Washington Wizards News and Rumors
Wizards will ‘probably not’ return to BulletsDan Steinberg, washingtonpost.com Based on reader feedback, most D.C. sports fans are opposed to a Redskins name change, and most D.C. sports fans would support a Wizards name change. Many of that latter group would prefer a return to the “Bullets” name, to … Continue reading → |
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The NBA Coaching Carousel, Vol. 3: The Ewing family dramaJun 13 (6 days ago)
Kelly Dwyer, yahoo.com Basketball Hall of Famer and longtime Wizards, Magic and Rockets assistant coach Patrick Ewing is back in the NBA, working as the newly-minted associate head coach of the Charlotte Bobcats. Ewing will run the team alongside head coach Steve Clifford as … |
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Sean Sweeney, dimemag.com When I dropped the gauntlet and unleashed the 20 greatest crossovers in NBA history, there were a few essentials. Allen Iverson‘s embarrassing disrobing of Antonio Daniels was one of them. But you know what you forgot about over the years? Iverson’s m… |
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Lindsay Applebaum, washingtonpost.com While many basketball fans spent Wednesday speculating on who the Wizards might pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, a different night of hoops was happening in Columbia Heights. At the Gala Theatre, hip-hop ambassador and basketball lifer Bobbito Garcia scr… |
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Dan Steinberg, washingtonpost.com Near as I can tell, most Wizards fans - or at least, most Wizards fans who hang out on the internet - believe their favorite team should target either Otto Porter or Anthony Bennett with their third overall pick in … Continue reading → |
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Kristofer Habbas, dimemag.com Each Wednesday, we’ll be assessing how the top prospects of the 2013 NBA Draft are faring in college and overseas. Stick with us each week for assorted thoughts, including the biggest risers and fallers, the standouts, the sleepers and what we know and … |
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Sarah Kogod, washingtonpost.com Bradley Beal is in New York City representing the Wizards in tonight’s lottery draft. According to Monumental Sports, Beal didn’t bring any good luck charms, but he is wearing the same tie he wore to the 2012 NBA draft. Also … Continue reading →… |
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Sean Newell, deadspin.com A California woman has filed suit in Los Angeles Superior Court alleging that in 2011 Nick Young drugged her in a California bar, brought her back to his apartment and raped her. Young was a member of the Wizards at the time of the allegations. [Update:… |
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The Top 10 Point Guards In The NBA This Season; Everyone Is Now Gunning For Russell WestbrookMay 15
Jaimie Canterbury, dimemag.com The point guard position in the NBA has quickly become one of the most competitive spots in all of sports. There are so many good lead guards in the NBA that it’s impossible for any player at the position to take a night off. The position has seen a maj… |
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Sarah Kogod, washingtonpost.com Wizards big man Emeka Okafor has his first child due at the end of this month, and he spoke recently about impending fatherhood. “The whole process is a bit unnerving to me,” Okafor said at the time. “Just thinking about … Continue reading →… |
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Sarah Kogod, washingtonpost.com When the news broke yesterday about Jason Collins coming out, Wizards teammate Martell Webster offered a great reaction to it. @jasoncollins34 you have made sports what it should be and that’s “OPEN” proud of you for being you. That’s jump … Con… |
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Dom Cosentino, deadspin.com Sam Gardner of Fox Sports caught up with Matthew Shepard's parents to get their reaction to word that Jason Collins had worn No. 98 with the Celtics and Wizards last season as a quiet tribute to their son. As you might expect, they were quite touched by… |
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Now an unrestricted free agent, Jason Collins wants to continue his career. Will his decision to come out hurt his chances in free agency? Chris Ballard takes a look at his future. |
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Dan Steinberg, washingtonpost.com The news about Jason Collins brought the Wizards their largest burst of positive national publicity in years. When was the last time SI put a Wizard on its cover? When was the last time hundreds if not thousands of people … Continue reading → |
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- A groundbreaking pronouncement from NBA veteran Jason Collins - "I'm gay" - reverberated Monday through Washington, generating accolades from lawmakers on Twitter and a supportive phone call from President Barack Obama. |
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Kelly Dwyer, yahoo.com Most tune into ESPN’s ‘Outside the Lines’ on weekday afternoons for a smart, sober take on sports issues — a welcomed respite from the inane “embrace debate”-ideal that clouds the network’s typical gabfests. When news that Washington Wizards… |
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Sarah Kogod, washingtonpost.com Wizards center Jason Collins, who became a free agent following the 2012-2013 season, bravely came out as gay in a piece he wrote for Sports Illustrated. As always, the Twitter reactions were swift, perhaps the most important coming from those … Continu… |
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NEW YORK -- NBA Commissioner David Stern issued the following statement this morning regarding Washington Wizards center Jason Collins announcement today: |
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Kelly Dwyer, yahoo.com On Nov. 26 the Washington Wizards lost by 26 points, at home, to the San Antonio Spurs. It was the team’s 12th-straight defeat to start a season, and it’s hard to characterize just how bleak things were looking at that point. Star guard John Wall was … |
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Sarah Kogod, washingtonpost.com If there’s one thing I learned this Wizards season, it’s to always videotape Martell Webster interviews. You never know when his goofy side will pop out. The Wizards swingman is quickly becoming a fan favorite, and it’s no surprise. Webster was feel… |
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Sarah Kogod, washingtonpost.com When a basketball shot splashes through the net, it’s not uncommon for other players to call it a “wet ball,” meaning nothing but net. But at some point the Wizards started calling it “Watergate,” and last week a curious … Continue reading →… |
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Sarah Kogod, washingtonpost.com The Wizards’ season ended on Wednesday last week, and on Thursday they gathered to clean out their lockers, talk to coaches about their summer conditioning goals and speak to the media for the last time. Here is a collection … Continue reading →… |
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Dan Steinberg, washingtonpost.com Ted Leonsis’s conversation with Steve Buckhantz and Phil Chenier during Wednesday night’s Wizards finale was almost exclusively about the NBA club, but there was a bit of Caps chatter. And since that team is still playing and still in the … Continue… |
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Jan Vesely hates free throwsApr 19
Sarah Kogod, washingtonpost.com One of the recurring questions during Thursday’s exit interviews with the Wizards was about Jan Vesely’s lack of confidence. A.J. Price gave some insight into what exactly is freaking Vesely out. “I’ve heard it out of his own mouth,” … Continu… |
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Sarah Kogod, washingtonpost.com On Thursday, the Wizards cleaned out their lockers, said goodbye to their friends, signed some yearbooks and got ready to go home for the summer. Kevin Seraphin spent the day taking a tour of the city on his segway. (Fun … Continue reading → |
