Washington Wizards
John Wall: Wizards Need Wins Now
Can the 0-7 Washington Wizards turn things around when John Wall and Nene return from injury or is it already too late? »Read More

Randy Wittman Miffed With Officials
“For whatever reason, this team doesn’t get any respect,” Wittman said. “We go to the rim and had 11 free throws tonight. These young guys just have to make a name for themselves, and... »Read More

Wittman Puzzled by Wizards’ Level of Play
The Wizards didn’t just lose 92-76 to the Bobcats on Tuesday to open the season with six consecutive losses for the second year in a row — and second time in franchise history. They... »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: November 13th
The NBA rookie watch is currently focused on the top draft picks of this past summer. Can someone else crack the top five? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Two
The San Antonio Spurs still top the NBA Power Rankings although the N.Y. Knicks are close behind. »Read More

NBA Downgrades Bradley Beal’s Flagrant Foul
Bradley Beal was shoved to the floor by Brandon Jennings and ejected by the referees, but there were no further repercussions for his hard foul on Milwaukee Bucks guard Monta Ellis with 23.7 seconds remaining... »Read More

John Wall Unsure of Return Date
John Wall plans to visit a doctor in Washington on Thursday to get an update on the stress injury in his left knee. Wall found out about the problem five weeks ago, when he... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week One
The 2012/13 NBA Regular Season is finally underway and the standings are already all over the map. »Read More
50 NBA Predictions for 2012-13 (Part 2)
Joel Brigham makes his predictions about the postseason, rookies and potential transactions in the second half of his annual 50 NBA predictions. »Read More
NBA AM: Price Not Pressured To Replace Wall
The Wizards are still eyeing the playoffs despite the loss of John Wall. His replacement, A.J. Price, isn’t feeling any pressure. »Read More

Hurricane Not Stopping NBA Games
For the many asking: Tonight’s NBA games will be played. We are still assessing the situation with regards to the rest of the week. via Tim Frank via Twitter »Read More
Ranking the Eastern Conference
With the preseason in the books, HOOPSWORLD ranks the Eastern Conference teams. »Read More
NBA AM: Brad Beal’s Strong Support System
Brad Beal has a lot of support from his teammates in Washington... Harden will sign an extension in Houston... Ty Lawson talks stall... »Read More

Wizards Waive Mack and Cook
Wizards waive guard Shelvin Mack and forward-center Brian Cook. via Marc J. Spears via Twitter »Read More

Wizards Using Depth to Overcome Injuries
John Wall and Kevin Seraphin watched the Washington Wizards’ preseason finale loss to San Antonio together on a comfortable leather couch in the District, as two of the team’s three most tenured players continue to... »Read More

Wizards Waive Randolph, Gray
#wizards have waived Shavlik Randolph & Steven Gray. Still need to cut two players by Monday. Who do you think is gone? via Michael Lee via Twitter »Read More
NBA PM: Eric Gordon’s Injury Issue
Eric Gordon confronting ongoing injury issues ... Randy Wittman seeks consistency ... Tyson Chandler latest Knick injury casualty »Read More
Sunday Topic: Biggest Sleeper Team?
Which team is the biggest sleeper entering the 2012-13 NBA season? HOOPSWORLD's analysts weigh in. »Read More

Nene May Not Return by Season Opener
Nene is trying to stay optimistic but remains uncertain about when he will be able to return because of plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Sidelined since he aggravated the injury while representing Brazil... »Read More
Bradley Beal Is An Impact Rookie
Bradley Beal is showing poise beyond his years in preseason, suggesting he will be an impact player for the Washington Wizards this season. »Read More
Mack Fights For His Job In Washington
On a partially guaranteed contract with three backup point guards in camp, Shelvin Mack is fighting for his job with the Washington Wizards. »Read More

