Washington Wizards Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/tag/washington-wizards/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 22:25:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-BBI-Favicon-36x36.png Washington Wizards Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/tag/washington-wizards/ 32 32 Washington Wizards Head Coach Brian Keefe Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, And Wife https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/news-nba-coaches-brian-keefe/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 22:25:20 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=312370 User Note: This page is updated as of Tuesday, June 25, 2024. After Wes Unseld Jr. was dismissed from his coaching duties midway through the season, the Washington Wizards asked (one of Unseld’s assistants) Brian Keefe to fill in as the interim head coach for the remainder of the season. Apparently, they were so happy […]

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]]> Wizards’ Jordan Poole still owed $95.54 million over the next 3 seasons https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/wizards-jordan-poole-still-owed-95-54-million-the-next-3-seasons/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:16:06 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=304523 Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole is owed $95.54 million over the next three seasons. This is part of the four-year, $128 million rookie-scale contract extension he signed with the Golden State Warriors in October 2022. In July 2023, the Warriors traded Poole, Ryan Rollins, Patrick Baldwin Jr., a 2030 first-round draft pick, and a 2027 […]

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]]> What is the ceiling for Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija? https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/what-is-the-ceiling-for-washington-wizards-forward-deni-avdija/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 20:39:04 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=303790 Key Highlights: Deni Avdija is playing the best basketball of his career this season He’s made massive improvements to his 3-point shooting, drive game, and ability to generate free throws Avdija has the outline of a future superstar role player Over his last four games, fourth-year forward Deni Avdija is averaging 28.3 PPG, 11.5 RPG, […]

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]]> Deni Avdija 1st Wizards player since Moses Malone in 1987 to record 40+ points, 15+ rebounds in a game https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/deni-avdija-1st-wizards-player-since-moses-malone-in-1987-to-record-40-points-15-rebounds-in-a-game/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:59:18 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=303764 Deni Avdija became the first Washington Wizards player since NBA Hall of Famer Moses Malone in 1987 to record at least 40 points and 15 rebounds in a game, during Wednesday night’s 133-126 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Avdija, 23, is also the first player with these stats since the team rebranded the franchise […]

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]]> Kyle Kuzma Reveals Why He Rejected Mavericks Trade to Remain With Wizards https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/kyle-kuzma-reveals-why-he-rejected-mavericks-trade-to-remain-with-wizards/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 20:42:44 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=303445 Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma revealed in a recent interview with Josh Robbins of The Athletic that Wizards president Michael Winger had offered him the choice of whether he wanted to be dealt to the Dallas Mavericks prior to last week’s NBA trade deadline. Kuzma, 28, decided to stay put. “There was a point in […]

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]]> Mavericks’ Daniel Gafford grabs a career-high-tying 17 rebounds against Wizards https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/mavericks-daniel-gafford-grabs-a-career-high-tying-17-rebounds-against-wizards/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 16:18:59 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=303422 Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford grabbed a career-high-tying 17 rebounds against his former team, the Washington Wizards, in Monday night’s 112-104 victory. In addition to recording 17 rebounds, Gafford ended his performance with 16 points, two assists, two steals, and five blocks in 25 minutes as a starter. He also shot 7-of-13 (53.8%) from the […]

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]]> Pistons trade Marvin Bagley III, Isaiah Livers to Wizards for Danilo Gallinari, Mike Muscala https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/pistons-trade-marvin-bagley-iii-isaiah-livers-to-wizards-for-danilo-gallinari-mike-muscala/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 16:57:59 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=300308 On Sunday, the Detroit Pistons traded forwards Marvin Bagley III and Isaiah Livers and two future second-round draft picks to the Washington Wizards for Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala. The Wizards are reportedly receiving second-round picks in 2025 and 2026 to take on Bagley’s salary. Bagley is guaranteed $12.5 million for the 2024-25 season. The […]

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]]> Wizards Waive Ryan Rollins After Larceny Charge For Allegedly Stealing From Target https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/wizards-waive-ryan-rollins-after-larceny-charge-for-allegedly-stealing-from-target/ Sat, 13 Jan 2024 17:38:08 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=300223 On Monday, the Washington Wizards waived guard Ryan Rollins in what seemed like a normal roster move until other details emerged. Rollins, 21, is accused of stealing from a Target store at Potomac Yards in Alexandria, Virginia, on multiple occasions. According to Josh Robbins of The Athletic, in documents on file at Alexandria General District […]

