Reports Say That Russell Westbrook Has Spoken With The Heat, Clippers, Bulls, And Wizards As Buyout Options

Russell Westbrook played and started in 78 games for the Lakers last season and averaged (18.5) points per game. In 2022-23 under new head coach Darvin Ham, Westbrook was moved to a bench role just three games into the season. The situation never got better and that’s why the Lakers traded away Westbrook to the […]

Zach Wolpin  •  16 Feb 2023
Wizards pursuing contract buyout for 11-year veteran Will Barton

The Washington Wizards are working on a contract buyout for guard/forward Will Barton, allowing him to become a free agent. Barton, 32, has made 40 appearances off the bench this season. Of course, the 11-year veteran is averaging 7.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. Plus, he’s shooting 38.7% from the field and […]

James Foglio  •  09 Feb 2023
Wizards not interested in trading three-time All-Star Bradley Beal

The Washington Wizards are not entertaining any potential deals to trade Bradley Beal. Even if the three-time All-Star demanded a trade, his existing deal would complicate the process. During the 2022 offseason, Beal signed a five-year, $251.02 million max contract extension with Washington. His deal includes a $57,128,610 player option for the 2026-27 season, 15% […]

James Foglio  •  06 Feb 2023
Will Barton And The Boston Celtics Have Mutual Interest As The Trade Deadline Quickly Approaches

If the season ended today, the Washington Wizards would be in the play-in tournament. However, the bottom half on the East is very compact right now and there is minimal margin for error. With that being said, one of the Wizards veteran players reportedly wants out of his hometown team and is looking for a […]

Zach Wolpin  •  03 Feb 2023
Lakers’ Rui Hachimura Talks About His Transition From The Washington To LA

The biggest trade to happen this season so far was the Lakers acquiring Rui Hachimura from the Washington Wizards. It sent Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks to the Washington. He was the ninth overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft and had a slow start to his career with the Wizards and now has […]

Zach Wolpin  •  31 Jan 2023
Spencer Dinwiddie on Wizards players: ‘They’re over there trying to get paid, not trying to play winning basketball’

Spencer Dinwiddie of the Dallas Mavericks believes Washington Wizards players care more about getting paid than winning games. The former Wizard might know a thing or two on this topic. “They’re not playing for nothing for real… it’s a showcase,” says Dinwiddie. “They’re over there trying to get paid, not trying to play winning basketball. […]

James Foglio  •  25 Jan 2023
Lakers Trade For Rui Hachimura With Intentions To Sign A Contract Extension This Summer

The LA Lakers are 22-25 this season and that is 13th in the Western Conference right now. LeBron James has been trying to keep the team a float while Anthony Davis’ return is nearing. With the trade deadline approaching on 2/9, the Lakers went out and made the first real trade of the season. When […]

Zach Wolpin  •  23 Jan 2023
Wizards’ Kristaps Porzingis (sprained left ankle) week-to-week

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis is listed as week-to-week on the injury report due to a sprained left ankle. Porzingis, 27, sustained the injury during the third quarter of Saturday’s 138-118 win over the Orlando Magic. Through 41 starts this season, the seventh-year player is averaging 22.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.5 blocks […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jan 2023
Top 10 Plays From Wednesday Night As Dillon Brooks Blocks Darius Garland To Seal The Win

Once again we had some dominant performances across the NBA last night. Nikola Jokic recorded his 14th triple-double of the season last night while also passing Alex English for most assists all-time in Nuggets history. The Memphis Grizzlies fought till the final whistle last night backed by some outstanding defense for the 11th straight win. Next, […]

Zach Wolpin  •  19 Jan 2023