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Thunder executive Sam Presti speaking

Thunder make surprising first trade since winning NBA championship

The Oklahoma City Thunder are back to making moves ahead of their NBA title defense. The defending NBA champions have reportedly agreed to trade former first-round pick Dillon Jones and a second-round pick to the Washington Wizards. According to …

Jordan Poole with a ball in his hands

Wizards pull off move to open up significant salary cap space

The Washington Wizards made a major trade Tuesday that could pay dividends for them next year. The Wizards are trading guard Jordan Poole, forward Saddiq Bey, and the No. 40 overall pick in the NBA Draft to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for …

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looks on

Thunder championship ends bizarre 8-year NBA Finals streak

The Oklahoma City Thunder are the 2025 NBA champions, and they didn’t even need a former Washington Wizards player to do it. On Sunday, the Thunder bested the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. …

Alex Sarr in a Wizards jersey

Wizards sent unusual gift to Rookie of the Year voters

The Washington Wizards are going above and beyond to try to drum up support for Alex Sarr’s Rookie of the Year candidacy. NBA reporter Marc Stein shared a photo of ice cream he received from the Wizards to promote Sarr. The enclosed letter …

Carmelo Anthony looking on

Carmelo Anthony says he wants to buy 1 particular NBA team

Carmelo Anthony played for six total teams in his NBA career, but now he is eyeing a purchase of a team that was not on that list. Speaking on the latest episode of his podcast “7PM in Brooklyn,” Anthony said that he would like to join …

Kevin Durant during warmups

Carmelo Anthony suggests unlikely new team for Kevin Durant

If Kevin Durant leaves the Phoenix Suns this summer, Carmelo Anthony has a suggestion for where he should go. In a new episode of his “7PM in Brooklyn” podcast, Anthony suggested that Durant should end his career playing for the …

Marcus Smart in a Grizzlies uniform

Grizzlies trade Marcus Smart to Eastern Conference team

The Memphis Grizzlies have decided to move on from Marcus Smart after less than two seasons. Smart was traded to the Washington Wizards on Thursday as part of a multi-team trade, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Grizzlies also included a …

Jonas Valanciunas fist pumps

Former No. 5 pick gets traded to playoff contender ahead of deadline

Former No. 5 overall pick Jonas Valanciunas has been traded ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. Valanciunas is headed to the Sacramento Kings. The Washington Wizards are receiving Sidy Cissoko and two second-round draft picks in return for …

Khris Middleton looking on

Bucks trade Khris Middleton for notable ex-NBA champion

The Milwaukee Bucks have traded a key member of their 2021 title team for another ex-NBA champion. Khris Middleton has been traded to the Washington Wizards as part of a deal for Kyle Kuzma, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Wednesday. The …

NBA court logo

Reporter names 3 NBA teams that are open to making trades

We’re about 30 percent of the way through the NBA regular season, and already there are some teams that are firmly in the “seller” category when it comes to trades. The NBA trade deadline is not until February 6, but 85 players who …

Kyle Kuzma in his Wizards uniform

Pistons’ official page took ruthless shot at Kyle Kuzma after beating Wizards

The Detroit Pistons were happy to give some pie-in-the-face to Kyle Kuzma after beating the Washington Wizards on Sunday. Detroit was victorious over Washington in their latest conference matchup, winning in a 124-104 blowout. After the game, the …

The Toronto Raptors logo at midcourt

Fans are saying the same thing about brutal Raptors-Wizards game

The NBA preseason usually carries little weight in terms of how a team’s next season will go. But Friday’s game between the Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards probably didn’t instill confidence in either team’s fan base. …

Ish Smith in warmups

Former champion guard lands new job as NBA scout

The most well-traveled player in NBA history is about to continue his travels, this time as a scout. Joshua Robbins of The Athletic reported on Wednesday that ex-NBA guard Ish Smith has been hired by the Washington Wizards as a scout. Smith is now …

Washington Wizards logo

Wizards expected to trade notable former top-5 pick

The Washington Wizards are ready to let the buyer’s remorse jokes fly. Sean Deveney of Heavy.com reported this week that the Wizards are already expected to explore trading center Jonas Valanciunas when he first becomes eligible in December. …

Alex Sarr in a Wizards jersey

Top NBA draft pick has worst summer league game ever

The rims at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nev. were not kind to Washington Wizards rookie Alex Sarr during his team’s 82-80 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. Sarr, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, had …

A fingerpainted logo of the Detroit Pistons

Troy Weaver linked to new NBA team after firing as Pistons GM

Despite the disaster film that he oversaw in Detroit, Troy Weaver may land a new NBA job in short order. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported on Saturday that the Washington Wizards are considered a possible landing spot for the former Pistons GM …

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