Tag: Washington Wizards
All three divisions in the Eastern Conference have a championship contender, young star power, and an under-the-radar sleeper team that could surprise everyone. Chad Smith looks at the three sleeper teams of each division in the deep Eastern Conference.
The 2021-22 NBA season begins on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Preseason begins on October 3rd. According to oddsmakers via Bovada, Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards is the favorite (+250) to lead the league in points per game in the upcoming season. Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks has the second-best odds (+400) of becoming […]
The Western Conference has reigned supreme in recent years but Eastern Conference teams have loaded up over the last two offseasons. Chad Smith takes a look at the influx of talent in the East, and why they could be the premier conference next year.
The Lakers have their “big three” after trading for Russell Westbrook but is he the right fit in Los Angeles? The former MVP has had an incredible career but he may not be the point guard the Lakers desperately need.
The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed with the Washington Wizards to acquire Russell Westbrook in a three-player trade, sending Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and the No. 22 pick in Thursday’s 2021 NBA Draft to the Wizards. According to ESPN, the Wizards are also giving up their 2024 and 2028 second-round picks as well. […]
In one of the biggest NBA Draft trades ever, Los Angeles Lakers acquired the services of Washington Wizards’ former MVP, Russell Westbrook, last night! As a result of the trade, the Lakers can now boast a holy trinity of attacking talent in Westbrook, Anthony Davis, and, of course, Lebron James, unlike anything seen in recent […]
This NBA offseason has been a frustrating one for some die-hard fans, especially Washington Wizards‘ fans. On June 18, 2021, news broke concerning shooting guard Bradley Beal announcing his commitment to play for the USA Basketball Men’s National Team. A few weeks ago, it was reported by USA Basketball that Beal would not play in […]
The 2020-21 Los Angeles Lakers concluded the season with a record of 42-30 (.583), losing in the first round of the playoffs against the Phoenix Suns. Injuries sustained developed quite a toll on the roster and morale, such as Anthony Davis’ strained calf and groin. This was a more disappointing, forgettable season for Lakers fans. […]
Washington Wizards’ GM Tommy Sheppard acknowledged: “this is not a run-it-back team.” As they work to convince Bradley Beal to stay long-term, Bobby Krivitsky examines their path to being a better-balanced team while assessing the state of the franchise.
With Washington’s season under wraps, Tristan Tucker evaluates the Wizards’ options moving forward and why this offseason is the most important in recent franchise history.
