in the year, multiple Wizards players admitted that the meeting might have had a negative impact on the locker room, which is something we almost never hear.Now, with John Wall sidelined for several weeks as he recovers from knee surgery, the star...2018Click for news about John Wall
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• Report: John Wall out 6-8 weeks with knee injury
The Washington Wizards are set to enter a critical stretch of the NBA season, but they’ll need to survive the important period without All-Star guard John Wall.According to Candace Buckner of the Washington Post, Wall will undergo a “clean up” knee procedure and be sidelined for six to eight weeks. He will not appear in the upcoming All-Star Game, either.Earlier this season, Wall missed nine games...2018Click for news about John Wall
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• Report: Wall to have knee procedure, miss up to two months
John Wall has been dealing with discomfort in his knee for much of the season, and the star point guard is reportedly planning to have the issue addressed. Unfortunately for the Washington Wizards, he will miss a significant amount of time because of it.According to Candace Buckner of the Washington Post, Wall is scheduled to have a procedure on his knee Wednesday that could keep him out up to two...2018See also John Wall
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• John Wall to miss at least six weeks
John Wall will undergo a procedure on his troublesome left knee Wednesday, according to Candace Buckner of The Washington Post, who reports that the Wizards point guard will be sidelined for the next six-to-eight weeks. Buckner had written on Monday that Wall was headed to Cleveland to seek a second opinion on his knee issue.Wall’s knee soreness, which stems from an injury sustained early in the s...2018Visit the page John Wall
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• Kelly Oubre looking forward to hostile crowd in Boston
Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. fully expects to hear the boos from the Boston crowd tonight — and he seems ready for it.Oubre, who served a one-game suspension in Game 4 for shoving the Celtics’ Kelly Olynyk, is ready to be public enemy number one at TD Garden on Wednesday night, and is playing the role admirably.“I’m happy to be in the situation, honestly,” Oubre said, via Candace Buc...2017Continue with Kelly Oubre
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• John Wall responds to shade from Wizards reporter
John Wall was criticized on Twitter by one of the reporters covering the Washington Wizards, and he publicly acknowledged it with a response.Candace Buckner, who covers the Wizards for the Washington Post, tweeted during Game 4 of the Wizards-Hawks series on Monday and threw some shade at Wall over what she felt was his lack of defense on Atlanta’s Dennis Schroder.Wall saw the tweet and responded ...2017See also John Wall
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• Bradley Beal: All-Star snub ‘does not make sense’
Bradley Beal missed out on another opportunity to make his first career All-Star team when Carmelo Anthony was announced as Kevin Love’s injury replacement, and he’s not exactly thrilled with it.Speaking with the press on Thursday, the Washington Wizards shooting guard expressed his disappointment with the snub.“I’ll never say a player doesn’t deserve to be on the All-Star team,” Beal said, per Ca...2017Continue with Bradley Beal