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]]> Wizards, Capitals to relocate to Virginia? https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/wizards-capitals-to-relocate-to-virginia/ Mon, 11 Dec 2023 19:21:23 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=296788 Virginia state lawmakers are meeting Monday afternoon to consider a deal to relocate the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Capitals to a new arena in Northern Virginia, according to The Washington Post. Their new arena would be in Alexandria’s Potomac Yard neighborhood. A Virginia stadium authority would own the larger complex and lease it to Monumental […]

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]]> Pistons, Spurs, and Wizards are a combined 1-48 in their last 49 games https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/pistons-spurs-and-wizards-are-a-combined-1-48-in-their-last-49-games/ Sat, 09 Dec 2023 16:17:33 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=296695 The Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, and Washington Wizards are a combined 1-48 in their last 49 games this season. Detroit (0-19), San Antonio (0-16), and Washington (1-13) are currently on pace to finish with the best odds to secure the top lottery pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Detroit is 2-20, and the club’s […]

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]]> Washington Wizards Head Coach Wes Unseld Jr. Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, and Wife https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-coaches-wes-unseld/ Sat, 25 Nov 2023 03:28:20 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=294808 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 […]

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]]> Wizards’ Kyle Kuzma Sued After His Dog Bit Man on Flight in May https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/wizards-kyle-kuzma-sued-after-his-dog-bit-man-on-flight-in-may/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:38:11 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=287508 A man is suing Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma, saying Kuzma’s dog “viciously” bit him while he was approaching the cabin of the plane back in May. According to a lawsuit obtained by TMZ Sports, Bernardo Tosto said that Kuzma’s dog bit his right arm on May 4 near the Van Nuys Airport in California. […]

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]]> LeBron James Denounces Hamas’ Terrorist Attack On Israel https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/lebron-james-denounces-hamas-terrorist-attack-on-israel/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 16:27:25 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=284518 On Wednesday, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James spoke out against the Palestinian terrorist organization known as Hamas after its militants attacked Israel last Saturday, calling the situation “tragic and unacceptable.” James released a statement with SpringHill Company CEO Maverick Carter. “The devastation in Israel is tragic and unacceptable,” the four-time MVP posted on Instagram. […]

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]]> Wizards’ Deni Avdija Speaks Out Against Hamas’ Attack On Israel https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/wizards-deni-avdija-speaks-out-against-hamas-attack-on-israel/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:25:21 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=283868 Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija was born and raised in Beit Zera, Israel, and played professional basketball for Maccabi Tel Aviv of the Basketball Premier League (BPL) and EuroLeague from 2017 through 2020. Avdija, 22, is the only active NBA player born in Israel. On Monday, the 6-foot-9 wing condemned Hamas’ terrorist attack on his […]

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]]> Oldest Ex-NBA Player Stanley ‘Whitey’ Von Nieda Dies At 101 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/oldest-ex-nba-player-stanley-whitey-von-nieda-dies-at-101/ Sat, 09 Sep 2023 14:48:12 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=278120 The oldest living former NBA player, Stanley “Whitey” Von Nieda, passed away at the age of 101 on Wednesday in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. Von Nieda turned 100 on June 19, 2022. For his 100th birthday, he received a certificate from the NBA Retired Players Association, recognizing his “legacy as the first former NBA player to reach […]

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]]> Former Wizards star John Wall donates new basketball court at Roberts Park Community Center https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/former-wizards-star-john-wall-donates-new-basketball-court-at-roberts-park-community-center/ Fri, 11 Aug 2023 17:33:48 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=272985 Former Washington Wizards star John Wall, through his family foundation, will donate a new basketball court at Roberts Park Community Center in his hometown of Raleigh, North Carolina. The photo above is the older outdoor court. “This is my favorite time of the year,” the five-time All-Star said in a news release. “To have the […]

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]]> Wizards’ Danilo Gallinari: ‘I can’t wait to play against Boston’ https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/wizards-danilo-gallinari-i-cant-wait-to-play-against-boston/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 17:11:40 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=269181 Washington Wizards forward Danilo Gallinari signed a two-year, $13 million contract with the Boston Celtics last July, but the 13-year veteran missed the entire 2022-23 season after suffering a left ACL injury while playing for Italy in the 2022 FIBA World Cup qualifier against Georgia. Gallinari, who turns 35 years old next week, never appeared […]

