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NBA Power Rankings Week 14
The New York Knicks are getting healthy, playing well and climbing in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 14 »Read More
Fantasy Focus: Rookie Report
HOOPSWORLD breaks down the NBA's 2012 rookie class in fantasy basketball. »Read More
Beal Not Rushing Back from Wrist Injury
About 90 minutes before the Wizards played the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, Bradley Beal was on the court, in a T-shirt and shorts, warming up as he usually does before games. He stepped to... »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: January 29th
NBA rookies can be fun to watch as they emerge over the course of the season. Who is starting to be noticed this week? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week 13
Flaying under the radar, the San Antonio Spurs suddenly climb to the top of the NBA Power Rankings with the league's best record. »Read More
Injuries, Losses Diminish John Wall Rise
The Wizards’ playoff chances were the first casualty wrought from John Wall’s left patella stress injury, with the team foundering in his absence to a 5-28 start. The second casualty – which Wall knew... »Read More
NBA Salary Now, Salary Tomorrow
Which NBA teams still have cap flexibility today? Which franchises project to have spending power over the offseason? »Read More
NBA AM: Would The Celtics Trade Paul Pierce?
The Celtics seem poised to make a trade, but would they really consider moving Paul Pierce?... Xavier Silas still working on his game... The Lakers bench Pau Gasol... Wizards kicking the tires... Some scare... »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: January 22th
NBA rookies to watch include Damian Lillard, Anthony Davis and Andre Drummond, but Tyler Zeller is getting his chance to play in Cleveland with some success. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 12
The Utah Jazz climb to 13 in the NBA Power Rankings. The Oklahoma City Thunder and L.A. Clippers stand strong in the top two spots. »Read More
Wizards Gain Confidence with Wall Back
After the Wizards pulled out a gutsy 112-108 victory on Friday over a Denver Nuggets team that rarely loses at Pepsi Center, Martell Webster needed to see a replay of John Wall’s game-saving block... »Read More
Nene Saw Himself Retiring in Denver
Nene stepped off the Washington Wizards’ team bus on Thursday and onto the loading dock at Pepsi Center for the first time as a visitor. He smiled widely as he spotted some familiar faces, shook hands... »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: January 15th
Which rookies continue to impress? Check out this week's NBA Rookie Watch. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 11
The Oklahoma City Thunder climb back to the top of the NBA Power Rankings, nudging slightly ahead of the Los Angeles Clippers. »Read More
John Wall Impressive in Season Debut
The Wizards have failed to launch since he arrived, but his long-awaited unveiling signaled a new start for (John) Wall and his team. After using the first three quarters to get his “jiggly” legs... »Read More
NBA PM: Who Has The Most To Prove?
Which returning NBA star has the most to prove this season? ... An unexpected All-Star rising in Denver ... Are the Blazers a playoff team? »Read More
Wall Eager to Help Struggling Wizards
Sidelined since September because of a stress injury in his left patella, John Wall hasn’t had much else to focus on beyond getting healthy, studying the game by sitting next to the Washington Wizards’ coaching staff during games... »Read More
Wizards’ Wall Plans to Return Saturday
The Washington Wizards guard John Wall said Wednesday he’ll be ready to make his season debut Saturday against the Atlanta Hawks if he can get through the next couple of days of practice pain-free. Head... »Read More
NBA Sunday: Pachulia’s Free Agent Stock Climbs
Atlanta Hawks center Zaza Pachulia is emerging as a coveted big man free agent target around the league. Can Atlanta keep him? »Read More
Report: John Wall to Return in Two Weeks
After practicing Thursday, Wizards guard John Wall is expected to make his season debut within the next two weeks, league sources told SI.com. Wall, the No. 1 pick in the 2010 NBA draft, has... »Read More
Beal Starting to Catch Up to NBA Speed
The first time Washington Wizards rookie Bradley Beal attempted to embarrass an opponent with a thunderous jam, he got a painful lesson on the need to think before dunking. Beal picked the wrong target when he elevated for... »Read More
Wall, Ariza Participate in Contact Practice
As he jogged off the court Thursday, Washington Wizards guard John Wall was wearing a jersey, not a T-shirt. It’s a telltale sign that he participated in practice, as opposed to doing what coach... »Read More
Blatche Return to Washington not Welcomed?
