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• Tiago Splitter, Ryan Schmidt, Micah Nori Finalists For Bulls Head Coach Job

Portland Trail Blazers acting coach Tiago Splitter, Atlanta Hawks assistant Ryan Schmidt, and Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori are among the finalists for the Chicago Bulls head coach position, sources told Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Candidates are meeting the Bulls for in-person interviews this week. Current Bulls assistant Wes Unseld Jr. is also a finalist, with Un...2026
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• Wes Unseld Jr. Expected To Be Finalist For Bulls Head Coach Job

The Chicago Bulls will have a group of finalists for their head coach position by early next week at the latest, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Wes Unseld Jr. is expected to be among the final group. Unseld coached the Wizards for three seasons between 2021-24. The Bulls were one of the teams interested in Sean Sweeney before he got hired by the Magic. The team was most recently linked...2026
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• Wes Unseld Jr. To Be Finalist For Bulls’ Head Coaching Job?
The Bulls are casting in a wide net in their search for a new head coach, reportedly talking to at least a dozen names about the position. One of those candidates is no longer available after Spurs top assistant Sean Sweeney was hired to be the Magic‘s new top coach. League sources tell Jake Fischer […]...2026
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• Wizards GM says he expects coach Brian Keefe to return next season
Wizards general manager Will Dawkins said he's expecting coach Brian Keefe to return next season after Washington finished with the NBA's worst record. “Yeah, I anticipate Brian Keefe to be here,” Dawkins said Thursday at his end-of-season news conference. Keefe took over in the middle of the 2023-24 campaign, replacing Wes Unseld Jr. That was Washington’s first season under its new front office...2026
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• Wizards Retain Brian Keefe As Head Coach For 2026-27 Season

Washington Wizards general manager Will Dawkins confirmed Thursday that head coach Brian Keefe will return for the 2026-27 season, transitioning the franchise from a deliberate rebuild toward a competitive push led by Trae Young and Anthony Davis. Keefe compiled a 43-160 record across two-plus rebuilding seasons, including a 17-65 mark this year. The Wizards have ranked last in Net Rating each of ...2026
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• YouTube Gold: Wes Unseld Was A Phenomenal Talent

An underappreciated great of the game....2026

• How to watch Toronto Raptors @ Chicago Bulls NBA game: Tip-off time, cable channels, RSNs

The National Basketball Association's 2025-26 regular season resumes with a high-stakes Eastern Conference clash as the Toronto Raptors travel to the United Center to face the Chicago Bulls on Thursday, February 19, 2026. This matchup serves as a critical post-All-Star break litmus test for two franchises currently operating on divergent trajectories within the conference hierarchy. The Toronto Ra...2026
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• The All Oft-Injured Team

Photo by Dave Kaup/Getty Images A major dis from Sir Charles During the 1961-62 baseball season, the great Wilt Chamberlain averaged, AVERAGED, 48.5 minutes per game while playing in a league leading 80 games. Since an NBA game is only 48 minutes long, you must be asking if this is a misprint. No, it is not. Wilt played every minute of every game, plus most of the overtime minutes. In fact...2025
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• Wes Unseld Jr To Remain Wizards Coach
The Washington Wizards were recently eliminated from playoff contention and will finish under .500 on the season. However, the team has seen enough progress that they plan to keep Wes Unseld Jr. as their head coach. "He is our coach moving forward," Wizards president and general manager Tommy Sheppard said Tuesday. The Wizards have gone 69-92 thus far under Unseld. However, both campaigns have see...2023
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• NBA Scores: Thunder continue surge with win over Clippers as Paul George faces injury
Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Tuesday night in the NBA was full of playoff implications and atmospheres to match. This is the kind of night in the NBA that I personally love. Three of the six games on Tuesday’s slate promised playoff-esque atmospheres, if not playoff-esque results. The three others? Not much to write home about from a matchup perspective, but who doesn’t love som...2023
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• Bradley Beal Leaves Game With Hamstring Soreness, Severity Unclear

