Kristaps Porzingis, Kyle Kuzma to decline player options with Wizards?

Kristaps Porzingis and Kyle Kuzma are expected to decline their player options with the Washington Wizards this offseason, per sources. Both players are considering the best course of action to benefit their NBA careers. Porzingis may decide to hit the open market. If Porzingis declines his $36 million player option, the 7-foot-3 center will become […]

James Foglio  •  12 Apr 2023
Is Bradley Beal playing tonight (Apr. 4) vs. Bucks?

Bradley Beal (knee) of the Washington Wizards has been downgraded to out for Tuesday night’s home game against the Milwaukee Bucks. This will be Beal’s seventh straight game missed. The three-time All-Star has missed a total of 28 games so far this season. Kristaps Porzingis (illness), Kyle Kuzma (ankle), Deni Avdija (elbow), and Monte Morris […]

James Foglio  •  04 Apr 2023
Is Kyle Kuzma playing tonight (Mar. 22) vs. Nuggets?

Kyle Kuzma (right ankle sprain) of the Washington Wizards has been downgraded to out for Wednesday night’s home game against the Denver Nuggets. The 2020 NBA champ is the only player listed on Washington’s injury report. This will be the forward’s ninth game missed so far this season. Kuzma missed four straight games in February […]

James Foglio  •  22 Mar 2023
Kristaps Porzingis first 7-footer with multiple games of 40 points, five 3-pointers

Kristaps Porzingis of the Washington Wizards is the first 7-footer in NBA history to record multiple games of 40 points and five 3-pointers in a single season. The 7-foot-3 center is posting career-high numbers. Last February, the Dallas Mavericks traded the Latvian baller to Washington. Through 56 starts this season, the 27-year-old is averaging career […]

James Foglio  •  09 Mar 2023
Wizards pursuing contract buyout for 11-year veteran Will Barton

The Washington Wizards are working on a contract buyout for guard/forward Will Barton, allowing him to become a free agent. Barton, 32, has made 40 appearances off the bench this season. Of course, the 11-year veteran is averaging 7.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. Plus, he’s shooting 38.7% from the field and […]

James Foglio  •  09 Feb 2023
Wizards not interested in trading three-time All-Star Bradley Beal

The Washington Wizards are not entertaining any potential deals to trade Bradley Beal. Even if the three-time All-Star demanded a trade, his existing deal would complicate the process. During the 2022 offseason, Beal signed a five-year, $251.02 million max contract extension with Washington. His deal includes a $57,128,610 player option for the 2026-27 season, 15% […]

James Foglio  •  06 Feb 2023
Spencer Dinwiddie on Wizards players: ‘They’re over there trying to get paid, not trying to play winning basketball’

Spencer Dinwiddie of the Dallas Mavericks believes Washington Wizards players care more about getting paid than winning games. The former Wizard might know a thing or two on this topic. “They’re not playing for nothing for real… it’s a showcase,” says Dinwiddie. “They’re over there trying to get paid, not trying to play winning basketball. […]

James Foglio  •  25 Jan 2023
Wizards’ Kristaps Porzingis (sprained left ankle) week-to-week

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis is listed as week-to-week on the injury report due to a sprained left ankle. Porzingis, 27, sustained the injury during the third quarter of Saturday’s 138-118 win over the Orlando Magic. Through 41 starts this season, the seventh-year player is averaging 22.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.5 blocks […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jan 2023
Kyle Kuzma on remaining with Wizards: ‘It’s all about my growth’

Kyle Kuzma sees himself in a Washington Wizards uniform next season as long as he continues to see growth and improvement. Halfway through the 2022-23 season, the sixth-year forward is averaging career-high numbers. “Yeah, 100%, for sure,” Kuzma said when asked whether or not he plans to remain with Washington. “For me, it’s all about […]

James Foglio  •  17 Jan 2023