John Wall, Trevor Ariza, Trevor Booker and A.J. Price all participated in some portion of practice on Thursday, providing what amounted to a reunion as the Wizards had a rare practice following back-to-back games.... »Read More
Beal, Lillard Named Rookies of the Month
The Washington Wizards’ Bradley Beal and the Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard today were named the Kia NBA Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in December. Beal lead... »Read More
Wizards’ Wall Not a Franchise Player?
In the past three seasons, the Wizards have drafted three top-six players (John Wall, Jan Vesely and Bradley Beal) as part of their rebuilding process. You would think that means they now have players... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Nine
The L.A. Clippers didn't lose a game the entire month of December to climb back on top of the NBA Power Rankings for week nine. »Read More
Will Wizards Pursue DeMarcus Cousins?
While (DeMarcus) Cousins has insisted publicly that he does not want to be traded, his story has been different privately. The recent hiring of influential agent Dan Fegan has led to the widespread assumption... »Read More
Wizards Sending Message to Crawford?
(Jordan) Crawford, 24, said he isn’t concerned with how (Wizards coach Randy) Wittman uses him. “I go out there and try to do what I can do. I’m most comfortable just being on the... »Read More
John Wall Aims for Return in January
John Wall can’t go anywhere without someone asking him when will he make his season debut for the Washington Wizards. Wall, who is recovering from a knee injury, doesn’t have a specific game in mind,... »Read More
Wizards Sign Shelvin Mack, Garrett Temple
Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has signed free agent guards Shelvin Mack and Garrett Temple. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not released. via NBA.com/Wizards »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Eight
The Oklahoma City Thunder hold the top spot in the NBA Power Rankings by a fine margin over the surging L.A. Clippers. »Read More
Wizards to Sign Mack to Fill Open Roster Spot
The Washington Wizards will sign guard Shelvin Mack, who has been playing for the Maine Red Claws in the D-League after being released by Washington earlier this year. Mack has averaged 20 points and... »Read More
Wizards Release Shaun Livingston, Barron
When the Wizards took on the Orlando Magic at Amway Center last Wednesday, Earl Barron was the starting power forward and Shaun Livingston was the starting point guard. By early Sunday morning, both players... »Read More
Jan Vesely Remains Positive Despite Struggles
Jan Vesely sprinted down the middle of the lane, caught the sweet, no-look pass from Jordan Crawford, bobbled it a little but, then soared to the rim and cocked the ball back before throwing an emphatic... »Read More
Wizards Lose by 32 to 21-Loss Pistons
The game was already lost, already out of control, but the Washington Wizards gathered around Coach Randy Wittman as he drew up one more play late in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons. After the Wizards... »Read More
Wall Reveals Cartilage Damage to Knee
In his first interview in more than a month, injured Wizards’ point guard John Wall admitted Monday he has developed cartilage damage underneath his fractured left patella. His continued absence three months after the... »Read More
NBA PM: Jack Fitting In Perfectly In G.S.
Jarrett Jack is fitting in perfectly with the Warriors... Wizards still waiting on John Wall with no return date set... Erik Spoelstra discusses the HEAT's backcourt woes... »Read More
Top 5 Disappointments of the NBA Season (So Far)
With less than two weeks until the new year, what have been the biggest disappointments so far this NBA season? »Read More
Wall Hopes to Return Before End of Season
The only game John Wall is allowed to play these days is the waiting game, because of a left knee injury that has become more problematic than he or anyone associated with the Washington Wizards had anticipated. In... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Seven
The Oklahoma City Thunder have rolled off 10-straight victories to climb to best in the NBA. The NBA Power Rankings at seven weeks in. »Read More
Top 5 Surprises of the NBA Season (So Far)
What's more surprising: James Harden's explosion as a new star or Oklahoma City playing even better basketball without him? »Read More
Wall’s Knee Improving; Still No Timetable
John Wall and the Wizards received some good news on Friday after his visit with orthopedic specialist David Altchek showed that his left knee is getting better and he can increase his level of... »Read More
Harden: ‘I guess I wasn’t a fit’ for Wizards
As he walked toward the locker room, (James) Harden was asked if he was aware that later that evening he was going to face a team that had passed on a chance to acquire... »Read More
Timetable Coming for Wizards’ John Wall?