Bradley Beal left the Washington Wizards' 116-111 win over the Philadelphia 76ers with 4:17 remaining in the fourth quarter due to hamstring soreness. Wes Unseld Jr. said after the game that the severity of the injury was unclear, and that Beal will be further evaluated. Beal missed six games earlier this month due to a right hamstring injury....2022
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• Kristaps Porzingis Ankle Sprain Is 'Nothing Severe'

Kristaps Porzingis left the Washington Wizards' preseason game against the Charlotte Hornets due to an ankle sprain. Wes Unseld Jr. said that the injury was "nothing severe," and the team was being extra cautious before the start of the season. Bradley Beal is currently day-to-day with a non-COVID illness for the Wizards....2022
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• 3 early 2022 NBA Draft targets Wizards must be watching
After one of the hottest stretches in the first few games of the season, the Washington Wizards have been surrounded by negativity through internal turmoil, subpar performances, and inevitable injuries. Franchise cornerstone Bradley Beal opted to have surgery on his wrist last February, while coach Wes Unseld Jr. has been having trouble searching for the […] The post 3 early 2022 NBA Draft t...2022
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• Derrick Rose, New York Knicks Finding Their Form and Friday NBA Takeaways
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• NBA Finals 2015 MVP: Andre Iguodala's Stats, Highlights and Twitter Reaction
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"Former Washington Bullets player and coach Wes Unseld died Tuesday morning, according to his family at age 74."

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"The Cavaliers have received permission to interview another candidate for their head coaching vacancy, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, who reports that the Nuggets will allow Cleveland to meet with assistant Wes Unseld Jr."

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"Though no rookie will enter that conversation this season (the last rookie to win the award was Wes Unseld in 1968-69), a few first-year players look like future MVP candidates."

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"Wall added 10 rebounds and six assists—the former extending his streak of double-doubles to seven dating back to last season, the latter putting him within three of usurping Wes Unseld’s spot on the franchise’s all-time list."

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"8) and his Finals scoring average are each the second-lowest of any MVP in history, behind only Wes Unseld in 1978."

• Wizards Retain Brian Keefe As Head Coach For 2026-27 Season
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• Victor Wembanyama: 'I Do Care Deeply' About Winning NBA MVP

Victor Wembanyama reiterated his MVP intentions plainly Wednesday, telling ESPN he is actively chasing the award. The declaration came after a commanding 41-point, 18-rebound performance in San Antonio's 127-113 road victory over Golden State. "I do care deeply about it," Wembanyama told ESPN's Scott Van Pelt. "I think that of the greats that are in the Hall of Fame -- or the best of all time -- t...2026
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• How to watch Toronto Raptors @ Chicago Bulls NBA game: Tip-off time, cable channels, RSNs
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• The All Oft-Injured Team
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• Wizards Exercise Wes Unseld Jr.’s Option For 2024/25
The Wizards have a new front office regime, but their head coach appears to be safe. According to Ava Wallace of The Washington Post, the Wizards have exercised their option on Wes Unseld Jr.‘s contract for 2024/25. Unseld signed a four-year deal with a team option in the final season when he was hired in […]...2023
• Make or Break Season Looming for Wizards’ Wes Unseld Jr?

While new head of basketball operations Michael Winger has offered praise for Wes Unseld Jr., this could be a “make or break” season for the third-year coach, per Josh Robbins of The Athletic. Unseld has led the Wizards to a 35-47 record in each of his first two seasons. That mark may not be fantastic, […] The post Make or Break Season Looming for Wizards’ Wes Unseld Jr? ap...2023
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• Wes Unseld Jr. confident Wizards can find impact player at No. 8
The Wizards did not move up in the draft lottery on Tuesday night, but Wes Unseld Jr. says there are prospects in that range who can help....2023
• NBA Scores: Thunder continue surge with win over Clippers as Paul George faces injury
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• Will Barton, Wizards Finalize Contract Buyout
The Wizards and guard/forward Will Barton have reached agreement on a contract buyout, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The move had been expected for some time, as Barton had fallen out of coach Wes Unseld Jr.’s rotation. Barton, 32, was acquired before the season in a trade with the Nuggets, along with guard Monte Morris. […] The post Will Barton, Wizards Finalize Contract Buyout appe...2023
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• Grading the Hornets-Wizards trade involving Montrezl Harrell
As the Washington Wizards decided to unload the massive contract of Russell Westbrook, one of the main pieces that went to Washington was former Sixth Man of the Year winner in Montrezl Harrell. It seemed ironic for coach Wes Unseld Jr. to utilize three talented centers in Harrell, Daniel Gafford, and Thomas Bryant. When three […] The post Grading the Hornets-Wizards trade involving Montrezl...2022
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• Victor Wembanyama: 'I Do Care Deeply' About Winning NBA MVP
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• Kyle Kuzma forgets to play defense, steps out of bounds in latest Wizards collapse

