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• Lakers Newcomer Marcus Smart: ‘We Stack Up There With The Best Of Them’NBA veteran Marcus Smart is betting on a new beginning in Los Angeles. After two injury-plagued seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies, the former Defensive Player of the Year has signed a two-year, $11 million deal with the Lakers, who used their biannual exception to bring him aboard. Smart was traded to the Washington Wizards late […] The post Lakers Newcomer Marcus Smart: ‘We Stack Up ...2025See more articles Marcus Smart -
• Marcus Smart Agrees To Two-Year, $11M Deal With Lakers After Buyout With WizardsMarcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and intends to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. Smart will have a player option for the 2026-27 season to reenter free agency in 2027 when more teams have cap space. Luka Doncic personally reached out to Smart to recruit him to the Lakers. Smart made the playoffs in each of his first nine NBA sea...2025See more Marcus Smart -
• Wizards guard could swing a championship run for this East contenderMarcus Smart's career has derailed since leaving the Boston Celtics. The veteran guard has struggled with injuries throughout his time with the Memphis Grizzlies and the Washington Wizards....2025Visit the page Marcus Smart -
• Bradley Beal, Suns Discussing BuyoutThe Phoenix Suns have been discussing a possible buyout for guard Bradley Beal, according to league sources who informed The Arizona Republic. Beal has two years remaining on his contract totaling $110 million, and a buyout would make him a free agent. The three-time All-Star is on a five-year, $251 million deal that includes a no-trade clause signed with the Washington Wizards. Phoenix is more t...2025Check it out Bradley Beal -
• Bojan Bogdanovic Retires From NBA After 10 SeasonsBojan Bogdanovic has announced his retirement from the NBA after 10 seasons in the league. "Sometimes in life, you don't choose the moment. The moment chooses you," the 6-foot-7 forward wrote in a social media post. "After 14 months of battling a foot injury, two surgeries and countless efforts to get back on the court, the time has come to close a chapter." Bogdanovic spent the first 55 games of...2025Continue with Bojan Bogdanovic -
• Darryn Peterson, A.J. Dybantsa Lead Historic 2026 NBA Draft Class In Early MockThe 2026 NBA Draft features unprecedented star power at the top, with four franchise-caliber prospects leading a class that NBA executives consider historically talented. ESPN's Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo released an updated 2026 NBA mock draft, projecting Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson to the Washington Wizards with the first overall pick. The 6-foot-6 guard earned the top spot after a pheno...2025Continue with Darryn Peterson -
• Wizards’ Khris Middleton Picking Up Player Option On ContractWashington Wizards forward Khris Middleton has exercised his $33.3 million player option for the 2025-26 season, delaying free agency for another year, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Middleton, who turns 34 in August, was widely expected to opt in given the size of the deal and his recent injury history. The three-time All-Star has dealt […] The post Wizards’ Khris Middleton Picki...2025See more Khris Middleton -
• Grizzlies Previously Had Trade Interest In Franz WagnerThe Memphis Grizzlies traded away Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for a pick heavy package in a surprising deal on Sunday after they had been attempting to acquire a star wing for multiple years. The Grizzlies had pursued trades for Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and even Franz Wagner of the Magic, sources tell Jake Fischer. The Grizzles eventually acquired Marcus Smart from the Boston Celtics during...2025Click for news about Franz Wagner -
• Mavericks Win 2025 NBA Draft Lottery; Spurs, Sixers, Hornets In Top-4The NBA held its 2025 Draft Lottery in Chicago on Monday with the Dallas Mavericks winning the lottery with a 1.8 percent chance. The San Antonio Spurs moved up to No. 2 ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers at No. 3, and Charlotte Hornets at No. 4. Cooper Flagg is the presumptive No. 1 pick with Dylan Harper expected to be selected at No. 2. The draft is expected to open up considerably after the first...2025See also Dallas Mavericks -
• Teams Have Serious Concerns About Depth Of 2025 NBA Draft Beyond Top-2The 2025 NBA Draft early entry list has been released, revealing a much smaller pool of 106 early entrants compared to 195 last year. This significant decrease is primarily attributed to the growing influence of NIL deals in college basketball. Cooper Flagg is the consensus No. 1 pick regardless of which team secures the top selection on lottery night. The Duke freshman and national player of the ...2025Read about Cooper Flagg