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]]> Wizards sign guard Jared Butler to a two-way contract https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/wizards-sign-guard-jared-butler-to-a-two-way-contract/ Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:05:59 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=267232 The Washington Wizards have signed free agent guard Jared Butler to a two-way contract, announced agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports. Butler, 22, was selected 40th overall by the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2021 NBA Draft out of Baylor University. Ahead of training camp, New Orleans dealt Butler to the Memphis Grizzlies, and then […]

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]]> Wizards sign forward Eugene Omoruyi to a two-way contract https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/wizards-sign-forward-eugene-omoruyi-to-a-two-way-contract/ Wed, 12 Jul 2023 15:41:12 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=263815 The Washington Wizards have signed forward Eugene Omoruyi to a two-way contract, per sources. Omoruyi, 26, joins fellow two-way guard Quenton Jackson on Washington’s roster. NBA players signed to two-way contracts are designated to the team’s G-League affiliate. Two-way salaries do not count against a team’s total cap or tax allocations. Two-way deals can be […]

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]]> The Warriors have made their true intentions about Jordan Poole known after trading him to Washington https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/the-warriors-have-made-their-true-intentions-about-jordan-poole-known-after-trading-him-to-washington/ Wed, 28 Jun 2023 18:26:26 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=260782 Just last week, the Golden State Warriors traded Jordan Poole to the Wizards in exchange for Chris Paul. Poole spent four seasons with the team and was a part of their 2022 championship roster. Last offseason he signed a four-year, $128 million contract extension that the Wizards have since picked up. Recently, the Warriors made […]

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]]> Washington’s Kyle Kuzma has ‘plenty of momemtum’ as a trade target for the Sacramento Kings https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/washingtons-kyle-kuzma-has-plenty-of-momemtum-as-a-trade-target-for-the-sacramento-kings/ Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:44:04 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=260691 In the 2023 postseason, the Sacramento Kings ended a 17-year playoff drought. They lost in the first round to the Golden State Warriors in a tough seven-game series. Heading into this offseason, the Kings are looking to add a piece or two to the roster. NBA insiders have linked PF Kyle Kuzma to the Kings […]

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]]> NBA: Wizards Send Newly Acquired Chris Paul to Warriors For Jordan Poole, Draft Picks https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-wizards-send-newly-acquired-chris-paul-to-warriors-for-jordan-poole-draft-picks/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 23:30:57 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=259321 According to Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer, the Golden State Warriors have acquired veteran point guard Chris Paul from the Washington Wizards. This trade comes shortly after Paul was acquired by the Wizards in a deal that sent Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns. As part of the trade, the Wizards will receive Jordan Poole, a […]

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]]> Kyle Kuzma declines $13 million player option with Wizards to become a free agent https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/kyle-kuzma-declines-13-million-player-option-with-wizards-to-become-a-free-agent/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 19:46:46 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=255348 Kyle Kuzma declined his $13 million player option for the 2023-24 season with the Washington Wizards to become an unrestricted free agent. This is part of the three-year, $39 million rookie contract he signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. The sixth-year wing will receive offers worth at least $20 million per year in […]

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]]> Wizards to keep Chris Paul for the 2023-24 season? https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/wizards-to-keep-chris-paul-for-the-2023-24-season/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:12:16 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=255232 The Washington Wizards traded Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns this past Sunday for Chris Paul, Landry Shamet, Jordan Goodwin, Isaiah Todd, multiple second-round draft picks, and a picks swap. The Los Angeles Clippers are rumored to make a play to acquire Paul from Washington in the coming week. However, new Wizards G.M. Michael Winger […]

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]]> Suns acquire Isaiah Todd from Wizards in Bradley Beal trade https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/suns-acquire-isaiah-todd-from-wizards-in-bradley-beal-trade/ Mon, 19 Jun 2023 18:35:39 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=254358 The Phoenix Suns have acquired Isaiah Todd from the Washington Wizards as part of the Bradley Beal trade package. On Sunday, Washington finalized a trade to send Beal to Phoenix for Chris Paul, Landry Shamet, Jordan Goodwin, multiple second-round draft picks, and a picks swap. Todd, 21, was selected 31st overall by the Milwaukee Bucks […]

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