Image via Sportsnet/League Pass The Wizards are the Basketball Gods’ attempt at prop comedy. The Washington Wizards haven’t had a lot of success to celebrate this year, but appeared to be well on their way to earning their third victory of the season on Monday night. Up by 23 points at one point in the second half, and ultimately led by a team-high 34 points from starting forward Kyle Kuzm...2023
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• East Notes: Wizards, Deni Avdija, Celtics, Raptors
Wizards Coach Wes Unseld Jr. was pleased with how the Wizards were able to move the ball and operate efficiently in racing past the Celtics. “Probably the best pace, for 36-to-40 minutes, that we’ve seen all year,” Unseld told reporters. “After makes, misses, were able to accumulate quite a few fast break points. Not all […] The post East Notes: Wizards, Deni Avdija, Celtics, Raptors a...2023
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• NBA Scores: Thunder continue surge with win over Clippers as Paul George faces injury
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• The Washington Wizards’ biggest Bradley Beal question mark that could make or break their season
The Washington Wizards’ busy offseason has made new head coach Wes Unseld Jr.’s rotation 12 men deep. Whether that yields positive results in the 2021-22 NBA season comes down to how well Spencer Dinwiddie and Bradley Beal jell in the team’s starting backcourt. Dinwiddie is the most pivotal pickup for the Wizards this offseason, as […] The post The Washington Wizards’...2021
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• 5 stats that prove Wes Unseld is one of the most underrated centers in NBA history
On June 2, 2020, Wes Unseld passed away at the age of 74 after battling several health issues over the previous years. On that day, we lost a legend who’s still one of the most underrated centers in NBA history. When talking about some of the greatest players who ever played the game, Unseld often gets […] The post 5 stats that prove Wes Unseld is one of the most underrated centers in ...2020
• 10 early NBA Rookie of the Year candidates
We’re a third of the way through the NBA season, and a number of players have staked an early claim for postseason hardware. Recently, we reviewed 10 early candidates for MVP. Though no rookie will enter that conversation this season (the last rookie to win the award was Wes Unseld in 1968-69), a few first-year players look like future MVP candidates. Here are 10 rookies who have gotten off to a h...2018
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• NBA Finals 2015 MVP: Andre Iguodala's Stats, Highlights and Twitter Reaction
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• Wizards Retain Brian Keefe As Head Coach For 2026-27 Season
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• Washington Wizards Head Coach Wes Unseld Jr. Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, and Wife
Basketball is in Wes Unseld Jr.’s blood. He is quite literally named after one of the 75 greatest players in NBA history. Yes, he’s the son of former player, coach, and executive, Wes Unseld. Nowadays, Unseld Jr. is head coaching the team (the Washington Wizards) that his father once won the NBA title with back in 1978. But […] The post Washington Wizards Head Coach Wes Unseld Jr...2023
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• Bob Ferry, legendary Wizards franchise GM, dies at 84
The Washington Wizards franchise just lost an iconic figure from its history. Bob Ferry, former player and legendary general manager, has passed away at the age of 84. Current Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr., whose Hall of Fame father played for Ferry, spoke out on the loss that both he and the organization have […] The post Bob Ferry, legendary Wizards franchise GM, dies at 84 appeared fi...2021
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• Wes Unseld Jr. talks nostalgia, defense when introduced as Wizards coach