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• Dwight Howard Elected To Hall Of Fame On First BallotDwight Howard has been elected as a first-ballot member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Friday. The eight-time All-Star and three-time Defensive Player of the Year averaged 15.7 points and 11.8 rebounds across 18 NBA seasons with the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards ...2025See also Dwight Howard -
• Wizards’ Bilal Coulibaly on rise before injury: ‘I know they believe in me’Before a season-ending hamstring injury earlier last month, Bilal Coulibaly was on the rise with the rebuilding Washington Wizards. He still is, but now he’ll have to wait until next season. At just 20 years old, though, there’s time to build on what he’s already started. He showed growth offensively this season and was already […] The post Wizards’ Bilal Coulibaly on...2025Visit the page Bilal Coulibaly -
• Khris Middleton To Undergo MRI On Injured KneeWashington Wizards wing Khris Middleton was forced to leave Thursday's game at halftime due to right knee soreness. Following the game, the Wizards head coach Brian Keefe announced that Middleton would undergo an MRI to determine the extent of the injury. Washington acquired Middleton at the trade deadline in a swap that sent Kyle Kuzma to the Milwaukee Bucks. The Wizards were acquiring the vetera...2025See also Khris Middleton -
• Corey Kispert Out For Season After Surgery On Left ThumbCorey Kispert underwent a successful surgical procedure on Tuesday in New York City to repair a ligament tear to his left thumb. The injury was sustained in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets on March 15. Kispert is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the start of next season. Kispert finishes his fourth NBA season with averages of 11.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists...2025Continue with Corey Kispert -
• Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly out with hamstring injury
Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly will be out approximately four-to-six weeks following a right hamstring injury sustained in the first quarter against the Toronto Raptors on March 10. The injury will be treated conservatively, the team says....2025Read about Bilal Coulibaly
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• Wizards' Coulibaly out 4-6 weeks with injury
Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly could miss the remainder of the NBA season after injuring his right hamstring earlier this week against the Toronto Raptors....2025Continue with Bilal Coulibaly
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• Nic Claxton Suspended One Game For Accruing Sixth Flagrant Foul PointNic Claxton has been suspended one game without pay for accruing his sixth Flagrant Foul point of the 2024-25 regular season. Claxton, who entered Monday's game with five Flagrant Foul points, received a Flagrant Foul 1 with 9:24 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Nets' 107-99 loss to the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Claxton will serve his suspension tomorrow when the Nets host th...2025Check it out Nic Claxton -
• Khris Middleton Thanks Milwaukee Bucks: ‘This Isn’t Goodbye’
Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton took to social media to share a touching note of thanks with the Milwaukee Bucks. Struggling to recover from double ankle surgery in the offseason, the Bucks traded Middleton to the Washington Wizards. It was a four-team deal involving the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs as well, Milwaukee […] The post Khris Middleton Thanks Milwaukee Bucks: &...2025See more articles Khris Middleton
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• Malcolm Brogdon Leaves Game With Left Leg InjuryMalcolm Brogdon was helped off the floor in the fourth quarter of the Washington Wizards' 134-130 overtime loss to the Indiana Pacers. Brogdon suffered the injury after being fouled by Pascal Siakam on a drive. Brogdon, who is averaging 12.7 points on the season, could not put weight on his left leg....2025See also Malcolm Brogdon -
• Xavier Cooks Suspended By NBL For Potential Doping Violation
Xavier Cooks has been provisionally suspended by the NBL over a potential doping violation. Cooks was the 22-23 MVP in Australia and recently named to the All-NBL Second Team. Cooks averaged 15.4 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.3 blocks this season. Cooks played in the NBA in 2023 with the Washington Wizards when he signed a four-year deal. Cooks finished out the 22-23 season with the Wiz...2025Continue with Xavier Cooks