Wizards Exercise Options on Young Core
Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has exercised the fourth-year contract options on John Wall, Trevor Booker, Kevin Seraphin and Jordan Crawford while picking up the third-year contract options on... »Read More
NBA PM: Who Survives the Cut?
NBA Teams can carry up to 15 players into the regular season. Who will make it past training camp to opening night? »Read More
Beal Adjusting to NBA Without Wall
Bradley Beal's first taste of the NBA is coming without the Wizards' star point guard John Wall, but the third-overall pick in the 2012 Draft says he's learning some important lessons »Read More

Nene Finding Ways to Lead from Bench
Nene grabbed a comfortable seat for the final minutes of Wizards practice. He slipped off his left sock and shoe, placed his left foot on a bag of ice, and buried his head in... »Read More

Jannero Pargo Suffers Left Rib Injury
The Wizards signed Jannero Pargo to help reduce the loss of John Wall, but the veteran point guard has already been forced to sit because of a left rib injury. Pargo was held out... »Read More

Injuries to Wall, Nene Not Affecting Wizards
With the regular season opener in a month, the Washington Wizards reported to training camp on Monday afternoon following media day at Verizon Center in which the sobering reality that point guard John Wall and center Nene... »Read More
NBA Preseason Power Rankings
The Miami HEAT, current NBA reigning champions, stay atop the preseason rankings but repeating will be no easy task. »Read More
NBA Saturday: Wall Out Until December
John Wall to miss 8 weeks with a stress fracture in his knee cap... The NBA looking at fines for flopping... Ronny Turiaf happy to be back in L.A... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD’S 2012-2013 Team Previews
A guide to HOOPSWORLD's 2012-2013 team previews! »Read More

John Wall Out With Knee Injury
The Washington Wizards just announced that John Wall will miss 8 weeks with a stress injury in his left knee. via Michael Lee of the Washington Post/Twitter »Read More
Fantasy Rankings: Top 150 Overall for 2012-2013
The first look at the updated Top-150 overall fantasy hoops ranking for the 2012-2013 NBA campaign… »Read More
The Battle For The Eighth Seed – East
There is a battle for the eighth seed in the NBA's Eastern Conference and several of last season's playoff teams will be challenged. »Read More
NBA PM: 2013 Draft Obligations
A full 90 percent of the league has some sort of draft obligation in 2013 (coming in or going out), depending on protections. »Read More
NBA PM: Curry Hopes To Stay With Warriors
Steph Curry likes the Warriors' chances and hopes for a contract extension ... How age impacts NBA championships ... Darrell Arthur latest name to hit the injured list ... »Read More

Nene May Miss Wizards’ Training Camp
Washington Wizards center Nene’s status for the start of training camp next Tuesday remains in doubt after his plantar fasciitis flared up during the Olympics, team president Ernie Grunfeld said in a news conference... »Read More
NBA AM: The Future Of Josh Smith In Atlanta
Josh Smith’s future in Atlanta is a hot topic, but it appears Hawks GM Danny Ferry is planning to build around the forward »Read More
Top Five Eastern Conference Teams to Watch
John Wall and the revamped Washington Wizards are just one Eastern Conference team to keep an eye on this season, but there are four other teams worth watching as the 2012-2013 season approaches... »Read More
NBA PM: Team Salaries Averaging $67.1 Million
The average team salary is currently about $67.1 million with eight tax teams and six remaining franchises under the salary cap. »Read More

Wizards Sign Brian Cook
Brian Cook has signed a non-guaranteed contract with the #wizards, his agent, Mark Bartelstein, said. Team will enter training camp with 18 via Michael Lee via Twitter »Read More

Source: Wizards Invite Brian Cook to Camp
Veterans Maurice Evans and Brian Cook remain unemployed – but both have received interest from the Wizards. Cook, who was acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers in the trade deadline deal involving Nick Young,... »Read More

Wizards Favor Mo Evans for Front Office?
Right now, the nine-year veteran (Mo Evans) is without a job for the 2012-13 season, and training camps open in less than three weeks. “Given that I’m a veteran, I know where my value... »Read More

Barron, Randolph Join Wizards’ Camp?
The Wizards have agreed to terms on non-guaranteed training camp deals with big men Earl Barron and Shavlik Randolph and point guard Steven Gray, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. With training... »Read More