Wes Unseld Jr.'s path to this point was a bit different than his father's....2021
• Washington Bullets Hall of Famer Wes Unseld dies at 74
Unseld's family released a statement, saying that he had dealt with a variety of health issues, including pneumonia....2020
• Hall of Famer, former MVP Wes Unseld dies at 74
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• Hall of Famer Wes Unseld dies at 74 years old
Bullets legend Wes Unseld has passed away at the age of 74. The Washington Wizards’ Twitter account released a statement from the Unseld family, revealing that the Hall of Famer died peacefully with his family surrounding him: Statement from the family of Wes Unseld. Rest easy, Wes ♥️ pic.twitter.com/NwEtuofgG9 — Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) June 2, […] The post Hall of Fame...2020
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• Hall of Famer, former MVP Wes Unseld dies at 74
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• Wes Unseld, Washington Bullets Hall of Famer and NBA champion, dies at age 74
Unseld, an NBA champion and MVP, was arguably one of the greatest rebounders in the history of the NBA...2020
• Wes Unseld dies at age 74

Wes Unseld's most awesome accomplishment: He won MVP in 1969 – as a rookie....2020
• Wes Unseld dies at 74

Wes Unseld's most awesome accomplishment? He won MVP in 1969 as a rookie....2020
• Unseld Jr. returns to Wizards as head coach

The Washington Wizards have hired Wes Unseld Jr. as the team's new head coach. The sides agreed to a four-year deal, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski....2021
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• NBA Finals 2015 MVP: Andre Iguodala's Stats, Highlights and Twitter Reaction
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• NBA world reacts to the death of Wes Unseld
NBA players past and present and others from around the league honored Unseld, one of the league's greatest players....2020
• Report: Bradley Beal irked by Wizards’ process of hiring Wes Unseld Jr. over Sam Cassell

Bradley Beal is reportedly considering requesting a trade from the Wizards....2021
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• How to watch Toronto Raptors @ Chicago Bulls NBA game: Tip-off time, cable channels, RSNs
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• Brian Keefe Has 'Strong Candidacy' To Remain Head Coach Of Wizards
While the Washington Wizards will conduct a search for a new head coach this offseason, interim head coach Brian Keefe is considered to have a "strong candidacy" to be hired on a permanent basis, sources tell Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. Keefe was elevated to interim head coach after the Wizards fired Wes Unseld Jr. in January. Keefe was a longtime assistant coach for the Oklahoma City Thunder un...2024
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• Wes Unseld Jr.’s Job With Wizards Not In Jeopardy

After finishing with a 35-47 record in each of the last two seasons, the Wizards are off to a 2-9 start in 2023/24. However, third-year head coach Wes Unseld Jr.‘s job with the organization isn’t in any immediate danger, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic. Given that Washington missed the playoffs in Unseld’s first […]...2023
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• Kyle Kuzma forgets to play defense, steps out of bounds in latest Wizards collapse
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• Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard: Wes Unseld Jr’s Job is Safe
While it’s been another season without the playoffs for the Wizards, coach Wes Unseld Jr. isn’t going anywhere, general manager Tommy Sheppard told Josh Robbins of The Athletic. “He is our coach moving forward,” Sheppard said, via Robbins. Unseld, 47, is the son of late Wizards/Bullets legend Wes Unseld and is in his second season as […] The post Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard: W...2023
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• Wes Unseld Jr To Remain Wizards Coach
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• Wizards To Retain Wes Unseld Jr. For 2023/24
The Wizards were officially eliminated from the postseason race on Tuesday night and have fallen short of their preseason expectations, but the team’s disappointing season won’t cost head coach Wes Unseld Jr. his job. Unseld will continue to hold his position as Washington’s coach entering the 2023/24 season, reports Josh Robbins of The Athletic. President […]...2023
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• Wes Unseld Jr. to return as Wizards coach in 2023-24

The Wizards were officially eliminated from the postseason race on Tuesday night and have fallen short of their preseason expectations, but the team’s disappointing season won’t cost head coach Wes Unseld Jr. his job....2023
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• Will Barton Has Embraced Trade To Wizards

Will Barton wasn't expecting to be traded by the Denver Nuggets. But Barton also wasn't surprised when he was traded to the Washington Wizards this summer. "It was just like a shock, but not too much of a shock," the veteran wing said. "It was a shock in that, obviously, I had been there eight years, did so much there together, so it's always shocking when you've been somewhere for so long and you...2022
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