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• Wizards Officially Sign Jaylen Nowell To 10-Day ContractThe Washington Wizards have officially signed free agent guard Jaylen Nowell to an NBA 10-day contract, the team announced in a press release. Interestingly, the announcement came after the conclusion of Washington’s Saturday game against Atlanta, with Nowell not appearing on the team’s active list or injury report for that matchup. Since 10-day contracts must […] The post Wizards Officially...2025Read about Jaylen Nowell -
• Bucks Trade Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, 2028 Pick Swap To Wizards For Kyle KuzmaThe Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to trade Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson and a pick swap to the Washington Wizards for Kyle Kuzma, Patrick Baldwin Jr. and second round draft compensation. The Bucks drop below the second apron with the trade, while agreeing to swap picks with the Wizards in 2028. Kuzma turned down the opportunity to be traded by the Wizards to the Dallas Mavericks at last season's tra...2025Check it out Kyle Kuzma -
• Bucks and Wizards Have Discussed Trade Involving Khris Middleton, Kyle Kuzma
With the NBA Trade Deadline looming, the Milwaukee Bucks and Washington Wizards have contacted each other about a possible trade centered around Kyle Kuzma. The Bucks have been looking to upgrade their roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. Many hoped Khris Middleton could be the tertiary star to help the dynamic duo, but injuries […] The post Bucks and Wizards Have Discusse...2025See more articles Kyle Kuzma
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• Anthony Davis Out At Least One Week With Abdominal Muscle StrainAnthony Davis will be reevaluated in one week after undergoing an MRI that confirmed an abdominal muscle strain. Davis suffered the injury in Tuesday's loss by the Los Angeles Lakers to the Philadelphia 76ers. Davis will return to Los Angeles immediately and miss their upcoming Grammy's road trip games at the Washington Wizards, New York Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers. Davis is averaging 25.7 poi...2025Click for news about Anthony Davis -
• Dallas Mavericks and Washington Wizards Combine For Nine Injured Players On Monday Night
The latest Dallas Mavericks injury report ahead of their clash with the Wizards – who also have problems of their own – makes for grim reading on Monday night. Dallas Mavericks Injury Report vs Wizards Lists Six Absentees It is no secret the Dallas Mavericks have had to contend with more injuries than most this […] The post Dallas Mavericks and Washington Wizards Combine For Nine...2025Click for news about Dallas Mavericks
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• Warriors’ Draymond Green Out At Least 1 Week With Calf Injury
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green will miss at least a week because of a mild calf strain, the team announced Monday. Green suffered the injury three minutes into Saturday’s game against the Washington Wizards. The Warriors won that game 122-114 but got blown out 125-85 by the Boston Celtics on Monday. It was Golden […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green Out At Least 1 ...2025See more Calf Injury
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• Kerr offers Steph, Dray injury updates after stars exit Warriors' winWarriors coach Steve Kerr offered injury updates on guard Steph Curry and forward Draymond Green after Golden State's win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night....2025Click for news about Steve Kerr
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• Warriors squeak out win, but not without pain vs. WizardsInjuries to Steph Curry and Draymond Green left little room for optimism after the Golden State Warriors' win over the Washington Wizards....2025Continue with Steph Curry
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• Podz takes big step in injury recovery, but out for Warriors-WizardsBrandin Podziemski won't play Saturday against the Washington Wizards, but the second-year Golden State Warriors guard is closing in on his return to the lineup....2025See more Brandin Podziemski
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• Knicks Trade Rumors: Jonas Valanciunas Linked Amid Injuries
The New York Knicks are interested in a potential trade for Washington Wizards veteran center Jonas Valanciunas while big man Mitchell Robinson remains sidelined, SNY’s Ian Begley reported Wednesday morning. Knicks Trade Rumors: New York Wants Jonas Valanciunas Since Mitchell Robinson Will Likely Not Return Until Early February The Knicks hold “solid belief” that Robinson […...2025Visit the page Jonas Valanciunas