John Wall to have left knee examined by Dr. David Altchek in NY Friday. Wiz hoping to get specific timetable for his return, sources say. via Chris Broussard via Twitter »Read More
Wizards Turned Down Trade for Harden?
The Washington Wizards turned down a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder for James Harden this summer because team owner Ted Leonsis was unwilling to commit to what would have been a roughly $80 million, five-year contract for the high-scoring... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week Six
The San Antonio Spurs climb back on top of the NBA Power Rankings, six weeks into the season. »Read More
Source: Vesely Not Headed to D-League
(Jan) Vesely remains a supportive teammate in the only way he can, now that he hasn’t been able to provide much assistance on the court. The struggling second-year forward from the Czech Republic has... »Read More
Coach on Wall: ‘We’re not hiding anything’
Ten weeks after the Wizards announced that John Wall would miss “approximately” eight weeks because of a stress injury in his left patella, the injured point guard is still unable to practice, scrimmage or... »Read More
Wizards Coach Wanted ‘Statement Game’
Roughly four minutes into their game against the defending champion Miami Heat, the Washington Wizards had to feel as if they were second-class — or lower — residents in their own building. By the... »Read More
Seraphin: Wizards ‘finally play like a team’
“We finally play like a team,” said (Kevin) Seraphin, who posted 16 points and also added 10 rebounds for the fourth time in the past six games. “Everybody don’t try to be the heroes... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week Five
The Memphis Grizzlies stay on top but the Eastern Conference has gained significantly on the West. »Read More
Booker Out “Another couple of weeks”
Trevor Booker is no longer going to be listed as day-to-day with a strained right knee. Booker has missed the past five games since getting injured in a loss against Indiana nearly two weeks... »Read More
Vesely Struggling to Find Role in NBA
The showman who became a cult figure in Serbia for his infectious emotion and improbable dunks, who once beat out Ricky Rubio for honors as the best young player in Europe and boldly introduced himself at... »Read More
Wizards Return to Losing Ways
Facing off as Eastern Conference foes for the first time, longtime Denver Nuggets teammates Carmelo Anthony and Nene found themselves matched up against each other at the end of the first half of the Washington... »Read More
NBA AM: Is Mo Harkless The Future In Orlando?
The Orlando Magic hope they have a star in the making in Maurice Harkless... The Virginia Beach Kings... Wizards get a win... Derek Fisher joining the Mavericks... NBA Chats at 10:30 and 3:00pm... »Read More
Wizards Capture First Win of Season
After a franchise-record 12-game losing streak to open the season, the Wizards showed that winning can be an excruciating experience as well. They blew a 15-point fourth-quarter lead and put fans at Verizon Center... »Read More
Livingston Trying to End Wizards Streak
The Wizards were 0-7 when he signed (Shaun) Livingston but the losses eat at him, as well. He is eager to help his teammates end their season-long misery. “I feel like I came in... »Read More
Blatche: Wizards Didn’t Have My Back
Speaking to reporters in the Nets locker room before Monday’s game, (Andray) Blatche asked, “anybody seen how the Wizards are doing?” He then later went on Twitter after the game and said, “feels good... »Read More
Lowly Wizards Fall to 0-12
None of the Wizards’ previous 11 losses had been by more than 16 points but point guard A.J. Price said the team continues to compete for its coach. “He’s doing a great job in my opinion.... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Four
The Memphis Grizzlies climb to the top of the NBA Power Rankings with a league-best 9-2 record. »Read More
Rashard Lewis Surprised by Trade
Realizing that he was simply holding a huge chunk of the salary cap, (Rashard) Lewis knew that his time was up once the season ended — but he was surprised about how the Wizards... »Read More
Fantasy Focus: Waiver Wire Watch
Which players are hanging on the waiver wire for wise fantasy basketball owners to grab? HOOPSWORLD has the answers. »Read More
Team-by-Team Payroll Breakdown
The L.A. Lakers easily have the biggest payroll in the NBA. How do the remaining 29 teams compare? »Read More
Wizards’ 0-9 Start Tough on Wittman
Randy Wittman probably feels more flummoxed than he looks these days. Losing has been the only constant, with the Wizards (0-9) off to the worst start in the history of a franchise that has... »Read More
No Return Date for Nene, John Wall
Coach Randy Wittman has deflected questions about when Nene will return. Since Nene has a pain threshold injury that has limited him for almost three months, the Wizards are leaving it up to him... »Read More
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