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Washington Wizards

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John Wall: Wizards Need Wins Now

November 15, 2012

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

November 15, 2012

“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

November 14, 2012

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

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NBA Rookie Watch: November 13th

November 13, 2012

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

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NBA Power Rankings Week Two

November 12, 2012

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

November 11, 2012

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

November 8, 2012

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

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NBA Power Rankings Week One

November 5, 2012

The 2012/13 NBA Regular Season is finally underway and the standings are already all over the map. »Read More

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50 NBA Predictions for 2012-13 (Part 2)

November 3, 2012

Joel Brigham makes his predictions about the postseason, rookies and potential transactions in the second half of his annual 50 NBA predictions. »Read More

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NBA AM: Price Not Pressured To Replace Wall

October 31, 2012

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

October 30, 2012

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

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Ranking the Eastern Conference

October 29, 2012

With the preseason in the books, HOOPSWORLD ranks the Eastern Conference teams. »Read More

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NBA AM: Brad Beal’s Strong Support System

October 29, 2012

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

October 28, 2012

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

Wizards Using Depth to Overcome Injuries

October 28, 2012

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

October 27, 2012

#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

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NBA PM: Eric Gordon’s Injury Issue

October 26, 2012

Eric Gordon confronting ongoing injury issues ... Randy Wittman seeks consistency ... Tyson Chandler latest Knick injury casualty »Read More

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Sunday Topic: Biggest Sleeper Team?

October 21, 2012

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

October 20, 2012

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

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Bradley Beal Is An Impact Rookie

October 20, 2012

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

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Mack Fights For His Job In Washington

October 19, 2012

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

October 19, 2012

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

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NBA PM: Who Survives the Cut?

October 18, 2012

NBA Teams can carry up to 15 players into the regular season. Who will make it past training camp to opening night? »Read More

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Beal Adjusting to NBA Without Wall

October 17, 2012

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

October 11, 2012

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

October 5, 2012

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

October 2, 2012

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

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NBA Preseason Power Rankings

September 29, 2012

The Miami HEAT, current NBA reigning champions, stay atop the preseason rankings but repeating will be no easy task. »Read More

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NBA Saturday: Wall Out Until December

September 29, 2012

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

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HOOPSWORLD’S 2012-2013 Team Previews

September 28, 2012

A guide to HOOPSWORLD's 2012-2013 team previews! »Read More

John Wall Out With Knee Injury

September 28, 2012

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

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Fantasy Rankings: Top 150 Overall for 2012-2013

September 28, 2012

The first look at the updated Top-150 overall fantasy hoops ranking for the 2012-2013 NBA campaign… »Read More

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The Battle For The Eighth Seed – East

September 27, 2012

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

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NBA PM: 2013 Draft Obligations

September 27, 2012

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

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NBA PM: Curry Hopes To Stay With Warriors

September 26, 2012

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

September 26, 2012

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

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NBA AM: The Future Of Josh Smith In Atlanta

September 26, 2012

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

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Top Five Eastern Conference Teams to Watch

September 24, 2012

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

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NBA PM: Team Salaries Averaging $67.1 Million

September 20, 2012

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

September 18, 2012

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

September 15, 2012

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?

September 14, 2012

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?

September 12, 2012

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

September 11, 2012

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

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2012-2013 Washington Wizards Season Preview

September 10, 2012

With the NBA season just around the corner, HOOPSWORLD takes a look at the 2012-2013 Washington Wizards »Read More

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NBA PM: Available Options & Extensions

August 30, 2012

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

August 29, 2012

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

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Top 5 NBA General Managers

August 27, 2012

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

August 23, 2012

The Washington Wizards have agreed to terms with Martell Webster on a one-year contract worth $1.6 million. »Read More

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NBA PM: Spending Power Dwindling

August 23, 2012

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

August 23, 2012

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?

August 23, 2012

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

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Top 5 New NBA Playoff Teams

August 20, 2012

Which teams that missed the playoffs in 2012 have the best chance of making them in 2013? Read on to find out... »Read More

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NBA AM: Shabazz Muhammad On NBA Fast Track?

August 17, 2012

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

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Ranking the NBA Eastern Conference

August 14, 2012

After a deluge of player changes, HOOPSWORLD ranks the NBA's Eastern Conference teams. »Read More

Wizards Add Sichting to Coaching Staff

August 10, 2012

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

August 8, 2012

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?

August 7, 2012

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

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NBA Saturday: Free Agency Market Drying Up

August 4, 2012

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

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2012 NBA Free Agency: Best of Who’s Left

August 1, 2012

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

July 31, 2012

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

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Top 5 Most Changed NBA Teams

July 30, 2012

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

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Dissecting the 2012-13 NBA Schedule

July 27, 2012

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

July 25, 2012

(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

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NBA Summer League: Buyer’s Remorse?

July 24, 2012

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

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