NBA AM: First Time All-Star Candidates For 2013
Every season a new group of players take their games to the next level and achieve their first All-Star selection. Who will it be in 2013? »Read More
2012-2013 Washington Wizards Season Preview
With the NBA season just around the corner, HOOPSWORLD takes a look at the 2012-2013 Washington Wizards »Read More
NBA PM: Available Options & Extensions
Teams must decide on rookie contract extensions and options by Halloween. In a class headlined by James Harden, who else is eligible? »Read More

Washington Wizards Sign Martell Webster
Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has signed free agent guard/forward Martell Webster. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released. “Martell brings a combination of versatility and... »Read More
Top 5 NBA General Managers
Building an NBA team isn't easy, but the men on this list sure make it look that way sometimes... »Read More

Wizards Agree To Terms With Martell Webster
The Washington Wizards have agreed to terms with Martell Webster on a one-year contract worth $1.6 million. »Read More
NBA PM: Spending Power Dwindling
Very few NBA teams have significant spending power left this summer, a comprehensive look at remaining cap room and exceptions. »Read More

Sources: Webster Works Out for Wizards
The Washington Wizards aren’t desperately in need of making any roster additions, but that doesn’t mean that they aren’t searching through the remaining free agent pool to find a possible fit – financially and... »Read More

Wizards Interested in Michael Redd?
Anthony Tolliver has been in the mix for some time, but the team (Washington Wizards) also has interest in free agents Michael Redd, Terrence Williams and Shawne Williams. Redd has a connection with Ernie... »Read More
Top 5 New NBA Playoff Teams
Which teams that missed the playoffs in 2012 have the best chance of making them in 2013? Read on to find out... »Read More
NBA AM: Shabazz Muhammad On NBA Fast Track?
Shabazz Muhammad is certainly NBA bound if he's permanently ineligible... Nick Young and Dorrell Wright talk Andrew Bynum... Trevor Ariza all business... »Read More
Ranking the NBA Eastern Conference
After a deluge of player changes, HOOPSWORLD ranks the NBA's Eastern Conference teams. »Read More

Wizards Add Sichting to Coaching Staff
The Washington Wizards hired former NBA player and coach Jerry Sichting as an assistant coach Thursday. via NBA.com »Read More

Source: Wizards Eyeing Josh Childress
Probably a long shot, but #wizards are among a handful of teams that have expressed interest in Josh Childress, according to a source. via Michael Lee via Twitter »Read More

Wizards Worried about Nene Injury?
Nene sat out the final game of pool play for Brazil on Monday with soreness in his left foot, but the Wizards have been monitoring the injury and remain optimistic that it will not... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Free Agency Market Drying Up
The free agency market is starting to dry up as team’s exhaust all of their salary cap exceptions. But there is still talent left on the board. »Read More
2012 NBA Free Agency: Best of Who’s Left
Bargain shopping is in full swing across the NBA, will your favorite team acquire a bargain or a bust to close out free agency? »Read More

Meeks: Lakers, Bucks, Wizards at Forefront
Every day, Jodie Meeks is asked the same question: “Where are you going to sign?” For the past month, the 24-year-old has received countless phone calls and text messages from people asking for updates,... »Read More
Top 5 Most Changed NBA Teams
Anthony Davis is just a small part of a massive overhaul in New Orleans, but there are teams that have made even bigger changes for 2012-13. »Read More
Dissecting the 2012-13 NBA Schedule
Next season's full schedule for all 30 NBA teams has been released. It's time for HOOPSWORLD to break it down. »Read More

A.J. Price Signs With Washington Wizards
(A.J.) Price signed a one-year deal with the Wizards for the veteran’s minimum on Tuesday, and his new team is hoping his approach will help Price serve as a reliable option to spell John... »Read More
NBA Summer League: Buyer’s Remorse?
These notable young players, including Cleveland's Dion Waiters, didn't live up to expectations over the course of the 2012 NBA Summer League. »Read More









































